from pillow case to tote bag

I got this quilted pillow case a while ago on clearance at spotlight. I thought it was really pretty, but it didnt go with anything in the house, and so its been sitting around ever since. Today I decided it was time to give it a new life - I turned it into a bag for my mum...just a little thank you for all the times she watches the kids while I have an appointments etc - I really do appreciate it Mum ! Hopefully she doesnt see it here before I give it to her tomorrow.

It started as this...

I cut it up...

used the scraps to add a pocket to the lining, and make some handles (which she wanted long enough to go over her shoulder)...and then stitched it all together...

Hope she likes it!