Carrying Projects
Jacquard_The_Ripper
find them? I need something to hold my scroll frame, floss,
directions, etc. I hate to drop everything into my large tapestry
bag, feels like it's dropping to a black hole.
Thanks,
Cynthia
Jenn Ridley
>What are the best bags for carrying projects around and where can I
>find them? I need something to hold my scroll frame, floss,
>directions, etc.
I use ZipLocs (tm).
Snack and quart size are good for floss, gallon freezer bags hold
charts and directions and the smaller bags of floss. Two gallon bags
are good for frames and for corralling entire projects in a bigger
bag.
jenn
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WIP: Santa Christmas Stocking, Will Work for Freezer Space, Emperor's Coat, Stretch
Most recently Finished: Turnberry Ridge, Noah's Journey, SPRING Flowers
Bertha
<Jacquard_...@hotmail.com> muttered something like:
I have a nice little quilted project bag which, alas, I don't actually use
these days. It's too stuffed with projects-to-do. Lately I've been doing
a lot of kits, and I carry the whole kit (and kaboodle) around in the
plastic bag it came in. Toss in a pair of scissors and I'm set.
-Bertha the disorganized
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"I'm not even supposed to be here today!" -- Dante Hicks, "Clerks"
SandyR KS
http://www.azonic.biz/sewwonderful/
I had Beth-Ann Eichenser, the owner of Sew Wonderful, make my bags for me
when she first started her business about ten years ago; and I'm still using
those bags. If you need something for longer scroll frames, her scroll bag
is wonderful! It holds up to 24" frames -- I also use it to load all kinds
of supplies in when I go on an annual stitch camp outing. I also have the
stitcher's bag, necessary bag, and scissor case. I didn't see any price
list on her website; but she lists shops which carry her products, and you
can email or call her with inquiries.
HTH -- SandyR-KS
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Donna D.
She made it just my size to carry the largest frames I have. My projects are
16x20 plus. Its square on the bottom not like other totes. She has briefcase
tapestry totes. Mine is like that but larger. It has sections that Velcro. I
have a collection of totes and this is the one I will always use. I carry it
everyday to work.
Donna
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Anne Tuchscherer
I've been needing a new purse, but hate shopping for them. I really like the
organizer purse.
Anne (in Ellicott City, MD)
Boohoo1971
Thanks,
Cynthia
Cynthia, I made a bag. I used already quilted fabric and made a long thin bag
(long and wide enough for a pretty good size scroll frame) with pockets on the
outside for thread, scissors, pattern etc. etc. It has two handles to go over
my shoulder. I love it, and it took only a couple of hours to stitch on the
machine. The thing that was the most difficult was trying to figure out how
big to make it and pockets sizes. Boo
>>
Donna D.
Donna
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Beverly B
although I think it is a Plano brand and is about the size of a child's
lunch box only a little thinner. I keep my scissors, needles, threader and
other tools in that. My floss is in floss bags on a ring with the whole
ring dropped into a quart Zip-loc bag. I have one of those clamp on
gooseneck magnifiers from Daylight with an old white sock as a cover to
prevent scratches. The floss bag and the chart and my Help n hand chart
holder then go into a 2 gallon Ziploc. Then everything, the 2 gallon bag,
the tackle box, magnifier and my scroll frame with the project on it all go
into a plain canvas tote bag. That way things are separated and sort of
organized and not just all dumped down into the bottom of the tote. All of
this organization is just for what I would call long term travel, that is
where I know I will be carrying a large project which I will be working on
for long stretches at a time.
For small projects that I just carry to work for those odd few minutes here
and there of stitching I just put everything I will need into a 2 gallon
Ziploc. This usually involves things done in hand, with few colors of floss
and a chart which fits on one piece of paper.
--
Beverly B
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Sorceress
> I got a small two sided fishing tackle box.
Tool and tackle boxes are super. I have a medium sized electricians
toolbox. The top level has lots of little compartments to hold notions.
