My friend Becky once said that she feels like she's not a "real" mom unless she makes her children's Halloween costumes. I feel the same way about Christmas presents. If you are so inclined, you should check out the tutorials under Sew, Mama, Sew's Homemade Holidays label. (However, if you are on my giftee list, you should not check out the tutorials). And if you are a regular reader or here from Sew, Mama, Sew's Giveaway Day, I'll cut to the chase.
I love these bags, created from an online tutorial. They are a beautiful alternative to plastic grocery sacks and even store-brand poly sacks, and hold about 3 times as much as well. I keep a stack in my car and one folded up in my purse. I'm giving away a set of two coordinating cotton bags:
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To be entered to win these, simply leave a comment here. Be sure to include your e-mail address so that I can contact you. I'll choose a winner randomly, and I'll ship to Canada and within the U.S. I'll leave comments open for this contest until December 6th.
Oooh -- love the bags! Was just going to look, but since I see butterflies on one, I have to leave a comment! (caheinz, you should be able to contact me if necessary!)
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea..I've never seen those. Thanks so much for being part of the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThose bogs could really come in handy!
ReplyDeleteThese bags are really pretty! I need to get in the habit of carrying a similar one in my purse. Often, anymore, I just refuse a bag if I only have one or two items. It would be so much nicer to have one of these to throw my things in!
ReplyDeleteWhat awesomely green bags! I use fabric/recyclable bags or no bags wherever I go!
ReplyDeletemayhem5@softhome.net is where you can reach me if I win! Which would be awesome!
Merry Christmas!
I'm a huge fan of fabric bags. (I'm giving some away on my blog, too.) It would be nice to also have a few made by somebody else, though!
ReplyDeleteI made some of these as gifts last year, and I kept one. They work great, but I always seem to need another...
ReplyDeleteso cute!! love the fabric...
ReplyDeletecheck out my blog too - i am also having a giveaway!
lora
eagerhands@gmail.com
I've used this tutorial, too! Your fabric choices are great. These bags would be a great gift for my mom and mother-in-law.
ReplyDeleteLove the bags!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabrics! Missing Chicago!
ReplyDeleteLovely bags! Keeping one in your purse is a good idea. I keep mine in my trunk and often have to go back to the car from the grocery store because I have forgotten them!
ReplyDeleteVery nice bags! I'm getting better at bringing my own when we shop -- these would be much classier than the ones I'm using now!
ReplyDeletePretty! I love fabric shopping bags. Thanks for such a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLove those bags! Cute fabrics too! Great way to contribute to the Green!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and practical! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDelete-Allison
hammondbride at gmail dot com
I love these bags!
ReplyDeleteGreat bags, I use these for my shopping all the time... no matter what looks I get!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! I definately could use a bag like that!
ReplyDeleteLove them! They are a nice alternative to the store-bought fabric bags, too. Most of them are made in China or some other foreign country.
ReplyDeletePretty. I've been meaning to make some of these for ages. Thanks for the giveaway AND the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI love the butterfly fabric!
ReplyDeleteLove those bags, I keep telling myself I need to make some with as much food we buy.
ReplyDeletegreat bags,especially like the green one
ReplyDelete-you can contact me on my blog if i win ;)
love the bags. I've been looking for something just like that!
ReplyDeleteI just made a surprise Christmas quilt for my mom out of the butterfly fabric! I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteI made some of these for friends this year, but of course neglected to make myself some... if I win I'll be thrilled!
ReplyDeletecynsaw2@hotmail.com (Canada)
I would feel so pretty shopping with these! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the bags, and would be so excited to win. Thank you for this opportunity!
ReplyDeletethanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThese are great! And...one of mine just got torn up by the dog, so I need some new ones!
ReplyDeleteYes, much better than the ones I keep in the car
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity in this giveaway
Those look great! If I won these I would put the ugly bags in my husbands car and keep these pretty ones in my car!
ReplyDeleteLove the butterfly ....
ReplyDeleteYou made some beautiful bags. I would love to win them. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteVery cute idea. I love those fabrics!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win them!
hamlin_r@yahoo.com
love them
ReplyDeleteLovely fabric choices I like the butterflies a lot and aqua is one of my favorite colors. email in profile
ReplyDeleteI love the shape on these - I may have to give the tutorial a shot. What lovely bags !
