scrappy tote

i've been working on a random patchwork 

made of scraps from another project.

i like the proportions and style of

this tote, (a promotional piece from a bookseller's chain), 

and so am using it as a template.

i'm piecing one single long rectangle that will

create the front, bottom and back.

the two sides and bottom will also be

 one continuous piece.

i guess i'll have to devise a binding

to tidy up the seams where everything

will be joined.

i'm torn between machine quilting the piece,

or trying something different.

i love the bold hand stitching on these bags.

maybe some thick, squash colored embroidery floss?

opinions?