Any The Summer I Turned Pretty fans out there? I had to make this “the summer I turned pretty Quarry Tote“! This fabric combo was giving all the east coast beach town vibes. Plus, I had just watched all three seasons of the show while I was making a quilt top (pics of that coming soon).

Let’s split up the exterior! A how-to

Anyway, I adore this late summer/early fall Quarry Tote! And of course I want to talk about how you can split up the exterior of this tote using two different fabrics if you find a fabric combo you just can’t get out of your head!

When I was designing the Quarry Tote, I had first started off with the pattern having an accent color around the top like this. As the pattern development progressed, I knew I had to keep it simple with a one fabric exterior. So that’s the way the pattern is written.

But, if you’re loving this version, it’s pretty easy to do! Here’s what you’ll do:

• 1/4 yard (for Small) or 1/3 yard (for Regular) of an Exterior fabric – cut the Main Panels and Zipper Facing from this fabric
• FQ (fat quarter = 18×21″) Accent fabric (works for both sizes) – cut the Top Panels, Top Inner Panels from this fabric
• same Lining amount as in pattern
• for mine I used the accent fabric for the base, too, so you’d need a 1/4 yard for the Accent fabric if you’re making the Small, 1/3 yard for the Regular

Project Details:

• Pattern: Quarry Tote (small size) available in PDF and paper format in my shop, also includes a zippered pouch!
• Fabrics:
  • Exterior: Waxed Twill (color is Amber) from AL Frances Textiles on Etsy, stripe is Nippon Hickory Stripes by Robert Kaufman Fabrics (purchased from Hawthorne Supply, but they’re out of stock, I’d recommend a google search)
  • Lining: Leah Duncan‘s newest fabric collection, Fern Grove (Cloud9 Fabrics)
• Hardware & other supplies:
  • mesh & fold over elastic for interior pocket is byAnnie’s (check your local quilt shop)
  • zipper is from Sullivan’s Trim (I think it’s the Khaki color)
  • decorative leather zipper pull
  • strap hardware kit
  • magnetic snap
  • 1″-wide webbing (in Cognac)
  • cutest label is from Cotton & Ochre