Today is my 15th anniversary of Wordsfromanneli being on WordPress.
You may have noticed that I haven’t posted anything for a week, which is a long time for me. Maybe I’ve finally run out of things to say.
Or maybe I’ve been busy sewing yet another bag.
These bags are made partly from scraps out of discontinued upholstery and drapery sample books. They could be fancier with zippers put into the top of the bag, but I’ve found it’s quicker to access the contents of the bag if the opening is held shut by a strip of velcro on the inside top.
In this picture below, you can see that the bag has two pockets for putting in things like your phone and your keys, or whatever you need to find in a hurry without having to root around in the bottom of the bag. The rest of the space is big enough for a small cosmetics bag or a wallet, and it’s also handy if you’ve popped into a store for a small item and forgot to bring a grocery bag. You can just tuck it into your “Anneli bag” and not have to buy a plastic bag to hold your purchases. I have a thin cloth sack that I roll up and carry in the bottom of the bag and I can have it with me for when I make small purchases.
So that’s what I’ve been doing instead of writing more posts this week.
I hope you’ve had a great week as we keep sliding towards more springy weather.
Thank you for being my blogging friends for all these 15 years.


April 12, 2026 at 4:55 pm
Congrats on 15 years, Anneli! That’s a lot of typing, comments and friends. That’s a nice bag, good color too. I thought you were going to tell us that you are closing your blog down. 😮
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April 12, 2026 at 6:12 pm
Haha. You can’t get rid of me that easily, John! Actually, there was a time I considered it, when I was frustrated with the new system and wondered why I was spending so much time on it, but then I realized I would really miss my blogging friends, and that is truly the main reason I stayed. I’m glad I did.
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April 12, 2026 at 6:46 pm
Me too, I haven’t followed you that long of course but your posts are always interesting and fun. I get frustrated and bored with my blog at times but know I would miss my WordPress friends too if I shut the blog down. ☺️
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April 12, 2026 at 4:57 pm
The size is perfect, and the utility. Nicely done!
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April 12, 2026 at 6:13 pm
Thanks, Jacqui. I find they are fun to make and some people don’t mind that homemade look and seem happy to have them.
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April 12, 2026 at 5:23 pm
Congratulations on your first 15 years Anneli. That is quite the accomplishment. And no worries about taking time for your hobbies. Looks like a great bag. Have a good evening. Allan
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April 12, 2026 at 6:14 pm
Yes, what do you think, Allan. Wouldn’t it look good on you for your hikes? (Just kidding, of course).
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April 12, 2026 at 6:38 pm
It would match my coat.
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April 12, 2026 at 6:40 pm
*smiling*
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April 12, 2026 at 5:34 pm
Congratulations! Pretty bag. I am happy to be your blogging friend. I enjoy your blog very much.
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April 12, 2026 at 6:15 pm
Thanks so much, Mags. The feeling is mutual!
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April 12, 2026 at 6:06 pm
Congratulations on your WordPress anniversary, Anneli! We all go through these cycles.
Not to worry about it.
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April 12, 2026 at 6:17 pm
I think so too. Sometimes I don’t know what I’m going to post and then, out of the blue, something happens – a squirrel talks to me or a bird squawks some news as it flies by. You just never know what might happen sometimes.
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April 12, 2026 at 6:20 pm
15 years! Wow! Thats a huge accomplishment! Congratulations!
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April 12, 2026 at 6:32 pm
Thank you so much, Mervin.
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April 12, 2026 at 6:39 pm
Happy Anniversary Anneli. 😊
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April 12, 2026 at 6:41 pm
Thanks, Brad. Just think if I quit WP, I would miss your alliteration fun.
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April 13, 2026 at 7:29 am
Me too!
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April 12, 2026 at 9:09 pm
It is so great that you are creating your own bag. Certainly much better than buying a super expensive designer bag that’s bad for the environment. Congratulations on your 15 years and cheers for 15 more years.
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April 12, 2026 at 9:25 pm
Thanks so much, Thomas.
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April 12, 2026 at 9:19 pm
Happy anniversary, Anneli! Your new bag is lovely. Did you buy the sample book? I like the contrast of colors outside and inside.
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April 12, 2026 at 9:30 pm
Thanks, Miriam. No, I didn’t buy the samples. They were from a friend who is an interior decorator and these sample books were discontinued so she was getting rid of them.
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April 12, 2026 at 9:37 pm
Happy 15th anniversary Anneli and I wish you 15 more! 🎉 I always look forward to reading your posts! 🙂
No worries about working on other things. We all have lives outside the blogosphere. 🙂 That’s a great-looking bag and the colour is fantastic. Cheers.
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April 13, 2026 at 3:48 am
Tnx, Lynette. I don’t know how I managed when I was still working. There are just not enough hours in the day to do everything I want to do.
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April 13, 2026 at 11:03 am
I actually don’t know how I did, either!
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April 12, 2026 at 10:34 pm
congratulations on 15 years – that’s amazing! I love the bag – I’m sending a screenshot to my daughter who makes patchwork bags – I don’t think she’s ever lined one like this – it’s great! xx
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April 13, 2026 at 3:44 am
I’ve been experimenting with the lining. The slippery synthetic linings tend to fray at the edges over time, so I use cotton now, and a bit of elastic at the top of the pockets helps keep them snugger.
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April 13, 2026 at 11:23 pm
oh thank you! I think the non-snugness was why she abandoned earlier attempts… I’ll tell her your feedback – thank you!! xox
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April 14, 2026 at 12:03 am
I had to experiment a bit to find what works. Tell her not to give up.
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April 14, 2026 at 4:47 pm
good advice – thank you lovely! xx
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April 14, 2026 at 6:04 pm
Very welcome.
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April 13, 2026 at 5:23 am
That bag is just gorgeous, and I love your posts too. I have been in a reading and writing slump since my husband died, but my posts are as much for me as for anyone else so I’m not too bothered if they are infrequent. I’m pleased to hear you plan to keep blogging, however seldom.
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April 13, 2026 at 10:17 am
I’m so sorry for your loss, Helen. I hope you do keep tuning in to the blogging world and post when you can. It’s a little connection that brings us interaction with people from far and wide. I hope you’ll find inspiration to keep going with blogging. I appreciate hearing from you whenever you show up in my comments.
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April 13, 2026 at 8:56 am
Congratulations Anneli, 15 years of blogging entertainment with photography we enjoy 😊. Friendships give us motivation and smiles. Appreciate your blogs and your friendship is a gift, Thank YOU! 🤗 Marsha
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April 13, 2026 at 10:21 am
Thanks, Marsha. Are you home now?
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April 13, 2026 at 10:23 am
Congratulations on your 15 year anniversary 🎈. I always enjoy your posts from your verse to artistry to everything in between 😊
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April 13, 2026 at 11:02 am
Congratulations on your WordPress journey! Anneli, I appreciate your well-timed and unique posts. Your creative spirit encourages the rest of us.
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April 13, 2026 at 7:06 pm
Thank you for your support, Richard.
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April 13, 2026 at 11:02 am
Thank you very much, Anneli.
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April 13, 2026 at 6:21 pm
Congrats on your 15 year blogoversary Anneli. And yay for you doing what makes you happy. We all need other outlets. Your bags remind me of the patch bags of the 70s! Love them! 😍
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April 13, 2026 at 7:08 pm
Yes! Everything was patches then.
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April 14, 2026 at 12:41 pm
Congratulations!
I found you on Martina´s Blog “Buchstabenwiese”
I am happy about this
I wish you all the best
Erika 🙂
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April 14, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Me too! I still follow Martina, and am happy to have found you there too,
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