tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106838334374270152024-03-13T07:19:16.466-07:00Bags for ZazaBags for Zaza is an eco-friendly fundraiser I'm conducting on behalf of my brother&sister-in-law. They are in the process of adopting a little girl from Colombia; we don't know her name yet, so we call her Zaza. My family and I are using the fabric and scraps we already have, as well as donated fabrics and thrift-store finds, to create unique messenger bags, totes, and purses. All profits are donated towards Zaza's adoption.Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.comBlogger288125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-25344467100249289732012-01-10T20:56:00.000-08:002012-01-10T20:58:46.128-08:00"Zaza" Came HomeOur Bags for Zaza fundraiser has been wrapped up for awhile now. But I was just doing some cleaning and I noticed we forgot one important update:<br /><br />"Zaza" came home in December 2010. She was 7 years old and that time and it's all just been SO AMAZING.<br /><br />Thanks again for your help!Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-18981339975561423532010-08-04T12:03:00.000-07:002010-08-04T12:23:38.132-07:00Important Updates!<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>Hi All,<br /><br />It's been awhile, eh? I didn't really close things off neatly here as I'd kept hoping to start up again. Well, that hasn't happened, but <a href="http://zazasmama.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Linda</a>, Zaza's Momma-in-waiting, has fired up a new blog site and she and Grace are sewing up a storm.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://bagsforzaza.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">http://bagsforzaza.wordpress.com/</a></span><br /></div><br />And even more exciting - Rick and Linda, Zaza's Parents-in-waiting, have <span style="font-weight: bold;">topped the waitlist</span> and their file is now being sent to the region in Colombia where Zaza is waiting! They should have a referral, with name and photo, in <span style="font-weight: bold;">30-60 days</span>! Stay in touch with the process at <a href="http://zazasmama.wordpress.com/">Zaza's Adoption Blog</a>.<br /><br />And finally, I never reported how much we raised in total:<span style="font-weight: bold;"> $6869.61</span>! Not bad for sewing together a bunch of scraps? I'm still using my bag daily ... are you?<br /><br />Thank you all again for your support and we look forward to seeing you over at the new site:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://bagsforzaza.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">http://bagsforzaza.wordpress.com/</a></span><br /></div>Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-34676410190226183782009-08-25T08:37:00.000-07:002009-08-25T08:40:22.483-07:00Patty H.<div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SonpCNElq6I/AAAAAAAADLI/9uZ1S5hxRH0/s1600-h/Mom%27s+brown+turq+bag+009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SonpCNElq6I/AAAAAAAADLI/9uZ1S5hxRH0/s200/Mom%27s+brown+turq+bag+009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371080254693944226" border="0" /></a>Patty H. - you've <span style="font-style: italic;">won</span> Fuzzy Dots!<br /></div><br />Please email BagsforZaza@gmail.com <span style="font-weight: bold;">within 1 week</span> to arrange payment and postage/pickup.<br /><br />Thank you for your support in this <a href="http://zazasmama.wordpress.com/">adventure to adopt a Colombian orphan</a>.Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-82633962929500164572009-08-17T16:18:00.000-07:002009-08-17T19:29:46.577-07:00Fuzzy DotsHi All,<br /><br />Egads. Do we have any readers left? Life got silly, busy, stressful, etc. and BFZ went by the wayside. But here we are again ... plugging along. Thanks to those of you who are still around. Tell your friends!<br /><br /><hr /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Fuzzy Dots</i> was created by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Grace </span>and is located in <b>Phoenix, AZ</b>.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Click on any picture for a larger view.</span></div><p>Bid on this bag by leaving your name and a bid in the comments section. Bidding starts at $<b>30</b> and increases by whole $s please. Highest bidder at <b>8pm</b> on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mon</span><b>, August 24th</b> gets the BAG! Postage extra.</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sono1leJGVI/AAAAAAAADKY/q5LO4JDpdd0/s1600-h/Mom%27s+brown+turq+bag+001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sono1leJGVI/AAAAAAAADKY/q5LO4JDpdd0/s200/Mom%27s+brown+turq+bag+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371080037905275218" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SonpCNElq6I/AAAAAAAADLI/9uZ1S5hxRH0/s1600-h/Mom%27s+brown+turq+bag+009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SonpCNElq6I/AAAAAAAADLI/9uZ1S5hxRH0/s200/Mom%27s+brown+turq+bag+009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371080254693944226" border="0" /></a>This beautiful bag is made from a collection of various types and styles of fabrics. The deep brown is a sturdy cotton. The light sea foam green was a darling little jacket. The <span style="font-style: italic;">Fuzzy Dots</span> are a sample that is silk and velvet... over $100/yd!<br /><br />The front flap is decorated with a little handmade flower with three turquoise beads in the center. It tops the turquoise, tan and brown grosgrain ribbon trim.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sono1yj5P5I/AAAAAAAADKg/vY_zrBct0E4/s1600-h/Mom%27s+brown+turq+bag+002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sono1yj5P5I/AAAAAAAADKg/vY_zrBct0E4/s200/Mom%27s+brown+turq+bag+002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371080041419063186" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SonpBpQYtlI/AAAAAAAADLA/QMspApxf6Mk/s1600-h/Mom%27s+brown+turq+bag+007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SonpBpQYtlI/AAAAAAAADLA/QMspApxf6Mk/s200/Mom%27s+brown+turq+bag+007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371080245079750226" border="0" /></a>Under the flap is a section from the front of the jacket with the pocket still functional. The perfect size for a blackberry or a Zune. The brown fabric with the flocked white flowers trims the edge of three pockets. The buttons are the dividers.<br /><br />The cell pocket is trimmed with fuzzy dots and a delicate turquoise cotton braid. The same braid was used on the back side of the flap.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sono2zr00yI/AAAAAAAADKw/rAC5IiuKB94/s1600-h/Mom%27s+brown+turq+bag+005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sono2zr00yI/AAAAAAAADKw/rAC5IiuKB94/s200/Mom%27s+brown+turq+bag+005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371080058900632354" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sono2T8nNQI/AAAAAAAADKo/x_wPIzwQvWc/s1600-h/Mom%27s+brown+turq+bag+004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sono2T8nNQI/AAAAAAAADKo/x_wPIzwQvWc/s200/Mom%27s+brown+turq+bag+004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371080050381108482" border="0" /></a>Inside <span style="font-style: italic;">Fuzzy Dots</span> are three more pockets, two on one side and one on the other.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sono3mzX_nI/AAAAAAAADK4/9a9XHV9Cf4k/s1600-h/Mom%27s+brown+turq+bag+006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sono3mzX_nI/AAAAAAAADK4/9a9XHV9Cf4k/s200/Mom%27s+brown+turq+bag+006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371080072622505586" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SonpCtSZihI/AAAAAAAADLQ/aP-uf9YZETQ/s1600-h/close+ups+004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SonpCtSZihI/AAAAAAAADLQ/aP-uf9YZETQ/s200/close+ups+004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371080263341804050" border="0" /></a>The back of the bag has one larger pocket of the silk and velvet dots topped with the chocolate cotton.<br /><br />The strap measures 45 inches and has decorative stitching on each side.<br /><br />The bag is a tad smaller than the usual BFZ size. It is 11" across, 9 1/2 " tall and 3" deep.</p><p align="center"><a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/about-bags.html">About the Bags</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/frequently-asked-questions.html">FAQs</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-bid.html">How to Bid</a></p>Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-26320099719935190972009-07-23T07:39:00.000-07:002009-07-23T07:43:43.719-07:00OoopsI thought bidding was closing last night - but apparently I lost a day.