The diamond pattern is something like origami. If there is any interest, I could create a tutorial. Y'all just let me know.

Lose the bow...but place a button on each handle.
Really nice job.

I vote for a tutorial!!! Love the idea!

This is so lovely, I adore the pattern... good going :)

How about some green fabric posing as stems, coming from the center flower out to the others?

I agree with the others about the bows, they just don't match the pretty diamonds. For the handles, you could carry the diamond theme and make smaller diamonds, maybe two, with a smaller button in the middle, sort of a mistletoe look. Maybe yellow diamonds with pink buttons.

Second that!!!!

Oh yes please a tutorial would be Awesome!

I love your bag! Please do a tut. I would love to do this on my reusable bags as well. I also thi k the small bow is not adding that little touch you are looking for.

P.S. Just read your blog and loved it!!! Is the pdf for the little turtle still available?

love that bag!!! And yes on a tute for the folded flowers!!

I'm thinking some viney type embroidery or free motion stitching around the outside, in a bright green.

I also like the idea of big buttons ... yellow, pink, or perhaps a combination. Some kind of "fun" button ... big old chunky one.

I've got an Eleanor Burns tote with a big old picture of her face on the bag ... tacky ... I never thought of "covering" her face!! I've got a few other bags that would benefit from prettying up!