The middle tray holds my knitting needles and crochet hooks (in their own
plastic schoolboxes). The bottom level holds rulers, extra long needles,
the current chart/directions and floss/yarn. The project itself rides in
a canvas tote from the British museum.
In addition to being handy, himself did not complain when I came back
from Home Depot with it.
Regards
--Anne
Debra
So far you have gotten a lot of different answers. I can add a few
more that I use.
For small ornament kits I use plain ziploc style sandwich bags or a
small cloth drawstring bag.
For 5 X 7 cross stitch pictures I use ziploc style gallon size bags.
For larger cross stitch projects I keep things separated into several
small ziploc bags and keep all of the bags in a cheap tapestry bag
that has no dividers that is about 12"h X 12"w X 2" front to back.
For needlepoint projects I have another tapestry bag with dividers
that is close to the size of the one I use for cross stitch.
For carrying around several projects I have a plastic box similar to a
tool box. It even has a pull out tray in the top.
Debra in VA
Jan1228
that I bought from nordic needle. It fits the largest
frame I have which is 20 inches. The bags dimentions are 14" x 24" x 2".
It has zippered exterior pockets for books and accessories with an Adjustable shoulder strap.
http://www.nordicneedle.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=NN&Product_Code=370-945-0328
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"Jacquard_The_Ripper" <Jacquard_...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Jan1228
that I bought from nordic needle. It fits the largest
frame I have which is 20 inches. The bags dimentions are 14" x 24" x 2".
It has zippered exterior pockets for books and accessories with an Adjustable shoulder strap.
http://www.nordicneedle.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=NN&Product_Code=370-945-0328
--
Jan (a.k.a. Dark Knightie Jan, Jan1228, & Ja'niece)
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"Jacquard_The_Ripper" <Jacquard_...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Jan1228
that I bought from nordic needle. It fits the largest
frame I have which is 20 inches. The bags dimentions are
14" x 24" x 2". It has zippered exterior pockets for books
http://www.nordicneedle.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=NN&Product_Code=370-945-0328
--
Jan (a.k.a. Dark Knightie Jan, Jan1228, & Ja'niece)
WebMistress of:
'A Stitch In Thyme'- http://www.alpinemeadow.com/stitchery/index.html
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JAKL
>that I bought from nordic needle
I just looked, and you're right, quite nice. However, I personally don't like
florals or quilted fabric like that. Maybe I'll have to resort to buying it as
a pattern, though, and make some changes to the pockets while I'm at
it...........
Jenn L.
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Current projects:
Chicago Skyline (The Needlecraftsman)
Lady of the Flag (Mirabilia)
Jacquard_The_Ripper
in mind a "Mary Poppins" type bag that has very roomy pockets + a
large flat part for the frame.
Cynthia
Jan1228
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Bertha
something like:
> Sorry for the mult-posting I think my server hiccuped
Don't sweat it; these things happen all the time.
-Bertha
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Tia Mary-remove nekoluvr to reply
>Are there any patterns out there for making a bag like this? I have
>in mind a "Mary Poppins" type bag that has very roomy pockets + a
>large flat part for the frame.
Several years ago, I looked for a pattern and could find nothing suitable
so I just made my own. I posted here and got **LOTS** of great suggestions as
to what to include and they were all really great! The tote is big enough to
hold my 18" scroll frame at 18" x 14" x 6" because that's the largest I would
take with me when I traveled. I could have made it bigger but I wanted it to
fit under the seat in the airplane. I never did write up the directions but
suppose I could if anyone is interested.
It has a double zipper on 3 sides so that it opens out flat. Smaller
interior pockets -- all different sizes to accommodate *my* needlework stuff
-and made of a mesh fabric -- are on both sides. There are three split rings
along the bottom to hold clear plastic sleeves that I put charts in. Behind
the pockets on both sides, there are larger pockets the full size of the
interior of the case that have velcro closures. This part of the case is about
3" deep.