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">V Y Rober </span>"won" both items.<br /><br />I just happen to know Mrs. V Y Rober and she's a lovely lovely lady and I want to take this opportunity to thank her from the bottom of my heart for being so supportive of this fundraiser and for being such a wonderful, loving Grandma to me for the last 38 years.<br /><br />I love you Grandma.Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-53653255155174111212009-07-15T14:04:00.001-07:002009-07-15T14:30:01.222-07:00Something New ... Something WonderfulHey all! We're back with two new items for you to bid on.<br /><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Jennie Lynn</span> - an adorable, highly-detailed fabric <span style="font-weight: bold;">doll</span> (so exciting)</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Peony Place</span> - a wonderful messenger bag by Grace</li></ul>Bid on the items by leaving your name and a bid in the comments section. Bidding increases by whole $s please. Highest bidder at <b>8pm</b> on <b>Tue, July 21</b> gets the BAG (or DOLL)! Postage extra.<br /><br />All proceeds go towards Zaza's adoption.<br /><p align="center"><a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/about-bags.html">About the Bags</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/frequently-asked-questions.html">FAQs</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-bid.html">How to Bid</a></p><span style="font-size:85%;">P.S. A friend of mine is in the process of adopting from Ethiopia. They just got the <a href="http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20090714/adoption_bankrupt_090714/20090714/?hub=TorontoNewHome" target="_blank">horrible news</a> that their agency (who they've paid all their fees to) has declared bankruptcy. Please pray.</span>Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-3124814633187914452009-07-15T13:53:00.000-07:002009-07-15T14:03:37.065-07:00Jennie Lynn<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Jennie Lynn </i>was created by <b>Linda</b> and is located in <b>Phoenix, AZ</b>.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Click on any picture for a larger view.</span></div><p>Bid on this doll by leaving your name and a bid in the comments section. Bidding starts at $40 and increases by whole $s please. Highest bidder at <b>8pm</b> on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tue</span><b>, July 21</b> gets the DOLL! Postage extra.</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sl5B9B2esaI/AAAAAAAADIw/hGqEVU5ratw/s1600-h/Dolly+009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sl5B9B2esaI/AAAAAAAADIw/hGqEVU5ratw/s320/Dolly+009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358793123342234018" border="0" /></a>I just finished reading <span style="font-style: italic;">Before Green Gables</span> which is the prequel to <span style="font-style: italic;">Anne of Green Gables</span>, but not written by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Still, it captured Anne's spirit and vocabulary endearingly. I have also been thinking of making a stuffed teddy bear for Zaza with clothes that she could dress it in. But, in the story, Anne received a teddy bear from one of her foster parents and she wishes the whole time that it could have truly been a doll. Her first doll ever, with puffed sleeves and long blond hair.<br /></p><p>So, I made <span style="font-style: italic;">Jennie Lynne</span>... and love her. But then decided that I want Zaza's doll to have a slightly darker skin tone and black hair. So we decided to offer <span style="font-style: italic;">Jennie Lynne</span> on Bags for Zaza... the first Doll for Zaza.<br /></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sl5CE5wOG_I/AAAAAAAADJI/6xVI2n2fO7I/s1600-h/Dolly+004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sl5CE5wOG_I/AAAAAAAADJI/6xVI2n2fO7I/s200/Dolly+004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358793258607451122" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sl5CDjgal_I/AAAAAAAADI4/TtR4JanKCzk/s1600-h/Dolly+001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sl5CDjgal_I/AAAAAAAADI4/TtR4JanKCzk/s200/Dolly+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358793235455711218" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Jennie Lynne</span> is made of vintage linen from my grandmother's fabric collection. She's got a few freckles about and is soft and squishy, like all dolls should be. Her heart is embroidered with soft pink floss.</p><p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sl5CD2WHQsI/AAAAAAAADJA/obntZDP6A6s/s1600-h/Dolly+003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sl5CD2WHQsI/AAAAAAAADJA/obntZDP6A6s/s200/Dolly+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358793240512774850" border="0" /></a>Her hair is made of pale blond chenille yarn which will stand up to years of combing with a wide toothed comb. It won't unravel like yarn. The ponytails are tied in light pink satin ribbons are stitched to her head as well as the bonnet. All the ribbons have "no fray" on the edges, for longer life. The brim of the bonnet has buckram sewn in to keep it stiff so the sun won't shine in her eyes.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Jennie Lynne's</span> face is an iron-on design that has been enhanced with colored pencils. Her eyes are a beautiful clear blue. She stands 19" tall and is filled with soft fiberfill, yet her neck has a wide craft stick inserted so she will always look straight into your little girl's eyes.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sl5CFfNgnCI/AAAAAAAADJQ/6Aq7gW_buEc/s1600-h/Dolly+005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sl5CFfNgnCI/AAAAAAAADJQ/6Aq7gW_buEc/s200/Dolly+005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358793268662410274" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sl5CGP9wN6I/AAAAAAAADJY/1IJdiPoUQ0c/s1600-h/Dolly+006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sl5CGP9wN6I/AAAAAAAADJY/1IJdiPoUQ0c/s200/Dolly+006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358793281749661602" border="0" /></a>All of <span style="font-style: italic;">Jennie Lynne's</span> clothes are made of 100% cotton and can be machine or hand washed and tumbled dry. They might need a light iron touch up.<br /><br />Her pantaloons have an elastic waist and pink satin ribbons adorning the fronts of the lace cuffs. The fabric matches the bonnet.</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sl5CKZJ_ukI/AAAAAAAADJg/pFdOOo5C_94/s1600-h/Dolly+007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sl5CKZJ_ukI/AAAAAAAADJg/pFdOOo5C_94/s200/Dolly+007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358793352936405570" border="0" /></a> Her dress is made of a tiny flower print of soft rose, has elastic at the wrists and closes with two tiny snaps at the back. Three miniature white buttons grace the bodice for fanciness, as well as a pocket for her to hide her treasures. There is also scalloped eyelet at her neckline.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sl5CLAzPP3I/AAAAAAAADJo/l0E8dsAMUO4/s1600-h/Dolly+008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sl5CLAzPP3I/AAAAAAAADJo/l0E8dsAMUO4/s200/Dolly+008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358793363578371954" border="0" /></a>The apron is made of eyelet fabric and has gathered eyelet ruffles over the shoulders. It ties in the back, so Jennie Lynne will need help doing that up.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Jennie Lynne</span> is so soft and cuddly, any little girl will love to hold her and snuggle with her.</p><p align="center"><a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/about-bags.html">About the Bags</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/frequently-asked-questions.html">FAQs</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-bid.html">How to Bid</a></p>Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-56503741386166613782009-07-15T07:30:00.000-07:002009-07-15T09:51:44.689-07:00Peony Place<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Peony Place</i> was created by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Grace</span> and is located in <b>Phoenix, AZ</b>.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Click on any picture for a larger view.</span></div><p>Bid on this bag by leaving your name and a bid in the comments section. Bidding starts at $<b>35</b> and increases by whole $s please. Highest bidder at <b>8pm</b> on <b>Tue, July 21</b> gets the BAG! Postage extra.