TOTE BAG SWAP-GUIDELINES:OCT/NOV 2009

[Tina W]

I don't know about you, but I LOVE tote bags! I can never have too many and they DO make wonderful gifts! This swap is for all of the other tote bag lovers out there!Here is the Reversible Tote Bag that I made( on one I didn't push out the corners all the way before I took the picture(oops!)and the colors are Navy blue and cream not black lol)



HOSTESS: TINA W
PATTERN LINK FOR REVERSIBLE TOTE BAG:http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=91070.0

PATTERN LINK FOR KEISHA TOTE BAG:http://lolaagain.blogspot.com/2008/09/keisha-bag-tutorial.html
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1.You may choose either the Reversible Tote Bag or the Keisha Tote Bag.The sewer will choose colors/fabrics but PLEASE go to the LIKES/DISLIKES page and check out what your partners preferences are. We all want to get something that we'll like and use. If you haven't filled out that questionnaire yet, please do so.

2. Sign ups for this swap will run until Midnight on October 4th with the partner list being posted on October 5th.

3.You will have until November 10th to get your tote bag in the mail to your partner. Please mail your bag out on time. If something comes up and you are unable to meet the deadline, please contact your hostess. Communication is very important

4.Please use good quality fabrics. We want our bags to last and withstand the frequent washings that we inflict upon our most loved bags!Please use interfacing,batting or craft fleece in your bag to give it some body.

5.To sign up, please copy and paste the sign up list and add your name. This will be a one-on-one swap so you'll only have 1 partner.

6. Please post on this thread when you send and receive your bags. Also try to check in and post, at least once a week and let us know how things are (or aren't) coming along.

7.If you have any questions or problems, please don't hesitate to contact me and I'll sure do my best to help you!

Above all....HAVE FUN!!!!

**oh....just a little personal aside....if you are making the reversible tote bag and for some bizarre reason you have a brain fade, and, instead of sewing your strap onto one side, you sew one end to one side and the other end to the other side of your bag (thus making a peculiarly wonky looking affair) you can fix it by cutting the straps in half and re-sewing each layer together separately then sewing the two layers back together to make the reversible strap(instead of "unsewing" the straps off of the bag completely). How do I know this?????? ****

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[Tina W]

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER SIGN UP LIST:
1.Tina W
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[sewroyal]

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER SIGN UP LIST:
1.Tina W
2. betty h. sewroyal
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Hugs,
Tina W

[Tina W]

Welcome Betty! Glad to have ya girl.

Come on ladies....still plenty of room for more. This is going to be fun

[CoyoteQuilts]

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER SIGN UP LIST:
1.Tina W
2. betty h. sewroyal
3. Coyote Quilts (Sharon V.) either tote pattern
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Hugs,
Tina W

[Tina W]

Welcome to the swap Sharon....glad to have ya!

[Tina W]

Come on gals...join the fun! We have plenty of room for more.

[Tina W]

Ok ladies, Here is the partner list for the first Bag Swap:

1. Tina W - Sharon V
2. Sharon V - Betty H
3. Betty H - Sharon V

Please remember to use interfacing,batting or craft fleece in your bag to give your bag some body. This is especially important for the straps
If you need anything please don't hesitate to PM me.

Have fun gals!!!!!!

[CoyoteQuilts]

Hey Tina, I really love you gal for sending me 2 totes!!! I think you forgot to get one for yourself......

[Tina W]

lmaooo...that'll teach me to do that stuff so late at night.

Let's see...

1. Tina - Sharon
2. Sharon - Betty
3. Betty - Tina

I think that's better lol...NOT that you don't deserve 2 totes though Sharon
Thanks for keeping me honest girl

[sewroyal]

thanks for posting this. I am on a roll for this one. hugs.betty.

[Tina W]

I'm glad you're enjoying it Betty.I had fun making the sample. I'm going to work on mine this weekend.

[CoyoteQuilts]

Betty, Do you have a preference on the pattern?

[sewroyal]

sharon you can decide the pattern. tina I was wondering if we could pick a different pattern that would be the same size as the ones you selected? hugs.betty.

[CoyoteQuilts]

Thanks Betty!

[sewroyal]

just wanted to let you know I plan on mailing your bag and the f8 swap together by monday next week. will post when I do send. hugs.betty.

[sewroyal]

Let's see...

