36 Bags Sewn!

By Marsha Cooper

@marsha32 (6631)

United States

December 27, 2016 3:11pm CST

My picture actually shows 33 bags. As I got to fixing them up to wrap I realized I was short on bags for the guys. I had to go dig in my craft room for more fabric that would be appropriate for a guy to carry, so I made 3 more for a total of 26. I gave out 26 of them for gifts, adding candy and other items into the bags before wrapping them. For the ones such as my brother, daughters mother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephew etc that I didn't have more than the candy for, I made up little desk sets to put in. The desk set was in a cellophane bag and included some paper clips, index cards, notepad, bookmark, a pen, and a pencil. An idea I got from the fact that I used to sell those little desk gift sets online. Everyone seemed to be pleased with their bags, some were really happy and excited to have one. And, I have 9 left to be able to get a picture of and list for sale in my etsy shop. I kept the yellow one with the red flowers for myself. It took me 6 weeks or so of sewing to get them done around everything else that I do, but I feel it was worth it. Just wanted to stop in and show you the picture since I've written about them often while making them.

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@Marilynda1225 (91155)

• United States

27 Dec 16

Looks like you put a lot of work and love into making those bags for your family. I'm sure everyone appreciated their gift

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@marsha32 (6631)

• United States

27 Dec 16

I know some will use their bags all the time like I will with the one I kept for myself.

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@Hatley (163772)

• Garden Grove, California

27 Dec 16

wow they are all so pretty you are very clkever Sharon anyone wouild love a bag that prettu good for you hugs

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@marsha32 (6631)

• United States

27 Dec 16

I got the idea because these are one of the things my quilt guild is making for charity this year.

@celticeagle (189957)

• Boise, Idaho

28 Dec 16

What a nice gift! You really made a lot too.

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@marsha32 (6631)

• United States

28 Dec 16

whew...I feel it too! Now it's time to attempt to get the house clean.......hopeless.

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@marsha32 (6631)

• United States

30 Dec 16

@celticeagle oh tell me about it! While I've been sitting and sewing this place has gotten pretty filthy...seems no one else knows how to sweep and mop and such.

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@celticeagle (189957)

• Boise, Idaho

28 Dec 16

@marsha32 .....Are you fingers hurting? Cleaning is such a horrid thing. It is just never done no matter how many times you do it.

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@marguicha (230365)

• Chile

27 Dec 16

Congratulations to my wonderful crafter friend!

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@marsha32 (6631)

• United States

27 Dec 16

You make me smile.

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@marsha32 (6631)

• United States

28 Dec 16

@marguicha LOL just calling me a wonderful crafter friend

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@marguicha (230365)

• Chile

28 Dec 16

@marsha32 What did I say now

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Tina Dalasinski

@Tina30219 (82978)

• Onaway, Michigan

28 Dec 16

Very nice. Glad to hear everyone enjoyed their bags filled with goodies.

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@marsha32 (6631)

• United States

28 Dec 16

Hoping for more goodies to put in next year by getting back to sending for freebies and using coupons. I did get a good deal on my candy at Target. I had $7 in Target gift cards from shopkick, printed coupons, used cartwheel and got lucky that they day I went to buy it that all candy was an additional 25% off that day!

@marsha32 (6631)

• United States

30 Dec 16

@Tina30219 good things to think of. I put my tote away with a few things in it and will add to it throughout the year. Of course there are birthdays too. I sure miss ilovetoreview as I used a lot of the things that I got free or for very cheap as gifts this year.

Tina Dalasinski

@Tina30219 (82978)

• Onaway, Michigan

28 Dec 16

@marsha32 Have you thought of putting maybe candy a thing of microwave popcorn and maybe a movie as well and maybe a pop as well.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

28 Dec 16

They look great! I hope they sell well in your Etsy shop.

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@marsha32 (6631)

• United States

28 Dec 16

I hope so too. I searched what others are selling them for and my price was already lower than what I seen.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

28 Dec 16

@marsha32 That's a good incentive to buy yours versus someone else's.

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@marlina (154103)

• Canada

28 Dec 16

The bags really look pretty. Lots of work for you!

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@marsha32 (6631)

• United States

30 Dec 16

Now I'm on to making yo-yo's for an order but mostly cleaning the house so don't have many of those done yet.

@RasmaSandra (98106)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

27 Dec 16

They look really nice. You have sewing talent. Nice choice of colors and patterns.

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@marsha32 (6631)

• United States

27 Dec 16

Thank you for the compliment

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@Morleyhunt (21741)

• Canada

27 Dec 16

I have been teaching my four year old granddaughter to sew. Today she sewed four buttons. What a proud little girl.

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@marsha32 (6631)

• United States

27 Dec 16

I didn't start sewing until I was done homeschooling my children, but now they have homeschool classes at the quilt shop. I sure wish they had offered those when I was homeschooling.

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@Morleyhunt (21741)

• Canada

27 Dec 16

@marsha32 I've been sewing since I got married. Sometimes more, other times less.

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@paigea (36143)

• Canada

16 Feb 17

Great bags, and great idea to put a little something in them. Have the ones you listed sold?

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@marsha32 (6631)

• United States

22 Feb 17

After all this time, I've only listed 2 of the extra ones, and one of those was just this week. So, no, they've not sold yet, but hopefully as I get more listed they will.

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@DesirousDreamer (34776)

• Peoria, Arizona

27 Dec 16

Those look so amazing! They are very pretty and I love how they are all so unique!

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@marsha32 (6631)

• United States

27 Dec 16

Took away quite a bit of thestaah of fabrics in my craft room too

@marsha32 (6631)

• United States

28 Dec 16

That is supposed to be stash of fabrics. I was on my tablet and I have a hard time typing on that little keyboard.

@shaynas (5486)

• India

28 Dec 16

That a beautiful work done. Making gifts with your own hands, make them much more special :)

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@marsha32 (6631)

• United States

28 Dec 16

I know that many of them do appreciate that I make the gifts and the time it takes.

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27 Dec 16

Cute! It's a gift with personal touch.

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@marsha32 (6631)

• United States

27 Dec 16

I did have some fabrics that were a perfect match for certain people.

@Gita17112016 (3611)

• Trinidad And Tobago

28 Dec 16

Wow, you are very talented. And sis weeks of sewing. Is it a hobby? I think it was very innovative.Glad it was appreciated by your family.

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@marsha32 (6631)

• United States

30 Dec 16

Yes, my favorite hobby. I do make a little money with it every year, but not much after materials and other expenses are subtracted.

@GardenGerty (169568)

• United States

27 Dec 16

I bet every year your family is excited to see what you have made for them.Lots of love and care go into your presents.

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@marsha32 (6631)

• United States

27 Dec 16

Well, my nephew always makes a joke asking what I made everyone this year.