New Beginnings at Stone Cottage Designs

Barbara • January 9, 2017 • 109 Comments

New Beginnings

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Island Batik asked their Ambassadors to interpret the New Beginnings theme in any way they desired. The name of the January Blog Hop evokes so many ideas.

I had the privilege to use Island Batik's Coastal Mist Collection. These misty sea colors were perfect for interpreting the the theme with a New Beginnings Baby Bag for that precious new beginning.

Every new parent needs all the storage they can get. The pieced chevron panel was fun to make and creates four pockets on the outside of the bag by the placement of the comfortable handles. The inside of the bag sports another pocket and plenty of room to carry all those baby necessities.

See the New Beginning Blog Hop list below for more wonderfully creative ideas from Island Batik Ambassadors

To win a sampling of Island Batik Fabric, subscribe to Stone Cottage Designs-Quilt Blog AND leave comment. (Drawing for fabric sample will be at the end of January) Already a subscriber? Just leave a comment. If you want to enter to win some Island Batik fabric from Island Batik go to their blog HERE and enter using the Rafflecopter.

New Beginnings Baby Bag pattern to come and one lucky subscriber will have the chance to win a free pattern for it as well! ( Drawing for New Beginnings Baby Bag will be after the pattern is ready)

109 thoughts on “New Beginnings at Stone Cottage Designs”

Kathy E.
January 9, 2017 at 7:47 am

The Coastal Mist collection contains a beautiful array of colors! It's perfect for a carry-all bag for a new mom or dad. I am a new Bloglovin' subscriber and would love to create with this collection.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 9, 2017 at 12:55 pm
  
  Yes Coastal Mist is a lovely collection. I held back a few of the pieces in the collection to use in the accompanying quilt!
  
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Connie Kresin Campbell
January 9, 2017 at 8:19 am

What a perfect gift for a family with a new baby, love the batiks you used.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 9, 2017 at 12:53 pm
  
  Connie, I usually go for wild and bright, but Island Batik's Coastal Mist, just said Baby Bag to me!
  
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Cindy M
January 9, 2017 at 9:17 am

Another awesome blog hop! And such beautiful colors!!
lstangl482 at aol dot com

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 9, 2017 at 12:51 pm
  
  Thank you Cindy!
  
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Lori Smanski
January 9, 2017 at 10:22 am

this is lovely. those fabrics are perfect for this baby bag

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 9, 2017 at 12:51 pm
  
  Lori, those where my thoughts exactly! Not to girlish, not boyish- more mom-ish colors, and soothing.
  
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Mary
January 9, 2017 at 10:34 am

That is great and would be appreciated by a new parent.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 9, 2017 at 12:49 pm
  
  Mary, I think it would too.
  
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Allison
January 9, 2017 at 10:42 am

This would make an awesome baby shower gift! Wow - lovely fabrics!(I subscribe!)

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 9, 2017 at 12:48 pm
  
  Thanks Allison!
  
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Constance
January 9, 2017 at 11:14 am

I really like the way the handles go into the body of the bag, creating greater strength and stability. While I don't usually spend my quilting time on totes, this will be one I will plan to make. It will make the perfect "project" bag to carry both quilting work and genealogy research binders, so I will need to make at least two. The Island Batiks set the pattern off beautifully.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 9, 2017 at 12:46 pm
  
  Constance, I agree, it would make a great project bag!
  
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Maryellen McAuliffe
January 9, 2017 at 12:05 pm

Great idea, and I love the pockets. The colors are great. I follow by Bloglovin

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 9, 2017 at 12:45 pm
  
  Thanks Maryellen!
  
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Chris
January 9, 2017 at 12:43 pm

Beautiful fabric and great bag. I'm already a subscriber.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 9, 2017 at 12:44 pm
  
  Thanks Chris!
  
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Cecilia
January 9, 2017 at 12:48 pm

I'm a new subscriber and I love this bag! It would be great as a carry on while traveling.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 9, 2017 at 12:58 pm
  
  Cecilia, I tink it would make a great bag for traveling. Now I need to make a couple more!
  
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Joyce Carter
January 9, 2017 at 1:23 pm

The bag is so gorgeous and I love the fabrics. This would be a wonderful bag to carry all my "treasures" in. I am a new subscriber.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 9, 2017 at 3:53 pm
  
  I loved how many pockets it created for all of those treasures.
  
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Anna
January 9, 2017 at 1:28 pm

Very nice dipper bag.Just moved to ovid michigan and my niece is having a girl...Would be right up her allie..happyness04431@yahoo.com

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 9, 2017 at 3:51 pm
  
  Anna I will try to get it finished, edited and ready, very soon!
  
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Jody Warner
January 9, 2017 at 3:26 pm

Coastal Mist colors are very pretty!!

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 9, 2017 at 3:49 pm
  
  Jody, they remind me of a calm quiet morning on the beach.
  
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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 9, 2017 at 3:54 pm
  
  Thanks Island Batik!
  
