I love making bags, just about any kind of bag. Last year I probably made about 50 as gifts, bags that you can carry, like the one below or bags that you can put things in. I also like to make bags to put gifts in too.
This bag is one of my favorites. It's made with the most wonderful 'echino', one of my favorites to make bags and it's lined with a nice cream color with turquoise dots. The pattern is 'An Everyday Bag' by Favorite Things.
It's got little pockets below the strap on both sides, big enough for a cell phone, a small camera or keys and a pocket on the inside as well. It also has a tie to close the bag with.
I also made a medium sized zip bag with a pocket on the inside. I've made a bunch of these too. Great to hold a small knitting project or all those little things that hang out in the bottom of your bag. I ran out of the cream with turquoise dots, so used a pretty orange striped fabric for the zips.
And, one little zip bag, just for fun. I know, I got a little carried away, but really enjoy making them and one can never have too many zip bags!
So, I'm not going to make you jump through hoops by asking you to leave a bunch of replies, just leave a little reply about what you like about the bags. Please leave me a link to your email and I'll be using the random number gadget to find the winner!
Oh, and international comments are welcome as well.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and for participating with the Sew Mama Sew giveaway!
Good luck,
elsa
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Such pretty vibrant colours!It looks beautifully made. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the colored zipper that you've used.Most patchwork bags I've seen have either a black or white or metal one...And I love the placement of the white brown bird patch! It makes the focal point in the bags without being in your face!
ReplyDeletemrunamistry(at)gmail(dot)com
Oh, I love the colours! Perfect for a sunny spring day. x
ReplyDeleteI love the 'everyday bag'! The colors are gorgeous. Thank you for having the giveaway. :)
ReplyDelete(noca0603 at gmail.com)
I really love the fabrics that you've used. Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely, I just love what you've made. Thank you so much for this give away.
ReplyDeleteLove the bright colours!
ReplyDeleteajcarter33(at)hotmail(dot)com
Love the colour combination! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and pockets!
ReplyDeleteLovely lovely bags!! Thanks so much for the fun giveaway and the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Rachel
http://www.DewberryLane.com
HappyQuilting at dewberrylane dot com
These are great bags. I love the look of a patchwork bag, especially with Echino. And I don't like sewing bags, so crossing my fingers!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabrics. i love the fact that I can just as easily imagine my mum in 1975 slinging this bag over her shoulder as I can picture myself setting off to the park with it and my toddler. and yes you can never have too many zip bags!
ReplyDeleteEmma x
qotfu 72 at yahoo dot com dot au
I love the color and design coordination in your lovely bags. Sewing them up is really addicting, isn't it? :-) Please drop by my giveaway if you like scary bags too. I'm always happy to support a fellow Oregonian!
ReplyDeletethanks for keeping it simple! i love echino. thank you! x
ReplyDeleteI love the colours you've used for your bags. And that brown fabric with the little white bird on it - so cute! :-)
ReplyDeleteMy email is macska (at) gmail (dot) com
Thanks!
Your zip bags are gorgeous. Is taht Echino fabric? I love the quirkiness of their prints.
ReplyDeleteooo love the colours :)
ReplyDeletemandicoulter@gmail.com
The colors are perfect for just about any outfit or jeans and a white t. Just the bags you can grab anytime.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabrics, love the patchwork effect! And as I made a bag for the giveaway too, I felt drawn to enter yours! ;-) And now I'm followoing your blog - a great part of theis giveaway day is discovering new blogs. Hurrah!
ReplyDeleteThe Echino is a perfect choice for these little bags - they are so cute! Hope I win!
ReplyDeleteI love these great fabrics! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the colorful patchwork. Very fun!
ReplyDeletequilt1972@live.com
Beautiful bags! I love the fabric and the outside pockets on the larger bag.
ReplyDeleteThese are too cute the lively colors makes them great for summer and kid friendly too.
ReplyDeleteMy friends call me the bag lady since I have so many bags. But I do believe you can never have enough!
ReplyDeleteLove the happy colors!
ReplyDeleteajoyfulnoise (at) live (dot) com
Great bags! I love the bright fabrics and the patchwork.
ReplyDeleteI love the fabrics you choose!
ReplyDeleteyobethie (at) hotmail (dot) com
I'd love to enter your giveaway - what a happy, pretty bag!
