Patty's Super Shopper, Part II

Yesterday, I showed you the in-progress pix of the Super Shopper I made for my long-time friend Patty. Today ... the finished bag!  Here it is, hanging in my Japanese Maple:

If this was going to someone other than Patty, there's a real strong chance it wouldn't have left my house.  Seriously.

The front has that BDU pocket on a pocket on a pocket.  I love that.

My wavy quilting echoes the shape of the matryoshka dolls, only sideways.  That was my thinking, anyway.  Here's a look at the back:

I thought that BDU pocket needed some kick, so I appliquéd a narrow (1/4"?) piece of one of the fabs across it.

Here's another look at the wavy quilting on the front.



Here's a detail shot of the top of the bag:

I like how the "fussy cut" matryoshka doll just takes charge.  I used another side-tab with button hole from the BDUs as a closure for the bag (like I did with an inside pocket) and tied a BDU button on with some cool orange and yellow and "other" embroidery thread.  I also popped the lining of the bag up about 3/8 of an inch and did two lines of top stitching.

Let's check out the top of the straps:

A bit of camo fabric on one; a small matryoshka doll on the other.  It's like the doll is the angel sitting on Patty's shoulder.

Here's the bottom right-hand corner:

And now, it's time to look inside!!!  Check out how everything came together:

In the line of pockets on one side, I tucked some little surprises for Patty.  How about a glasses case?



Maybe now you understand what I mean about the wavy quilting echoing the contours of the dolls!  And how about a key fob?



Yes, yes, I did mix gold and silver tones.  Hey, if I can mix all those crazy fabrics, why not mix those, too?!?!

The surprise bunnies are tucked into the big BDU cargo pocket:



Patty has now named the bunnies after her granddaughters and herself!  She is the bunny with her arms around the other bunnies, she told me.  I LOVE that kind of thing!!!

That side of the inside is complete with an American flag patch - because Patty is a patriot in a family full of patriots!!!

Last, but not least, here's how that inside pocket on a pocket came out:



I love everything about this bag - but most of all, I love the special friend for whom it was made.  Patty, I sincerely hope you (and the grandgirls!) have a ball carrying and exploring this bag.  It was a delight to make for you - and hey, I'm not sure I told you this ... but in that buttoned pocket in the last picture?  There are a billion smiles packed in there!  Enjoy!!!

Thanks for reading!