Done

The loose pieces before I had started to sew and a close up of the stitch pattern.
Bottom seam done using one thread of yarn. I used a double thread of yarn on the sides and handles and wish I had done that for the bottom as well.
Sides all sewn up, just need to add the handles at this point.

I finished sewing up the sides and adding the handles this morning. After some frustration at being on a new computer (new setup) I was able to dl the pictures I had taken and can now post them. I deviated from the instructions a little by sewing 7 inches up the side rather than the 5 inches. This worked out well for my bag. I probably could have gotten away with sewing further up the side but I like the easy opening.