Better than V.B.

Better than Vera Bradley...Well that is what a lady in my moms group said, and it made me smile.

While all the laundry was going this weekend I whipped up this cute Baja Traveler bag.  I still think it needs a little flower offset to the side on the front, but  until I get around to figuring out what one I want to make it is done.

The inside pockets that go all the way around,  there are 8 pockets total.

A closer look at the cute accent trim on the inside pockets.

Here is the pattern I used in case you love the bag and want to make your own.

This is the second Penny Sturges pattern I have made and her instructions are so simple and easy to follow.  This bag has a zipper and I think this was the easiest zipper I have ever installed.  I got it in right the first time!  I was quite excited over it.

The prints I used were Amy Butler Gypsy in Cobalt, and Treasure Box in Ocean, and paired those with a Navy Blue solid.   Total time to make the bag was about 6 hours which included interruptions of switching laundry, cooking meals, and catering to the children.

I have plans of making another bag as a gift for my mother, she is forever commenting on how she wishes her purse had a zipper.