About this Product
Get ready for Summer! Time to head to the beach or pool, oh and grab the beach bag with our towels, sunscreen, phones and snacks.
Medium size Writing in the Sand beach tote is fully lined with 4 inside slip pockets to hold those items you don't want falling to the bottom of the bag, such as cell phone, car keys, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, etc.
This tote could also be used as a grocery tote, farmers market bag, yoga bag, gym tote, knitting bag, overnight bag. Great size for so many uses!
This size can hold 3 large beach towels with a little more room for a few more items, plus the slips pockets.
Bag Features
- 17 inches across top x10.5 inches high x 5.5 inches
- 13 inches across bottom x 10.5 inches high x 5.5 inches
- Strap Drop 16 inches
- 4 slip pockets – 2 are 4.5 inches wide 1 is 5 inches and 4 inches x 5 inches high
- Measurements are approximate as all are pieces are cut out by hand
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Meet the Maker
Hi! Welcome to my shop. So, you want to get to know a little bit about me? My name is Diane. I was born and raised in Colorado. I have lived in West Virginia, Nashville and currently North Carolina.
As a child growing up my mom was always doing something crafty, usually knitting, crocheting or sewing. She encouraged her love of crafting with me in so many ways. I can remember doing paint by numbers, the Tandy leather kits, making tissue paper flowers. She taught me hand embroidery, cross stitch and how to crochet. In junior high I took home economics class and started to learn to sew and again my mother taught me a few tips and tricks for sewing. I made myself a few clothing items and then life got crazy for many years, and I didn't sew again until later.
I met my 2nd husband in 1999 after being a single mom with 4 boys. We moved from Colorado to West Virginia where he decided he wanted to make knives. Long story short, we got involved in pre-1840 rendezvous where he could sell his handmade knives. In order to do that he had to have clothing for the time period. Well after not sewing for 15 years I started making clothing for the time period for the family so we could attend. Then I started sewing the men’s clothing to sell at events that we went to which included waist coats and knee breeches. We did that for 8 years and then our health got in the way where we could no longer do the rendezvous and our kids had grown up.
I still wanted to sew but wasn't sure what I wanted to make. I decided I would make my own purse. I was having a hard time finding one that I liked with the things I wanted it to have. So, I created my own purse. I have found some patterns and tweaked them to my liking and started selling purses online about 12 years ago. I was formally Diane's Diversions (Di's Diversions) and that shop name came about because I was making all kinds of items.... tile coasters, crochet beanies and scarves as well as purses. I have found I really enjoy making bags and am keeping my focus on what makes me happy.
I take pride in the purses and bags I create. Every item is an exciting new creation. My purses, bags and all sewn items are cut out one piece at time. It might only be 2 pieces or up to 20 pieces. I lay each pattern piece on the fabric until I find a layout that I feel will make the best looking purse before I ever start cutting. Yes, I may waste a lot of fabric this way, but I would rather have a good-looking purse rather than worrying about wasting fabric. Once I have cut out the outer portion of the purse, then it is time to cut out lining and interfacing. Sewing the items and watching them come together for the end result is always exciting!
I hope you enjoy my shop and thank you for shopping handmade items. Have a fantastic day!
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How it’s Made
This beach bag is made with quality quilt fabric on the upper portion with interfacing to give added durability. Bottom is made with tan canvas and inside is lined with a tan quilt cotton. The straps are 1 inch cotton webbing. 4 inside slip pockets made with the outside fabric so pockets are easy to see in the tote. All stress points are double or tripled stitch. All seams are enclosed.
Machine wash cold/tumble dry low. Iron if needed.
Shop Policies
SHIPPING TIME: Most items will be shipped within 1-2 days after payment is received. On Made to Order items is generally 3-5 days for item to be made and then shipped. Custom orders will vary depending on fabric and item.
RETURN POLICY: Items can be returned in 3-5 days after receiving them provided they have not been used in any manner. Customer will be responsible for return shipping fees. Custom Orders are nonrefundable.