a totally scientific tote

Did you know I am a chemist, and came to  this country 20 years ago to finish graduate school? I had wild dreams of research and academics success, well it did not totally work out that way, but I am happy with where I am.

The nerdiness or coolness of science has not left me and when I saw this fabric collection "Chromatics" by Melissa McCulloch, I knew I had to make something with it.



So I made a tote bag to go to the library! I used the main print for the body of the bag, and accentuated it with some cool turquoise/aqua fabric for the bottom and handles of the bag.

I added some hand quilting around some hexagons, it has a nice touch and keep the batting in place.

It is lined with a simple white cotton for the most part, except for the top where I used another hexagon fabric.

The pocket and key chain were made with the DNA print, too cute and practical. I had so much fun with that fabric collection, that I decided to make a little hexagon tray. It seems very fitting with the lining. I followed this super easy tutorial from a spoonful of sugar 

I think it is actually easier to make than the square one!
Happy sewing!