I know I’ve been missing for a while, but I have some good reasons for it. The first reason will be the subject of this post and I will explain more later.
A few weeks ago Roo of Roo’s Doins left me a comment saying that he showed some of the bags I have made to his Mom and suggested she order one for his Grandma for Mother’s Day. It seems that Roo’s Mom had been wracking her brain over what to get her mom for Mother’s Day and when she saw the bags I had made she thought Roo was a genius.
Roo’s Grandma is a quilter and he thought she would like to have a nice tote bag to carry her quilting supplies to some of the classes she takes. Roo’s mom contacted me and we discussed what colors she would like and I showed her some embroideries to choose from for the outside pockets. I just love how this bag turned out and had a difficult time putting it in the mail to Roo’s Grandma. I just might have to make one like it for myself! You have to click on the images to see the pockets. The one on the left says, “Quilting with friends will keep you in stitches” and the other one is of a hummingbird with some spools of thread.
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Here is a look at the inside of the bag and a close up of the quilting. The interior has two zippered pockets and two plain pockets. The quilting is a sashiko pattern that I used my embroidery machine to quilt the outside fabric with. I chose a floral pattern for the quilting to coordinate with the flowers on the lining fabric. The lower portion of the bag and the handles are made of faux suede. I like using the faux suede for those areas because it wears better than the cottons (at least it has so far on the bags I have made for myself) and it makes the handles less slippery so they stay on your shoulders.
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The tote bag was shipped a couple of days ago and should reach Roo’s Grandma today or tomorrow. I can’t wait to hear what she thinks of it.
The second Mother’s Day bag I made was for Agnes’ mom, the Dachsies With Moxie’s Grandma. Agnes wanted a clutch that her mom could put her rosary in and she wanted it to be in royal blue which is her mom’s favorite color.
Agnes chose a beautiful embroidery of Mary with the words of the rosary embroidered around her. I made this bag using faux suede for the outside and a beautiful floral for the interior.
I really enjoyed making these bags especially since they were custom designed for a couple of special ladies and I thank their daughters for thinking of me to create these special gifts. If you are interested in having a bag made for you just let me know in the comments and we can discuss details. I will be announcing my etsy shop soon, but until then just leave me a note.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there including mine!
Hi – I received one of your wonderful zip bags as part of the Quilters Day swap -it is so lovely And for the fabric – Thank- you so much
Harooo! 😀
We got the email you sent with all the photos of Grandma’s new stylin bad! We are ecstatic with the way it turned out! and can’t wait til Grandma get’s it 🙂 We will be sure to share her reaction with you 🙂 Thank you for all your hard work and the many beautiful artistic flourishes you added!!! 😀
Waggin at ya,
Roo
Many Huge Hugs,
The Roo Mom
Me again,
I got so excited about the one you made for my Grandma I left without saying anything about the one you made for WHN’s Mom! It is pawfect. She will so enjoy taking her rosary with her in it 🙂 Your creations are so thoughtful and special.
Wishing you a most wonderful Mother’s Day! 😀
Roo and Mom
They are ALL Lovely!!!
So beautiful! That rosary bag is really special and the blue is dynamic!!
KZK
We’ve missed you but oh my goodness what beautiful bags. The fabrics are gorgeous. Vera Bradley eat your heart out Miss Cindy is in the house!!
Hugs Madi and Mom
Beautiful bags! My mom knows that bags aren’t easy to make too!
Your friends,
Murphy & Stanley
They are pawesome!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
Wow, My Vickie thinks those are beautiful…..
Your human is very very talented.
THese are some very beautious bags!
love
tweedles
Thanks for stopping by; nice to meet you! Deccy x
Those are really awesome bags!
WOW!
Furry furry nice!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra