Tag: In the Wild

Jane in the Wild

Barb's Jane Market Tote
Barb’s Jane Market Tote

I received an email from DH’s cousin last week saying “i was canvassing for kamala in both reno and racine WI for 5 and 7 days in october, respectfully, just home this wednesday…..i needed a shoulder bag that would hold the door hangers we were distributing….i looked in my closet and found the bag you had made for me one christmas….it worked perfectly through many days of heat and rain!!!…just wanted to let you know you came along with me!!!”

This bag is from 2011! I am so thrilled to see it again. I didn’t remember giving it to DH’s cousin, however I am really glad it was useful.

EPP Balls in the Wild

Hailey with EPP Balls
Hailey with EPP Balls

I sent two EPP Balls to a friend from work. She just had a new baby, but also has a 2 year old.

I wasn’t planning on sending an EPP ball to them, but they are so easy to make and seem to be a popular gift that I just sent them along.

The two year old has taken over both for the moment, which is fine. At least there are two, one for each sister.

Hailey showing Hannah the EPP Balls
Hailey showing Hannah the EPP Balls

Here, Big Sister is showing the EPP Balls to the newborn…. and hopefully not smothering her!

Enigma #4 in the Wild

I had to go to the office twice last week. That sound so weird to say after years of going 4-5 days per week. Anyway, I always sit near a friend so we can chat if either of us can get a break.

Enigma #4 in the Wild
Enigma #4 in the Wild

She had her Enigma with her and was using if for all the computer bits and bobs we have to haul around.

I am so glad she is finding it useful.

Ultimate Project Bag in Use

Ultimate Project Bag in use
Ultimate Project Bag in use

I just posted about this bag the other day, but had to show you how I have already started to use it.

In the photo, you can see the pieces of the Crafty Gemini Retreat in a Bag, also from the 2018 Organizer Club.

I am still not happy with the Road Trip pouch, but haven’t done anything to fix the position of the clip. At the time I took the photo above, I wasn’t using the pouch for anything. I am not sure where the hardware is for this project, but have another box with all of the 2018 Organizer Club bits and pieces in it, so will look there later.

Another Hackney in the Wild

Mom's small Hackney in use
Mom’s small Hackney in use

I took this picture soon after I gave the Hackneys to my mom. She is really great when I give her gifts. She puts them to use right away, which is very gratifying. On our trip to Portland, she had at least 3 of the Paint Tube bags with her.

This is the small Hackney. I am not sure what she was using for her pens and pencils before I gave her this Hackney. She liked being able to see them all. I am continually amazed to see how much these Hackneys hold.

Essential Tote in the Wild

Essential Tote in the Wild
Essential Tote in the Wild

Cyndi brought her Essential Tote to Sew Day. I really like that pattern and am so pleased that she finds a use for it.

One of the things I like about that bag is the way the maker can showcase a large print fabric.

I really want to make some more of those. The pattern* is really great. You should buy one!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sugar Skulls in the Wild

I have mentioned Gerre using the bags I make her in one or two posts. I always find it nice when people are actually able to use the bags I make. Sew Day was an ‘in the wild’ bonanza!

Sugar Skull bags in the wild
Sugar Skull bags in the wild

Julie and Gerre , as you have read,were both there and are both regular recipients of some of the bags I make. Gerre had three bags there screaming with Sugar Skulls.

They look really nice all together and the stripes and dots are good compliments tot he Sugar Skulls

Gerre and Julie both said they love the ByAnnie project bag, which you know I was a little annoyed with,but only because of the size. The large didn’t seem very large to me.

I actually found my project bag** useful for the Metro Twist pieces and patterns. There is something good about it. Both Gerre and Julie said that they could use many others. They thought a row of them hanging up in their workrooms would look really nice. Maybe I will make them each another for a gift. We’ll see. I do want to try making the larger size (extra large) as well.

 

 

 

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Another Hackney in the Wild

Amanda's Hackney in use
Amanda’s Hackney in use

Amanda was kind enough to text me yesterday just to say that she was thinking of me. We had a text exchange and in it she mentioned the Hackney I made for her birthday. She was kind enough to send me a photo of it in use.

I am constantly amazed at how much these hold. I am glad to see that she though the pen/tool holder in the top / lid was useful.

Maybe I should make one of these for myself?