I call it The Gathering because this block reminds me of loved ones around a table—simple shapes meeting in the middle. Each tote is labor intensive— I start by scouring and mordanting the fabric, then hand dip-dye each piece in a natural indigo vat. I follow up with hand-cutting each piece of fabric, hand stamp the lining (with hand carved stamps by artist Paige Exshaw), machine-piece it for strength, and finish with big stitch hand quilting for that soft, lived-in texture. It a true labor of love with a nod to traditional methods. Beautiful and unique in the hands, made for everyday errands—and it always draws compliments when I carry one into town.
A quilted everyday tote with a one-of-a-kind hand dyed indigo exterior and a hand stamped lining. Boxed corners add gentle depth without bulk; sturdy topstitching keeps the finish tidy and strong. Lining note: stamped using hand carved rubber stamps by artist Paige Exshaw.
Each piece begins with raw cotton that I scour and prepare before hand dip-dyeing it in a natural indigo vat. The fabric is dyed in small batches, allowing the blues to build slowly and unevenly, creating depth that can’t be replicated by commercial dyeing.
Once dyed, every piece is cut by hand, pieced for strength, and finished with big stitch hand quilting. Those visible stitches aren’t decorative extras—they add softness, flexibility, and a lived-in feel that gets better with use.
• one-of-a-kind hand dyed natural indigo exterior
• graphic HST patchwork, framed with simple borders
• hand stamped lining
• boxed corners for structure and a comfortable base
• roomy interior without feeling bulky
• machine pieced, hand quilted
• 100% cotton fabric and batting
• hand dyed using natural indigo, repeated dips
• stitched with high-quality cotton thread
• handmade in British Columbia, Canada
• reinforced strap attachment and edgestitched top
• approx. 15″ W × 15″ H (base depth ~2½″) Size will vary slightly as this is handmade item
• comfortable everyday carry for books, essentials, and small market finds
• Spot clean only; lay flat to dry
• Natural indigo may crock slightly at first—handle with care around light fabrics
• Read our Care Guide here
• Shipping is free within Canada over $200 before taxes
• All sales final—no returns/exchanges/refunds
• Each indigo piece is hand-dyed; subtle variations in tone, speckling, and pattern are part of its handmade character and make your tote one-of-a-kind.
Currently I only have 1 available.
I call it The Gathering because this block reminds me of loved ones around a table—simple shapes meeting in the middle. Each tote is labor intensive— I start by scouring and mordanting the fabric, then hand dip-dye each piece in a natural indigo vat. I follow up with hand-cutting each piece of fabric, hand stamp the lining (with hand carved stamps by artist Paige Exshaw), machine-piece it for strength, and finish with big stitch hand quilting for that soft, lived-in texture. It a true labor of love with a nod to traditional methods. Beautiful and unique in the hands, made for everyday errands—and it always draws compliments when I carry one into town.
A quilted everyday tote with a one-of-a-kind hand dyed indigo exterior and a hand stamped lining. Boxed corners add gentle depth without bulk; sturdy topstitching keeps the finish tidy and strong. Lining note: stamped using hand carved rubber stamps by artist Paige Exshaw.
Each piece begins with raw cotton that I scour and prepare before hand dip-dyeing it in a natural indigo vat. The fabric is dyed in small batches, allowing the blues to build slowly and unevenly, creating depth that can’t be replicated by commercial dyeing.
Once dyed, every piece is cut by hand, pieced for strength, and finished with big stitch hand quilting. Those visible stitches aren’t decorative extras—they add softness, flexibility, and a lived-in feel that gets better with use.
• one-of-a-kind hand dyed natural indigo exterior
• graphic HST patchwork, framed with simple borders
• hand stamped lining
• boxed corners for structure and a comfortable base
• roomy interior without feeling bulky
• machine pieced, hand quilted
• 100% cotton fabric and batting
• hand dyed using natural indigo, repeated dips
• stitched with high-quality cotton thread
• handmade in British Columbia, Canada
• reinforced strap attachment and edgestitched top
• approx. 15″ W × 15″ H (base depth ~2½″) Size will vary slightly as this is handmade item
• comfortable everyday carry for books, essentials, and small market finds
• Spot clean only; lay flat to dry
• Natural indigo may crock slightly at first—handle with care around light fabrics
• Read our Care Guide here
• Shipping is free within Canada over $200 before taxes
• All sales final—no returns/exchanges/refunds
• Each indigo piece is hand-dyed; subtle variations in tone, speckling, and pattern are part of its handmade character and make your tote one-of-a-kind.
Currently I only have 1 available.
