Quilted Bags for Everyone

I don't sew clothes anymore, though I did when my girls were young. I don't sew many seasonal wall quilts anymore, since I already have several for every season. (The ones I've made recently have been either for my daughters or my mom). So what I've been sewing as my creative outlet has been quilted bags.

Here's my scripture bag. I made it three years ago, so it's looking a little worse for wear.

Here's the one I just finished for my mom. I thought she could use it as a scripture tote to take to church, but she says she's going to use it as a knitting bag or a spring purse. I found the fabric I used on the inside at Hancocks. It went very well with the tapestry fabrics I used for the outside of the bag.

Here's the one I made for my 21-year-old daughter's birthday last summer. She uses it as a purse.

This is the one I made for my 20-month-old grandaughter. She puts her books in it to take to church with her.

Her initial is on the front (can you see the "K"?) I sewed all those buttons around the bag by hand. I also hand sewed the button flowers and the black polka dots on the pink fabric are buttons.

It was a true labor of love.

This is the bag I made for my oldest daughter, since her favorite color is blue.

This is the first bag I made for my youngest daughter three years ago (can you tell her favorite color is yellow?)It was starting to to look a bit worn out, so I refurbished it by adding new handles, new bead trim and added the ribbon flower. I'm always on the lookout for new ideas I can add to the bags for embellishment.

I also made a larger tote bag for my sister who's a teacher, but forgot to take pictures. Next I'm planning to make a new bag for myself, and I have a new daughter-in-law to make a bag for, too!!