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Winding Down

Well, sort of...I'm almost to the finish line. For the time being anyway. No rest for the weary. I say that in jest though you know, because we do have choices here. I'm happiest when I'm productive and busy I guess. Company is gone (miss you guys already) and now we have THREE birthdays coming up, one right after another. What do you give a child who just had Christmas?

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A tote bag to tote all the treasures around in, that's what.

Sk3

So, I reaquainted myself with my trusty sewing machine again (it's been way too long baby!) and whipped up a bag for a special little friend of Ginger's who just turned nine years old yesterday. Personalized it with her initials in wool felt. Very fun handwork while watching "Meet Me In St. Louis" (Judy Garland). The little "tag" on the side is message twill that reads: adventure. 1234_uu

And so with that in mind, I'd like to wish everyone *happy adventures* in the coming New Year!

December 31, 2006 in BAGS & TOTES | Permalink

Comments

Happy Adventure-Filled New Year to you as well!

Posted by: Pam | December 31, 2006 at 01:01 PM

The tote is a perfect treasure carrier!

Happy New Year to you!

Posted by: niki | December 31, 2006 at 01:10 PM

I think that would make a perfect gift for a 48 yo~smile~ absolutely lovely...I know she will love it! Wishing you and yours many great adventures in 2007!

Posted by: Lea | December 31, 2006 at 02:26 PM

Thanks, Vicki...A happy new year full of adventure to you as well...
xo

Posted by: Dawn | December 31, 2006 at 03:58 PM

What a great present. Hope you have a Wonderful and Adventerous 2007 too!

Posted by: Tatania | December 31, 2006 at 04:09 PM

I love how you give such thoughtful and personal gifts to the children in your life.
Happy New Year and all good things to you and yours Vicki!

Posted by: Mrs.Staggs | December 31, 2006 at 04:42 PM

What a cute tote:-) Tell Grace I got the mini's and they look good enough to eat! Wishing you health, happiness and peace in 2007!

Posted by: Suzanne | December 31, 2006 at 04:43 PM

Happy adventures to you, too!

Posted by: Jill | December 31, 2006 at 05:00 PM

love the mattress stitch detail.

Posted by: Cristina | December 31, 2006 at 08:35 PM

Happy New Year!

Such a sweet tote bag, a lovely gift. Meet me in St. Louis is a wonderful movie.

Thank you for the patterns, it was so nice of you!

Posted by: Mary Kathryn | December 31, 2006 at 10:03 PM

oh it's lovely! Love the tweedy fabric and it's just perfect for a post-Christmas present!

Posted by: sooz | January 01, 2007 at 01:42 AM

Happy New Year Vicki. I really enjoy reading your blog and look forward to sharing in more happy adventures in the new year.

Posted by: Beth | January 01, 2007 at 06:40 AM

I've been visiting your blog daily now for a while after finding it while 'rabbit trailing'. :o) Then I realized you're the Pattern Bee lady! Oh my goodness...I've purchased from you 2x and your patterns (finished products by daughter and me) have blessed others so sweetly. Thank you!

Posted by: Lula Hurley | January 01, 2007 at 07:22 AM

The bag is just perfect and I adore the little message tag--what an absolute grand idea. Happy New Year to you and your family!

Posted by: June | January 01, 2007 at 08:04 AM

I love that movie...and that bag...I used to make drawstring bags for my nephews to put marbles in.

Posted by: shabbyinthecity | January 01, 2007 at 08:20 AM

I love the extra touch that you have given the tote.

Posted by: Rona | January 01, 2007 at 06:08 PM

LOVE the fabric! As one whose birthday is December 26th...believe me, we really do still like something totally different for our birthdays! Not remotely like any christmas present! I'd love this bag, so I think any 9 year old will too!

Posted by: JudyC | January 01, 2007 at 07:37 PM

I love the bag! and I love sewing to a good old movie!

Posted by: Bonnie | January 02, 2007 at 06:10 AM

Lovely. Happy Adventures to you too!

Posted by: Kelly | January 02, 2007 at 07:44 AM

A perfect gift for someone who has it all: something to carry it in :-)
Happy New Year and Happy Adventures in 2007!

Posted by: mathea | January 02, 2007 at 10:54 AM

VICKI,
If you get time check out my blog and see how I used you patterns to embroider a whole Edwardian apron. It came out pretty cute.
NANCY JO

Posted by: NANCY GARTENMAN | January 02, 2007 at 03:31 PM

Happy New Year.

Posted by: carolyn | January 03, 2007 at 03:25 AM

wishing you all the best in 2007!

Posted by: Jessica | January 03, 2007 at 11:52 AM

What a beautiful tote and a perfect gift idea for a nine year old girl! Thank you for sharing - Happy New Year to you!

Posted by: Mae | January 03, 2007 at 05:46 PM

Can't wait to read about your new adventures in the coming year. Happy New Year, Vicki! xo

Posted by: tinker | January 03, 2007 at 10:40 PM

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