</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sl3pWzxzsRI/AAAAAAAADIg/GJSetLoIxfg/s1600-h/Front+flap.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sl3pWzxzsRI/AAAAAAAADIg/GJSetLoIxfg/s320/Front+flap.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358695709706268946" border="0" /></a>This week I called the bag <span style="font-style: italic;">Peony Place</span> which the name of the designer fabric. <span style="font-style: italic;">Peony Place </span>is a rich bag constructed with designer fabric samples averaging over $75 per yd. Thanks to my friend Cheryl being at the right place at the right time when they were offered to anyone who could use them! She thought of me and Bags for Zaza!<br /></p><p>It is comprised of neutral colors to wear with many outfits. The flap has an off-white 100% floral embossed cotton fabric and a black and white cotton fabric with gold butterflies and white peony’s. I added gold braid for an elegant touch.<br /></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SluNx96vBfI/AAAAAAAADHw/jy-44hpxwzs/s1600-h/back.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SluNx96vBfI/AAAAAAAADHw/jy-44hpxwzs/s200/back.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358032071261357554" border="0" /></a>The back has the black floral fabric and a silk and cotton blend material with raised polka dots for the double pocket. I decorated the pocket with a silk striped fabric and a vintage off-white button.<br /></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Don't forget to click on each picture to see the fabulous textures up close.</span><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SluNyhm5-WI/AAAAAAAADII/KSJ7KigzDMc/s1600-h/Front+open.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SluNyhm5-WI/AAAAAAAADII/KSJ7KigzDMc/s200/Front+open.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358032080841865570" border="0" /></a>I used the above three fabrics on the under flap making sure I put one of the cute butterflies where it shows. The front of the bag is the black floral, the off-white and I found a striped raised fabric that had the same colors for the center of the pocket. I topped it with gold and off-white silk and a vintage button.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SluNyO_7yTI/AAAAAAAADH4/VmR6oVhvkEM/s1600-h/end.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SluNyO_7yTI/AAAAAAAADH4/VmR6oVhvkEM/s200/end.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358032075846568242" border="0" /></a>The side or cell pocket is black floral with a gold silk border which I used my new sewing machine embroidery stitch for the delicate leaf pattern.<br /></p><p>I also decorated the straps with the same gold silk and leaf pattern and used the sturdy polka dot fabric lined with black for the main part of the strap. It measures 42” and is all one piece. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SluNywcg2mI/AAAAAAAADIQ/mF1mENKRjtY/s1600-h/Inside+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SluNywcg2mI/AAAAAAAADIQ/mF1mENKRjtY/s200/Inside+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358032084824808034" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sl3pytxMITI/AAAAAAAADIo/ALWpdqtKtIk/s1600-h/Inside.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sl3pytxMITI/AAAAAAAADIo/ALWpdqtKtIk/s200/Inside.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358696189129400626" border="0" /></a>The inside of the bag has a large double pocket made with a designer chenille polka dot fabric. I topped it with silk and a black ribbon. I love the black vintage button I found to secure the top of the pocket. The back lining is heavy off-white cotton topped with black and I had fun using a decorative stitch to add interest.<br /></p><p>The bag measures 12 ½ X 11 X 3 inches.</p><p align="center"><a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/about-bags.html">About the Bags</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/frequently-asked-questions.html">FAQs</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-bid.html">How to Bid</a></p>Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-54605547749790078842009-07-14T08:10:00.000-07:002009-07-14T08:17:39.890-07:00Sleepy Head MeI have some sort of exhaustion cooties or something right now and last night I couldn't achieve a vertical state long enough to announce this week's <span style="font-style: italic;">Bag Biddies</span>. But here I am now! Wakey wakey, eggs and breaky!<br /><ul><li>Swallowdale -- <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kristin </span>-- $35<br /></li><li>Through Every Season -- <span style="font-weight: bold;">J.A.</span> -- $25</li><li>The Cricket in Times Square -- <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kinneyland </span>-- $32</li></ul>Please email BagsforZaza@gmail.com <span style="font-weight: bold;">within 1 week</span> to arrange payment and postage/pickup.<br /><br />Thank you again (we can't say it enough) for your continued support in this <a href="http://zazasmama.wordpress.com/">adventure to adopt a Colombian orphan</a>.<br /><br />Another bag will be posted tomorrow (Wed) morning.Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-52914388237146323702009-07-07T06:30:00.000-07:002009-07-07T08:11:00.573-07:00Linda's Been a Busy GirlLinda's caught the sewing bug! In other news, her son caught <a href="http://mysistersjar.wordpress.com/2009/07/05/just-a-neighborhood-bug/">a different kind of bug</a>.<br /><br />Linda's bags for this week are:<br /><ul><li>Swallowdale</li><li>Through Every Season</li><li>The Cricket in Times Square<br /></li></ul>Bid on a bag by leaving a <span style="font-weight: bold;">name </span>and a <span style="font-weight: bold;">bid </span>in the comments section for the bag you want. Or you can just leave chatty comments as well. The highest bidder at 8pm (PST) on Monday, July 13th gets the bag and <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><strong>ALL profits are put towards Zaza's adoption!<br /><br /></strong></span>Please make sure to check back and contact me if you're the highest bidder.<p align="center"><a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/about-bags.html">About the Bags</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/frequently-asked-questions.html">FAQs</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-bid.html">How to Bid</a></p>Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-17942377294774883262009-07-07T06:29:00.000-07:002009-07-07T08:11:40.961-07:00Swallowdale<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Swallowdale</i> was created by <b>Linda</b> and is located in <b>Phoenix, AZ</b>.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Click on any picture for a larger view.</span></div><p>Bid on this bag by leaving your name and a bid in the comments section. Bidding starts at $<b>25</b> and increases by whole $s please. Highest bidder at <b>8pm</b> on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday</span><b>, July 13th</b> gets the BAG! Postage extra.</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKYb6CjEfI/AAAAAAAADFo/U8_IkHDlqwc/s1600-h/grass+square+2+bags+009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKYb6CjEfI/AAAAAAAADFo/U8_IkHDlqwc/s200/grass+square+2+bags+009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355510512100774386" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKYja_8kqI/AAAAAAAADF4/WTpcM_OC71s/s1600-h/grass+square+2+bags+019.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKYja_8kqI/AAAAAAAADF4/WTpcM_OC71s/s200/grass+square+2+bags+019.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355510641207317154" border="0" /></a>This perky little lavender purse is named <span style="font-style: italic;">Swallowdale </span>after one of my newly discovered children's series by Arthur Ransome. It is made of a tiny denim Levi Strauss miniskirt that was Kenadee's and donated by her mama, Darla. (Thank you!)<br /></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKYb6PGk-I/AAAAAAAADFg/0U9SOjSw9ro/s1600-h/grass+square+2+bags+008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKYb6PGk-I/AAAAAAAADFg/0U9SOjSw9ro/s200/grass+square+2+bags+008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355510512153433058" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKYceimpBI/AAAAAAAADFw/l9eauxhECbs/s1600-h/grass+square+2+bags+010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKYceimpBI/AAAAAAAADFw/l9eauxhECbs/s200/grass+square+2+bags+010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355510521898902546" border="0" /></a>The lavender and purple ribbons were all found at my mother's house and I'm not sure where I found the "lacy" light purple fabric? The inside of this little darlin' is a purple cotton with tiny white dots. There is a pocket inside graced with a gingham bow.