The Bag Lady

One of the nice things about celebrating birthdays

is receiving goodies in the mail!

I think my friend Jeannie was trying to tell me something....

perhaps that I'm an 'old bag'

or that I'm a bag lady?

Well, I don't mind a bit

especially

when the above bag is included in amongst my goodies!

The image above is a bit blurry,

so here are a few more shots,

just so you can turn green with envy!

(don't drool on the goods, please!)

The entire bag is hand stitched/quilted.

I am in awe of it,

and I'm humbled by it!

I adore the little lady bug on the leaves.

I know that much of the fabric is Jeannie's

own creation, as are the embroidery threads.

The buttons are also vintage.

Such a special gift!

This is the back of the bag:

and look at the great beads and charms,

 dangling oh so charmingly from its corners.

I have decided to house my handwork in this bag -

using it as inspiration.

Another bag included in amongst my goodies is this one: 

a t-shirt bag!

I am very fond of these guys.

I don't like to keep my knitting projects in plastic bags,

and so I am now using t-shirt bags!

More about my knitting adventures tomorrow.

Oh, and I haven't given up on discharging.

I've had many a play day in the studio,

but am not ready to share a lot

until I have some projects well underway.

I'm having a good bit of fun with it,

and am so thankful that I was able to 

take that great class

with a bunch of awesome classmates,

and our fantastic teacher,

Elin Noble.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hope you have a great weekend.

If you are here in the States and

heading out to celebrate July 4th,

have a safe and happy holiday.

PEACE!