Several years ago I met Tammy Silvers of Tamarinis at Quilt Market. To be honest I can’t remember exactly when or where but for the last few years I have been lucky enough to make bags from her beautiful batiks for each market. Last spring I got to play with her Speakeasy batiks and can I just say wow! They are so my colors! Below are the bags I made for her and a little bit about each one.
The left is the Tourist Tote bag. A classic, simple and easy construction bag that I have made time and again. Funny story about this bag….In 2011 after I had been writing patterns for a few months and a friend of mine who worked at a local quilt shop asked me if I could design a tote bag. Something simple to show off a larger print. I thought to myself, yes I can, but WHO WILL BUY THAT PATTERN?! Don’t they giv away free tote bags where ever you go?? Yes I really thought that. But I wrote the pattern anyway and it’s been a best seller! Sometimes your friends just know 🙂 This version uses Grape cork with Speakeasy batiks and I just love it!
The bag to the right is the Lucy Crossbody. I used Mustard cork with Antique Brass Hardware. I think this one is my absolutely favorite from the collection. Lucy has a flap pocket in the front, a zippered pocket in the back, inside divided pockets and a recessed zip closure. It is truly the perfect size for everyday. And I don’t know about you but I just love a crossbody bag. As someone who is always on the go, I like having something hand free. How about you? What style bag do you prefer?
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Happy Sewing!
The Straight Stitch 
Your Lucy bag in the cork and batik is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing this!