This is an unbelievably simple project that takes very little skill but
lots of creativity. A project that is right up my alley!

I found this simple white tote bag at JoAnn Fabrics on clearance for $1, and I picked it up thinking that for that price, I'd find SOMETHING I could use it for. Even just as is. But I decided that rather than have yet another bag lying around that I would make a simple tote for my niece. Well, for my sister since Kate is an infant. Just an easy bag to throw a few necessities in without having to lug a diaper bag around.
First I gathered my fabrics and a roll of Heat 'n Bond Ultra, no-sew iron-on adhesive backing. This has a paper backing that you iron and peel. I decided on a few fabric choices from Joel Dewberry's Modern Meadow collection in a color scheme that departs from the typical pinks and purples, which I know she already has enough of!
And of course, my white bargain bag.
I decided first that I wanted to monogram the bag. I went to the computer to find a font that I liked, then typed the K using wordart in a Word document, since all I wanted was the outline. But that was just to save ink and certainly not necessary. I printed it in the size I wanted and then cut it out. (great fun to cut out that curly q!)
Then I cut a piece of my fabric to fit the size of the K.
Next, I cut a piece of the heat n bond the same size as the fabric.
The ironing directions are simple. Just iron on a medium setting with no steam for a few seconds (use the directions from the package for whatever adhesive backing you are using).
I decided to go ahead and do all 3 fabrics at the same time so save trips to the ironing board.
Next, position your monogram BACKWARDS on the paper side. It must be backwards otherwise you will end up with the letter facing the wrong way.
Trace onto the paper.
And cut it out.
Then, peel the paper backing off, revealing the adhesive.
Position the monogram on the bag however you like.
Then iron it again in the same way (again, following the product instructions)
Then I made some flower petals and centers patterns in different sizes. Here's where you can get creative and do any design you like. In fact, it was hard for me to narrow down my ideas. In the end, I chose the daisies because they felt fresh and appropriate for my fabric choices.
Trace them onto the coordinating fabric selections.
Repeat the same steps as for the monogram, cutting, peeling, and ironing into place.
And don't forget about the back!
See! I told you it would be easy!