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Nancy N
January 9, 2017 at 4:01 pm

Great looking bag Barbara. I may not have a baby either in my near future (and hopefully not in my grandchildren's futures for a few more years yet), but I can envision a lot of other great uses for a bag with room and extra pocket space.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 9, 2017 at 4:53 pm
  
  Nancy, it was mentioned earlier that it would make a great quilt project tote. I agree; lots of pockets for tools.
  
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Tracy Greenlee
January 9, 2017 at 4:02 pm

What a great bag for a new mom! Love the batiks!

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 9, 2017 at 4:48 pm
  
  Thanks Tracy!
  
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Ariane
January 9, 2017 at 5:21 pm

Your bag is just beautiful! I love it. I'm subscribed to your blog.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:22 am
  
  Ariane, Thank you so much!
  
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Karen Overton
January 9, 2017 at 5:32 pm

new subscriber - I dearly love Island Batiks and am always looking for wonderful ideas to use my "collection" I enjoy making tote bags and I think your pattern is beautiful. Especially how the chevrons make the outer pockets. Will be eager for the pattern to be published...and it would be fun to be one of the winners of the drawing ... Karen O in TX

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:21 am
  
  Karen, I am working on the pattern- hopefully it will be ready very soon. I loved how the bag turned out. It grew 'organically', it is great when a plan comes to a good fruition.
  
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Renea Yarolim
January 9, 2017 at 6:36 pm

Really cute baby bag. I am a new subscriber to your blog. Thanks for the giveaway.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:19 am
  
  Thank you Renea!
  
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Janet T
January 9, 2017 at 6:51 pm

Love the colors and combination of colors!

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:19 am
  
  Thanks Janet.
  
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Nancy Myers
January 9, 2017 at 7:07 pm

What a lovely bag. I like the colors of the collection.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:18 am
  
  Thank you Nancy!
  
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Laura
January 9, 2017 at 7:48 pm

Love the bag as does not have to be for new parents. having all those pockets is very handy. Love this new batik line as it reminds me of the pacific northwest which is where I live. I'm a new subscriber.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:18 am
  
  Laura, yes they are truly indicative of a Coastal Mist.
  
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Terri
January 9, 2017 at 8:45 pm

I'm already a happy subscriber! Those batiks are beautiful and I love your bag. Good job!

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:16 am
  
  Thanks Terri. They are beautiful batiks.
  
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Pam
January 9, 2017 at 8:58 pm

What a great way to interpret "New Beginnings!" Your baby bag is beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing it.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:16 am
  
  Thanks Pam!
  
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Jessica Baker
January 9, 2017 at 9:00 pm

I really like the design of this baby bag. The colors of the batiks fit this project perfectly.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:15 am
  
  Thanks Jessica, Coastal Mist is a soft and calm collection! A real change from my usual bright and wild color choices. It is amazing what a 'change of pace' can bring about!
  
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Vicki H
January 9, 2017 at 9:13 pm

I love a bag with lots of pockets.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:13 am
  
  Vicki, I also love a bag with lots of pockets. I am going to make myself 2 more, one for a quilt tote, it holds a great deal, couldn't believe it, and one for a general tote!
  
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MoeWest
January 9, 2017 at 10:06 pm

I like the way the chevron panels are used for the pockets, and the fabric is so pretty! I just started following your blog with bloglovin.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:11 am
  
  Thank you Maureen! First time for me making this type of chevron, but not the last! Hint: it is all one panel, the handles make the pockets!
  
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Lynne Stucke
January 9, 2017 at 11:02 pm

I'm a new subscriber. . . Cute bag! (lynnstck[at]yahoo.com)

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:09 am
  
  Thank you Lynne!
  
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Tac
January 9, 2017 at 11:17 pm

I love this bag and the beautiful fabrics. I signed up for yournewsletter.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:08 am
  
  Thanks Tac!
  
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Pamela Boatright
January 10, 2017 at 12:50 am

Very nice bag! Love the pockets, and the straps.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:07 am
  
  Thanks Pamela!
  
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Betsy
January 10, 2017 at 5:58 am

This bag would be perfect for my coworker who is finally able to have a baby after 12 years of trying. I follow you on bloglovin and Facebook

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:06 am
  
  Thanks Betsy!
  
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Lisa Marie
January 10, 2017 at 6:19 am

I have signed up to subscribe by email.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:06 am
  
  Thanks Lisa!
  
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Pam Geisel
January 10, 2017 at 10:34 am

Nice bag...love all the pockets!

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 10, 2017 at 12:38 pm
  
  Thanks Pam! I love the pockets too.
  
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Anita Jackson
January 10, 2017 at 11:55 am

Adorable Bottle Bag! I subscribe! ~

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 10, 2017 at 12:37 pm
  
  Thank you Anita!
  
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Mom C
January 10, 2017 at 1:09 pm

Beautiful collection, like your blog. Thanks.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 10, 2017 at 7:32 pm
  
  Thank you Mom C
  
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Lori Morton
January 10, 2017 at 4:31 pm

Absolutely AWESOME Bag!!! (could be a Crafty Bag too!!) Looooove the Chevron panel idea!!! Gorgeous fabric!! Love Batiks too 🙂

Thank you for chance to win your Give-a-way too....and I am a new Subsciber...found you thru this Hop 😀

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 10, 2017 at 7:31 pm
  
  Thanks Lori!
  
