Yes, Today is my day for this wonderful blog hop and before you get a look and my creation, I would like to give my thanks to Mdm Samm for always creating such fun blog hops, Marlene for hosting and cheering us on this event, and Amy Bradley for providing our pattern to work off of and creating our own.Now, I have been having some sewing machine problems. My faithful sewing machine broke down on me, so I have been using one of my girl friend’s , which has no drop down feed dogs and limited stitching, and OMG, I had to thread the need myself. Lord what did we do without these wonderful amities before the age of computerization. Anyway I struggled through, did need all the fancy stuff anyway, but I did miss it.
So Here I am, It says “I’m a little Slow”. I had to bling her out, and to tell you the truth, my boobs are that big and a bit on the saggy side of touching my knees when the bra is off. She is now my new shoulder bag. Roomy enough to carry those things, like my kindle, keys and wallet with out having to carry a big bag around with me when I run out on short trips.
I took her to the office retreat with me after stopping by the doctors office to check out my knee. Everyone loved her.
After I got home, Tom took be to Hancock Fabrics, which is going out of business in Forestville, MD so I could pick out a new sewing machine for my birthday, YAH!! Told you I was going to get a machine for my birthday, It has all the bells and whistles that I need at this time.
I am ready to set up and sew. Need to get my other hop projects done. Oh, here are pictures of the back and inside of the bag. The bag has a pocket in the back that is as flat as my backside and pockets in the inside to hold my keys and cell phone another things I carry.
So that is all folks, please make sure you check out the other hoppers today.
Friday, February 22 A Little Bit of Lorene Life In The Scrapatch Boston Bits I Love Wool Patchouli Moon Studio As Sweet As Peaches Just Quilt It Grandmama's Stories The Slow Quilter (You are here) Robin at That Other Blog Scrapbook-ChickADoodle So off I go to play with my new machine. The Slow Quilter (Felicia)
Felicia ... I love it! Reading your posts always makes me smile. This is a great tote bag. I love the fabrics and the pockets. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteOh gosh Felicia...talk about a "hoot" - LOVE the bag idea - those legs crack me up (but not as much as your saggy boobs story...here is sit in the dark of night just LOL) - congrats too on your Bday AND the new machine! Thanks for the smiles.
ReplyDeleteWhat a super bag! Wow a new machine, such a great Birthday present. Thank you for sharing your fun story.
ReplyDeleteGreat bag with personality - congrats on the machine and again, Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteLovely bag! How wonderful to get a new sewing machine for your birthday! Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteI love your bag!! and a new sewing machine too - lucky you!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
Love your version and she is so cute on this bag! Happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteI love your bag with the cute lady on. And happy birthday to you
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Wow, new tote and new machine! You are one lucky gal. I love your project. She turned out fantastic and your post are always so entertaining! You are such a fun blogger!
ReplyDeleteGreat bag and I love the bling on her glasses. Great job!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the bag. It's great when we can make them the way we want them and not have to "settle" for the designers that never put enough compartments/pockets in them. Congratulations on the new machine. I would like to get an updated one sometime as mine is over 30 years old, but still working fine. What kind did you get? Thanks for sharing, from California.
ReplyDeleteMaking a shoulder bag was a great idea! That way you'll spread smiles wherever you go :-)
ReplyDeleteYour little lady is fabulous... but when I looked at the first photo in the collague... I thought you had given her flat legs... lol
ReplyDeleteIt was the shoulder strap. lol
But those legs would have been a fun idea!
How nice to have a traveling lady...great job!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! And congrats on your new machine. How fun is that?! Great job on the tote.
ReplyDeleteNice tote bag. Happy Birthday, made even better with a new machine!
ReplyDeleteA fun trendy bag to go with your new sewing machine.... Happy Birthday!! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!! Your new tote bag is fabulous! Very nicely done!
ReplyDeleteNothing Slow about you today..YOU ARE up in all of your splendour and Name SAKE day wishes for you...YOU did such a great job of your tote...many will be green with envy...lol Take all of your sweet wishes today and stuff them in there lol
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new machine - and happy belated birthday! I love your tote. Thanks for showing the inside as well. It's really well made!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love your gal and bag! And Happy Birthday! I hope you get a wonderful sewing machine!
ReplyDeleteOh love that bag!!!! Now that one; I would carry with me...love it.
ReplyDeleteThe LEGS are a HOOT!! I have that machine and it does all I need it to do and does it well. I love her! I call her Miss Katie! You have to name yours now!
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Gmama Jane
I love your Slow YOU bag. Great fabrics and so cute and useful too.
ReplyDeleteLove your bag lady! Oh, I just couldn't help myself. Lol Thanks for sharing and for the giggle. vickise at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteLove your bag. Congrats on the new sewing machine.
ReplyDeleteLove your lady on the bag....good job.
ReplyDeleteAdorable...and your boob story is funny! I'll bet you giggled a lot while making her. Congrats on the new machine and Happy Birthday!!
ReplyDeleteYou did well on that borrowed machine but how neat that you got a new one for your birthday! May you feel far less frustrated working on it than your friends. Looks like you have a ton of stitches on it.
ReplyDeleteLove the Slow "You" bag---quite the head turner!
OH A new machine. And a new bag. I am impressed. LOVE your gal. And hope you got a good report on the knee. Take it slow on the exercising. LOL
ReplyDeleteIt`s super cute .congrats on the new machine.Happy sewing!
ReplyDeleteReally cute! Congrats on the new machine as well :)
ReplyDeleteReally cute slow lady. :-) I loved her.
ReplyDeleteAnd a very nice bag.
Congratulations to the new sewing friend, bet you will be mates...
