Tote-ally

I found myself in need of a new bag when the zipper broke on my last one. Feeling somewhat creative that day, I started stitchin'.

For the first block-turned-bag, I followed this tutorial to make the You Are Here block. Then I quilted organic straight lines to give it some strength. 

But then I needed another bag! One can't possibly be enough! Besides, I have so many scraps! I can't remember which tutorial I followed... It's called a Japanese x and +. I really liked the process of making it. I daydream sometimes about a whole quilt. Mmmm.