I confess that I am a major bag lady...I love bags! One of my newest designs is the Sew Dowtown bag.
I love the front pocket which is perfect for papers, patterns, my kindle or an ipad. There is inside pockets for keys, cell phone, lip gloss or any small things you want to easily find. It is made with stiff interfacing like Peltex so that the bag stands up and holds it shape well. (I like to use the fusible kind to make the assembly go quicker.) And there is velcro in the handle to hold them together.
They are perfect for some of my take-along knitting projects. I love having knitting ready to go in bags that I can just grab as I run out the door and know I have everything together to work on it.
I added a little crocheted flower to this one~
Love yellow and gray together~
This one is made with fabric that a very good friend shared with me because I feel in love with it but of course it was sold out...isn't she a great friend! I do think I need to make a flower to go on it and I love the cute yellow lining with the polka dots.
Another new pattern I have is the Suzy's Sack.
I have to whip up a few extra of these to hang from the handles of my Sew Downtown bags. I love this little bag to hold my cell phone, car keys and anything else I need for on the go.
Because these are some of my newest patterns I think I should do a give-away, so leave me a comment on this post and I will draw a winner on Valentines day. If you are the lucky winnre you will receive a copy of each new bag pattern!
I also wanted to share with you the book I used to make my good friend some slippers~
I had someone ask me which book I used and of course I couldn't find it then but now here it is. There are alot of great felted projects in it. Here are the finshed slippers I made~
I think they turned out great even though I used a front loading washing machine. I did throw a couple of dryer balls in the washer and I think they helped alot.
This weekend I will be working on knitting up a hat. I am taking a class on how to design hats and I have alot of homework to do. I will share pictures next week.
What will you be working on this weekend?
I love both bags, especially the shape of the zippy bag! I can't wait to buy these patterns!
Posted by: Monika | February 08, 2013 at 12:16 PM
I love both of those designs! Suzy's Sack would have been a great to have on my latest quilting cruise.
Posted by: DebrafromMD | February 08, 2013 at 12:20 PM
Adorable bags Sherri!
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | February 08, 2013 at 12:27 PM
Always love your patterns!! Adorable new bag pattern. My girls would love them all!
Posted by: Karen Cottom | February 08, 2013 at 01:16 PM
Would love to win! Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Katie | February 08, 2013 at 01:40 PM
This weekend (weather permitting) I will be joining members of my quilt group to make quilts for Linus Project.
I love your bags and would love to win your giveaway! That little Suzy's Sack is perfect for taking the minimum with me to exercise: cell phone, ID, and money for coffee with my friends! :)
Posted by: Laurel | February 08, 2013 at 01:42 PM
you know I collect your patterns! LOL and both of the purses are darling and I wished I'd thought of them ;)
Posted by: Vickie E | February 08, 2013 at 02:23 PM
What great bags! I'm already thinking of color combos from my stash that would work... Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Kathy (QuiltMonkey) | February 08, 2013 at 02:42 PM
What cute bags. I especially like the Sew Downtown Bag. That will be one more thing to add to the "To Do List." Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Carol M | February 08, 2013 at 06:31 PM
I love your bags. So cute but practical. And I did ask you about the pattern for the slippers will start looking for book.
Thanks
Posted by: Sue Goodin | February 08, 2013 at 07:18 PM
Cute! Cute! Cute! Glad you didn't say pick one cause I wouldn't have been able to, both are very cute!
Posted by: Joy | February 08, 2013 at 08:03 PM
Your bags are so cute.. and you are so generous to give two away..The Suzy Sack would be a great mommy-daughter zippy pouch! I'm with you..can never have enough bags!!! I'll be crocheting some slouchie beanies and maybe get to quilting some table toppers. Thanx for the giveaway.
Posted by: Kim | February 08, 2013 at 09:41 PM
these bags are so cute. love the crochet flower too.
I have made several of your bags and they are always so easy to do. love them.. thanks for the chance to win these. I am busy finishing up my scrappy dresden plate quilt along by bunnyhill designs from last year.
Posted by: donna | February 08, 2013 at 10:40 PM
Hope these patterns are available soon. I can't wait to make these!
Posted by: Lianne | February 08, 2013 at 11:15 PM
Just luv Suzy's bags!
This weekend I'm at a sewing retreat sponsored by our great quilt shop, Calico Gals. I decided instead of starting anything new I would use the time to finish up that and stitching that never gets done. So I'm binding a valentines wall hanging and then I'm going to appliqué a wool project. Great snowy weekend doing what I like best!
Posted by: Cheryl Jennings | February 08, 2013 at 11:24 PM
I would love to win these patterns. They are fresh and great looking.Anyone would just love to have them.
Posted by: Donna McGraw | February 08, 2013 at 11:30 PM
Not just adorable,but useful too! I could easily fill several of thse bags right now! Your felting is so inspirational, have a Maytag Bravo no agitator top loader,thought I could not ever use it for felting,but now ,maybe?? Your knitting is as perfect as your designs! I really love seeing the patterns in different fabrics.
Posted by: Bonnie Nyquist | February 08, 2013 at 11:34 PM
Oh my goodness Sherri! I've always adored your patterns and have so many, but of course, as you design them I feel the need to have more!! I love your Sew Downtown pattern and the Suzy bag ... wow! Once again, you've designed wonders! :)
Posted by: wendy | February 09, 2013 at 12:03 AM
The bags are wonderful. My neighbor and friend would love the SUZY bag because her name is Suzy. I will make her a Suzy bag. Thanks for sharing your great designs.
Posted by: Betty | February 09, 2013 at 01:08 AM
You are so right Sherri. The Downtown Bag is perfect for smaller projects ready for the takeout!
Chance to win..spectacular..Thanks.
Posted by: QuiltinGram | February 09, 2013 at 01:10 AM
I have fallen in love with another bag...the yellow and gray is awesome, but so is the crocheted flower on the other bag. I guess I will need to combine the two or make one of each :-D
Your patterns have so much style and pizzazz to fit anyone's taste even from the same pattern. I find myself using the same pattern for numerous gifts, just change a few things and it makes each one unique.
Posted by: Gail | February 09, 2013 at 01:18 AM
What nice bags. That suzys sack is to die for!
Posted by: Jo | February 09, 2013 at 01:27 AM
I love both of thesebags and would love to be the winner!!!
Posted by: cathie berkley | February 09, 2013 at 04:43 AM
I love making bags as well. This weekend I will be working on Dear Jane. Thanks Beth
Posted by: Beth | February 09, 2013 at 04:52 AM
Sherri I really like the new bags especially the downtown one. I do allot of applique' and it looks like this one would make a wonderful carry for it. Thanks for the chance
Posted by: Sharon Griffith | February 09, 2013 at 05:40 AM