ReplyDeleteellenslane(at)comcast(dot)net
These are adorable! And perfect for spring. I can totally see one of those little zipper pouches holding all my little knitting notions!
ReplyDeleteoooh, i love this fabric!!! the bag design looks great and really highlights the fabric. :)
ReplyDeletegreat giveaway!
bess
jbknav at hotmail dot com
What a wonderful bag! I am a big pan of Echino fabric too! Super cute!
ReplyDeleteTrendymeg@msn.com
happy happy colours!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
I love the fabric, and details of your bags:)
ReplyDeleteI love all the bright colors put together.
ReplyDeleteOh those colors are so vivid and happy. Thank you for offering.
ReplyDeletezoelizbeth at aol dot com
Love the fabrics, Elsa! Very "happy" looking. I love the little bags because I'm using more of a tote bag for the Summer and I'm finding that I really need something for those little things that do fall to the bottom. Plus my wallet is too bulky and heavy and I could use something lighter. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI like the patchworky"ness". Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love that you've carried through the patchwork into the shoulder strap! And the fabrics you've used are gorgeous. Thanks for shipping internationally <3
ReplyDeleteI love the print the most! I love the bold colour combinations that Echino fabrics always have. Your bags look really beautiful, good work and thank you for a super duper giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing is patchwork.
ReplyDelete316ramirez@gmail.com
Thanks for the opportunity and I hope I win! :)
I love the fabric - the greens and purples especially. Beautiful.
ReplyDeletelol to be honest, it's the bird. I am obsessed with birds. Any time I see something with one I fall in love. I totally can't explain it.
ReplyDeleteAmanda
BRITBABY13@hotmail.com
I love the pattern you chose and the bird! Love birds!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors and the patchwork look the bags have. The colors are so happy! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric's the most! oh, the style is great too!
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric and the sizes of the bags. Perfect for all sorts of outings. Thanks! kristie_keely(at)yahoo(d0t)com
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bag! You can never have too many pockets, or too many bags!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors, the birds and the fact that is has orange in it!!!
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blazingstarclinic@gmail (dot) com
I love the colors and the pattern! Something about bird prints really gets me.
ReplyDeletenieveamor (at) care2.com
I love the Echino fabric line - unfortunately, it's a tad bit expensive for me to use but all the bags featured up there are really dang cute! Like you, I like making bags as well and am addicted to bag-making :)
ReplyDeleterachaelroyce [at] gmail [dot] com
I love the colors, and the little bird! :)
ReplyDeleteOoh..elsa, you know how much I love etsuko...love...want..beautiful bags.
ReplyDeleteThese bags are gorgeous! I love the colors, the size, the shape, they are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteamberortega at gmail dot com
I like the bright colors of the bags!
ReplyDeleteG'Day! I'm here for the Sew, Mama, Sew Giveaway Day! Please visit me, too:
http://www.homemakerhoney.com/2011/05/sew-mama-sew-may-giveaway-day-ends-may.html
Deborah
Homemaker Honey
@Homemaker_Honey
homemakerhoney.com
homemakerhoney @gmail .com
I love echino fabrics too! The purple and cream polkadot you used in the bag is my favorite of favorites :).
ReplyDeleteI simply love the fabrics!!
ReplyDeleteI love that its a bright happy summer bags with loads of love and attitude.
ReplyDeletejewelsofsayuri@gmail.com
I love those fabrics!!!! Such vibrant and beautiful colors!
ReplyDeletecwonitoy(at)shaw(dot)ca
I love how warm and fuzzy the vibrant colours and patterns make me!
ReplyDeletekristal campbell@ gmail.com
Love the fabric choices! Also that the little pouches have rounded corners, too cute.
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric, and that they are so practical. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI soo love the fabric too! Great bag!
ReplyDeleteCute bags, I love the BRIGHT colors!
ReplyDeleteI love all the colors.. I love bright colors, it makes me smile. Great giveaway, thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI love the bright colors! and a zip bag is always a good idea! I have such a hard time finding all my things in my purse!
ReplyDeletemlangfitt777@comcast.net
I love how each one has a little bird and the colors are great!
ReplyDeletelealoo@gmail.com
your bags are so cute and i am looking for a small zip one with and inside pocket for those fast trips without the diaper bag
ReplyDeletepixie.kissed@gmail.com
i love all of them! i have really been drawn to bright cheery colors!
ReplyDeleteI love all that is Echino! These are adorable, thanks for the sweet giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love that little square of birdie fabric! So sweet!
