The DHKG gifted this tote to the beloved Knitting Fairy, Alissa Barton, for her wonderful presentation on her Sexy Buttonhole.  The fabric used is a midweight velveteen upholstery fabric, and I embroidered the pocket with a cute fairy from Kate Quick Needle.  I added 2" to the top of the pattern for added height on this bag.   

Alissa demonstrated her Sexy Buttonhole, which is a fantastic technique for a buttonhole in a folded band.  I need to practice more but got one made successfully.