And probably more than you want to know. But I'm pretty pleased with them so wanted to share.
All from Amazon and what I've been hoping to find for quite some time. The first order was returned because the main pouch was waterproof material which would make fabric/thread stored in it, stink. There was a good deal of time spent on the various offers, all looking the same, yet different pricing, quantities, quality, and sizing.
My choices are all mesh but not all the same style. The features I desired are met and the reasons for them are simple.
1. Visibility. I would never recall which bag held which project. My current bags are not sheer enough and require unzipping to see contents.
2. Handling. My arthritic right hand and carpal tunnel make grabbing and holding a bag, difficult. Especially the large slippery plastic, and a PITA to search for that small black loop on the zipper. I need a handle. Two at the zippered opening is not fun, in the way and needing moved, finally found them on the side! Yay!!
3. Cost. Those gorgeous fabric print bags and work that we see everywhere can add up. I would only need one or two, for the current projects. A stack of them is not something I am willing to spend linen/chart money on, and also .... refer to 1.
4. These bags can hold stitchery with the backing fabric, trim, anything for the finale, and I can see them and realize how much I need to do! Once a project is over, they are covered or in a drawer, forgotten.
5. Wool applique and berry patterns, templates, a variety of sewing projects will be organized and accessible. (Happy to see a comment Cheryll, sent an email after visiting your blog and was getting worried.)
Where will they be? Hopefully on a tall free standing old wooden coat rack. We'll install alternating hooks on each side top to bottom, and create storage/display in a small footprint. Peg racks, hanger clips, the handles give more options rather than a file drawer or basket, again, forgotten. The bags are actually pretty, colors are great.
Really busy with the wall work, will list links in the next post. Some were returned and I need to make sure the info will be correct.
And the winners are .....
Front pocket will not hold full size chart, but perfect for the small size chart. I have many in that size and for this price .. 10 pack of 5 colors for $20. Keeper!
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No outside pocket, one zipper, side handle, large enough for full size chart and all else. 4 colors for $13.
And these clear pockets for a 3 ring binder, closures alternate so they lay flat in the binder.
I'm very pleased. And very tired. Very tired.
That was a lot of nail holes to fill, prime, and sand. Painting (moore's white dove) it all including windows and trim this week.
Later!!!
Hope I didn't bore you too much!
Since I don't use a phone, what do those that do see? I was told that posts are not sized properly and scrolling width wise is necessary. Help?
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11 comments:
Great post. Not boring at all! Post shows up perfectly on my iPhone
Great bags for storing your stitching projects!
Perhaps you could do a ring through the zipper for more hold on/ easy grip for opening the bag.
Take care, Truus from Holland
Thanks for sharing the project bags you found, Marly. I like the look of the mesh along with a side handle. Happy Monday!
Who'd have ever thought there were so many shapes, sizes, colors and varieties?? Your research must have taken quite a chunk of time. Home renos are looking great. I don't use a phone for blogging - neither posting, nor reading - so no help here. Happy Monday. ~Robin~
Bags look great!!!!
Now, room is coming along super.....will that be your crafty room???? How exciting!!!!!!
Are you a fan of Maggie Bonanami??? I'm gonna embark on her stitchy roll up this week!!!!!
Just finishing a small Blackbird piece!!!!!
Lisa
Very nice bags! Rhetorical question - why make a pocket that you can get a full-size pattern in, but that you can't close?
Oooof - I do not envy the work of painting preparations! Or the painting. Or the cleanup. But it will be well worth the work when it's all done and everything back in place.
First, should I say thanks for wondering where I went! Burn out. Simple as that, burnout and increasing physical issues. Not being motivated to do much left little to blog about. I am considering a restart but that is still up in the air.
Room looks great. Anxious to see the finished product. I am trying to cull some of the decor here, so far, not so good. Too many memories attached to this jug, that rug. You know.
Now on to the project bags. Wow, you have been a busy bee! I have projects in bags, baskets, drawers, and bins. Just the other day I was lamenting that I had too much stuff to organize and gave up and gave a lot away. Now I can't find anything. So, your post has surely been a beacon of hope for my disorganized stuff. I think I need cookies, be well, nurse that right hand.
Those bags are neat! I'd be tempted to buy some for kitting up projects that are in the pipeline. Right now I just use large, heavy-duty plastic bags my daughter gets me from her work at a veterinary clinic- they're packaging for shipping drugs and are clear on one side and have a hazard-yellow sign on the other that's printed 'CAUTION: HAZARDOUS DRUGS. Observe all safety protocols." I like them because the warning freaks out my co-workers and makes them twitchy when I sit down on break to stitch.
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for the great info on the bags from Amazon. Wonderful finds! You are so generous with your time and information, thank you Marly. Hope you have a wonderful week!
Thanks for all the scoop on the project bags! Better than a drawer crammed full (which is what I have tho my threads are organized). Motivation from others is always helpful and appreciated!
Good review of those bags, Marly! I have had quite a few of the fabric project bags given to me over the years. Beautiful, but I just don't use them as I tend to be a monogamous stitcher. I do occasionally use one or two when I travel, but that's it. Your renovation is looking great--can't wait to see photos of the finished room. ♥
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