But I couldn't find my beach bag anywhere...!
Well, it was time to update it anyways, right? Last Friday evening I whipped up this guy:
It was super simple to make: cut various width of fabric strips, alternate colors, sew strips into one big panel, fold in half and sew up the bottom and side! Add handles and you're done! I did not want to put a huge amount of effort into a lining or pockets (by all means you can!!) and if I were making it for any other purpose than the beach, I would have put more details into it. I did add top stitching and French seams on the side/bottom to keep things from unraveling but that's as fancy as this one gets! Start to finish, this project took a total of 35 minutes!
Same night, still feeling the glow of a new bag and couldn't shut my brain off. Plus I had The Princess Bride playing in the background (ooo that Dread Pirate Roberts...!) and ended up with this little tote. Lately I've been thinking through what our family coat of arms might look like, if I were to create one. Of course it would have to be piratey on some level. Combine the two trains of thought and you get:
Not bad for a project started after midnight!!
The next day was GREAT!! We went to Revere Beach, just outside Boston. Our original plan was just to see the annual Sand Sculpture contest. It also happened to be Disney's Kid Triatholon, a country music fest, and the Food Truck fest - all at once on the beach!! What a day!! It was a bit breezey and cloudy but, with the overwhelming crowds, I didn't mind one bit! Not to mention just having a great time with friends, new and old!
Keep enjoying the Summer Sun and we'll chat soon! Keep stitchin'!!
Cheers!
Maer
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