ReplyDeleteI read sew mama sew, but I must have missed that tutorial. Can you share a link to it so I can try it out if I don't win?
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I love the teal fabric.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful bags!
ReplyDeleteI would like to use those instead of the ugly Walmart bags I've been using! Thanks for a fun giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love cloth shopping bags. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove these bags! They'd be so helpful now that they've created a new law where they no longer give bags when you purchase groceries, clothes...or anything really!
ReplyDeletemc.crafty.bunny at gmail dot com
i would love them! i have one but it's not enough for a shopping trip...i need more!! ha.
ReplyDeletemuschj99 at yahoo dot com
What a great idea for a giveaway. I'd love to have some reusable bags (good for the environment and my wallet - a lot of the stores are giving cents discounts on my purchase if I bring my own bag and those extra pennies add up!).
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bags!
ReplyDeletethese are very pretty! I love having reusable bags on hand for the farmers market and local roadside stands in the summer!
ReplyDeletemicaela6955 at msn dot com
especially love the damask one-- thanks for the generous giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice giveaway!
ReplyDeleteOh, yeah... love those bags...
ReplyDeleteI would love to win them...
nhsarab at yahoo dot com
Fantastic bags. Thanks for sharing! bootsothemoon@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love bags--and these are lovely. Thanks!
ReplyDeletethese. fabrics. are. LOVELY!
ReplyDeleteThose are such pretty bags. Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeletecurry(dot)jessica(at)gmail(dot)com
Thank you for the opportunity to win. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. -dez
ReplyDeletesimply.simon.sisters[at]gmail[dot]com
I love those bags! Thanks for this giveaway.
ReplyDeleteVery cute bags! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
ReplyDelete(mindeehall@yahoo.com)
Yay, I love reusable shopping bags.
ReplyDeletegreat bags. i'll be checking out the tutorial - particularly if i don't win the two you are giving away.
ReplyDeleteVery cute bags! Thanks for a great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely - yay for eco-friendly bags! Thanks for participating.
ReplyDeleteI love the bags, that is a great idea. Thanks for being part of the giveaway
ReplyDeleteWonderful prizes! THanks for linking the tutorial. Thanks for the giveaway. alusco(at)centurytel(dot)net
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty! I keep meaning to make some of these but just haven't ever gotten a round to it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. These are lovely!
ReplyDeleteGreat bags. We've made the switch to cloth bags and really like them, but we only have the yucky ones from the grocery stores - i.e., non-washable! Ewww...
ReplyDeleteYours are lovely!
I love the bags! Thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeletelove reuse bags!! I want give butterfly bag for my mom! and blue bag for me :)
ReplyDeleteif i dont win of it then i will sewing bag !
thank you!!!!
this is a great giveaway...please count me in
ReplyDeletelezlie21(at)aol(dot)com
Lovely bags! sales4mp@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThe butterfly one is very cute. I love reusable shopping bags, so versatile.
ReplyDeletethirtyacrewoods(at)gmail(dot)com)
Those bags are beautiful! Thanks for offering them up. :)
ReplyDeleteso cool!
ReplyDeletea_heart4home(at)yahoo(dot)com
Great bags! I love your blog. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteCute bags...thanks for the cute work!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, I love how cute and more durable then the ones at the stores. Love the fabric!
ReplyDeleteAshley.kindrick at gmail dot com
Very cute bags! :)
ReplyDeletehow cute! i really love the blue one. :)
ReplyDeleteSparklePowerCandace@gmail.com
These are adorable! Thanks for the opportunity to enter!
ReplyDeleteAdorable bags!
ReplyDeleteVery nice bags! I have those frumpy looking ones...sigh...maybe I'll try to make some if I don't win!
ReplyDeleteLovely bags and beautiful fabrics! Thanks!
ReplyDeletegrl_4_God(at)hotmail(dot)com
Lovely! I have my fingers crossed!! :D
ReplyDeletebarrigacindy@yahoo.com
What darling little bags. I really like that they'll fold up so well. Thank you for the chance to win them.
