Gift for me Mudder.

I almost kept this bag for myself because it's so crazy-cool.   But, the bag is with its new owner...my mom.  I made it with her in mind for her 62nd birthday (63rd?  64th?  I forget).

My kamikaze sewing pal lent me her Simplicity tote bag pattern and she embroidered this lovely design, from Urban Threads, onto the bag last weekend.

I chose an airy light gray linen for the outside fabric and lined it with a brilliant marine blue taffeta that has a little spandex in it.

And...she loved it!  Happy Birthday, Mom.