On the outside, one side has an 18" x 14" x 3" deep pocket to hold the
frame. this pocket has a flap closure but if I ever make another one, I might
put a zipper on it -- not sure. The other side has a full size open pocket
with velcro closures and on front of it there is another pocket with a zipper
closure. On the front of *that* pocket, I put two long narrow open pockets
that will accommodate a cell phone or a glasses case or something of a similar
size. There are also several "d" rings stitched hither and yon to accommodate
the clip on "sproingy thingie" that my scissors are attached to :-)).
I made the case out of double sided pre-quilted fabric and use a
coordinating solid pre-quilted fabric for the sides of the outer scroll frame
pocket. It has two short handles and an adjustable shoulder strap. I must
have spent several days deciding just how to put the whole thing together.
With all those different pockets, it was a bit tricky to get them assembled and
the sections stitched down and not stitch something closed -- LOLOL! CiaoMeow
>^;;^<
PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^<
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WHISKERS!!
Nothing is complete without a few cat hairs!
Brenda Lewis
Achievement and the other from belonging to the National Business
Education Association) which are great for carrying projects. Each is
about 16" long x 10" tall x 1" deep and the zipper goes half-way around
the bag (middle of one side, across top, to middle of other side) and
the bag has one exterior pocket. Scissors stay in a sheath and my
needle threaders are attached to the sheath with a length of 1/16"
ribbon. I sort threads into snack-size Ziplocs. Spare needles go in an
old medicine bottle (labels removed). I only travel with projects that
are 5 x 7" or smaller which I work in hand. The nylon bags are
available online for $10-15.
I've used my leather briefcase (w/shoulder strap) to carry supplies and
goodies at stitching festivals. It has a lot of small pockets, two main
compartments, and it expands to about 5" deep to hold lots of kits or
charts. This case would easily hold small or medium scroll
frames/hoops/Q-Snaps and loads of other stuff. I managed to find this
bag online at a closeout price of $65. You can easily drop a couple
hundred dollars on one of these.
> Jacquard_The_Ripper <Jacquard_...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
>>What are the best bags for carrying projects around and where can I
>>find them? I need something to hold my scroll frame, floss,
>>directions, etc. I hate to drop everything into my large tapestry
>>bag, feels like it's dropping to a black hole.
--
Brenda Lewis Rhianno...@netscape.net
WIP: J. Himsworth "I Shall Not Want" xs
J & P Coats "Dancing Snoopy" latchhook
Bonnie
enough to give me as gifts. She let me pick out the fabric pattern I
preferred. Vera Bradley has lots of different bags of different sizes with
different features. I usually have two or three projects in the bag at a
time and I use Ziploc bags to keep them separated.
--
Bonnie
WIPs:
EGA's English Band Sampler ICC
Scarlet Letter's Luna
Stitch-n-Zip Patchwork Checkbook Cover
Knitted Cardigan
Knitted Amish Throw
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Lynn Hansen
sew...@aol.competent (JAKL) wrote:
> I just looked, and you're right, quite nice. However, I personally don't
> like
> florals or quilted fabric like that. Maybe I'll have to resort to buying it
> as
> a pattern, though, and make some changes to the pockets while I'm at
> it...........
I'm with you, Jenn. I find my best bags at office supply stores. A
couple of them are inexpensive computer bags and a couple are thick
zippered binders with inside pockets. I stitch at meetings and classes
at work in addition to the usual array of doctor's appointments, soccer
practices and waiting-around times. But for work, I find that the more
formal "briefcase" bag or computer case is much nicer than quilted
florals which do nothing for me anyway.
That said, I also really the the Stitchbow Travel Case. I can now
officially join the ranks of those who dislike Stitchbows, but the
Travel Case without them is fantastic! I use business card sleeves
(did I mention the office supply store? *grin*) to pop my bobbins into
and find that they work much better than floss pockets. I use page
protectors for my charts.
Carpel tunnel problems have added a new dimension to my project
carrying, as I now have to accomodate Qsnps, but it's do-able.
Lynn
PS We've talked about stitching as one hobby, collecting charts as
another, and even considered collecting threads a possible third.
Perhaps collecting bags is part of the needleworking set of hobbies.
Anyone think so?