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The ideal way to collect things from the beach is to have a rucksack. This leaves both hands free to draw and collect things, and you can carry loads of stuff home on your back. My rucksack is large enough to take an A4 sketchbook as well as shells, wood, rope, and anything else you may find, and also your sandwiches.
Denim is best, but any other strong and washable fabric will do. Wash all the fabric before you start. Have fun choosing your colours - remember it's the summer and choose bright ones!
3. You can decorate the rucksack with any type of embroidery or textile techniques. I have used appliqué to decorate mine because it gives a bold design and is strong.


4. Make the straps

5. Edge the flap and the top of the front and sides.
6. Make up the bag by stitching the side-seams, matching 'A' to 'A' and 'B' to 'B', right sides together. Turn the bag right side out and away you go!
by Jo Dixey © The Embroiderers' Guild 1997. First published in the Young Textile Group Project Book, Summer 1997.
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