I made the tote bag from a heavy-duty denim. I didn't use a pattern - just noodled it out. It starts with a basic pillowcase shape, then I formed the flat bottom much like this video. I also topstitched each corner and the bottom edge of the tote to give it a nice rectangular shape.
I fused the stitchery onto the denim bag, then fused the satin ribbon around the edge of the stitchery. I had to do some minor hand-stitching at the mitered corners. Then I added the bamboo handles. I was able to sew them on with a wide, short zig-zag stitch on my sewing machine.
The stitchery is from a cross-stitch kit by Designs for the Needle. It's called Santa Peeking. I think it's an adorable design. All the threads came with the kit. I really like the sparkles in Santa's beard!
The reindeer peeking over Santa's shoulder is such a sweet addition.
Ho Ho!
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