Saturday, June 20, 2009

Two girls + 4 dishtowels + lots of trips to the library = something even I can manage

books.and.bare.feet

dishtowel.library.bag

books.and.bare.feet

reading.light

Our particular towels are found here (of course).

Now that they're busy I think I may sneak off to do this.

xoxo, Anna

58 comments:

simone said...

Those bags are so cute! And I think I'll be making that little purl project tonight too!

Emily said...

love. it. I think I will be getting some of those dish towels very soon!

Aqeela said...

I only recently discovered your blog (cant remember how) and i really love it - the photography especially. I have a 7 week old son so im loving your baby photos right now. And i dont know how you manage a craft project at this time!
Aqeela xx

jenny said...

Love the bags..especially in my favorite climbing vine fabric!! Cool project.

Laura. said...

these are great! what beautiful bags, thanks for sharing.

Trying Traditional said...

Just in time for the summer reading program!

lapetitevie said...

These are adorable! I will have to try it out soon. The few moments I have to craft here and there are precious to me during my day.

SusieQ said...

I love those book bags! such a quick way to make using towels , thanks for sharing. looks like i'll be purchasing some towels from you really soon.

Jeanee said...

This is so cute! I'm gonna get me some of your dish towels. LOVE IT!!!

Melissa said...

HOW do you get those perfect mitered edges in the inside of the straps?
Congrats on the new guy. Do you have a Moby Wrap? It's how I lived for the first few months. You tie the baby on, and they get all covered up and you just go about your day like you are still preggo, only higher up.

Lisa said...

Love the bag from your towels. The link to the Father's Day tie is awesome. I wish I had seen it before the fabric stores closed today. Oh who am I kidding I wouldn't have been able to fit that in today at all because it was a crazy day. Sheesh. I hope you were able to get your husbands tie made!

Dawn said...

Darling bags!! Thanks for the tutorial!

Summer Blue said...

Hi Anna, Just discovered your wonderful blog. Congratulations on the birth of your gorgeous little boy Roman. You have a beautiful family. I also notice you live in Nashville. The area is very familiar to me as I used to live in Clarksville, Tn. I used to visit Nashville often for shopping, concerts, 4th July celebrations...I even had my High School Prom there at the Grand Ole Opry!!......Very happy memories.
Jane. x

Jennifer said...

very cute!

Lesley (Notesfrommydays) said...

love these!!! am inspired and now frantically looking for un-stained teatowels to use ;-)
Lesley x

Andi said...

Your kids must have the most fabulous book bags in town!!!
Thanks for the tute.
Andi :-)

Jennifer said...

what a cute (and quick!) project.

Kay said...

I adore that fabric! So cute!

J's sewing said...

your colors always make me happy...

dokiquilts said...

it's summer reading time! i just made a bag out of the cutest Little Golden Books fabric (that i won from Jona at Fabritopia) for my kids' library books. (haven't had a chance to blog about it 'cos we've all been sick :-( but i'm going to have to try your method too--sounds quick & easy. thanks!

Sherri said...

These have to be the most stylish bookbags ever! I love them!

micha said...

Wow, it looks like that even I can manage it. Thank you for the wonderful fotos.

sarah in the woods said...

So pretty. I've given up on library bags and just take a big box now. I'd still like to make one of these though.

Emily said...

Genius! I love the bag design. What a great easy project!

Sheri Howard said...

Darling towels!!! Remember when you could sit like that with your feet backwards?

Cheryl Arkison said...

I would say, hang in there, but you know all that 'sage' advice that's given to moms. Survival of the fittest and you've obviously got that down (at least that you share).
Love the bags. I saw one of your aprons in a store, here in Calgary the other day. It made me smile for you.

Rafael's Mum said...

That look so great! Thanks for the tutorial!!

Christy said...

I never would have thought to use dishtowels! What a great idea.

Laura said...

beautiful...but even with your simple instructions, I think it would just be easier and faster if YOU whipped up a couple for me...you are just soooo good at it...thanks!

LOVE the towels...fabulous

Kirsten said...

Beautiful! I really love the print combinations and I am going to try these as soon as possible. I'm inspired!

Wendy said...

Love those towels!

I did some library bags a few months ago and put in a little pocket for their library cards. It is so handy to always have the cards in the bag.

http://wisdomofthemoon.blogspot.com/2009/03/tutorial-personalized-library-book-bag.html

Amylee said...

Woaaaah fabrics and colors, all i love !!! Hop, your blog in my blog roll :)

Inspired Tokens said...

Well, this is about as cute of a bag as I've ever seen! Thanks for the instructions...I'll have to add this to my to do list!

Christina said...

Great Tut, Anna. Thanks for sharing. I am totally in love with thte vintage sofa in your banner, it is so beautiful.

Melissa said...

YEAAAAA! I can't wait to try this. Next time we hit the library we hit it in style baby- Thanks so much!
By the way baby Roman is such a cutie - those eyes are WOW beautiful. Hope your getting some sleep.

Loudonland.blogspot.com

Rachel@oneprettything.com said...

What a great project! Perfect for all those printed dishtowels I've been hoarding. I'll be linking.

Sewjoe said...

Looks like fun! Thanks for taking time to keep posting!!

Trudy Callan said...

Enjoying your blog.

If you would like to pay me a visit, you can find me at:

www.sewingwithtrudy.blogspot.com

I just posted some sweet little quick and easy little sundresses I made for my 8 year old daughter with instructions on how to do it yourself, and I recently made a maxi dress for myself from a 1974 pattern I found in an antique store.

Regards,

Trudy

(My 8 year old also has her own blog where she shares her sewing adventures. www.sewingsister.blogspot.com

ZolisZhabits said...

As we say in France : J'adore, ils sont trop beaux !

anna said...

I love them!

JenW!~ said...

What a clever idea. I love making library bags. Which yo'll find on my blog Purty Girl Boutique. But I never thought to try using dishtowels. Thanks for a great idea.

Inspired Tokens said...

I just went over to your shop to purchase a couple of sets! I love these totes! I do hope that you don't mind, but I posted a link over to your post and also your shop for anyone who hasn't seen your kitchen towel tutorial!

Ylime said...

Hi!

Just wanted to let you know I featured this tutorial in a post all about upcycle crafting. Thanks!

Emily
The Handmade Experiment
http://emilyflippinmaruna.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/must-make-monday-upcycled/

Lauren said...

that bag is so lovely!

Carolyn said...

Never thought to do this! I'm always the one lugging the books and trying to hold hands as we cross the streets. I'm inspired!

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