Weekend Getaway Satchel {front done} and 2 furry floozies

I have finished the intarsia work on the front of the Weekend Getaway Satchel. I still have to knit up about 10", and then the embroidery work can begin. My back is done, but I'm still working on the gussets, and dreading the work on the 30 foot long red handles. More information about this pattern can be found at: http://weekendgetawaysatchel.blogspot.com/ and the materials can be ordered here:
http://www.camillavalleyfarm.com/lopi/9650kit.htm
I'm also posting 2 more furry floozies pics. China is the mostly white, black spotted cat; and Meteor is the mostly black cat!