A new tote bag

Over the weekend, I used orphan blocks to make two zipper bags and a tote bag.  My collection is decreasing, thank goodness.  All of these will go to Mom, to do whatever she wishes.  The tote is made of identical swap blocks which I found out were made by my friend Paula.  I should have suspected - they are her colors and the workmanship is super.  I added the 1930s print to make the 12" block a little bigger and to make the straps.

This was my first time using a magnetic closure which worked pretty well.  However, because I didn't plan ahead, I had to cover one side using a big button.  I tried to sew it on, but ended up using Gorilla glue.  Hope it holds!  I found a button with colors similar to the print to glue on top of the big button.  Amazing what you can find in your button box.

Yesterday I made the guild block of the month in my colorway (black with brights), and today I started making some RSC20 blocks in the color of the month - teal.