</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKYbB2WBQI/AAAAAAAADFQ/Yd0aezyRXXg/s1600-h/grass+square+2+bags+006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKYbB2WBQI/AAAAAAAADFQ/Yd0aezyRXXg/s200/grass+square+2+bags+006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355510497017201922" border="0" /></a>The handle is stuffed gently with batting to give it some oomph. I also added a purple polka-dot "scarf" tie on the back belt loop. (I saw a lady with a Coach purse at In-N-Out Burger sporting one of those!)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKYbfhGrXI/AAAAAAAADFY/KBgBwxRYvAo/s1600-h/grass+square+2+bags+007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKYbfhGrXI/AAAAAAAADFY/KBgBwxRYvAo/s200/grass+square+2+bags+007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355510504981179762" border="0" /></a>The three dark purple felt flowers with lavender flower centers and bling-bling are hand-sewn on by yours truly.<br /><br />The bag measures 15" across the bottom, 11" tall and the strap is 16" long.<br /><br />This is the perfect purple princess purse for the Lil' Miss in your life.</p><p align="center"><a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/about-bags.html">About the Bags</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/frequently-asked-questions.html">FAQs</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-bid.html">How to Bid</a></p>Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-32596535479355704582009-07-07T06:28:00.000-07:002009-07-07T08:10:27.668-07:00Through Every Season<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Through Every Season</span> was created by <b>Linda</b> and is located in <b>Phoenix, AZ</b>.<span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Click on any picture for a larger view.</span></div><p>Bid on this bag by leaving your name and a bid in the comments section. Bidding starts at $<b>25</b> and increases by whole $s please. Highest bidder at <b>8pm</b> on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday</span><b>, July 13th</b> gets the BAG! Postage extra.</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKb3rXLtrI/AAAAAAAADGQ/vdlvi0VTWaU/s1600-h/TES+3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKb3rXLtrI/AAAAAAAADGQ/vdlvi0VTWaU/s200/TES+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355514287732012722" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlLBdO3V4BI/AAAAAAAADHA/PaA2WsAAqo4/s1600-h/TES+9.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlLBdO3V4BI/AAAAAAAADHA/PaA2WsAAqo4/s200/TES+9.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355555614847524882" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Through Every Season</span> is an appropriate name for this versatile bag that can be utilized in every season. Yes, it's a new pattern! Exciting! I saw this style while browsing through the pattern books at JoAnn's store and loved the construction and all the pockets. It is called a "birder's bag" because someone who loves watching birds needed a bag for her binoculars, bird guide, notepad, water bottle and snack. <span style="font-size:85%;"> [Editor's note: However, we don't recommend keeping birds in this bag.]</span> But I realize there are many organized women who may not watch birds who would also appreciate the useful design.<br /><br />I dug out a donated roll of this fabulous tan, beige, brown and Robin's Egg blue designer fabric. It is so rich and textured... nice for running your fingers along. The other fabrics used are denim, light blue cotton/poly blend with tiny shiny dots and a soft tan cotton "canvas". Beautiful!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKcH73vlTI/AAAAAAAADGo/NCXJCKjq6CI/s1600-h/TES+6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKcH73vlTI/AAAAAAAADGo/NCXJCKjq6CI/s200/TES+6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355514567041455410" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKb4DQLf4I/AAAAAAAADGg/tmkyFRJapLA/s1600-h/TES+5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKb4DQLf4I/AAAAAAAADGg/tmkyFRJapLA/s200/TES+5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355514294145089410" border="0" /></a>Under the flap is one large pocket that would easily handle a day timer or calendar.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKcItHwoTI/AAAAAAAADGw/v0nrYnjYkHs/s1600-h/TES+7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKcItHwoTI/AAAAAAAADGw/v0nrYnjYkHs/s200/TES+7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355514580261970226" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKb3Toy3pI/AAAAAAAADGI/EVs-M4rSiAM/s1600-h/TES+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKb3Toy3pI/AAAAAAAADGI/EVs-M4rSiAM/s200/TES+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355514281363431058" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKb33eAukI/AAAAAAAADGY/LfPQbfK2jUQ/s1600-h/TES+4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKb33eAukI/AAAAAAAADGY/LfPQbfK2jUQ/s200/TES+4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355514290981878338" border="0" /></a>The back of the bag is loaded with pockets at different levels for easy access without lifting the flap. The bottom is one wide pocket for receipts/sunglasses/keys/map/museum brochure, etc. There are two light blue pockets that extend to the bottom of the bag, one perfect for a book and the other for pens or pencils.<br /></p><div id=":4i" class="ii gt"> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKcJFXA4UI/AAAAAAAADG4/YRiRhiUxAoo/s1600-h/TES+8.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlKcJFXA4UI/AAAAAAAADG4/YRiRhiUxAoo/s200/TES+8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355514586768400706" border="0" /></a>Inside the bag are two half-pockets of denim trimmed in tan canvas. They are ideal for your cell phone, iPod, lipstick or compact. The entire inside is made of the light blue fabric.<br /><br />The strap is knotless and very strong. It measures 44".<br /><br />The bag measures 12" tall, 10" across and 2 3/4" wide. A binder does fit in it quite nicely.<br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/about-bags.html">About the Bags</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/frequently-asked-questions.html">FAQs</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-bid.html">How to Bid</a></p>Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-13073917266138741752009-07-07T06:27:00.000-07:002009-07-07T08:10:06.426-07:00The Cricket in Time Square<p align="center"><span style="font-style: italic;">The Cricket in Time Square </span>was created by <b>Linda</b> and is located in <b>Phoenix, AZ</b>.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Click on any picture for a larger view.</span></p><p>Bid on this bag by leaving your name and a bid in the comments section. Bidding starts at $<b>25</b> and increases by whole $s please. Highest bidder at <b>8pm</b> on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday</span><b>, July 13th</b> gets the BAG! Postage extra.</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlLFH_rNBlI/AAAAAAAADHI/Q672hvrBYec/s1600-h/fort,+bags+009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlLFH_rNBlI/AAAAAAAADHI/Q672hvrBYec/s200/fort,+bags+009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355559648039339602" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlLFIgFOcHI/AAAAAAAADHg/R8vetUrdFv8/s1600-h/fort,+bags+013.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlLFIgFOcHI/AAAAAAAADHg/R8vetUrdFv8/s200/fort,+bags+013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355559656738418802" border="0" /></a>I chose <span style="font-style: italic;">The Cricket in Time Square </span>obviously because of the lime green stripe on the bag (maybe not too obviously!) This purse is a black and white wonder with a bold cricket stripe in lime.<br /><br />The bottom and straps are made of a woven wool. The rest of the exterior is of heavy designer cotton. This chic little number is a lightweight bag so your arm is not burdened down while shopping and looking chic. I did use iron-on interfacing on the entire bag to give it some form and stiffness. The front and the back are identical.