ReplyDeletecute bags. happy giveaway day! here's mine http://www.simplymodernmom.com/2009/12/the-gift-box-a-giveaway/
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty bags!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the bags! please take a peek at my blog and giveaway http://crissybell.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteVery cute bags! I have been meaning to find a tutorial and trying to make some myself.
ReplyDeleteabarb1000 at yahoo dot com
I love bags! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! Happy holidays!
misszucchini at yahoo dot ca
Lovely fabric choices! Those bags are wonderful all over - good job.
ReplyDeleteI really love that damask fabric. Cool bags!
ReplyDeleteCute bags! I've been wanting to make some of these. Thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love these fabrics!
ReplyDeleteshannon.mangerchine(at)gmail(dot)com
Love these!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to enter the giveaway, please! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely. How handy to keep one in your purse I'll have to give that a try.
ReplyDeleteYes please I'm loving these. Thanks ! I'm digging your blog too can't wait to read more in the future.
ReplyDeletesusansisney@hotmail.com
Love these! Much better than plastic.
ReplyDeleteThose bags are great - love the fabric and the idea!
ReplyDeleteSaraSuzanneSews[at]gmail[dot]com
These are really pretty and I always need a few more bags. :) I love the butterfly fabric that you used.
ReplyDeleteI sure could use more fabric bags, and yours are really cute.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win!
ReplyDeleteshou.milk@gmail.com
I love shopping bags that are reusable. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I'd love to win these bags! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteoh i love these! i actually have the same blue fabric - i framed some and made a mobile with it for my son's room. love it. thanks!
ReplyDeleteFabulous giveaway!
ReplyDeleterachelfix(at)gmail(dot)com
Cute Bags! Those would come in very handy! I am actually right outside Chicago!
ReplyDeleteLovely! I found a piece of that butterfly print a year or two back- absolutely love it :)
ReplyDeleteI like the fabric chouces!
ReplyDeleteI love those bags. I hope to win. Thanks for giving them away!
ReplyDeleteThese are so adorable! We use reusable bags all the time!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bags! Thanks for the chance to enter!
ReplyDeletevery fun!! i want to gift my mom some reusable bags so she will start using some, but i know they have to be fun...yours would work great! thanks for the opportunity! ;)
ReplyDeleteOne can never have too many bags! And yours are lovely! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI keep intending on making these and haven't. I love the colors you used.
ReplyDeleteLove all your links to places in this wondrous city!
ReplyDeleteCan you believe we've got snow already? Ooohhh....I'm ready.
Pick me for the smashing bag!
Bags are so nice! Love the fabric. and great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Thank you!
ReplyDeletelaurakwebb@gmail.com
Can never have enough bags! Especially when they're this cute!
ReplyDeletejmoore3333(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks for a great giveaway! I've been looking (well, thinking about looking) for a tute or pattern to make some of my own and now I don't have to look any farther YEA! Thanks Again and Merry CHRISTmas:)
ReplyDeleteI'm always wanting to add to my supply of these bags. Thanks for the chance to win! lynnosborne[at]verizon[dot]net
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeletehttp://thelifeofthegirlnextdoor.blogspot.com/
Cute bags! Nice to see a fellow Chicagoan.
ReplyDeleteI made myself one of those bags from some fabric I had left from a sheet that I just loved. The bag finally wore out because I used it as my diaper bag. I stuck the bag away though because I love the fabric. I love both those bags, but especially the butterflies--so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
~Jenny~
Great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI've seen so many people using their own bags at the grocery now. Would love to do my part, so enter me! freeindeed at myfairpoint dot net
ReplyDeleteThese are great- have not seen this style before. Much prettier that the stores bags. Thanks so much for letting me play and Happy Holidays to you!
ReplyDeleteYour bags look lovely! They sure would come in handy.
ReplyDeleteokoraf at netscape dot net
Beautiful bags! I would look so chic and unique carrying them around the grocery store.
ReplyDeletegreat bags! Thanks for the giveaway op!
ReplyDeletetoilandtrouble [at] spambog [dot] com
Love these, the fabric choice is excellent, love the butterflies!
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