Another Messenger Bag

Here is another Messenger Bag for a Christmas present.  This is the fabric Lauren and I went to Mooresville to look for at the Quilter's Loft when it began to snow! I hope my niece will like it. I love the pattern as it is really quick and easy to out together. 

The pattern I used is Butterick B4147. I had to make the messenger bag a bit smaller

than it called for as Lauren didn't like the bigger size.

Here is another little purse/backpack I originally bought the pattern for.

While we were there, Lauren saw another purse pattern she liked.  They had a sample hanging up and if they had not had that I don't think either of us would have given a second thought to the picture of the pattern.

Although is says lunch tote, I think it will work for a purse tote!   This will be AFTER Christmas before I start anything new!

Merry Christmas Y'all!