<br /></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlLFIGqEa9I/AAAAAAAADHQ/hZaED_1riEg/s1600-h/fort,+bags+011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlLFIGqEa9I/AAAAAAAADHQ/hZaED_1riEg/s200/fort,+bags+011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355559649913629650" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlLFIV7hvaI/AAAAAAAADHY/gmNRFFcPMC4/s1600-h/fort,+bags+012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SlLFIV7hvaI/AAAAAAAADHY/gmNRFFcPMC4/s200/fort,+bags+012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355559654013386146" border="0" /></a>The inside is constructed of a pale lime green polyester that feels and looks like silk. It is roomy and bright. There is a magnetic closure to keep your goodies safe and sound.</p><p>Inside there are two pockets just the right size for a cell phone, checkbook or sunglasses.</p><p>This purse measures 17" across the top, 11" across the bottom, 10" tall and 3 3/4" wide. The straps are 19 1/2" long.<br /><br />Did you notice the care and concern I took in matching up the black and white stripes? Inside and out they all line up. (Makes my mama proud). I also did the top stitching by color so there is always matching thread on fabric. :o)<br /><br />Just a great purse for your matchy matchy days of black and white.</p><p align="center"><a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/about-bags.html">About the Bags</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/frequently-asked-questions.html">FAQs</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-bid.html">How to Bid</a></p>Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-82105689244951032112009-07-06T20:54:00.000-07:002009-07-06T21:02:50.408-07:00Silver Stuff<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">Boca in Bend</span> - you're the highest bidder on <span style="font-style: italic;">Anne of Avonlea</span>.<br /><br />Please email BagsforZaza@gmail.com within 1 week to arrange payment and postage/pickup. Thanks so much for your support. All proceeds from this fundraiser go towards Zaza's adoption.<br /><br />And now if you'll humour me, here's a conversation I recently had with my 12 year old soon-to-be-adopted son...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">William</span>: Mom, when did you put that silver stuff in your hair?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mom</span>: What silver stuff?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">William</span>: You know, when did you dye all those hairs silver?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mom</span>: Right. Well, you see, I couldn't decide between the latest crazes in hair styles, so I thought I'd do something original and dye a few (hundred) individual strands of hair silver. And while I was on a role, I had them crimped, too -- you know, just so they'd be all wiry and fashionable looking.<br /><br />... at least he called them "silver" and not "gray".Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-19416733260975614452009-06-30T06:30:00.000-07:002009-06-30T08:23:14.999-07:00Anne of Avonlea<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Anne of Avonlea</i> was created by <b>Linda</b> and is located in <b>Phoenix, AZ</b>.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Click on any picture for a larger view.</span></div><p>Bid on this bag by leaving your name and a bid in the comments section. Bidding starts at $<b>30</b> and increases by whole $s please. Highest bidder at <b>8pm</b> on <b>Monday, July 6th</b> gets the BAG! Postage extra.</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkmQZZ0ew0I/AAAAAAAADEI/mjkYhCryDDY/s1600-h/Anne+of+Avonlea+001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkmQZZ0ew0I/AAAAAAAADEI/mjkYhCryDDY/s200/Anne+of+Avonlea+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352968398208680770" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkmQanHLg4I/AAAAAAAADEQ/p3bhmvDNGBQ/s1600-h/Anne+of+Avonlea+002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkmQanHLg4I/AAAAAAAADEQ/p3bhmvDNGBQ/s200/Anne+of+Avonlea+002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352968418956641154" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Anne of </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Avonlea</span> is a collection of bits and pieces for that shabby chic look and feel. If it was pink, yellow, green or blue and in my scrap bag, it's on this purse! I love denim mixed with the light colors for that vintage appearance.</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkmQa2ievjI/AAAAAAAADEY/YME0GmREhbs/s1600-h/Anne+of+Avonlea+003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkmQa2ievjI/AAAAAAAADEY/YME0GmREhbs/s200/Anne+of+Avonlea+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352968423097679410" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkmQrqxfTEI/AAAAAAAADFI/tHuXkRcQ9gY/s1600-h/Anne+of+Avonlea+010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkmQrqxfTEI/AAAAAAAADFI/tHuXkRcQ9gY/s200/Anne+of+Avonlea+010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352968711997180994" border="0" /></a>The flap is fashioned in a quilt pattern and I'll explain them left to right, top to bottom. A scrap of a Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt stitched by my grandmother or her mother, lime green chenille fabric from Becca, hand sewn embroidered pink flowers and raised "ribbon" from a tea towel, denim, machine embroidered flowers and cut work from a second hand table cloth, denim, cream canvas looking cotton with hot pink roses, buttery yellow and cream striped denim, and again, more machine embroidered yellow flowers form the table cloth, lighter denim and (the grand finale) and hand embroidered pink dogwood flowers from a table cloth that my mother made almost 50 years ago. (Way to go, Mom!)<br /><br />The front flap is decorated with pale yellow chenille rick-rack, white lace with pearls, green and white striped satin ribbon and hot pink and white gingham ribbon. There are also vintage buttons in baby blue and light green, as well as a newer heart shaped pink button. The front flap is lined with denim.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkmQrEYw2dI/AAAAAAAADEw/U6chqCD47IU/s1600-h/Anne+of+Avonlea+006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkmQrEYw2dI/AAAAAAAADEw/U6chqCD47IU/s200/Anne+of+Avonlea+006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352968701692926418" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkmQbNf0tbI/AAAAAAAADEg/BACZdjXf-TI/s1600-h/Anne+of+Avonlea+004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkmQbNf0tbI/AAAAAAAADEg/BACZdjXf-TI/s200/Anne+of+Avonlea+004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352968429260551602" border="0" /></a>Under the flap is an edge from mom's table cloth with more of the dainty yellow lace edging. Cute blue and green button mark the line in the center of the two pockets.</p><p>The sides and bottom of the bag are two shades of denim. The cell pocket is trimmed with the corner from mother's tablecloth with handmade dainty yellow lace.<br /><br />The faded denim on the bag is from a pair of Jill's old Calvin Klein jeans. It is quite soft from years of styling. Thanks, Jilly.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkmQrEgmUrI/AAAAAAAADE4/Tb2ZMOiclew/s1600-h/Anne+of+Avonlea+007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkmQrEgmUrI/AAAAAAAADE4/Tb2ZMOiclew/s200/Anne+of+Avonlea+007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352968701725790898" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkmQrfK9_ZI/AAAAAAAADFA/n8D93s5Ta1o/s1600-h/Anne+of+Avonlea+009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkmQrfK9_ZI/AAAAAAAADFA/n8D93s5Ta1o/s200/Anne+of+Avonlea+009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352968708882824594" border="0" /></a>The back matches the quilt pattern on the front and the only addition to the fabrics are two squares from a chenille bedspread (my fave). The quilted part makes up two pockets, with one quite narrow one for pens or reading glasses. The divide is accented by the pink rose button.</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkmQbSN0J_I/AAAAAAAADEo/xYcXU7UytGs/s1600-h/Anne+of+Avonlea+005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkmQbSN0J_I/AAAAAAAADEo/xYcXU7UytGs/s200/Anne+of+Avonlea+005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352968430527195122" border="0" /></a>Inside <span style="font-style: italic;">Anne of Avonlea</span> is mostly denim, but the pocket front is a vase full of mom's hand stitched pink dogwood flowers. The pocket is trimmed with pink and white gingham ribbon and a light pink and tiny yellow antique buttons.<br /><br />The strap is knotless and measures 52", the perfect length to sling across one shoulder for hands-free garage sailing. It is made of denim, the yellow striped denim, the chenille bedspread, Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt and the canvas "looking" cotton with hot pink flowers.