{reversible} Summer Tote Tutorial + Giveaway

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reversiblesummertote_tutorial_swimbikequilt_bagIntroducing the {reversible} Summer Tote.  A few months ago,  Benartex sent me several yards of one of their new collections, The Big Apple.  I used a few of the prints to make the perfect summer tote--lightweight, casual,  holds a lot of library books (tested by my 6 year old), and reversible. I ended up making one for my son, one for my daughter's preschool teacher, and one (slightly bigger one) for me!nyc_bag_swimbikequilt_tutorialnyc_bag_tutorial_swimbikequiltYou can find the {reversible} Summer Tote tutorial on the Benartex blog.benartex_bigapple_swimbikequilt_giveawayBenartex has a small collection of novelty prints that are more modern than the rest of their collections.  I'm giving away a fat quarter bundle of The Big Apple by Greta Lynn for Kanvas/Benartex. I love these NYC novelty prints, and think a few are excellent additions to a low volume collection.  The prints  are also available in bright, summery colors (see the subway print below).   The Big Apple is available at Fabric.com, and possibly elsewhere.tutorial_swimbikequilt_subway_bag_nycVisit the Benartex blog and sign up via Google Friend Connect or email, if you desire. Leave a comment here to be entered into the drawing--if you were to visit New York City, do you prefer bike, subway, or taxi?Happy sewing.