ReplyDeleteI like the big bag. It looks like it would hold everything I need for a day out and about. I like the shape of it and the length of the handle. The fabrics in all of them are really cute too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
redzshadow at gmail dot com
I like the bird.
ReplyDeleteHello
ReplyDeleteI love your choice of color, patterns, and texture. They look so fun and portable! A great addition for this summer!
florentina.tase@gmail.com
I love the colors and I need a new bag. Thanks for participating in the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love your color choices and the style of your patchwork bag! Thanks for such a great giveaway!
ReplyDeletemikinleesmommyatgmaildotcom
I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteI really like how playful these bags are. Perfect for me, the mama of 2 little girls!!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
redredreeves(AT)aol.com
love the bag. I have made some as bags to carry to work with my extra stuff in them. Real nice bright colors. Makes me think of all the spring flowers that have been coming up. Thank Lauri
ReplyDeleteI have adored this fabric for a while now. And since I just decided I really need a new bag for summer, this would be perfection!
ReplyDeleteI love enchino fabrics nice choice!
ReplyDeleteWonderful and lively! Echino and patchwork is a inspired combination. The colors would keep the dreary spring weather at bay!
ReplyDeleteThe fabrics are great, and the shapes of the bags are great, too. I love the nice wide strap.
ReplyDeleteI like the cute little zipped bag. The colours are lovely!
ReplyDeleteI would love to learn to make a bag like this.
ReplyDeleteLove bags made from multicoloured squares
ReplyDeleteEchino and patchwork - they just go hand in hand. Lovely bags and thank you for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI also want to wish you all the best on your exercise and weight loss plan. It's hard and I hope to continue hearing about and I'm happy to hear your family is supporting you on this endeavor. Good luck! and you CAN do it!!!
I love the color!
ReplyDeleteI love this Echino print. I've actually been wanting to make a purse out if it too. I would love to tote around these cuties. :)
ReplyDeleteYou and I share similar tastes in colors! And I love the little birdies. :) Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletegrokgrace (at) hotmail (dot) com
I am such a fan of Echino, but don't own a stitch of it. The colors are so vibrant! All three bags are great multi-purpose bags. Thanks for a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love that bird fabric - the print & colors are right up my alley!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors and how they really pop against each other!
ReplyDeletei love the different colours in all the bags--they would match anything!
ReplyDeleteI love the use of patchwork and the fact that each of the bags has that patch with the little birdie. Very cute. Thanks for throwing this open to your international readers also and a hello from across the seas (India)
ReplyDeleteCheers,
lukathewriter(at)gmail(dot)com
This is some of my favorite fabric too! Thanks for the change to win such cute bags/pouches!!
ReplyDelete{megan.a.wenger@gmail.com}
oh.my.goodness. what a generous giveaway! i LOVE it! my fingers are crossed! :)
ReplyDelete~elizabeth
Love the bright echino patchwork that you chose...the bags are all so bright and fun!
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric of the purses, it's so cheery and playful! Thanks for the giveaway, it is nice to meet you :)
ReplyDeletethey are cute, simple and practical
ReplyDeleteI love the bright colors, my kind of bags. :)
ReplyDeletedebrajoyhawkins@gmail.com
These bags are all so sweet- I love birds so that is always a positive, but they look very nicely made, and your fabric choices are great!
ReplyDeleteThanks for doing this!
Adorable bags! A girl can never have too many bags for her stuff, can she? Thanks for doing the Giveaway -- this is such fun!
ReplyDeleteI love the bright colors and fun prints!
ReplyDeletekaceykendrickwagner (at) gmail.com
Great prints! Could work year round too!
ReplyDeleteshannoncarman at yahoo dot com
I love the bag so cute and the colors are great. Good luck on your weight loss. I was on track but fell off the wagon, reading through your post made mewantto start again.
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lbroadstreet@tds.net
I love the fabric you sued for these! I also Love that it is a set of 3 so if I won I could let each of my girls have zipper pouch to match mommy's new bag, lol! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteokiedokiemama at yahoo dot com
I love the colour combination, to me that is a real patchwork "bag/tote"! Lovely! Pop over to an Irish blog and say hello I have also entered the giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteI love all the different fabrics and how they work well together! So lovely! What a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHi, I love those zip bags! They look so handy and I love the patchwork-y feel of them. Great bags, I'd love to win one of them cause they're so damn cute!
