Time for a new purse

My new purse, hot off the sewing machine.  I bought this wonderful linen in New York last summer from Purl.  The linen is by Kokka Echino,  and these colors were calling my name!   I searched for a pattern that would fit my 1/2 yard (the bag) and 1/2 yard (the handles).  If you look closely, they are coordinating prints. 

I used natural linen for the lining and I

used some of my scraps for the pockets. 

The grommet I choose is Metalic Camouflage by Dritz.

I thought it brought out the multiple colors in this linen.  

Views from both sides

Credit must go to this wonderful book....

Sew Serendipity Bags

 by Kay Whitt

Some of the pics of putting it together... 

quilting my linen, drawing the lines with wax pencil

pockets on lining

Magnetic snaps, reinforced with Peltex 70

I am very happy,  now maybe a wallet?  Hmmmmm....