<br /><br />All the denim fabric makes this a sturdy little bag! It measures 12" long, 9" tall and 3" deep. I love the look of this bag and some day I will decorate an entire room like this. Enjoy!</p><p align="center"><a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/about-bags.html">About the Bags</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/frequently-asked-questions.html">FAQs</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-bid.html">How to Bid</a></p>Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-81700570626251398702009-06-29T20:32:00.000-07:002009-06-29T20:45:04.434-07:00JayP is this week's Bag Biddie<span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >JayP</span><span style="font-size:130%;">, please email BagsforZaza@gmail.com within 1 week to arrange payment and postage/pickup.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your support. All proceeds from this fundraiser go toward <a href="http://zazasmama.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Zaza's adoption</a>.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkmI7r3fRII/AAAAAAAADEA/D9g2Os7IRL8/s1600-h/roll.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 140px; height: 146px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkmI7r3fRII/AAAAAAAADEA/D9g2Os7IRL8/s200/roll.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352960191075665026" border="0" /></a>Check back <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 255);">tomorrow morning</span> for another bag!<br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">It's like <span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255); font-weight: bold;">we're on a roll</span> or something...</div>Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-89711863646690917312009-06-22T17:32:00.000-07:002009-06-22T22:43:29.378-07:00Mia's Story<div style="text-align: center;"><i><strong>Mia's Story</strong> </i>was created by <b>Linda</b> and is located in <b>Phoenix, AZ</b>.<br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Click on any picture for a larger view.</span></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br />Bid on this bag by leaving your name and a bid in the comments section. Bidding starts at $<b>30</b> and increases by whole $s please. Highest bidder at <b>8pm</b> on <b>Monday, June 29th </b>gets the BAG! Postage extra.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkBpLl2xxEI/AAAAAAAADCo/SG5WmfjBl70/s1600-h/Mia%27s+Story+1.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkBpLl2xxEI/AAAAAAAADCo/SG5WmfjBl70/s200/Mia%27s+Story+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350392005177492546" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkBpL2_ZmoI/AAAAAAAADCw/bn95IG6B_MQ/s1600-h/Mia%27s+Story+2.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkBpL2_ZmoI/AAAAAAAADCw/bn95IG6B_MQ/s200/Mia%27s+Story+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350392009777060482" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><strong>Mia’s Story</strong> is a bag with a surprise, just like <strong>Mia’s Story</strong>. This bag is not the typical BFZ size. It measures 11.5” long, 9.5” tall and 2.75” wide. A smaller, cozier version of our large carrier bags. The straps, however, are longer than usual, measuring 49” the way they are tied in the photos. It can be shortened or lengthened by changing the knot.<br /><br />This collection of fabrics has a rich history, just like <strong>Mia’s Story</strong>. My friend, Regan, came over and was picking out fabrics for her bag while my mother was standing nearby wearing black pants with orange, red, pink and yellow flowers embroidered across the bottom of the legs. She asked if my mom was almost finished wearing those pants. :o) So the pants were donated to BFZ several days later.<br /><p>Regan also bought a child’s sized Asian top with little men embroidered on it at a second hand store and brought it to me for her bag. Her bag was finished without the little men included. They are inside <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mia’s Story</span> as pockets with their original frog closure from the little shirt. (That was the surprise, in case you were wondering.) There are two little orange buttons anchoring the top of those pockets.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkBpMC6PmVI/AAAAAAAADC4/j0V6n5WENZU/s1600-h/Mia%27s+Story+3.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkBpMC6PmVI/AAAAAAAADC4/j0V6n5WENZU/s200/Mia%27s+Story+3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350392012976658770" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkBpMdCYd6I/AAAAAAAADDA/2GK20DC1Jgc/s1600-h/mia%27s+story+4.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkBpMdCYd6I/AAAAAAAADDA/2GK20DC1Jgc/s200/mia%27s+story+4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350392019990116258" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkBpM7D9IYI/AAAAAAAADDI/hn0uM6BVZCc/s1600-h/mia%27s+story+5.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkBpM7D9IYI/AAAAAAAADDI/hn0uM6BVZCc/s200/mia%27s+story+5.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350392028049777026" border="0" /></a></p><p>The pockets under the flap are made of an embroidered placemat that I picked up at a second hand shop. It is covered in tiny blanket stitches that are so adorable.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkBp-IVwZsI/AAAAAAAADDQ/9SAksAfwNV0/s1600-h/mia%27s+story+6.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkBp-IVwZsI/AAAAAAAADDQ/9SAksAfwNV0/s200/mia%27s+story+6.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350392873427691202" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkBp-OnudNI/AAAAAAAADDY/zJHVs1yQvRU/s1600-h/Mia%27s+Story+7.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkBp-OnudNI/AAAAAAAADDY/zJHVs1yQvRU/s200/Mia%27s+Story+7.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350392875113673938" border="0" /></a></p>The insides of the bag are a soft green silk-like fabric, the color of the plants from <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mia’s Story</span>. The same pale green is also the underside of the straps.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkBp-kKaYEI/AAAAAAAADDo/lrIvlo6K5yU/s1600-h/Mia%27s+Story+9.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkBp-kKaYEI/AAAAAAAADDo/lrIvlo6K5yU/s200/Mia%27s+Story+9.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350392880896303170" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkBp-VDD6qI/AAAAAAAADDg/3McOKPaidN4/s1600-h/Mia%27s+Story+8.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkBp-VDD6qI/AAAAAAAADDg/3McOKPaidN4/s200/Mia%27s+Story+8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350392876838939298" border="0" /></a><br /></div><p>Also on the straps are vintage pieces of a quilt called Grandmother’s Flower Garden made of 2” hexagon scraps. This was a remnant from my great grandmother’s stitching shop. It includes four different fabrics in greens, yellows and soft oranges. </p><p>The sturdy orange fabric makes up the sides, side of the flap and the straps of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mia’s Story</span>. It is a rich woven decorator fabric with several shades of beautiful oranges.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkBqFGTLRpI/AAAAAAAADD4/aIG0umtFxTw/s1600-h/mia%27s+story+11.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkBqFGTLRpI/AAAAAAAADD4/aIG0umtFxTw/s200/mia%27s+story+11.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350392993139082898" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkBp_IcOTGI/AAAAAAAADDw/hMlQUWson-k/s1600-h/Mia%27s+Story+10.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SkBp_IcOTGI/AAAAAAAADDw/hMlQUWson-k/s200/Mia%27s+Story+10.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350392890634685538" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Pockets include: cell pocket, two on the back of the bag, two under the flap and two inside for lots of storage.<br /><p>The flap and outside pockets are adorned with black satin ribbon with tiny white polka-dots. </p>Happy Bidding! And Thank YOU for helping bring Zaza home!