Everyone is making bags these days. I made this for food shopping and beach too. It's 15" wide, 7" side panel 22" high. I stitched the straps all around the bag to make it really sturdy to be able to hold heavy groceries. Also the strap is long enough to fit over the shoulder. I actually made two, though they are not belonging to me. One for Mary who visited and the other for my neighbour who is just super. This is the fabric I bought at Fabricland for $5.00 per metre and it's outdoor fabric so it's sturdy. I also reinforced the seams. Easy peasy. About 40 minutes of work and I now have the pattern down pat. I could reduce the size or add, whichever suits me and the fabric of course.
Ah, it's Sunday morning at the lake. We had rain just as Mary, Bob and their red dog left yesterday afternoon. By the time my sweetie came back after the 12 mile round trip, he was quite wet. Now, it's morning, the lake is calm, the birds are singing, although not in harmony and the fish are jumping right out of the water. Isn't the sun wonderful? I never take the morning sun for granted. It sets my day, my mood and my energy.
We are thinking of going home today, as one of our grandsons is graduating tomorrow, however we can go tomorrow morning too. Depends on what happens as the day progresses. My instincts say tomorrow morning. It's only 2 1/2 hours to home, lots of time to change and be presentable for the boy! He has rented a "cool" outfit. I have been instructed to bring the telephoto lens to ensure great shots of him graduating.
We actually watched an old HBO movie last night about AIDS...And the Band Played On. It was such a wonderful little movie with Mathew Modine as the principal player. And all based on facts of the terrible desease that has stricken so many. I recommend it highly.
I am currently reading Ken Follett, Jack Dawe ....it's about the French resistance during WW2 and from the German side too. Very compelling. I don't know who "Jack Dawe" is yet, as I'm just into the book. Very very good read so far.
We are going home the Mennonite way when we go as they grow the best strawberries which I hope are starting to come. The local berry season is so short for all of us that just getting to eat them for a few weeks is wonderful. Strawberry shortcake, and I have rhubarb saved to make a strawberry/rhubarb pie too. I also make.....when the gang is here...a sort of strawberry trifle thing that the kids actually put together and it's also one of the family favs.
I'm going to sit on the dock this morning with my coffee and my book and my little white dog will follow and sleep in the morning sun. Doesn't that just sound good?
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Oh sounds like a lovely way to spend the day Nanci. As the Band Plays On is one of the best movies I have ever seen, I have it saved on video and watch it at least once a year....with a box of kleenex on hand.
Crispy
I remember watching that movie a long time ago--must have been at least 15 years back.
I love the bags! I came across some sturdy fabric at a yard sale a couple of weeks ago that I think will make great grocery bags. I, too, plan to make some of them with straps long enough to hand over my shoulder.
Did you use fabric for the straps or webbing?
Just adorable...the bag, the life, the morning sun...it's just wonderful....hope graduation is full of great memories!
You have an awesome place to relax in....you make it sound so wonderful.
Sounds so good and relaxing. Enjoy your day!
I saw that movie once too - I remember it being kind of sad. I love the bag, I got three of them at the farmers market last month or so and keep forgetting them in the car when I go in to the store! They are not hand made like yours but will be handy if I ever remember to bring them in with me!
Karen
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You and your little white dog have a good life! Love the bag, it is very pretty.
Can I join you with my little white dog, a book and coffee? Sounds perfect.
What a great post about enjoying life. Love it.
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