I have wanted to make myself a Running with Scissors tote for awhile. I made one for my mom, and one for a friend, Mrs. K. I thought I had made another one, but I guess not. This photo is one I took in Portland after I had done most of the prep.
Shockingly, the prep all went very well except for the pressing pad. The directions had some nonsense about double Soft & Stable**. I ended up ignoring it, because I didn’t think it mattered and I couldn’t understand what they were trying to tell me anyway.
I realized after I had cut the tote out that I am in overdrive in terms of finding a new solution for taking my tools to Sew Day. Crafty Carrier, Hildegarde, Kit Supply Tote and now the Running with Scissors tote**. What am I thinking? Clearly I am not thinking; I am just making bags for myself. I have made a lot of bags for others so I think this is ok for now.
I really thought this bag was much harder and was kind of dreading it even though I wanted one. I think it helped that I used the pre-quilted foam that Colleen quilted for me. Much less fussing around at the beginning. Still, it didn’t feel hard at all and it has been awhile since I made the last one, which was in 2020.
I thought I had cut out everything, but I hadn’t cut out all the pocket and zipper bindings once I got to that step. Fortunately, I had some turquoise striped fabric that worked very well. I think it will look good.
This will go with my Take a Stand bag and my A Place for Everything bag.
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