<br /><p align="center"><a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/about-bags.html">About the Bags</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/frequently-asked-questions.html">FAQs</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-bid.html">How to Bid</a></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>rixgalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14940998241119738105noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-1515738867651803132009-06-19T21:38:00.000-07:002009-06-19T21:49:41.648-07:00Most Marvelous Miriam<span style="font-size:130%;">Tonight's </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Bag Biddie</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> is </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Miriam</span><span style="font-size:130%;">! Thanks so much Miriam ... again. We know where to find you.<br /><br />All proceeds from this fundraiser go towards <a href="http://zazasmama.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Zaza's adoption</a>.</span><br /><br /><hr /><br />P.S. I was looking at a baby name website and for the first time thought to look up <span style="font-style: italic;">Zaza</span>. It means <span style="font-style: italic;">movement</span>. Neato, eh? It's not even her real name, but it speaks to the journey that's ahead for this little girl.<br /><br />P.P.S. Why was I looking at a baby name website? Because our own adoption is actually moving along and although we're not changing our children's names, we're adding an extra middle name.<br /><br />G'night.Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-30097002166897369762009-06-12T12:16:00.000-07:002009-06-12T12:31:26.062-07:00Vintage FlowersCan you believe it? A new messenger bag! So very exciting.<br /><br /><hr /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Vintage Flowers</i> was created by Grace and is located in <b>Phoenix, AZ</b>.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Click on any picture for a larger view.</span></div><p style="text-align: center;">Bid on this bag by leaving your name and a bid in the comments section. Bidding starts at $30 and increases by whole $s please. Highest bidder at <b>8pm</b> on <b>Fri, June 19th</b> gets the BAG! Postage extra.</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SjKq7myW2mI/AAAAAAAADBg/xhLhlaxVpps/s1600-h/front+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SjKq7myW2mI/AAAAAAAADBg/xhLhlaxVpps/s200/front+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346523648642964066" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SjKq8IPTMYI/AAAAAAAADBw/c4TfHEwEY0I/s1600-h/front.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SjKq8IPTMYI/AAAAAAAADBw/c4TfHEwEY0I/s200/front.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346523657622729090" border="0" /></a>“Vintage flowers” was the name of the collection that this beautiful rose fabric was from. The two main fabrics were from a donation of high end fabric samples from my friend, Cheryl. They were over $50 per yard and so nice to work with. The Lime green is an embossed, cotton blend from Belgium and the floral is 100% cotton from the UK.<br /></p><p>The flap has rounded corners and is trimmed with a perfect piece of ribbon Linda had in her stash and the eyelet is from a skirt Linda made years ago.<br /></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SjKq7kSkzKI/AAAAAAAADBY/DC6fRVXI2Bs/s1600-h/end.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SjKq7kSkzKI/AAAAAAAADBY/DC6fRVXI2Bs/s200/end.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346523647972789410" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SjKq7-qgVTI/AAAAAAAADBo/8v2bLPRYXRk/s1600-h/front+open.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SjKq7-qgVTI/AAAAAAAADBo/8v2bLPRYXRk/s200/front+open.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346523655052481842" border="0" /></a>The front has the two fabrics with two pockets trimmed with polka dot ribbon and eyelet. For the cell pocket on the side I had a cute ribbon designed fabric piece that I just had to use for some added interest and I trimmed it with pink braid and two other contrasting fabrics.</p><p><br /></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SjKq7Fjt2oI/AAAAAAAADBQ/788xyGZA12U/s1600-h/Back.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SjKq7Fjt2oI/AAAAAAAADBQ/788xyGZA12U/s200/Back.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346523639723186818" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SjKrDBjayyI/AAAAAAAADCI/HVU057bTHSI/s1600-h/texture.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SjKrDBjayyI/AAAAAAAADCI/HVU057bTHSI/s200/texture.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346523776087149346" border="0" /></a>The back has two large pockets trimmed with striped ribbon, eyelet and a matching flower button.<br /><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I had fun using different fabric pieces and trims to make the 38½" strap.<br /></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SjKrC_GwYwI/AAAAAAAADCA/qAnnaTAAhGQ/s1600-h/inside.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SjKrC_GwYwI/AAAAAAAADCA/qAnnaTAAhGQ/s200/inside.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346523775430058754" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SjKrChWt50I/AAAAAAAADB4/fTpnv2P4ZjU/s1600-h/inside+w-tag.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SjKrChWt50I/AAAAAAAADB4/fTpnv2P4ZjU/s200/inside+w-tag.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346523767443941186" border="0" /></a>The lining is made from a pink Ralph Lauren cotton sheet and the lime green fabric. I made a double pocket of a beautiful fabric sample of green and off-white silk, which I trimmed with pink fabric and polka dot ribbon and secured with a fancy green button.<br /></p><p>The bag measures 11" x 11¾" x 3". It is interlined with iron-on fabric to make it sturdy.<br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/about-bags.html">About the Bags</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/frequently-asked-questions.html">FAQs</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-bid.html">How to Bid</a></p>Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-4027880579590622202009-05-28T12:08:00.000-07:002009-05-28T12:25:13.257-07:00Sabbatical, but...Hi All,<br /><br />Sorry to take so long to update y'all. Thanks for your prayers and well wishes. I've decided to take a break from BFZ. I'm calling it a sabbatical. My family needs me right now. I'm not sure when I'll be back, but I'm definitely not giving it up all together. I still have tons of donated fabric to deal with (unfortunately it's spread all over my house still) and I've really loved this project.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">But</span>, the good news is that <span style="font-weight: bold;">Linda </span>and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Grace </span>would like to keep sewing. Our little Columbian Zaza still isn't home and there are still some expenses that need taking care of. <span style="font-weight: bold;">So stay tuned...</span><br /><br />What about <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jenn V</span>? Well, she's mostly sleeping these days. I guess that's what a li'l cupcake in the oven does to you. Yes ma'am, you heard right - she's expecting her first child. In between sleeping and getting ready for the new baby, she's not sure how much sewing she'll get done, but I suspect that we haven't seen the last of her.<br /><br />If you want to be contacted when new bags are available, just follow the "Stay in Touch" instructions over in the right column.Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-41026056576852983012009-05-22T09:08:00.000-07:002009-05-22T11:16:07.823-07:00Treading WaterHey all - sorry I've evaporated momentarily. I wasn't watching old Star Trek episodes, I promise. I've had a family upset this week and haven't been able to do anything in bag land.<br /><br />I'm also having a bit of a think about priorities and how I can keep it all going. At the moment, I'm just treading water - not sinking, but not making it to shore either. Thankfully, my parents had me in swimming lessons before I could walk and I can tread water forever without sinking. Let's hope the metaphor holds up in real life.<br /><br />As soon as I have it figured out and have had a good pow-wow with all involved, I'll let you know.<br /><br />If you want me to contact you when new bags are available, just follow the "Stay in Touch" instructions over in the right column.<br /><br />Happy Friday!Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-9489339514307631152009-05-19T07:46:00.000-07:002009-05-19T08:08:21.223-07:00I Might Be a TrekkieJayP, <span style="font-style: italic;">Elvis Takes a Back Seat<span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></span></span>is all yours. Thank you so much!