Thursday, February 26, 2009

A Couple of Old Bags


Finally, the Rumble Bag. It turned out so cute but I couldn't seem to get a good picture so you'll have to take my word for it. This bag is SO roomy. I've got 4 boxes of cereal stuck in it here and it still isn't full. Yeah! Lots of room for those shopping trips. I'm thinking it's going to be a great yard-saling bag this summer. Simple, simple pattern that I managed to screw up. Guess there's something to be said for actually reading the instructions. I don't know why just looking at the pictures is never good enough...


This bird bookbag was made for Yolanda, so that she can pack her books around in-style. It's just not right to go anywhere without some reading material. I had to keep a close eyeball on Shilo before I got this bag mailed off. She was coveting it, so I may have to make up another one to appease the daughter. And maybe one for me. Can you have to many bags? Is there any such thing??

18 comments:

Jeni said...

Wow! Loved those bags, especially the pink print one! Where'd you get the pattern and how difficult was it REALLY to make? Inquiring minds -or just plain nosy ones -want to know!

Twisted Fencepost said...

Those are cute!
And no, you can never have too many bags.
At a store one time my son said, "Geez, why do we always have to look at bags?"
Made me realize just how much I stop to look at them. Oh well, I'm an addict.

Caffienated Cowgirl said...

How seriously cute is that Rumble Bag! Fabulous job :)

Unknown said...

You can never have to many bags.
I love the book bag with the bird on it. You know I have a birthday in July.

Anonymous said...

that's just what my daughter says. We have our bags for different clubs and events, kept packed and ready. I bought a bag once that has cats and pumpkins on it, fallish. Now I want to try and make some for other seasons or holidays. I like the one you made. Makes a nice PIF gift.
Mama Bear

Jodi Renshaw said...

That bird bad rocks!!!!! I want to make one now. Great work girl. That first bag looks so roomy & sophisticated :)

Love it all -
Jodi

TC said...

That bag holds four boxes of cereal?!?!?!? NO WAY!!!!! Wow, I'm impressed.

I think it turned out cute. I can't see any flaws :)

Shawnee said...

I LOVE that bird silhouette!! Home RUN

Anonymous said...

Wow now I am really put to shame...still haven't done my rumble bag. Yours looks great.
I love the bird one too. Was that the one you were woring on at the rumble?
Robin

Anonymous said...

I really like them both, but especially the bird one. they're pretty. you always say you messed up but i can never tell.

happy zombie said...

Did you hear a big thump coming from across the bay? That was me... falling out of my chair when i saw your rumble bag! LOVE. IT! And laughing, because I don't read directions either. I just want pictures. I'm a RTFM-Uni dropout.

YES... next BOM, let's do it together! How fun that would be!!!

Mary said...

Paula,

I love both of those bags. They are awesome, but the first one is my favorite.

I didn't realize that you sewed. You've done a great job and no, you can't have too many bags when it comes to a shopping or garage saling.

Take care and enjoy the rest of the weekend.

Blessings,
Mary

Susan said...

Too many bags? NEVER!!!!
I just last week switched from my Santa bag because I absolutely loved the shape and how easily I could find my stuff in it.
I like the first bag best, but either would be wonderful, in case you are wondering about my birthday!

Sherri said...

Loved both bags!

Anonymous said...

The bags are both pretty-but the one with the bird is out of this world-I love love it!

RazorFamilyFarms.com said...

Love those bags!!!

Blessings,
Lacy

Janet, said...

I love the bags, especially the first one. I haven't had much time to do sewing lately, I'd have to clean up my sewing room first. You did a nice job on them.

peawink said...

Can you tell me more about the bird fabric? I love it and would love to find some for myself ... thanks in advance, Jovita