![Gerre's EPP Travel Pouch](https://www.artquiltmaker.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wp-1519097908864.-285x300.jpg)
I finished the EPP Travel Pouch I am giving to Gerre for her birthday. I like the way it came out. I probably should have used more orange and pink to really suit her tastes, but I just loved that ice cream print and had to use it. I really hope she likes it.
The two times I have made this bag, I have thought it would be a quick project. There is so much handwork that it turns out to take longer than I expect the handwork to be relaxing, but it takes a big needle to push the thread through the many layers.
![EPP Travel Pouch Open](https://www.artquiltmaker.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wp-1519101099974.-144x300.jpg)
The other thing is that the directions are somewhat confusing. I made notes on them this time so, if I make this again, I won’t make some of the same mistakes again. The only thing that bugs me is that the piece does not have a handle. I really think it should have a handle. I am not sure where or how I would add a handle, but I’ll have to think about that.
![EPP Pouch: Open with sewing items](https://www.artquiltmaker.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wp-15196989209471126147234-300x295.jpg)
Still, this project comes out well and has some clever elements.
I finished the inside of the Altoids tins to make them into little sewing kits and storage kits. I’ll have to figure out a decoration for the top next time. I wasn’t up for that challenge this time.
![EPP Travel Pouch Open & Filled](https://www.artquiltmaker.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wp-1519101199987.-283x300.jpg)