Kimono Tote
This beautiful bag was designed by Nancy Shriber who specializes in sashiko quilting with a contemporary feel. I have taken many classes from Nancy and she is one of the most gifted and inspiring teachers I know. She has been featured in Threads magazine and lectures and teaches around the country. This pattern, described as a tote bag inspired by a traditional Japanese Kimono, is part of her Garment Series line. I chose a lovely watercolor-inspired fabric for my bag and accented it with contrasting silk dupioni. The band around the center mimics an obi, and I accented it with a Chinese coin. I also machine quilted the base fabric, following the natural color pattern of the fabric. I made this bag for a silent auction several years ago.