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Kenyan Tote Bag Pattern by Sue Spargo

The Kenyan Tote Bag pattern is a great carry-all for your sewing projects and is big enough for your needle roll, yarn supplies and knitting projects.  Finished size is 21" x 14".

Materials Needed: (Some felted wool is used for this project)

  • 3/4 yd brown floral upholstery fabric for back and straps
  • 1 1/2 yd coordinating upholstery fabric for lining, pockets, and cover for baseboard
  • 1 yd thin cotton batting
  • Fat 1/8 Sue's green wool for applique block and back pocket accent
  • Fat 1/4 brown bittersweet wool for base, front accent, flower, and stem applique
  • Fat 1/8 textured aqua wool cut (6 x 22 1/2") for front accent strips
  • Nine 3" x 11" pieces for pieced blocks on front and back.  Choose a combination of coordinating wool, silk, upholstery, and velvet fabrics
  • Scraps of cotton, velvet and wool in red, orange, brown, and blue for the applique block
  • 1/8 yd coordinating fabric for binding
  • #11 straw needles
  • #24 Chenille needles
  • Antique buttons and rick-rack for embellishments
  • 1/4" thick piece of wood for baseboard measuring 14 1/2" x 5 1/2"
  • Optional leather straps and closure

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$ 10.50

Kenyan Tote Bag Pattern

Here are some additional bag patterns by Sue Spargo of Folk-Art Quilts that may be of interest to you:
Mimosa Tote Bag Pattern
Mimosa tote Bag Pattern by Sue Spargo
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Sues Eco Sac Tote Pattern
Sues Eco Sac Tote Pattern by Sue Spargo
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Teaberry Sac Bag Pattern
Teaberry Sac Bag Pattern by Sue Spargo
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Victoria Tote Bag Pattern by Sue Spargo
Victoria Tote Bag Pattern by Sue Spargo
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