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t has been requested that we do neutral colored bags and so here is A Tapestry of Hope. It is made up of two reclaimed fabrics: nice quality wool tweed from a sports coat and dark brown suede-like polyester fabric from a dress. The other fabrics have been most welcome donations. One is a rich, woven chenille designer fabric of tan and dark brown. I also used a plaid fabric of tan, dark brown with a rust stripe running through it and two coordinating multicolored designer fabric samples.
The other side of the bag is a more casual look using the same fabrics, but more of the plaid. The pocket is dark brown with contrasting trim, divided into three with two unique square patterned buttons to reinforce the stitched seams.
A feast for your eyes!
The inside is also lined with the subtle green print.
If Beatrix Potter had written a book entitled The Tale of the Ladybug I would have used it to name this bag. But alas, she didn't, so here is The Tale of Peter Rabbit.
On the back of this cheery bag are two large pockets divided by black and white XOXOXOXO grosgrain ribbon. I plan to add a lime green button to the top of that pocket... once I get up to my mom's house and have at her button collection. I'll update the picture when it's sewn in place.
Thanksgiving: A Time to Remember is made up of all the warm colors of autumn.
Two striped fabrics were used to make the bag and I had fun using the diagonal version in several places for a different look. The front and back are camel velvet with rust and gold fabrics forming pockets that have two sections.
I found the gold leaf rhinestone button in an antique store and I finally had the perfect spot for it. The handy cell pocket has brown decorator fabric trim and braid.
The lining has the rust and gold fabrics and I added a lovely cotton print (thank you Cheryl) for the sides, bottom and pocket. The straps are gold velvet topped with rust shiny striped fabric and are 47” long as tied.
When we're not hanging the bags on the lamps, we're hanging them on the bookshelves. Loads of fun around here!
Pickwick Papers 
The back of the bag features my standard double pocket (I use these all the time on my BFZ bag).
The bag and straps are lined with a simple coordinating plaid. The inside of the bag also has two pockets, with splashy red lining (just for fun).Bid on a bag by leaving a name and a bid in the comments section for the bag you want. Bidding starts at $25 and increases by whole $s. The highest bidder at 9pm (PST) / 10pm (MST) on Saturday, November 15th gets the bag!
Please note: There's a 1 hour time difference between us and Arizona.
P.S. I'm a little behind on "the books" - so I haven't posted any new totals in awhile - but I haven't forgot - I promise!
Baby Island was one of my favourite books as a child and my 10 yr old daughter is now reading it for the first time. And what tropical island is complete without hibiscus? Incidentally, my hibiscus house plant has a bloom today, too!
The outside pockets, flap lining, and strap linings are from a 100% linen tablecloth printed with flowers and geometric designs.
The inside of the bag is an earthtoned piece featuring leaves and flowers; I found it at a thrift store. The interior of the bag features two pockets in the same fabric.
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