Have never made a tote but I noticed that beautiful cathedral quilt you made. Was it difficult? I'm not sure it's called "cathedral" but it's what I call them. I have a great book with many variations to do, but haven't attempted yet. I've been making quilt tops about 1 1/2 yrs, but haven't attempted doing the quilting -- I'm like the other lady that is SCARED! I'm currently doing a braid quilt -- goes together fast and is similar to your quilt but no center square. By the way, this is my first post - ever!!!! -sts202