OH Yah!! It is finally my day. I have been on pins and needles waiting to show off my creation of mystery. I just want to say that I was sew happy when the hop was postponed until now. My Slow Procrastinating heart was doing all kinds of flips and dancing. After rushing through making Christmas gifts, I had not even thought of what I was going to make. Then my funds were a little short to even buy the fabric.
By January after the knee surgery an idea popped into my head what I wanted to make and borrowed a pattern from one of my girlfriends. If you have been following the hop you have seen a lot of totes and bags, but I think this one will just make you green/blue/white with envy.
My clue to you on the first day of posting was: What has two straps and then one, not even you can do without one? When you see it once you will see it twice and then say WOW! that is so great. (O.K. not the best of rhymes just could not think of a word to rhyme with WOW). I could have said “and then say WOW, how now brown cow”. Yah, I thought that was even worse.
So without further ado please meet Nancy Goes To Washington. Now I am not a photo person, put I was trying for something unique.
As you can see Nancy was sleuthing around the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and even on the steps outside the Lincoln Memorial.
You are not seeing two bag/totes it is only one.
This tote bag opens up to be a double size duffel. Now that is amazing. Below is the bag that is 9” x 11 1/2” and 4 1/2” deep. It has pockets on either side (sorry did not take pic.) On the side you can see a zipper under a side strap, Nancy can hide things in for sleuthing, like a secret compartment.
When she need to be on the run, she can just pull out the inside and it converts it to a duffel bag that is 11 1/2” x 18” and 4 1/2” deep.
This bag does have a name it is called WOW!! and comes in three sizes, large, medium and small. This is the medium size one. The pattern is by Mary Beth Scarborough of The Dusty Attic in Fruitland, MD. If you cannot find this pattern, you might be able to e-mail her at dustyatticquilt@verizon.net. This is two patterns, on large and the medium and small is the other pattern.
Now for the giveaway. One lucky winner will get this pattern for the WOW bag, which is in the mail to me as I blog. All you have to do is leave me a comment and let me know if you are following me. You do not have to follow me if you don’t want to, but it would sure be nice if you do. Please be a reply blogger, if I cannot contact you then I have to give your gift away to someone else. I will pick a winner on the last day of the hop.
I like to thank Madam Samm Sew We Quilt, the backer for this sleuthing hop and the head detective and hostess of this great hop Carol of Just Let Me. Here is the list for todays participants, so please take time out and see what mystery they have for you to see.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Does he look worried. I think he is wondering why Nancy Drew is in town. Could she know something is wrong in Congress.
What a fun post! And a great bag. Thanks for the tour of D.C. :) I'm following you--I love books and fabric too.
ReplyDeleteNow THAT is a bag! Love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat bag :)
ReplyDeleteNow that is a WOW bag! Thank you for sharing Nancy's travels and how versatile her bag is.
ReplyDeleteLooooove you Bag!! How cool it is!! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for fun Drawing too!!!
I'm a new follower! :)
That is an excellent bag - WOW indeed!
ReplyDeleteLOL, What a fun post and fab bag ! Yes by now BO should have it figured out !
ReplyDeleteGreat tote! And what fun photos! I am a follower of yours.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bag and your post is so fun!
ReplyDeleteVery cute. It looks like the bag had a great trip too.
ReplyDeleteI have not seen this pattern before, thank you for giving the details. I love your bag and hope you get to go travelling soon.
ReplyDeleteFelicia. You are so clever! Love seeing that bag all over Washington. Too bad there wasn't any common sense in there to share with all the politicians, in every branch - not just Congress! Very nice bag!
ReplyDeleteLove the whole set up ;) Neat bag--very clever!
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I enjoyed this post so much! This bag really is a WOW! I would love to have it! Thanks for sharing-
ReplyDeleteI am a follower. Thank you for the chance to win this lovely prize.
ReplyDeleteYour bag's been busier than I have lately. I'm a follower. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteFun post and I love your bag :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bag.
ReplyDeleteVery nice bag and the pattern would be great. I am a new follower and look forward to what will be up on your blog.
ReplyDeleteFelicia what a wonderful bag. I like the idea of it turning into a duffel bag. This would be awesome for a retreat. Thanks so much for doing a great post it made me smile this morning....I am a new follower.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog. And love the pics of the bag in DC!
ReplyDeleteWhat an original idea. I don't officially follow you but read you when I can. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteGreat post and even better, fantastic project!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a unique, lovely bag. i am a follower. Would love to win!!
ReplyDeleteGreat bag and a great tour! Maybe Nancy Drew can solve all of our government issues!
ReplyDeleteHI Felicia...loved the tour...you are so funny and your bags were out of this world large...and if you peak over there...you know you will see...we shared it with many more
ReplyDeleteI am a follower. I love this bag and what you did with the photos that was a very creative idea.
ReplyDeleteHahaha, your Washington tour just cracked me up this morning! Your bag is just too cool and amazing that it can be changed around to be a duffle bag. Maybe Nancy's bag could be used to bop one of those Washington people on the head and get them to "fix" what's going on.
ReplyDeleteOh, WOW! You did an amazing job. I love the pattern you picked. It looks like a great travel bag and I'd love to make one.
ReplyDeletenice bag love it and I'm a follower
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It`s super cool.Great job.Love your pics,very creative.Thanks for sharing!
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Great post, Felicia, to go with your great bag! Wow!(What a fitting name!) I would love to win that pattern. (I am a follower!) You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteOh WOW, Felicia! your bag is wonderful. I really love the way it looks. You did a great job making it and I didn't have a clue to what you were doing.LOL The pattern would be awesome to win. Thank you for the chance.(Loved the blog post!)
