Green Bag Lady

Hello there. It’s been a beat. Prom/wedding season is no joke. I’ve done 25+ dresses and more to go. It sure feels good to send them back out the door! Trees are blooming here and daffodils a...

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I made some fun bags for my awesome chiropractor who has been helping with my lower back issues. The swatches on the front are pockets. I took his logo and printed it out on iron on material. Sup...

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We still have a fair amount of snow in the mountains of Colorado. We love the water so I’m not complaining. We got more last weekend and I’m sure more on the way. Looking forward to more spri...

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Just in case you were worried about Bag #2, here she is. Still intact and used all the time. I can still remember wayyyyy back in 2008 when I started this project and needed fabric. I went into a...

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Today I ran into my local Natural Grocers for a few items and forgot to bring in bags. Whoops! I do have a couple folded in my purse but have MANY in the back of my car. When this happens, I simp...

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Lots going on here: 1) sewing bags for Earth Day :) 2) we've been getting piles of snow in the mountains  3) my new fav cake, gluten free chocolate with cream cheese buttercream 4) lots ...

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We got over 27 inches of snow between Wednesday night and all day Thursday. Crazy! But, it’s a beautiful winter wonderland with blue skies today. Caught these lovely does on my way to tennis th...

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What a wonderful update on the Edmonds, WA chapter. Look at all these great ladies, wonderful sewing space and lots of yummy food. I'm so glad you ladies are gathering, making bags and clearly ...

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I was at Sephora the other day with Little Girl and noticed this bin by the front door. Look at ALL THE THINGS they recycle!!!!! I'm thrilled about this. For complete info scan the QR code below ...

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Look at all these fabulous bags that Bagette P.P. Petunia has been making in Canada. How bright and pretty! Thank you for making gift bags in addition to shopping bags to help keep our planet was...

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We got just enough snow this morning for slick roads and bird tracks. I’ve had back to back visitors for over 2 weeks now so haven’t been here much. I’m also swimming in an ocean of prom an...

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I’ve had more company this week. My sister and BIL are here for the week. We’ve been going on lots of walks with their puppy, breathing mountain air, eating good food and building a puzzle. H...

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Hey there! Hope you are enjoying your weekend. I’ve been busy this week with 2 of my fav cousins visiting and I turned 55 on Thursday. Double Nickles! We took the cousins to Red Rocks Amphithea...

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Boy, I sure do love the sun shining on crisp, untouched snow. So gorgeous. We are getting more snow right now so I’m sure to wake up to a beautiful landscape tomorrow. Plans include sewing (of ...

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Bagette Barbara is the best! Look at what she has organized in Maine! So great. I love to see the project continuing to spread far and wide and Barbara is one of the people who has been instrume...

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First of all, how cool is it that we have a chapter in Cuba? Then, how amazing is it that the chapter is a mom and 2 daughters. I love EVERYTHING about this! Way to go Grace, Jane and Irene, you ...

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I've been really cleaning out my sewing area as of late. Too much fabric, too many unfinished projects, etc. Sound familiar? I had a shirt from Big Girl's (Margaux's) undergrad days that she no l...

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Look at all these great bags that Bagette Mary and her fellow sewists made! Simply fabulous! What lovely bags for a wonderful cause. Keep up the great work Wichita! :) Teresa ******************...

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Love some of the views in my neighborhood. I'll be keeping warm, sewing and getting through a long "to do" list this weekend. How about you? Wishing you love and laughter--Teresa

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I got to make a whole batch of pouches as a special order for a mother and daughter in my neighborhood. It was so fun. They brought me most of the fabric they had picked out. The daughter has a 3...

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Happy weekend! It’s a cold, frosty, overcast day in the mountains. The photo looks black and white even though it’s not. I’m planning some sewing and reading of my book club book in front o...

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Continuing on my green journey in 2024. If you would like to read some of the things from last year, go to this post . 1) I think I have finally settled on my favorite shampoo bar/conditioner b...

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Look at all these great bags Bagette Jan in New Mexico has been making. Such cool fabrics and patterns, I know people will love to go shopping with them! Keep up the excellent work Jan! Teresa ...

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We’ve had quite the wild winter ride here in Colorado lately, snow, below 0 temps and lots of ice. Most of the time I’m walking around like an old lady taking tiny steps to avoid falling. I�...

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My friend Janet from Inspired Between the Pines sent me the most thoughtful necklace. It is one of her beautiful prayer wheels with my son's birthdate, initials and death date inscribed on it....

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