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Things that Make Me Happy ….

February 6, 2010 By Spoonful of Sugar - 21 Comments

…..colourful trim

…..crochet details

….bright and happy fabrics

…..using supplies that have been gifted to me from blogging friends. Thanks Janelle for the Birds of Norway fabric and  to Christy for the trim. 

Next time I travel, I plan to have a selection of drawstring bags on hand to store shoes, underwear etc. One down ……

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Comments

  1. Dragonfly says

    February 6, 2010 at 1:47 am

    Lucky you! The bird fabric is gorgeous. I am enjoying the generosity of blogging friends this week too.

    Reply
  2. Mandy says

    February 6, 2010 at 1:57 am

    Thank you for your colourful and inspiring post.
    Love the drawstring bag!

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  3. Sarah says

    February 6, 2010 at 2:10 am

    OH OH OH I so love that bird fabric – really something different to what I see here.

    yum yum

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  4. Christy says

    February 6, 2010 at 2:33 am

    I love it! It is so zakka!

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  5. Tania says

    February 6, 2010 at 3:31 am

    I have never yet travelled in such drawstring bag style. Well! You have just gone and lifted the bar and I’m off to find the slightest excuse to package in fabric and trim goodness…

    Reply
  6. barb's creations says

    February 6, 2010 at 3:48 am

    Snap….I’m thinking of doing something similar but in a slightly bigger scale to keep all my dirty washing in when I travel.It will be so much nicer than a plastic bag and more discreet too.Thanks for another fantastic idea.Will have to get out the crochet hook and do some trim for mine as well 🙂 Barb.

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  7. Michele says

    February 6, 2010 at 3:52 am

    That adorable bag would make anyone happy! Especially with the wonderful contributions from friends!

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  8. Stephanie says

    February 6, 2010 at 5:39 am

    Love every detail! Nothing is sacred in a suitcase any longer so why not have them in pretty bags.

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  9. Fiesta says

    February 6, 2010 at 6:42 am

    The birds of Norway fabric is stunning. Any plans for it?

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  10. Celestial Charms says

    February 6, 2010 at 7:19 am

    Lovely fabric, and what a great idea to make shoestring bags. They sure do come in handy.
    Maureen

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  11. Happy Cottage Quilter says

    February 6, 2010 at 7:44 am

    So pretty!

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  12. The Quilt Buddy says

    February 6, 2010 at 8:19 am

    I love the bright colors (especially the birds) and the all of the trim.

    Great idea for the travel bags! You always need extra bags to store stuff in when you travel.

    Have a good weekend.

    Reply
  13. Thimbleanna says

    February 6, 2010 at 8:45 am

    Very Pretty Lisa!!! And what a good plan — you can never have too many of those little drawstring bags!

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  14. Anne Heidi says

    February 6, 2010 at 11:21 am

    Oh it is sooo cute!!!

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  15. Terriaw says

    February 6, 2010 at 11:37 am

    I love having drawstring bags at the ready for travel! I use them for shoes, dirty clothes and toiletries. Yours is so pretty! I love the feminine touch those trims add.

    Reply
  16. Jayne says

    February 6, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    Oh, how very pretty!!! I think I will have to try my hand at something similar! The fabric you have used goes together beautifully 🙂

    Reply
  17. Jessica says

    February 6, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    That bag turned out great!

    Reply
  18. em's scrapbag says

    February 6, 2010 at 6:40 pm

    Love all these bags and sacs. Such cute socks and the fabrics are delightful.

    Reply
  19. suzitee says

    February 6, 2010 at 9:02 pm

    Love all the colours and textures you’ve used here Lisa!

    Reply
  20. Janellybelly says

    February 7, 2010 at 6:29 am

    You’re very generous, and quite special, yourself 🙂 Thank you ever so much for my gorgeous goodies from Japan.
    The drawstring bag is funky and functional.

    Reply
  21. Suzie says

    February 8, 2010 at 2:23 am

    What a pretty bag! The fabrics are lovely!

    Reply

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