The Rainbow Road Tote

by | 31.05.2013 | Uncategorized | 20 comments

Last year I did the Curves class with Rachel over at Stitched In Colour, but I have to admit, I wasn’t the best at actually doing my homework.  Finally I got round to creating my own version of her rainbow road:

My original thought had been that I’d make messenger bag with it, but I knew that would require some thinking on how I would put it together, so after framing it in black, I set it aside to start on something new and shiny ponder.

It kept getting knocked down the WIP pile, until, in the need for something simple and mindless to work on on Monday, I decided that the messenger bag was never going to happen, and just turned it into a simple (but rather giant) tote:

It has a simple Klona ash lining, no other frills or pockets, and that’s another tick off the FAL list for this quarter.

20 Comments

  1. Bethany
    Bethany on 31st May 2013 at 4:15 pm

    That is rather giant, but absolutely fabulous–I love the two-sidedness, one vibrant one calm.

  2. Svetlana
    Svetlana on 31st May 2013 at 4:22 pm

    very, very fun!!!

  3. Karen
    Karen on 31st May 2013 at 4:41 pm

    way to go! one can never have enough totes – or shiny things to look at 🙂

  4. Isisjem
    Isisjem on 31st May 2013 at 5:26 pm

    It's so lovely and colourful. You could fit a lot of fabric in that if you make it to a fabric shop…

  5. Judith, Belfast
    Judith, Belfast on 31st May 2013 at 5:32 pm

    A great way to use up such a lovely rainbow! Jxo

  7. Wendy
    Wendy on 31st May 2013 at 6:51 pm

    huge and simple but just FAB!

  8. diane
    diane on 31st May 2013 at 8:32 pm

    that does look rather large, but I am sure you can find a very good use for it

  9. Marg
    Marg on 31st May 2013 at 8:37 pm

    Large, but perfect for carrying anything and everything.

  10. heart of charnwood
    heart of charnwood on 31st May 2013 at 8:38 pm

    Looks fab, just perfect to take fabric shopping and fill it up with lots of lovely buys :o)

  11. memmens
    memmens on 31st May 2013 at 8:40 pm

    Mmm nice curves but what on earth are you going to put in it?

  12. Gertie Pye
    Gertie Pye on 31st May 2013 at 10:09 pm

    Love this colourful tote – and love how different the 2 sides are. Gorgeous x

  13. Kirsten
    Kirsten on 31st May 2013 at 11:10 pm

    Your tote is beautiful – love the curvy piecing and the bright colours!

  14. Dianne Neale
    Dianne Neale on 1st June 2013 at 5:36 am

    Who needs a small bag? Lovely curves!

  15. Deborah
    Deborah on 1st June 2013 at 7:12 am

    it is wonderful 🙂 rainbows are always great!

  16. bearpaw
    bearpaw on 1st June 2013 at 12:18 pm

    gorgeous! Love the black trim

  17. Flying Blind...
    Flying Blind... on 1st June 2013 at 7:30 pm

    I also find giant totes are the way to go, if in doubt!

  18. Shay
    Shay on 2nd June 2013 at 1:02 am

    Totes cute ! (sorry couldnt help myself )

  19. pennydog
    pennydog on 2nd June 2013 at 10:49 am

    I wish I'd been on that curves class. I love the subtlety of the curves you've made, glad you found something useful to do with it!

  20. Archie the wonder dog
    Archie the wonder dog on 2nd June 2013 at 2:50 pm

    You could fit a small child in there! Or Archie, at a push! Looks great, though!