ReplyDeleteEmail is dramallama56@hotmail.com
Love how colorful the bag is! I've always been a bag nut, and now that I have a baby, I've got bags for my bags...haha! So many things to haul around for such a little guy! ;)
ReplyDeletelove the fabrics and color!
ReplyDeletecwonitoy(at)shaw(dot)ca
Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are fabulous.
lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com
Thank you for such a generous giveaway!! These bags are adorable and perfect for cramming full of stuff while you are traveling this summer
ReplyDeleteI love the color combination of the bags. I'm usually much too timid in choosing fabric, and this is a good reminder to expand my choices.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway.
wordygirl at earthlink dot net
I love it -- great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI am having one too -- hope you stop by!
Not only do I really like the colors but I love the fact that the little zip bag looks small enough to attach to my keys. I really hate carrying my purse in the summer.
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:) Sheila
smb1012@gmail.com
i really like the fabric choices. modern colors with retro prints make for a fantastic combo!
ReplyDeleteI love the variety of colors in the bags! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteravensrascals at gmail dot com
I love the patchwork & the bright colors - perfect for summer.
ReplyDeletekatyhornbeck@gmail.com
I love the colors and also the styles of bags. I too love making bags and appreciate the work that goes into them. Thanks for participating in the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely selection!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors, size, and overall design of the bags! What a great prize!
ReplyDeletehayley.oliver3(at)yahoo(dot)com
Your bags are colourful and FUN!
ReplyDeletesarajmason (at) xtra (dot) co (dot) nz
love this bag!
ReplyDeleteI love how colorful they are!!
ReplyDeletereiner (dot) danielle (at) gmail (dot) com
These bags are so colorful and funky! Love them!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors! They're so pretty!
ReplyDeletealexandraknits AT gmail DOT com
Love both bags and your use of color so pretty. Would love to own either one.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance.
lauri.rymar@gmail.com
I like the combination of fabric in the bags.
ReplyDeleteI like the fabric you chose :D
ReplyDeleteCutey, cute, cute! I bet those bags match everything!
ReplyDeleteI love how colorful and bright they are! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love the fabrics and the scrappieness. thanks
ReplyDeleteI love all the bright colors and the bird theme!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! I'd be delighted to win!
Phoenixpeacock(at)gmail(dot)com
Adorable! I love your patchwork combinations.
ReplyDeleteI love all of the colors!
ReplyDeleteHi Elsa! What a great giveaway, I am a sucker for Echino, these are lovely! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love Echino. I want them all!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win, thanks for the opportunity. Bags are great colours.
ReplyDeletelibbystiles(at)hotmail(dot)com
I love the bright colors and patterns you used for the patchwork! The bag and pouch are just beautiful!! I love a good tote bag and these are so nicely made!
ReplyDeleteSarah
angelpie0303@yahoo.com
Oh, those are darling! I bought a similar one for a friend a couple years ago, but neglected myself. :) ecuakim at hotmail
ReplyDeleteI really like the fabric choice, and the bird fabric is my favorite! They have an awesome quilt quality to them!
ReplyDeleteI like the fabric choices for the bags.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love the fabrics you used and the colorful zipper!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
such a happy bright bag! thank you for a lovely giveaway
ReplyDeleteI love the bright colors!
ReplyDeletelarissaesq at gmail dot com
I love how bright and cheerful these bags are. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletelgiesting17(at)hotmail(dot)com
Love the fabrics! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway! Theresa
ReplyDeleteI love the gorgeous colors! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletemrsmchappell at gmail dot com
So cute! Thanks for doing the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHi Elsa & thank you for the chance at your beautiful giveaway! I love the nature theme & colors of your bags.
ReplyDeleteLove all the cheery colors!
ReplyDeleteYour right this fabric is great for it! I like the first one because I carry big bags! But I like how many little pockets it has to help you keep organized...that is my problem I have too much stuff and loose my keys all the time in my bag!! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for doing the giveaway!
My first comment about what I like about these bags isn't going to be what you expected. The greatest thing I like is the fact that they're already made and they're not just a pattern. Since they've already been made, it will really be a GIFT for me. I don't have to do anything but open the package, remove the item and use it! Cool beans! And the fabrics are so wonderful. I love bright and colorful and they'll match so many outfits. Cool giveaway and totally loving it!
