About this Product
Get ready for Summer! Time to head to the beach or pool, oh and grab the beach bag with our towels, sunscreen, phones and snacks.
Medium size Writing in the Sand beach tote is fully lined with 4 inside slip pockets to hold those items you don't want falling to the bottom of the bag, such as cell phone, car keys, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, etc.
This tote could also be used as a grocery tote, farmers market bag, yoga bag, gym tote, knitting bag, overnight bag. Great size for so many uses!
This size can hold 3 large beach towels with a little more room for a few more items, plus the slips pockets.
Bag Features
- 17 inches across top x10.5 inches high x 5.5 inches
- 13 inches across bottom x 10.5 inches high x 5.5 inches
- Strap Drop 16 inches
- 4 slip pockets – 2 are 4.5 inches wide 1 is 5 inches and 4 inches x 5 inches high
- Measurements are approximate as all are pieces are cut out by hand
Di's Nifty Needle
Meet the Maker
HI! Welcome to my shop! My name is Diane, though many friends call me Di. I was born and raised in Colorado, and over the years, I’ve called West Virginia, Nashville, and now North Carolina home.
Growing up, my mother was a constant source of inspiration, always crafting something beautiful—whether knitting, crocheting, or sewing. She passed her love of creating down to me, and some of my fondest memories are of us working on projects together. From paint-by-numbers and Tandy leather kits to making tissue paper flowers, she taught me hand embroidery, cross-stitch, and crochet. My journey with sewing began in junior high, when I took home economics, and my mom shared her tips and tricks. I made a few clothing items back then, but life soon took me on a different path, and I put sewing aside for many years.
In 1999, after raising four boys as a single mom, I met my second husband. We moved from Colorado to West Virginia, where he began making handmade knives. This led us to pre-1840 rendezvous events, where he could sell his knives. These events required period-appropriate clothing, and after a 15-year break from sewing, I found myself creating outfits for our family. Before long, I began sewing men’s clothing like waistcoats and knee breeches to sell at these events. We spent nine years immersed in that world until health issues forced us to step away.
Even though the rendezvous chapter of our lives ended, my love for sewing didn’t. I realized I wanted to create something different. Frustrated with the purses I found in stores, I decided to make my own—something that fit my style and needs. That’s how I got started making purses about ten years ago. I tweaked patterns to suit my taste and began selling them online under the name Simply Nifty Bags. But as my interests grew, so did my creations. Now, I enjoy making more than just bags, which led to a fresh new name for my shop.
Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you find something here that speaks to you!
If you have any questions feel free to reach out and ask. Have a fantastic day!
How it’s Made
This beach bag is made with quality quilt fabric on the upper portion with interfacing to give added durability. Bottom is made with tan canvas and inside is lined with a tan quilt cotton. The straps are 1 inch cotton webbing. 4 inside slip pockets made with the outside fabric so pockets are easy to see in the tote. All stress points are double or tripled stitch. All seams are enclosed.
Machine wash cold/tumble dry low. Iron if needed.
Shop Policies
SHIPPING TIME: Most items will be shipped within 1-2 days after payment is received. On Made to Order items is generally 3-5 days for item to be made and then shipped. Custom orders will vary depending on fabric and item.
RETURN POLICY: Items can be returned in 3-5 days after receiving them provided they have not been used in any manner. Customer will be responsible for return shipping fees. Custom Orders are nonrefundable.