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Maria
January 10, 2017 at 4:59 pm

What a perfect project for New Beginnings! The bag is wonderful and the fabrics are lovely! Beautifully done!

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 10, 2017 at 7:30 pm
  
  Thank you Maria!
  
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Barbara Gaddy
January 10, 2017 at 5:20 pm

What a great use of your fabrics and totally represents "new beginnings"

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 10, 2017 at 7:30 pm
  
  Thanks Barbara!
  
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Melody Lutz
January 10, 2017 at 7:51 pm

I needed a new bag! Perfectly, just for me.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 11, 2017 at 3:57 pm
  
  Absolutely Melody, it doesn't need to be a baby bag.
  
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Beth T.
January 10, 2017 at 8:57 pm

I like your bag--very stylish! Remember back in the '80's, when diaper bags all looked as if they had been picked out for a mother who was in grade school herself? So childish and girly? I much prefer your approach. And if you don't remember the '80's as clearly as I do, I've simply dated myself. 🙂

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 11, 2017 at 3:56 pm
  
  LOL Beth! My diaper bags were from the 70's - hand made out of old denim jeans - so NOW who's dating herself. When I designed this bag, I did so with the future in mind! Baby's grow up, but this bag can be used for anything!
  
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Connie Cain
January 11, 2017 at 2:03 am

Love, love, love the diaper bag!! We have got new great-grands, grands and great nieces and nephews coming this year. These would make such a nice gift for the new Moms. 🙂
craftyccain@gmail.com
PS I gladly subscribed via e-mail.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 11, 2017 at 3:59 pm
  
  Thanks Connie! How wonderful that you family is growing!
  
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Cathy B.
January 11, 2017 at 10:20 am

New subscriber via Island Batik. Bag pattern looks wonderful - anxiously awaiting!

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 11, 2017 at 3:52 pm
  
  Thanks Cathy B. The bag pattern is just about ready to go to the editor!
  
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TrulyBlessed
January 12, 2017 at 1:58 am

Can't wait for the Baby Bag pattern to be ready. Batiks are beautiful~

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 12, 2017 at 5:41 am
  
  Deb, the pattern is almost ready for the editor! I will let everyone know!
  
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Julie Averill
January 12, 2017 at 6:14 am

Love your bag and I am a new subscriber.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 12, 2017 at 6:21 am
  
  Welcome Julie!
  
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Katy M
January 12, 2017 at 10:36 am

I love your bag! And as a new parent I know how useful it would be 😊 I'm a subscriber x

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Mary Furber
January 12, 2017 at 12:06 pm

What a beautiful bag! And I have a great-nephew on the way, so thanks for the inspiration.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 15, 2017 at 7:16 am
  
  Thanks Mary!
  
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Nicole Sender
January 12, 2017 at 2:05 pm

New e-mail subscriber! Lovely bag and fabric!

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Rebecca
January 12, 2017 at 5:14 pm

I'm in love with batiks!! so of course love the bag and the fabrics. I'm a new subscriber. Happy New Year sewing to you.....

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 15, 2017 at 7:15 am
  
  Thanks Rebecca And I hope your year is one of fabulous sewing as well!
  
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wendy
January 12, 2017 at 5:50 pm

Coastal Mist is a gorgeous collection of color! I love the bag you made, it has so many possibilities. I am a new subscriber to your blog. Now to go browse.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 15, 2017 at 7:14 am
  
  Thanks Wendy!
  
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Monica
January 13, 2017 at 7:39 am

Perfect bag for a coworker.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 15, 2017 at 7:13 am
  
  Thanks Monica!
  
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rachell reilly
January 13, 2017 at 1:49 pm

what a great bag. wish i had one of these for my babies (my baby is turning 3 soon), but looks like an awesome bag for lots of things!
i'm a new subscriber! i love IB!
reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 15, 2017 at 7:12 am
  
  Thanks Rachell! Parents of 3 year olds still carry a lot of stuff around.
  
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Jayne
January 13, 2017 at 2:52 pm

My first grandchild arrived on the 12 January - this would be just right for him!

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 15, 2017 at 7:10 am
  
  Congratulations Jayne on the birth of your grandson!
  
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Donna
January 13, 2017 at 4:39 pm

This is very pretty, perfect gift.

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 15, 2017 at 7:08 am
  
  Thank you Donna!
  
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Michele T
January 13, 2017 at 4:51 pm

I need a bag like that!!! Love it... especially those batiks!!

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1. Barbara
  Post authorJanuary 15, 2017 at 7:08 am
  
  Thanks Michele! The pattern will be available soon!
  
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Janine
January 31, 2017 at 5:25 pm

Gorgeous batiks & your bag would be great carrying things to quilting Bee!

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1. Barbara
  Post authorFebruary 1, 2017 at 3:07 pm
  
  Janine, I think so too!
  
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