Bags, Bags, Bags!

I'm doing a "turbo" post because we're on our way out of the country today, which means that we'll be away from internet service for the weekend. (I'm sure it exists somewhere in Nelspruit, but we haven't found it yet.)

Anyway, I didn't want to miss posting something for Amy's Sew & Tell Friday, so here's what I've been doing this week.

This is the rear side of the above tote. I call it The Three R's Bag: Reuse, Recycle, Remember. I've reused the burlap that I procured from a local cafe for the main body of the bag. The straps are recycled labels from pillows that I purchased in South Africa. And the floral fabric that forms the front pocket is to remember my Grandma Betty, who has just gone to a nursing home. The fabric is from her sewing box, which I'm sure she hasn't used in a very long time. I miss her very much and wish that I could visit her in the nursing home to play cards or read to her.

I had a blast making this very easy tote a couple of days ago. I've made two others using the same tutorial, but this is my favorite.

I made this little bag just this morning. Many thanks to Caelyn for making the braided strap. Our girls had a surprise birthday party for a friend who attends the American school here. It was so fun to make. I found the instructions here. It took no time at all, and I can't wait to make another one! Julianna was so surprised to arrive at the cafe and find all of her friends hiding behind the counter. She loved her bag, too. What fun!

I'll have to wait until our return to see what everyone else has made for Amy's meme this week. I hope you'll all have a wonderful weekend! Thanks for reading.

Tchau!