ReplyDeleteI love the summery, happy colors of your bags!
ReplyDelete3rdmargaret(at)gmail.com
The little bird is too sweet!
ReplyDeleteI love the colours of the bag
ReplyDeletesuch fun! I love the bright, happy colors that you chose. Thanks for hosting a giveaway!
ReplyDeletemissa.moe@gmail.com
These are absolutely lovely. Echino is so yummy. :) Thank you for taking part in Giveaway Day and for offering up such tantalizing goodies!
ReplyDeleteI love the bird silhouette on the brown fabric
ReplyDeleteadamlorenzen (at) gmail dot com
I love the colors!! I would never think to put those patterns together!1 Thanks for the chance to win!!
ReplyDeletecherylphillips AT comcast DOT net
I LOVE the colors in the bags! Such beautiful prizes!
ReplyDeleteYour bags are so cute! I love the bird fabric.
ReplyDeleteWhat's not to love? ECHINO!!
ReplyDeleteskooksplayground[at]gmail[dot]com
I love the Echino fabrics! This would be perfect for my niece's birthday next week.
ReplyDeletewhat's not to like about those bags?? i love echino, bold colors, little zipper pouches!!! love them!
ReplyDeletephillandlesley @ msn.com
the colors and the fabrics! I love them!
ReplyDeletepoohza(at)comcast(dot)net
I love that fabric! I have a fat quarter I haven't used yet. Maybe if I don't win, I'll make a bag out of it! Thanks for the giveaway
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric, of course! Thanks for the giveaway. gabrien at gmail dot com
ReplyDeletei love how bright and cheery your bags are!! and unique - not everyone has one...
ReplyDeletethanks for the sweet giveaway!
email is in my profile or nicmowat (AT) gmail (dot) com
I LOVE all the fun and funky fabrics you used on the bags and I would totally use them all the time. Beautiful work. Feel free to come by and enter mine too!
ReplyDeleteI think I might like the medium zippered pouch the est, so useful! I love that bags can be useful and fun at the same time.
ReplyDeleteThe bag is very colorful. I love it!
ReplyDeletecatherinedpayne@gmail.com
Love the color combination!
ReplyDeleteannamgordon@gmail.com
So cute and colorful! Thanks for the giveaway! :)
ReplyDeletecarrieljv(at)gmail(dot)com
Seems to have a "things that fly" theme, which I enjoy. Also, I think this would make a great bag to hold a knitting project, with the little bags available to hold needles, scissors, etc. Thanks for the opportunity, and feel free to enter my giveaway as well!
ReplyDeleteLove the bright colors and patchwork design.
ReplyDeleteJamie
jamienspencer@gmail.com
Great giveaway! I love the fabric and the cheerful colours!
ReplyDeletemelissa5880 at gmail dot com
One of my fave fabrics! Would love to win sarah(at)sarahfielke(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI love these fabrics! And I couldn't agree more about never having enough little bags!!
ReplyDeleteAll my bags are in storage and I need a little colour around me...awww
ReplyDeletexo Steph
I love the fabrics you used and the two little zipper purses are adorable. Thanks for the giveaway! dcdyess (at) yahoo (dot) com
ReplyDeleteLovely bag! it is siple but charming. And I love the colours!Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteLove the bags and the little bird that is on all of them.
ReplyDeleteI love the colorful fabrics and the bird fabric is really cute.
ReplyDeleteThey are like little Russian dolls, one fit's inside another! Love it! It really appeals to my OCD neatness and order..
ReplyDeleteI like the fabric and the patchwork in the bags. Thanks for the chance
ReplyDeleteI love the way you have combined the different coloured fabrics together to create these bags!
ReplyDeletedebyeo at hotmail dot com
Ohh I LOVE that fabric- I would love to win
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric! all the bags are SO CUTE!!
ReplyDeletetfphillips(at)gmail(dot)com
thanks for the giveaway!
I need huge bag for all my things just for simple walking around with my juniors:) I like yours!:))
ReplyDeleteyana.malysheva7 at gmail d0t com
What fun colours and patterns, I love how cheerful they are and I've always been a sucker for patchwork :)
ReplyDeletekate1485 at hotmail.com
Super cute bags!!! I love how bright and cheery they are - we've had nothing but grey, rainy weather.
ReplyDeleteThat is a fantastic bag, which I would just LOVE to own! Thanks fran
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric combination of the bags! Patsy from
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