Buttercup Bag!

This is my interpretation of Made by Rae's Buttercup Bag. How cute is that? Here is the inside. Pretty lining... You can't really tell, but there is also a little pocket.
This was such a fun project! The pattern looks complex, but is really quite simple. The instructions are easy to follow. And the end result can't help but be cute! Another big bonus - it only takes two fat quarters to make. I got mine at Walmart, so they were a buck each. Add the snap and buttons and this freaking adorable bag was about 10 bucks. Sweeeeet.

The only down side, for me at least, is that it is a rather small bag. While this adds to it's adorable-ness, it definitely won't fit two sippy cups, four diapers, wipes, a bag of pretzels, three fruit snacks, Cheerios, and six Matchbox cars, which is the approximate contents of my bag. So, obviously this bag is not for me. When I saw the pattern the first time on Rae's blog, I immediately though of my sister-in-law, Heather. She is super cute, ridiculously fashionable and LOVES bags. So, this one is for her.

I followed the pattern pretty faithfully, which isn't like me, with the exception of the addition of craft interfacing to the bag outer. I like a bag to have a bit of body of it's own. I think that I will do that the next time I make this as well, as I like how it makes the bag feel - more sturdy than if it were just quilting cotton. It also might work to use Home Dec fabric or something thick. You'd get the same effect. I also think that next time I'll add another pocket, cell phone sized.

Did I mention that I love this bag?! I hope Bebbs likes it.