The winds of change are blowing and our attentions start moving from the fun Halloween festivities, to the approaching Christmas season. Carol brought us together to inspire each other, with ideas for gifts "From the Heart" and with plenty of time to get them stitched.
Thanks Carol!
My "From the Heart" project started out with some fun fabrics I found while shopping online. It's been a year...our ability to go out to shop and touch fabric has been very limited.
I was so excited when I stumbled on these fun fabrics.
A throwback to the Audrey Hepburn days, with messages that speak to my soul!
LOL!!
I knew right away they would be destine to become bags.
For that special BFF...
or the one who loves to share a bottle with you...
or the coffee drinker...
these prints make great gift bags, and something that can be used year round.
With the help of this little pattern...
and I do mean little...it's the tiniest pattern I've ever seen!
Not so, for this roomy 12" X 16" bag. Hosting 2 pockets on the inside
as well as a split pocket on the front.
Just fill them with your special friends favorites...
And let the holiday joy begin!
There are many more of my friends, with fabulous ideas as well.
Visit them all, and make this crazy year end, with something special
"FROM YOUR HEART"!
"FROM YOUR HEART"!
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til next time...
Keep on Stitchin'
What a great result with the bags. And a fun way to use those fabrics. You have made a good start on Christmas gifts. They look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteFantastic...love the chosen fabrics and they look so roomy.
ReplyDeleteAdorable bags Joan! I made one that looked like that several years ago, wonder if it's her pattern. Hope you are doing well.
ReplyDeleteVery cute, really fun and so useful are these bags! This is an idea that can be detailed right down to the recipients interest. And really can be made for any age. It could even be a child’s doll tote or matchbox cars carrier, an art tote, a yarn tote, hand sewing tote, the possibilities are ageless and endless.
ReplyDeleteYour bags are fabulous and fun! Thanks for making me smile this morning.
ReplyDeleteYour bags are fantastic and such a lovely heartfelt gift for friends.
ReplyDeleteLovin the fabric choice. And "Annie" summed up the bag perfectly. Need to look up that pattern which is just a perfect match to the fabric, you're amazing.
ReplyDeleteThese bags are fantastic! Such a great fabric find!
ReplyDeleteOh, I have some fun fabric that would be perfect for this bag! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThese are pretty and creative. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOMG! Those are SEW cute, Joan!!!
ReplyDeleteLove love love that fabric! What is it called, do you remember? Must have! And that tote pattern is adorable! Great gift idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun and useful bags, Joan!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that fabric! Both the coffee sentiments and the one about BFFs and matching my level of crazy speaks to me!! I may have to find some of that! LOL Thanks for the inspiration, friend!
ReplyDeleteObviously, shopping online paid off with scoring this incredible fabric. Your bags are gorgeous and will make awesome gifts...I love them! You've made me feel the need to go shopping for fabric I probably don't need, but must have to make a bag like that. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat adorable bags, and I love those fabrics. Lucky recipient! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCute bags! And a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI like this bag with the built in handle. Something I may try. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI have a friend those fabrics match to a T!
ReplyDeleteGreat bag and fabulous fabrics. Thanks for inspiring us all.
ReplyDeleteLove, love that fabric, too. Makes me nostalgic - definitely, pre-pandemic!! The bags are great gift ideas and ones that others will enjoy.
ReplyDeleteOh those bags. I really should love to be your "take a glass of wine" friend.
ReplyDeleteCool fabrics and the perfect bag pattern ~ A winning combo! Thanks for sharing the fun!
ReplyDeleteThat’s very cute and I love he fabrics. It looks like a nice sized bag.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bag pattern and love the fabric.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bags and the fabrics are perfect. I think I need to be your friend Joan! 😉. Thank you for sharing the name of the pattern and more inspiration for gifts from the heart!
ReplyDeleteWell you know me, I love bags and these are great ones Joan! Cute fabric too.
ReplyDeleteLove those fabric prints and great bag!
ReplyDeleteThe fabric is very cute! Makes for great bags and great gifts!
ReplyDeleteGreat bags and they will be great gifts! I love the fun fabric you had for this project.
ReplyDeleteYou always make me smile. The fabrics are wonderful and the bags a great gift for sure. What a fun gift idea.
ReplyDeleteThose fabrics are so cool and are perfect for those little bags! Great gift idea! xx
ReplyDeleteOhhh. These are so cute!
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