Reversible Box Tote

Description

One of my good friends is a die-hard Vancouver Canucks fan. I wanted to make her a handcrafted gift and decided on this beautiful, reversible box tote inspired by Very Shannon.

I like the idea that, during the hockey season, my friend could display one side of her bag and, in the off-season, she could turn it inside out and enjoy the lush Balinesia print. I could not be happier with the final result. The bag is just as lovely as I had hoped it would be.

This tote is perfect for carrying shopping or on road trips but it is equally suitable for use inside the home. I envision it with wool and needles for a knitting project, swim or gym wear, reading material, or carrying a baguette and cheese.

The story attached to the black and white tote is just as special to me. It was made for a woman who was recently widowed.  I was asked to line each of the pockets with a fabric that would be especially significant for her. I have never revealed anything about the pocket linings but the entire tote was planned around those two unrelated fabrics. I wanted a neutral “background” for the bag and then to find colors for the exterior pockets that would coordinate with the secret linings and tie everything together.

In the Reversible Box Tote Gallery –

The black and white Reversible Box Tote was made with fabrics from the Simply Neutral collection by Deborah Edwards of Northcott Fabrics. The yellow and salmon pockets were made with quilt cotton from Windham Fabrics.  Each of the pockets is lined with a fabric that has special significance to the lady who was given the bag.

The blue and green Reversible Box Tote was made with blue twill, Vancouver Canucks quilt cotton, and “Balinesia” by Dover Hill for Benartex 

Pricing is determined by fabric choices and customization.