trying a new bag shape

I normally put handmade shopping bags in the Christmas stockings that I fill.  This year I did not get there.  My Mom mentioned that she felt like she lost a week between Thanksgiving and Christmas.  I admit to feeling much the same and bags were part of what gave.  But I still had beautiful fabrics to use.  Even some I picked up on our Alaska travels.  Ones that I keep looking at and admire so that I am having problems cutting into them.  Soon though, soon.

I decided to try a new design with a flat bottom.  I am going to change the measurements up a bit but this is close.  Very close. 

This one I sent to my Mom for testing.  I think I will send the next one to the Tall Short Person for testing.  Probably with more flannel for Koda Bear in that package as well.  He needs cozy right now.  And letters.  I send those strange paper things in the mail.  Yes, please laugh but I do better with letters then the phone.  I am a strange lady.

I need cozy but tea and sitting at my sewing machine works in place of cozy.  Spinning wheel works.  There is nothing cozy about surfing currently.  It is down right cold, even in a wet suit, but it does bring calm.  Skateboarding someplace would help too.  Camping.  I am obviously rambling.  Calm is a good thing.