by toogie 12 Mar 2018

Hi Cuties, I wanted to show you some more gifts for the Texas trip. Nine larger bags fully lined and one, so far, ITH bag with my name on all but the black/green ones. I always manage to forget sometimes. Oh well.

Those two and the navy dots were cut from fat quarters. I pressed the quarters in half and then half again. I then squared them up using all the piece.I would have liked it to be 9x11inch but the FQ were not straight when folded so it came out less, maybe 8 1/2 x 10 1/2.
One FQ gave me the outer pieces for two bags. I lined the navy with another red FQ, so two FQ's will do two bags with a contrast inside. If you don't want a contrast, then 1 FQ will do 1 complete bag.
I also free motion quilted all the larger bags, but the two green/black, to give them body. If I don't quilt, I use Pellon 809 in them.
Well now I have 16 gifts made! Just _ _ more to go!-lol

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by mariagiannina 13 Mar 2018

Love your fabrics, Toogie! Good work

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toogie by toogie 13 Mar 2018

Thank you so much.

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by gerryb 13 Mar 2018

I think I want to go on a trip with you!!! These are great!

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toogie by toogie 13 Mar 2018

Come on!!! I'll make you something!!
Thanks!

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by shirley124 13 Mar 2018

Lovely, lovely, lovely bags. Hugs

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toogie by toogie 13 Mar 2018

Thank you very much Shirley!

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by kustomkuddle 13 Mar 2018

They are all lovely. But I really like the black and green ones the best. They are such great gifts and so practical.

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toogie by toogie 13 Mar 2018

I think so too, as we can always find something to put inside. The green and black I had used before on a wallet and purse. I sold the purse, but she didn't want/need the wallet. I personally didn't care for that style of purse but I do like the wallet. I planned on making another purse to match the wallet again, but haven't, as yet. Thanks DebB

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by dragonflyer 13 Mar 2018

Yet more great bags!

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toogie by toogie 13 Mar 2018

Thanks!

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by jrob Moderator 13 Mar 2018

Is it just me, or do you want to keep one of each?

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toogie by toogie 13 Mar 2018

I wish I would have held back, at least one, of each thing I made....I might have enough saved back for a trip-lol

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by mrskiki 13 Mar 2018

Lady just when do you sleep? I can't imagine how you get everything done that you sew and then have grands and husband and house to care for! I need some of whatever you are taking!! Hugs. Nan W

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toogie by toogie 13 Mar 2018

It's called 'drive', I drive/push until I can't push anymore. I do have trouble sleeping so I am usually up late, sometimes sewing, sometimes watching a movie.

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by michemb 13 Mar 2018

all lovely,

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toogie by toogie 13 Mar 2018

Thanks Michelle

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by sandralane 13 Mar 2018

Toogie, you have been making some beautiful gifts for all your trips, I am sure that they will be well admired and sort after. Great job on all.

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toogie by toogie 13 Mar 2018

The last group sure did like the kitchen boas and the hanger safes, although they liked the little ith bags and cord wraps too. One man is promised a valet tray, as we miscounted and he was the only man didn't get one. Well, we really gave his to a man that we weren't suppose to, as that man got one on the trip before. So Richard will get his this next trip. He had missed the trip before but he and his lovely wife are regulars.

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by katydid 12 Mar 2018

Great job!!

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toogie by toogie 13 Mar 2018

Thanks Kay!

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by dailylaundry edited 12 Mar 2018

Well done - you are like the Energizer Bunny - you stitch miles around the rest of us!!! Love the bags!

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toogie by toogie 13 Mar 2018

I have my moments, so I use them to the full extent! Thanks Laura

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by sewtired 12 Mar 2018

I'm amazed at how much you and others accomplish. Great work. Might I ask where your Texas trip is taking you?

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toogie by toogie 13 Mar 2018

All the way down to the Gulf coast at Corpus Christi! My son has a friend in Corpus Christi and he and my dh has been there. The friend leased part of what is known as the King Ranch and my men went on a hunting trip there. I was invited to go too, as they had nice cabins or hunting lodges, but not my thing, so I politely declined.
Thanks for looking at my bags!

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by dragonflyer 12 Mar 2018

Toogie...you are a busy bee to be sure...great job on all!

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toogie by toogie 13 Mar 2018

Thanks Kim, can't drive my car until its fixed so stay busy sewing.

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by babash 12 Mar 2018

Looking good so far.
When on a Roll keep Rolling.

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toogie by toogie 13 Mar 2018

I better because its too early to put on the 'brakes'-lol-thanks!

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