I love your "Bag lady!" She's wonderful! And have fun with your new toy! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove your lady and congrats on the new machine, yay!
ReplyDeleteI love your lady and bag!!! They are so cute, I'm not surprised everyone loved it! I'm so happy for you on your new machine, too! Happy Belated Birthday!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
ReplyDeleteRosemary B here:
ReplyDeleteOh Felicia, I love your bag. YOu can carry this proudly. Oh my, I love it. You are amazing and so deserving of this snazzy new machine. My former neighbor has this machine and he loves it. Yes, I typed HE. (they were renting and now they bought a place across town) My neighbor is the crafty creative one. His wife is a scientist and a mathematician lol.
Happy Birthday sweet friend. I know this machine is going to set you on fire and then you will be the zippy quilter hahaha
<3 ♥♥ Rosemary
This is fabulous! Love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful bag - I love this idea and I think I'm going back and convert my wall hanging to a bag! blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteFantastic! She's wonderful indeed. Congratulations on your new toy too :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful lady. I like the inside pockets on your bag. Thanks for sharing. Oh, enjoy getting to know your new machine.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your "me". Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and creative tote to carry around. Have fun with that new machine!!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the bag!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm a just loving her! What a cute-cute bag. Love your fancy duds, as well as all the pockets in your bag. Just too cool!
ReplyDeleteYay for the new machine.
ReplyDeleteThe moment I saw your tote, my face lit up with a huge smile and my nose got tingly, my eyes watered up and laughed. That meant I really, really, really loved it! Btw, I've got the same boobs! LOL!
Oh she is just awesome and you made me laugh because it must be our age that gives us the really long over the shoulder bolder holders...I have them too.
ReplyDeleteNice!!!! Beautiful tote!
ReplyDeleteNice job -- Slow? Me, too. Let's call it RELAXED, right, and make it a good thing, lol!
ReplyDelete"Slow" is the funniest personalization I've seen so far! What a great project!
ReplyDeleteVery cute lady--love your fabrics!
ReplyDeletenice lady - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love how you made her into a bag!
ReplyDeleteShe is so cool on a bag...I love her! I wish I'd made a bag with mine, because it is really eye-catching to have YOU on a bag. A new sewing machine is definitely a great birthday gift. Your post is hilarious from the sagging boobs to the (gasp) having to thread your own needle. Too funny!
ReplyDeleteLove the bag, she is super cool. Your birthday present is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThe bag is adorable. I know it has to be a hit everywhere you go. I would not have thought to make a bag. That is what makes these hops so great ~ seeing all the great ideas and creativity of others. Congrats on your new sewing machine. You are going to have a blast using it.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we need to have a pillow case challenge so that we ladies who have saggers will have new bras at the end. And I have had a reduction and a 1/2. A 1/2 because I had breast cancer and was very lopsided after the radiation. I know - too much info. At least I still have TWO!
Even with the slow that you claim, you finish much more than I do. I want you to know that you are awesome, you have awesome projects and are an inspiration to many. Thank you for participating.
Hi!!! Love your lady!!! Love the I am a little slow!! Too cute!!! Thank You!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, as my grandys say...you did get the Bling goin there!! Sweet
ReplyDeleteI love the lady on your bag & all the vibrant colors! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love her!
ReplyDeleteGreat bag, i love the tote bags.
ReplyDeleteAwesome bag!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun bag to carry around. Love those green glasses!!
ReplyDeleteYour Ms. Biased tote bag is very clever and I like how you personalized it for "slow". Enjoy your new sewing machine and Happy Birthday. Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts...
ReplyDeleteI love the tote - and how you personalized it, lol. And Happy Birthday! What a great gift - is that a Brother machine? It looks like it has a lot of bells and whistles! Lucky lady - and well done hubby!
ReplyDeleteLove your bag and all the pockets. Great 'ME'.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo on your terrific birthday gift.
Thanks for sharing.
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!What a Sweeeet Husband to get you a new machine too! Hope whole day was Super Special!!!
ReplyDeleteLove you Lady...and your purse!! AWESOME job!! :)
What a Happy Birthday present!!! Totally wonderful - you have a keeper there!!! Love your self-portrait and your bag! I can see why everyone at the doctor's office and retreat liked it - great job!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, mine is tomorrow the 23rd. No plans so far. Love your bag. You did a great job.
ReplyDeleteSince it is the 23 I can yell HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Have a great day and hope you get to spend quality time with your birthday gift. Love your lady on the tote.
ReplyDeleteGreat job...love the tote. Happy Birthday a little late.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! Thanks for sharing - you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! Love your bag....I am a little slow too!
ReplyDeleteJust adorable and congrats on the birthday present. I'm sure you will love it.
ReplyDeleteAdorable bag Thank-you for participating and sharing Becky
ReplyDeleteReally great bag and congrats on the new machine and Happy Birthday too !!
ReplyDeleteYou are too funny...I love the bag and it was well worth the wait. Congratulations on the new machine.
ReplyDeleteWonderful bag and the slow quilter looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWish you lot of happy houer with your new baby, looks like a great sewingmachine.
Bente
Great job! And she can travel all over with you - so handy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delight! I love the journey of making your ME bag on a friend's machine. You persevered and it paid off! Great job! And Happy Birthday!!! Enjoy your new machine!
ReplyDeletei love that you went with your motto.. it's super! This is such a fun hop.. my day is today... http://blog.patsloan.com/2013/02/its-all-about-mmm-me-you-who.html
ReplyDeleteHi Love the you and the story. Hope you enjoy your new machine. It's great to have a new "toy" to play with. Thanks for sharing. Susie x
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