Wednesday, March 9, 2016

A new "Nana Bag"

My old "Nana Bag", in Gibson Girl fabric, was getting threadbare.  It was time for a new one.
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I call my regular bag, the "Nana Bag", because I always carried Grand Children necessities in it.  Extra tissues at all times.  When grands get in HS and are playing sports, some chocolate to revive them after a hard game, was another thing, carried in the "Nana Bag."  :-)
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And...  All the time...   It is the only purse I carry. 
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Since this fabric has a large pattern, each side looks different.
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And I even lined it, with another fabric.  It's not perfect, but I am very "proud" of myself.  :-))))))))
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"Springtime is the land awakening.  
The March winds are the morning yawn." 
~Lewis Grizzard
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14 comments:

Red Rose Alley said...

OK, that is too cute, Tessa. I love the colors, perfect for spring. I smiled when you talked about your grandchildren in high school playing sports. I have seen my share of sports through the years, and a bag like this would have been nice to carry around. And I am lovin' that Gibson Girl fabric too. I wonder if they still sell that? You did a fantastic job on your "Nana bag," Tessa.

~Sheri

Daniela said...

I so love the fabric you've chosen for your new nana bag, it's truly lovely !
Good job, my sweet friend !

Have a wonderful remainder of your week, sweetest Tessa,
sending love to you
Dany

The World According To Me said...

A nana bag, for grandchildren's necessities, love that.
And love the pretty bag too. Well done you.

Lowcarb team member said...

Just love the colours in that fabric.
We all need a 'Nana Bag' to carry all the essentials.

Enjoy the remainder of the week - don't they go quickly!

All the best Jan

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

I'm also a Nana and i know how important the Nana bag is! I like your pretty new bag's fabric and size.

Emma Connolly said...

I love it! Well done! The Nana bag- special. I remember my nan having a nana apron with a big pocket full of all things handy.

La Petite Gallery said...

Love it.
The fabric is great.
yvonne

tammy j said...

OH YES!
it makes me happy just looking at it!
it's very lily pulitzer!
only now its a tessa snow! LOLOL!
I LOVE IT.
and the rose in the banner is the perfect introduction to this post.
so beautiful.
XOXO♥

handmade by amalia said...

The fabrics are gorgeous. And you should be proud! Why not?
Amalia
xo

The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

Tessa, you did a beautiful job on your Nana bag! I love that you carry chocolate for the grands! The fabric you chose for your new bag is lovely. ♥

Estelle's said...

How perfect and happy this is Tessa! I love the idea of a "Nana Bag!" I think I may have to be a copycat on this one! Just darling!!!

Peggy said...

So clever of you to not only have a nana bag but to make it as well. Your grands can count on you! Well done, Tessa.

A Joyful Cottage said...

Nice job, Tessa. I love the fabric and the size is just right. How sweet of you to call it your "Nana Bag". And for good reason. I've been thinking about making a bag for a friend. Your post is inspiring. Hugs, Nancy

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Looks fabulous to me. I never learned to sew properly but wish I had. So many things I could be making. But then again, there's so many crafty things I want to do and never get to half of them. I always have a purse and tote with me -- water, crochet supplies, snacks. Grown up necessities. :) Have a good weekend.