Make a Cute Library Tote From Placemats

Friends, I was attracted to this library tote bag at an outing and was both impressed and excited to hear that it was a DIY project. I got the tutorial and went to work. I am happy to say that I got the nods for my effort. I now have not only a library tote bag but also a general shopping bag. Why don't you feel out the tutorial too and work on it to make your library trip a stylish one!

Materials needed:

• (2) quilted placemats 
• (2) 2.5″ x 15″ (6.4 x 38 cm) Strips of coordinating scrap fabric
• (2) 1.25″ by 15″ (3.175 cm x 38 cm) Strips of fusible interfacing
• Sewing machine
• Universal Schmetz Machine Needles in either sizes 90/14 or 100/16
• Fabric pen
• Thread
• Rotary cutter
• Self healing mat
• Acrylic ruler