Work In Progress Tote

One of my favorite craft sites is Craftster.org. I recently participated in my first Organized Craft Swap. The basics of a craft swap are that you sign up for a swap with a specific theme (in this case, it was "Yarnies vs. Sewists"), answer a questionnaire, and then a moderator will pair you up with another crafter. You are given basic parameters based on the theme (how much to make, how big the project(s), what materials/type of craft, etc.) and by your partner's questionnaire answers (favorite colors, styles, etc.) then you craft away! On or before the deadline, you make up a package and send it off to your partner and then eagerly watch the mailbox waiting for your package.
My partner's favorite color combo is red & black, and she preferred something non-girly. Styles she likes are rock, goth and steampunk. That was kind of challenge for me, as my style more vintage modern and I love light colors! But there is a Goth that lurks deep within my soul (wish I had pics of my Robert Smith worship days). I decided to do a Dias de los Muertos theme, and I made a WIP tote for her crochet projects based off of my original Monster Art Totes that I made awhile back. I found some great Alexander Henry fabric that fit my theme, and I lined the tote and made the side panels from it.

I also made a crochet hook book to fit inside the inside pocket of the tote. It is fleece and soft to protect the finish of her hooks.

I made a little something for her 3-year-old son, as well, but that will have to wait to post here because I have to pick up my 3-year-old son from summer school :)