On Eliza's first day of school, her backpack was mysteriously gone. We made do with the little backpack that came free with her bike but it wasn't a very good permanent solution as it is only about 8" by 8". So I went to the store and found nothing that I liked. So you know what that means...
Eliza really loves messenger style bags - any bag she ever carries ends up across her shoulder messenger style so that's what we went with! She helped pick out the fabrics - the Ginger Blossom Vintage Dot is corduroy. (The fun bunny / critter print cord is from Joannes!) The bag has little ties on the sides to accommodate varying sizes of loads, perfect to get her through a couple years of school. We have a boy version in the works..
Thank you so much for the bids on the pincushion! Just a reminder that the auction ends tonight at midnight MST or in about 3 hours!
Oh-and I know I owe you pictures of the new couch and pillows. Currently the living room is holding grounds for our bedroom as there has been some remodeling going on in there too. You'll see soon.
Ta ta for now!
Adorable as always Sandi!
Posted by: Audrey | September 02, 2008 at 09:11 PM
Very cute. i just bought the same critter cord print at Joann's. I was thinking fall jumper. Now I may have to get some of the vintage dot in corduroy to go with it...
Nice job.
Posted by: Jessica Levitt | September 02, 2008 at 09:40 PM
Awww, that's what my kids called their backpacks! You're stuff is just too sweet! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Miss Mona | September 02, 2008 at 10:33 PM
I love this post is so colorful! And also the blouse she's wearing is so fun but sweet at the same time!
I keep loving your blog more each day!
Posted by: celia | September 03, 2008 at 12:58 AM
Darling bag for a darling little girl!
Posted by: Stephanie | September 03, 2008 at 04:21 AM
So cute! I really love that bag. I would love to make something like that for my son. He loves bags and backpacks. That critter cord fabric is so cute!
Posted by: Mellissa - wondermommy | September 03, 2008 at 04:44 AM
Oh pretty please will you give us a tutorial someday for your precious messenger bag... It'd be SO SWEET as an overnighter for Nana's house! I know you're super busy though. :)
Posted by: Jessica | September 03, 2008 at 04:55 AM
That is so cute! I can't wait to see the boy version....well because I have 3 boys and always looking for ideas for them. I agree with Jessica it would be a great tutorial.
Posted by: Anjuli Fry | September 03, 2008 at 05:42 AM
Yes! A tutorial is a must! I love it.
Your little ones are so beautiful. :)
~Ronda
Posted by: Ronda | September 03, 2008 at 05:45 AM
I got that cord from Joanns too. It is so cute.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | September 03, 2008 at 06:37 AM
I want a tutorial too!
This is awesome! You rock.
Posted by: Erin K | September 03, 2008 at 06:41 AM
Sooo cute Sandi!! My 5 year old calls hers a pac pac too :)
Posted by: Ruth- Sew Love Fabrics | September 03, 2008 at 06:51 AM
That is so cute! I need one for myself! And one for each of my boys.
Posted by: Linn | September 03, 2008 at 07:01 AM
I saw that yesterday and wondered who it was for - I should have known. I might have to make the boy version for Peter.
Posted by: jessi | September 03, 2008 at 08:44 AM
Very cute.. I too commemorated Leah's first day of school with a handmade bag. She loves it.
Posted by: Helen | September 03, 2008 at 08:45 AM
I LOVE this bag! I'm agree with Eliza messanger bags are the best.
Posted by: Blakely | September 03, 2008 at 08:46 AM
I LOVE this bag and would dearly love a tutorial or pattern soon so that I can make a cuter 'church' bag for each of my girls!
Posted by: Julianna | September 03, 2008 at 09:36 AM
Gorgeous bag!! I love the ties on the side. How precious!
Posted by: Amanda~Kaytiebugs | September 03, 2008 at 09:58 AM
I love that bag!! I want one for me!
Posted by: Kim | September 03, 2008 at 10:08 AM
And when is the tutorial coming??!! :o) Super cute. I love the colors!
Posted by: Annie in the Arctic | September 03, 2008 at 10:20 AM
I love it! I agree that a tutorial is in order!
Posted by: Stephanie | September 03, 2008 at 11:20 AM
she'll be the coolest girl in school.
Posted by: amy | September 03, 2008 at 12:08 PM
Super Cute bag! Love the colors! Adorable little girl too!
Posted by: Carly | September 03, 2008 at 12:46 PM
Very cute, Eliza seems to agree!
Posted by: Michelle | September 03, 2008 at 08:06 PM
That bag is so fab...and your pictures are always sooooo stinkin good!
Posted by: Stacey | September 04, 2008 at 06:39 AM