Tula "Coastal Cruiser" Poolside Tote

A couple of days before attending the trunk show by Tula Pink at the Gold coast, I decided to make a tote bag to bring with me...  

So I dug out some aqua canvas and scraps of Tula Pink fabric along with the Poolside tote by Anna @ Noodlehead. 

The Coastal Cruiser pattern is a free pattern by Tula Pink.

I decided not to make the outer pocket as I wanted to feature the VW camper of the outer panel of the tote bag.

I used quite a few of my favourite Tula fabrics for the applique and featured the anchor from Salt Water in place of the the vans logo.

To make the tote sturdier, I quilted the bag panel to some scraps of quilt batting and a layer of calico.

On the inside of the tote I added in a couple of pockets - a zippered one and also a slip pocket.

I managed to finish the tote in time to take to the Tula Pink trunk show and afterwards went to visit my daughter who lives at the Gold Coast. 

There is a lovely BBQ area where she lives so I took a few "poolside" photos.

I have made a couple of the Poolside Totes, but I think this is my favourite one so far as the Coastal Cruiser was just perfect for a large beachy bag.

And I even got a {slightly blurry} photo of the tote with Tula....

Linking up with Scraptastic Tuesday hosted by Leanne @ She Can Quilt and Nicky @ Mrs Sew and Sew.
And also with Fabric Tuesday @ Quiltstory.
Kirsten.