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12 FABULOUS IDEASFOR TOTE BAGS!

Chalk it Up!Design Used: Just Because It’s Handmade

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designs here!

Chalk it Up!Create an eye-catching carry-all with

chalkboard designs stitched on jet-black fabric. Their unique typography and

contemporary style are a stunning contrast against the deep, dark fabric.

The chalkboard style is ever-popular, and a fun

addition to any tote. Plus, these designs are simple and

it’s easy to update the colors to suit your fabric choices.

Tropical Oasis Medley

Under the Sea Life Collage

Life is Better in Flip Flops

Store-bought beach bags get an instant update with

colorful embroidery. Pick a favorite design to

make it yours!

Design Used: Fashion-Forward Garden

Fun inthe Sun!

Design Used: Strawberry Wreath

Nylon ScreenTote Bag

Carry fresh goodies from stall to stall at the farmers market with a nylon screen bag. Bright

embroidery featuring fruits and veggies add eye-catching appeal; mesh fabric allows you to

tote around wet items easily.

Nylon screen, also known as “pet screen,” is soft and pliable. It can

generally be found in the utility section of fabric stores, or sourced online.

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Design Used: Khokhloma Floral Bouquet

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Traditional Tote Bag

Design Used: Khokhloma Floral Bouquet

Both fashion and function are in the bag with this versatile tote. Clean lines and a simple style give it a traditional look, while brilliant embroidery allows you to personalize it for any need. Three different sizes (medium shown here) make it easy to customize for your needs.

Watch the video to see how to makethis crafty and classic tote bag.

Traditional Tote Bag

Blooming Tote Bag

Stitch a one-of-a-kind tote to express your personality

Keep an eye out for blank tote bags. Before embroidering, rip

open a seam or two to hoop the bag flat. Embellish with a favorite design to fit your

style and needs.

Design Used: April Showers Bring May Flowers

Blooming Tote Bag

Canvas fabric is sturdy and reliable, and often used in tote bags. Both

light and detailed designs are a good choice when

stitching on canvas.

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Rework an old pair of jeans into a sophisticated tote bag. It’s a chic and clever way to turn unused denim into something both reusable and useful. Not only is denim a terrific choice for totes as it is sturdy and durable, but using an old pair of jeans adds an extra-special look with a colorful scarf threaded through the belt loops.

UpcycledDenim Tote

Design Used: America the Beautiful Lighthouse

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InstructionsDesign Used: Cup For A Book Lover

Both readers and writers will adore carrying their

books in style with a classic reading tote. Pick a favorite

literary design, then load up for your next trip to the

library or coffee shop.

BookLover’s

ToteI Love Reading

Reading is Groovy

So Many Books So Little Time

Designs Used: A Fruit Cocktail Design Pack

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Reusable grocery bags are a terrific wayto carry goods home from the supermarket. Go green with this sturdy tote! It’s large enough to carry your produce home in one trip, plus the colorful embroidery and classic style make it an always trendy choice. Pick your favorite fruit and veggie designs to add a tasty look to this grocery tote.

Go GreenGrocery Tote

Jingle All the WayChristmas Tree Skirt

Designs Used: Quilting Clothesline

Crafty Carry-All

Designs Used: Quilting Clothesline

Crafty Carry-All

Many tote bags are square, and feature similarly structured designs. Keep an eye out for unique styles and shapes, like clothesline or thick borders, too! They fill the space beautifully, and are a stunning way to adorn any tote.

View all the clothesline designs!

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Design Used: Turtle Trio with Flower Shells

T-Shirt Tote Bag

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Transform an old T-shirt into a cute and creative tote bag. Whether making a trip to the farmer’s market or heading to the pool, this bag is an amazing way to carry essentials in style.

Designs Used: Napoleonic Bee Flourish

Dancers of all ages will adore this sweet tote, complete with a fun, sparkly skirt. Fabulous for a dance bag, or a trip

to grandma’s house!

Tutu Tote Bag

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Designs Used: Napoleonic Bee Flourish

Embroidery Library has long been known for excellentmachine embroidery designs and inspiring ideas. We’vebeen drawing and digitizing designs, here in Minnesota,since 1998. Embroidery Library is 100% employee-owned,and each of us has an artistic nature and creative spirit.Every design we create is absolutely unique -- we don’tuse clip art, and we don’t outsource. We’d love to see you at our website, exploring more ideas and inspiration!

Visit us at: www.emblibrary.com.

Designs Used: See You Later Alligator

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Pack Next time you’re looking for a way to corral toys and

stuffed animals,try a tote bag! Adorn with a

sweet embroidery design, and it’s

ready to keep all your kids’ gearout of the way.