1. Tina - Sharon
2. Sharon - Betty
3. Betty - Tina I mailed 10-14-09

[Tina W]

Thanks for the update Betty!
I'm still working on yours Sharon...hope to get it finished this weekend though:)

[CoyoteQuilts]

Tina, You are sooo quick!!! I haven't even been in my sewing room this past week . Last night I did manage to go teach the gals from church how to make a pillow case....... Not my best night that's for sure.

[sewroyal]

sounds like you keep busy. hugs. betty.

[sewroyal]

I mailed my swaps to you on the 14thso I am excited for you to get them both this one and the other with 2 fat quarters. hugs. betty.

[sewroyal]

betty here. I show by delivery confirmation that you received the bag and the other swap. hope you liked them all.

[Tina W]

Hi Betty...hubby checked the mail on the way home today . Thank you so much! I love my new bag...(you know how I like green ) I really like how you did the pockets inside...those are going to come in handy.
Here's my new bag -Side 1-


Side 2-


Inside showing pockets:

[sewroyal]

thanks for posting a pic. I get real excited about someone getting what I send them.....glad you like the color and pockets. hugs.betty.

[Tina W]

1. Tina - Sharon -rec'd from Betty 10/22 sent to Sharon 10/27
2. Sharon - Betty
3. Betty - Tina I mailed 10-14-09

Sharon, I'm mailing your bag out today. I'm excited for you to get this one. I sure hope you like it:)

[sewroyal]

betty here. you moved right.....still unpacking? just wanted to let you know if you have too much material you can mail it with the bag you make me....lol.

[Tina W]

lol Betty...you're too funny girl.

[CoyoteQuilts]

1. Tina - Sharon -
rec'd from Betty 10/22 sent to Sharon 10/27
2. Sharon - Betty
RECEIVED FROM TINA 2 DAYS AGO AND I LOVE IT!!!!
3. Betty - Tina I mailed 10-14-09

[Tina W]

I'm so glad you liked the bag Sharon...I was excited for you to get it:) I think I'm going to make one like it for me:)
Here's the front of the bag:


and here is the back....where the trim is, there is a pocket.

[sewroyal]

love the purse tina....not my colors but,love the quality and the way it turned out. you will get a lot of use out of it sharon. hugs. betty.

[Tina W]

Thanks Betty. I like the pattern too...the gal did a good job in designing it.

[sewroyal]

I thought you made it ....I thought she had my name? you must can't wait to see the bag. betty.huga.

[sewroyal]

yes she did. hugs. betty.

[Tina W]

LMAO Betty....you crack me up!

[CoyoteQuilts]

Betty, I have to confess that I am behind on this swap. Please be patient and I will get it to you, but it will be about a week late. I haven't forgotten, but time is limited here right now.

Thanks for your patience.....

[sewroyal]

but, you do owe me a trip to hawaii...lol. kidding. no rush....hugs. betty.

[Tina W]

No worries Sharon...thanks for the update.

[sewroyal]

hi. betty here. just hoping your moving is going good for you. we all have moved at one time or another....so I can understand the process being consuming. hope your done before thanksgiving so you don't have that to think about. so you can enjoy the holidays. hugs. betty.

[sewroyal]

I want sharon to know this question isn't about her making my bag....I understand the reason for waiting....just wondering if everyone else got their bags....was hoping to see a picture of them...that is the only reason I am asking. I think it would be fun to see them. hugs. betty.

[CoyoteQuilts]

Betty, I did it, I did it!!! Your bag is in the MAIL!!!!! I sure hope you like it and it is your colors..... Drats, I was in such a hurry I forgot to take a picture.... so when you get it please post one. I sure do appreciate your patience with this swap. If I had known what life had in store for me the past 3 months I would never have joined and made you wait. Now the last leg of the wait is almost over.

Sharon V.

[Tina W]

Thanks for the update Sharon. I'm sure you're glad to be able to sew again. I know I go through withdrawals if I can't for a period of time lol.
Betty, You, Sharon and myself were the ones in this swap so we're just waiting on a picture of the one Sharon made for you

[sewroyal]

ok thanks for letting me know. will post when it comes,since I did wait you were going to give me a vacation to hawaii...did you forget?hugs. betty.

[sewroyal]

I got my bag today sharon thanks.....thanks also for the 2 towel things. love it all. hugs. betty.