gemini stitches: Mouth Stitches Tote bag and fob.

The tote bag and key fob for the Mouthy Stitches swap are due to go in the mail tomorrow and I have just finished sewing the label on the inside of the lining so it is all ready to post to my partner.

I decided to make a Granny Square for one panel of the tote bag, in pretty colours which my partner likes,

And then did a rainbowy AMH feather on the other side, which looks very bright and colourful against the dark grey cotton/linen blend which I used for the main fabric.

This is the first time I have used these new leather "gemini stitches" labels which I bought after seeing them on the Bijou Lovely blog - my partner can always remove it if she wishes to reverse the bag.

And the matching key fob is made so that it can be worn over her wrist if needed - I have one like this for my car and house keys and I love it! It keeps your hands free and you are less likely to lose or drop your keys.

Linking to Sew Modern Monday at Canoe Ridge Creations and with Fabric Tuesday at Quiltstory (buttons in left sidebar).

Kirsten.

19 comments:

Patchwork and Play: Lovely tote and key fob Kirsten! I am sure your partner will love it all!; October 21, 2012 at 1:53 PM
Debbie: lovely swap package you stitched up!; October 21, 2012 at 2:49 PM
Jessica: That is a fabulous tote bag! I love both sides!; October 21, 2012 at 4:12 PM
Susan Standen: Beautiful tote and it would be very happy in my house.; October 21, 2012 at 4:18 PM
Danielle Hudson: Love it all the way!; October 21, 2012 at 4:29 PM
cheeky monkey: I love the key fob and the bag. It is so gorgeous; October 21, 2012 at 6:14 PM
Lucy @ Charm About You: Oh Kirsten that is so gorgeous! Love the granny and the feather. That label is brilliant too :) lucky partner!; October 21, 2012 at 9:35 PM
Annabella: Oh my, the tote and fob are gorgeous Kirsten!!; October 22, 2012 at 2:57 AM
Cindy: Gorgeous make! I really like how the feather is off center. Makes it interesting. Fab fabric choices!; October 22, 2012 at 5:06 AM
Katy Cameron: Love this, especially the AMH feather; October 22, 2012 at 12:03 PM
FarahLin: Wow!! Love the tote - simply gorgeous on both sides!; October 22, 2012 at 4:58 PM
Tatkis: It looks bright and lovely, on both sides!

Hugs,
Tatyana; October 22, 2012 at 11:12 PM
Becca: I sure do like that feather. :); October 23, 2012 at 9:02 AM
Nicole: That's a cute bag! What a lucky partner!; October 23, 2012 at 9:48 AM
Karen P.: I saw this on flickr as well. Love that feather!!! Is there a pattern for it?; October 23, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Kelly: It is gorgeous Kirsten!; October 23, 2012 at 4:22 PM
Samantha: Pretty hand stitching! Your partner will be so happy.; October 24, 2012 at 1:14 AM
AllyJo: Gorgeousness. Love that feather. You have excellent taste in fabrics. :); October 24, 2012 at 10:27 AM
SR luin: Good to see such nice tote bags with beautiful customization. Tote bags are a symbol of stylish gesture and smart personality. Popularity of tote bag is increasing day by day. As it is a nice product, some customization can take the style/smartness to a new level. Wanna know more.

Custom Tote Bags; December 29, 2012 at 5:30 AM