I went out to SFSC to pick up the design for their new mystery project and there on the home page was a gorgeous MERMAID!! Couldn't resist. I stitched her out on burlap later that day, but couldn't figure out what to make from that. I had thought that I would make a pillow for my couch, but didn't like that dark streak in the burlap on the bottom of the design, so needed to think of something that I would cut that off.

It looks wonderful, your niece-in-law will love it. Love Chris

I was going to say , maybe a tote bag and next pic was a tote bag and there she was!

Heck with the grocery bag--I'd carry it as my regular purse--Very nice indeed!

Super! I love it! What stabilizer did you use on the burlap? I have some lovely coloured burlap in my stash and was thinking what to do with it... You had a great idea.
Hugs, Nadyne

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by sjbrower 24 Jun 2015

I backed it with some broadcloth (cause I was planning to make a pillow and wanted the back to not be scratchy on the pillow form), then used two layers of tear-away. I used Solvy washaway on the top to keep stitches from sinking into the open weave. I didn't have any cutaway to use for this project, so that's why I did multi layers of other stuff to get it stable enough to hold the stitches.

What a great looking bag. This makes me want to go back and pick up that design.

It goes just perfect on your bag! Love it!

very cute!

That is a fantastic stitchout! I also love that design. What size did you use?

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by sjbrower 23 Jun 2015

It's the larger one... fit my 7x10 hoop. It took over 2 hours to stitch, but I loved watching the design come to life.

by pennyhal2 23 Jun 2015

Thanks! My machine is very slow.

Really pretty and great tote bag. Love the saying.

Great work done!!!Looks Gorgeous

Swell job

Very nice!!! I saw the design, I think I will go back and get it. Love the bag too!!!
Kathy
VA

I loved that design you used , so I purchased it and will use it on a beach towel.. great job on the bag.. looks so good on it..

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by sjbrower 22 Jun 2015

Another mermaid fan!

cute for sure love it Sharon hugs

Sharon very nicely done!~hugs~

Nice job, Sharon...she will love this!

lovely design you have chosen

Is that a cup of coffee I see this morning?/!!! Nothing better than the beach AND coffee!-lol- I don't blame you for falling in love with the design and it does make a nice tote.....sure you don't want to keep this one for yourself?-lol

Really nice grocery bag. She will get a lot of use out of this lovely mermaid bag.

Fabulous bag! Great use of the burlap.
Cindy

beautiful!!

Wow, love that bag, she will be thrilled!
Hugs, Lidia

What a fantastic looking bag! The striped fabric really helps the design stand out. I am sure many people seeing this bag at the grocery store will heartily agree that "Life is Better at the Beach". Thanks for sharing! Your bag is gorgeous!

Excellent choice and great design.