<br /><br />I didn't post last night because I was at the new Star Trek movie. It was so great. I ran straight home and watched Season 1, Episode 1 of the original series. I totally forgot about blogs and bags. I've always enjoyed Star Trek, but was never able to watch any of the series too regularly. I'm kinda tempted to backtrack and watch them ALL now. I just checked. That's only 716 episodes all together. So, at 1 per night - that will only take me 2 years. Ha Ha. OK, perhaps that's a bit unrealistic. Dang. Maybe I can sew and watch TV at the same time.<br /><br />I'm hoping to have a bag finished tonight. Stay tuned...Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-84523623560206001342009-05-15T09:13:00.000-07:002009-05-15T09:50:45.212-07:00A Bag!I just surfed on over to my blog and noticed how it doesn't really look like there's a bag available. But there is! There's a bag! A really funky and different bag! It's down there.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sg2YVej5ZqI/AAAAAAAADAc/M-GDxYZxxSI/s1600-h/arrow5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sg2YVej5ZqI/AAAAAAAADAc/M-GDxYZxxSI/s400/arrow5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336088628252206754" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sg2YVZWPxUI/AAAAAAAADAk/07irDoZ_OIM/s1600-h/arrow6.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sg2YVZWPxUI/AAAAAAAADAk/07irDoZ_OIM/s400/arrow6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336088626852775234" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sg2YVOg3biI/AAAAAAAADAU/3aeXiLLq88c/s1600-h/arrow4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sg2YVOg3biI/AAAAAAAADAU/3aeXiLLq88c/s400/arrow4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336088623944527394" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sg2YU7d4qeI/AAAAAAAADAE/Rxfy8v-BCFU/s1600-h/arrow1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sg2YU7d4qeI/AAAAAAAADAE/Rxfy8v-BCFU/s400/arrow1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336088618831751650" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sg2YVOK8uvI/AAAAAAAADAM/bd57rY-9cd4/s1600-h/arrow2.jpg"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sg2YVOK8uvI/AAAAAAAADAM/bd57rY-9cd4/s400/arrow2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336088623852600050" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">Keep heading this way for bag called <span style="font-style: italic;">Elvis Takes a Back Seat</span>!</span><br /></div>Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-86135405725380964772009-05-12T19:20:00.000-07:002009-05-12T19:22:21.633-07:00Where are the Bags?Where are the Bags? Where are the Bags you ask? Well, I'm not sure I like that tone ... but I know Linda is probably somewhere with her feet up, sipping virgin Margarita's. And of course, I'm just lazing around with a mud mask on my face and cucumbers on my eyes. Oh, wait - you mean those bags?<br /><br />Linda was very keen and got all her sewing done before the weekend and sent me the pictures and everything. I started a bag, but at the spur of the moment dropped everything and drove over four hours to be with my Momma on Mother's Day. Therefore, I didn't sew. However, I did help get a load of fire wood. And I also managed to cut my lip, chip my tooth, and eat some dirt while on a little stroll through the forest. But all so worth it to hang out with my Momma.<br /><br />So, here's Linda's bag and I'm back to the drawing board ... er ... cutting mat.<br /><ul><li>Elvis Takes a Back Seat</li></ul>Bid on this bag by leaving a <span style="font-weight: bold;">name </span>and a <span style="font-weight: bold;">bid </span>in the comments section for the bag. The highest bidder at 8pm (pdt) on Monday, May 18th gets the bag and <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><strong>ALL profits are put towards Zaza's adoption!</strong></span><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/about-bags.html">About the Bags</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/frequently-asked-questions.html">FAQs</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-bid.html">How to Bid</a></p><hr /><div style="text-align: center;">Here's some pictures of me not sewing:<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SgorRAzgr9I/AAAAAAAAC-8/WjJ0b6Orfck/s1600-h/Chain+Gang.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 152px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SgorRAzgr9I/AAAAAAAAC-8/WjJ0b6Orfck/s200/Chain+Gang.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335124279847595986" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SgorQ4JpQYI/AAAAAAAAC-0/1ZWE6r8tEzQ/s1600-h/Queen+of+the+Wood+Pile.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SgorQ4JpQYI/AAAAAAAAC-0/1ZWE6r8tEzQ/s200/Queen+of+the+Wood+Pile.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335124277524513154" border="0" /></a></div>Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210683833437427015.post-82444161926433482502009-05-12T19:19:00.000-07:002009-05-12T19:19:14.101-07:00Elvis Takes a Back Seat<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Elvis Takes a Back Seat</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>was created by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Linda </span>and is located in<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Phoenix, AZ.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Click on any picture for a larger view.</span><br /></div><br />Bid on this bag by leaving your name and a bid in the comments section. Bidding starts at $25 and increases by whole $s please. Highest bidder at <span style="font-weight: bold;">8pm</span> (pacific) on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">May 18th </span>gets the BAG! Postage extra.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sgoth3DvqxI/AAAAAAAAC_E/Ol4cOaV_r9o/s1600-h/man+bag+002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sgoth3DvqxI/AAAAAAAAC_E/Ol4cOaV_r9o/s200/man+bag+002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335126768312363794" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sgoth9Fbs3I/AAAAAAAAC_M/YjjjjrX1rSA/s1600-h/man+bag+003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/Sgoth9Fbs3I/AAAAAAAAC_M/YjjjjrX1rSA/s200/man+bag+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335126769930056562" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SgotiAggEzI/AAAAAAAAC_U/fNqSAeShzXM/s1600-h/man+bag+004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SgotiAggEzI/AAAAAAAAC_U/fNqSAeShzXM/s200/man+bag+004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335126770848895794" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SgotiQwJA9I/AAAAAAAAC_c/Fw9e4jxqGn8/s1600-h/man+bag+006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SgotiQwJA9I/AAAAAAAAC_c/Fw9e4jxqGn8/s200/man+bag+006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335126775209460690" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SgotimS5WlI/AAAAAAAAC_k/nc4zJ-c_f9w/s1600-h/man+bag+007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wi_85aQPb8E/SgotimS5WlI/AAAAAAAAC_k/nc4zJ-c_f9w/s200/man+bag+007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335126780992379474" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Elvis Takes a Back Seat</span> is a manly bag... as manly as Elvis. God rest his soul. The entire outside of the bag is made out of tan and beige diamond patterned plush fabric. It looks like a couch. Perfect for the man who loves the couch. The fabric washes like a dream.<br /><br />[Editors note: I think this bag is great for a lady, too - so if you're only sporting double X chromosomes, I'll still let you bid.]<br /><br />The interior and the under side of the strap are a ribbed sturdy fabric that matches the dark diamonds. I had fun inside making pockets... a pen pocket, 3 business/credit card pockets, two versatile Zune or iPod pockets, as well as a large side pocket for a day timer or note pad. The folded newspaper would also fit in here nicely.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Elvis </span>measures 13.5" long, 10" tall, and 2.5" wide. The strap is 40" long. Elvis would have added a few rhinestones or peacocks, but I think it would have held his blue suede shoes quite nicely.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/about-bags.html">About the Bags</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/05/frequently-asked-questions.html">FAQs</a> ~ <a href="http://bagsforzaza.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-bid.html">How to Bid</a></div>Jennie C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03141060104151610960noreply@blogger.com9