I’m still working on improving my handbags. None is perfect, but each one is unique and fun to make. Last count I think I had made about 15 bags and have given most of them away. I really enjoy making them because I never know how they’ll look when they’re done. Each one is different. Often they are made with scraps of interesting material – small pieces that are not much good for larger projects but are perfect for patchwork.
Making the bags gets easier each time. The bag on the left was more expensive than the others. It cost me two broken sewing machine needles when I was impatiently “driving” over the heavier parts.
I just finished the brown one today and am already wondering what the next bag will look like.
As a lucky recipient of one of these stunning bags last year, I can attest to the fact that the craftsmanship is outstanding! Thank you Anneli. I treasure mine!!
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Thanks, Juanita. I’m glad you liked it.
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Very pretty, Anneli. I wish I could make my own, I’d save a lot of money. 🙂
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I took a one-day course at a local sewing shop and went from there. It’s been great fun.
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After that wonderful quilt show you should have lots of new ideas! 🙂
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It’s inspiring to see the work of these skills quilters and it makes me want to haul out the fabrics and see what I could do with them.
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You should Anneli! I can’t wait to see what you create. 🙂
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It’s like an addiction, once you start quilting. The bags are not quilted, but they could be, and they were an offshoot of the quilting, but there is always another project waiting to be tackled. That’s what winter is for.
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Love my very special bag Anneli. Signed..sealed and delivered:) Great to tote my books to group and also slippers and Bible to Bible Study. Many uses.
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They’re good for so many things. I just use mine as a purse because I always have so much to put in it – a wide wallet that doesn’t easily fit in many other bags, my sunglasses, the odd book, and always some unexpected items.
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These are so lovely and unique, Anneli. And I love how they are practical, too. Perfect to me, the merging of beauty and practicality.
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I like a big bag because invariably, I have a book or my Kindle with me, and these bags allow space for that.
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Me too. A book or three and my iPad.
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I LOVE those bags! Great job!
Have a wonderful week,
Pit
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Thanks, Pit. They’re fun to make.
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Pretty darn nice!
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Thank you, Mrs. Jones. 😉
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If you had a contest to enter that featured one of these bags as the prize, I’d enter many, many times. They’re lovely!
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Lovely patterns and designs!
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TY, Belinda. 🙂
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It makes a nice change from the usual quilting.
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My sister-in-law is an avid quilter. She has also dipped her toe into making bags occasionally. They are fantastic! What’s more they are washable and last longer than store bought ones ! And unique to boot 🙂
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It’s one of the things I like about them – that they are unique. Fun to make too.
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I have a couple of bags I purchased from a woman here. They’re designed differently than yours — smaller, and more purselike — but they’re lovely, too. Yours are so colorful, and practical. It must be satisfying to create a bit of beauty you can tote around day in and day out.
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I have made what they call a Barbados bag. It’s smaller and has a lot of side pockets and zippers.It’s much more time consuming to make though, so I like to stick with the quicker tote bags. There are all sorts of bags to make though, each one different from the others. Nice that you’ve bought some.
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Oh wow, you are so creative 🙂
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I’ just dabbling and having fun. Thanks, Arlene.
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Those look great! You could definitely sell such beautiful things if you ever wanted to. I’m sure people would love to buy absolutely unique bags like that, no another exactly like it anywhere! 🙂
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Maybe if I make a bunch for next year I could sell them at a pre-Christmas bazaar. I’ll see how that works out. Meanwhile, I’ve had fun giving them away.
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I love MY BAG. I bought an organizer for it (very cheap) and now I find every item instantly. It’s such a beautiful bag and so practical.
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I’m so glad to hear this. Imagine, the bags are traveling the world without me. Yours in the Czech Republic, one in the Chicago area, one in Vancouver, and three in the state of Washington. Soon there will be two in Montana. 14 bags so far.
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what a great bag! and it even goes with the chair 🙂 soooo creative Annali!
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LOL That’s my photo chair, for when I need to have “someone/something” hold an item. I guess it does go with the chair. Maybe I’ll have to leave the bags there….
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🙂
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Those are beautiful Anneli!
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I can see you with one on your trips. They hold a lot!
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These are just beautiful, Anneli. When something turns out so lovely, it’s obvious it’s done with joy and love.
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That they were, Lori. Thank you.
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Hi Anneli. I’m going to repeat to everyone what I said in response to Charlie, because I believe it whole-heartedly …. If only we’d have been able to stay in that frame of mind and heart from after the tragedy, without believing media and leadership’s lies about who we are, I truly believe we wouldn’t be divided today.
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I think you meant to post this on your blog but no matter. I agree with you.
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Oops. I apologize, Anneli. I clicked on the balloon and thought I was on my own. Thanks for letting me know. 😛
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Those are beautiful!!
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TY. They’re fun to make. I think I’ll try a different colour combination and do another one, or two, or three….
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Lol, you’re hooked.
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I love my two bags as well! They are so practical, not to mention BEAUTIFUL! I think one must have a lot of patience and be very detail oriented to make these as well as you do! Great as a purse or a shopping bag. 🙂 Love them.
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I forgot that you have two. So my count goes up to 15 plus the one I’m making today.
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The bags you make are beautiful, especially the one you gave me a week ago! Thanks so much…it’s now full of knitting needles and balls of wool!
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Yay! That’s perfect. They have so many uses!
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The orange and fall colors of the “brown bag” is amazing, Anneli. 🙂 The blues are also a wonderful and pretty combination!
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I enjoyed making these bags so much I already made another one.
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Wow! You have found a niche in creativity and quilting, Anneli. 🙂
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Thanks Robin. It’s a great feeling to come up with a nice product after all the work.
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You’ve got talent, lady! I have neither the skill nor the patience to sew and am in awe of people like you who are able to create beautiful products. xo
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Just took a lesson or two about sewing bags and now the sky’s the limit.
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Nice bags 🙂
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Thank you. Each one is different and I guess that adds to the fun of making them.
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Hi,
I met you at Susie Lindau’s Meet and Greet. I also love dogs and photography.
Maybe you can check out my blog if you need a blogging tip or two. That’s what I write about.
I brought you the link to my About page, so you can read more about my blog:
http://www.mostlyblogging.com/about/
Like Susie, I have regular networking events each month. Nice to meet you.
Janice
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Thanks, Janice. I’ve checked out your blog and signed up to follow it. Looking forward to receiving your notices.
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Hi Wordsfromanneli,
How exciting! I am honored and flattered! Thank you so much! I am excited about our connection!
Janice
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Great work
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