I purchased this pattern from Knitique (an LYS in Elk Grove) after seeing their displayed sample in the store.(EDITED: This pattern is now available at Knitting Daily for free!)
Unfelted:
Felted with finishing touches (one button):
Me carrying the bag (fits snugly as a small shoulder handbag huh?)
A close-up of the button:
Pattern: “Squatty Sidekick,” by Avant Knits
Yarn: Cascade [...]