Category Archives: Tote Bags
The Great Tote Bag Challenge: Final Post
It took several months, but I’m finally finished with The Great Tote Bag Challenge! I now have 9 super cute bags to sell in my Etsy shop and I learned so much in the process. My sewing speed has increased … Continue reading
The Great Tote Bag Challenge: Part 4
The orange color pallet is finished, and I only have three more bags to go in The Great Tote Bag Challenge! If you would like to buy these bags check out my Etsy Shop by clicking the link or the … Continue reading
Elizabeth Chandler Designs & Etsy
Yep, that’s right…I now have an Etsy shop! I finally have enough inventory to validate opening a virtual storefront. Currently I’m only selling tote bags, but soon I’ll be listing some of my ceramic plates. Stay tuned to see what … Continue reading
The Great Tote Bag Challenge: Part 3
I’m halfway through my goal of 9 bags! Here are my two latest totes.
Upcycling & Repurposing Clothes
The trend over the past few years is to “go green” with just about anything and everything. There have been famous sculptors that turn trash into art and the latest thing is to take old clothes and change them into … Continue reading
The Great Tote Bag Challenge, part 2
A few weeks ago I embarked on “The Great Tote Bag Challenge.” This was an effort to have an inventory for my soon to be new Etsy shop. It’s been a slow process, but I’m getting through these totes and … Continue reading
2 Large Totes
2 Totes Finished! I’m working my way through The Great Tote Bag Challenge and here are pictures of my finished projects. Only 7 more bags to go. I don’t know what I was thinking, but I decided to quilt these … Continue reading
The Great Tote Bag Challenge!
Lately I’ve been thinking about taking Elizabeth Chandler Designs in a new direction. I haven’t quite put all the pieces together in my mind, but I do know it involves more inventory. The first step to acquiring more inventory is … Continue reading
Lead and Bacteria in Reusable Shopping Bags
They dangle from the arms of many New Yorkers, a nearly ubiquitous emblem of empathy with the environment: synthetic, reusable grocery bags, another must-have accessory for the socially conscious. But the bags, hot items at upscale markets, may be on … Continue reading
New Gallery Images
Not only have I been knee deep in a Kitchen Remodel, but due to the recession I’m now the only full time accountant at work. Grateful as I am to still be employed, I’m not enjoying the long hours. Longer … Continue reading













