swachter, This object has arrived at its intended recipient, so I can show it here - this is a wee project bag for my niece, featuring her own artwork that I embroidered onto a felt square and stitched to the bag. Apparently this made her (happy) cry so I think I did good.
Pattern is the Kato project bag from Kandou Patterns (https://www.etsy.com/listing/702002990/drawstring-bag-sewing-pattern-beginner), fabric is from the Languid collection from Kaufman. Niece’s artwork is here: https://www.tumblr.com/cosmos-and-whatever/738280130912436224/hey-i-hope-everyone-has-a-nice-new-years-and-i