ReplyDeleteBTW; I follow!
DeleteWow! That is the perfect name for that awesome bag! It would Wow me if I won that pattern! Fun story too. Congrats on being one of the chosen!
ReplyDeleteI am a happy follower! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
What a terrific bag! Wow! I've never seen a pattern like this and would love to win it. Your clues were fun--maybe ND is exactly what Washington needs to straighten out their problems. President Obama should be smiling to see her.
ReplyDeleteLove the pattern! And your photos made me laugh!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing bag! and the pictures... hehe
ReplyDeleteBeginning today, I am a follower! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!
WOW! Love that bag. I was SO wrong on my guess. Thanks for the mini tour of D.C. and the chance to win the great pattern. Oh, and of course I am a follower.
ReplyDeleteFelicia-That's a great bag and it sure 'gets around.' Maybe it could "shake up" thinks in Washington to "get the ball moving!" Great idea to photograph in DC. From CA, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat would be a great bag to travel with, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour bag is fabulous! I love it! I am following and thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLove the post and the bag is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
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ReplyDeleteLove the bag! Wow is right! I have never been to DC and it was fun to see the sights with The BAG and Nancy!...especially the stop at the White House and I think she is on to something...TIA! B-)
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ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post. It would do all those guys in Washington good to take a break and read a little Nancy Drew. Heck she could probably figure out the budget too! LOL!!! I love that bag and am off to find the pattern! F A B U L O U S
Very creative both the post and the 2in 1 bag.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful bag and great photos! Thanks for being on the hop! pbstrand@msn.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post!! I love your bag and it really is a Wow!! bag!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
I love your post!!! The bag is great! I would love the Wow! bag! Thanks for sharing so creatively and thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post and a great bag. Love it!! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteIt's like a Transformers bag!
ReplyDeleteGreat bag! I could have used that magic bag on my travels last month, instead I had to buy a whole new suitcase!
ReplyDeletegreat photos! and the bag is just WOW! too!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing your tote visit Washington. WHat fun. I am following you through GFC> I love those kind of bags, so you can start your visit with a small bag and then after visiting all the quilt stores on your trip, plenty of room to put everything in your expanded bag!
ReplyDeleteWow I love that WOW bag, great for sleuthing anywhere!
ReplyDeleteGreat bag! Am a follweor!
ReplyDeletelove the bag...I am a ew follower..
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post and a great bag. Thanks so much. I really enjoyed this.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is...WOW!!! What a bag :)
ReplyDeleteI'm following by email :)
Excellent! Love the bag & the photoshop. My daughter lives in DC, so anytime that I see something to do with DC, I get excited. And there are many things wrong in DC!
ReplyDeleteBeckie in Brentwood, TN
WOW. Great bag for traveling. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love that Nancy got to visit DC on your blog! So funny :) The pics look great. That bag is amazing! I've never seen one like that before. I am a follower, and thanks for the chance to win ;)
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Funny pics! Love seeing new bags and this is a new one to me. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteFantastic bag and so much fun going to DC with Nancy! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI am definitely a new fan/follower!~
ReplyDeleteCute pictures! I love your bag. Thanks for sharing. I'm a follower.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post. I love how you put it all together. Your bag is fabulous. I am so glad you shared .
ReplyDeleteWow, what a cool bag and shown in such scenic places too! ( I started following with the last blog hop.) Thanks for sharing and congrats on top honourable mentions today.
ReplyDeleteI can certainly understand why the bag is called WOW! You certainly wowed me with the bag. It is amazing. You did a fantastic job on the bag, too! Not only was your bag great but also your blog. It is very entertaining. Thanks for participating in the hop; entertaining us; and inspiring us.
ReplyDeleteYou are just too creative. I love the bag and the tour just made me homesick.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower, you have a fun blog and love the bag. Thanks for the chance to win. Oh and poor ole Nancy Drew won't be able to find any mysteries at the White House now since no one is invited in.
ReplyDeleteLove the bag. Thanks for sharing and for the opportunity on a great draw.
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Great bag! gfc follower: nicolesender
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What a great idea for a bag. WOW! Yes, I am a follower.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness....just darling! blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteThat's a great bag! Well travelled too :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a great bag! I'm a new follower ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway.
Love your bag and your post. I'm a new follower. Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove it I am a follower.
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I am so WOW of your duffle and have been a follower. Thanks for sharing....Judith, Texas
ReplyDeleteIncredible. Great photo shoot, too funny. I need a super big bag for quilt group. Love it!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun----and completely different----bag! Great job!
ReplyDeletebeautiful bag! yours pictures make me think of the little "nain de jardin" on the Amélie Poulain movie! thank,s for sharing. Not following yet but i'll come back
ReplyDeleteWow and double Wow!!!absolutely wonderful. Who knew that Nancy was in town? Love it Felicia!!!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower and any bag that's good enough for Mr. Lincoln is good enough for me!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bag! Looks like Nancy had a great time in D.C.
ReplyDeleteLove Love Love the bag and it's versatility! Awesome. I am fellow book lover and new follower to your blog.
ReplyDeleteLove this bag. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway. I am a follower. vickise at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteHummm Looks like Nancy might sleuthing about how to be President. "Nancy Drew for President!" Say that has a nice ring to it and I know that I would vote for her. GO NANCY!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing all these great pics with us and for the chance to win such a Great Bag Pattern.
Sincerely,
Tricia