Cut 2 pieces of 65X81 threads (64X80 holes) for front and back, 2 pieces of 20X81 threads (19X80 holes) for the sides, and 1 piece of 20X65 threads (19X64 holes) for the bottom. Stitch 1 piece of 65X81 threads (64X80 holes) starting 41 threads across and 12 threads down (40x12 holes), with the top of the star. This will center the pattern onto the canvas. Stitch the project as directed on the pattern. When done, using the outline pattern, backstitch the entire pattern in black pearl cotton floss. **Remember to double the floss to do the backstitching.**

Whipstitch the sides, bottom and back with Red Needloft Yarn to the front. Don't forget to overcast the top edges of all 4 sides with the Forest Needloft Yarn. 11 holes across and 6 holes down thread in 2 pieces of Red Needloft Yarn and 1 pieces of Forest Needloft Yarn and 1 piece of White/Silver Needloft Cord; 12 holes across and 6 holes down thread 1 more pieces of Red Needloft Yarn and 2 more pieces of Forest Needloft Yarn and 1 piece of White/Silver Needloft Cord. Knot all 8 pieces of yarn/cord together on the outside of the tote and trim so they are even. Braid all 8 pieces so you have about twelve inches or a little more of braid (you can determine how long or short you want the handle), then thread 1 pieces of Red Needloft Yarn and 2 pieces of Forest Needloft Yarn and 1 piece of White/Silver Needloft Cord through 53 holes across and 6 holes down. The other 2 pieces of Red Needloft Yarn and 1 pieces of Forest Needloft Yarn and 1 piece of White/Silver Needloft Cord through 54 holes across and 6 holes down. Knot all 8 pieces together in front of the tote and then trim so they are even. Do the same for the back side of the tote, so you have 2 handles the same length.