Mom just got a new tote, it's a wheeled type tote (like what Beau got me for all my dog show supplies for winning his first Best in Show-- that was our prize with the big ribbon). I was going to get one as well since it holds yarn for a big project, needles, patterns, and other sundries. I didn't like the colors it came in (puky pink or puky green) so I passed.
I have 3 totes I like, but don't really use for some reason. One is a "teacher's tote" with a large project area, plus a zippered side for patterns, and an open pocket for needles, scissors, etc. It's for art teachers and the like, so the pencil/paintbrush holders are perfect for needles. The second is a regular zippered beach tote. One small pocket inside the main compartment. For this one I use a pencil box to hold my stitch markers, etc. The last, but usually favorite, is my bookbag from college. It's just a regular bookbag, so it has the convenience of a top grab handle, two shoulder carry handles, a roomy main compartment for yarn and projects, a smaller compartment for phone, patterns, etc. and a small slot pocket on the front for very tiny but needed often things. Then, of course, is my not-used-very-often purse (only used in the summer when I'm not wearing a coat) that is good for small take-along projects.
Anyone else have any favorites?
-Amanda