The Year of the Bag

November 27th, 2007 by Simone

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This year has become my ‘Year of the Bag.’ In the past, I’ve usually bought a bag a year or maybe every other year. Then Kristin La Flamme’s bag pattern
caught my eye and since then my household has been inundated with bags, purses, and pouches.

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Currently, my favorite pattern is the basket bag designed by Lisa Lam on her blog U-Handblog.

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It is the perfect size, amenable to countless variations and a great gift. I make mine out of felted sweaters, but you can obviously use any kind of sewable fabric. If you are thinking of pledging handmade gifting this year, this would make a fabulous present.

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4 Responses to “The Year of the Bag”

  1. Gift Ideas: Unique Personalized Gifts for Men & Women » The Year of the Bag Says:

    […] Homesick Texan had some great ideas on this topic.You can read a snippet of the post here.It is the perfect size, amenable to countless variations and a great gift. I make mine out of felted sweaters, but you can obviously use any kind of sewable fabric. If you are thinking of pledging handmade gifting this year, … […]

  2. Melissa Says:

    The first bag is my favorite!!

  3. Lisa Lam Says:

    Ohh that’s very kind of you :)

    You’re knitted versions are absolutely delicious!

  4. Ansley Says:

    Loving that first “Bag of the Year”. I have an old wool sweater that needs re-purposing and I think you have helped me find its new life.

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