It's always good to have a back-up plan. My advisor in college told me that. Competition was tough to get into the program I had chosen, so I was told to have a back-up plan. Turns out the interview (and subsequent acceptance letter) to the back-up program came before I received the acceptance letter to my first choice, so I had to have another plan to fend the second choice while I waited. So maybe that's not the best example, since it involved plans on top of plans. But it all worked out in the end. Choice number one came through and all was right with the world.
Witness the sky when I got home from work Friday. Me with the hammock, and the weekend plans for breezes and knitting and listening to the iPod.
Enter the back-up plan.
The Singer and I struck a truce and the sock bags were born. Inspired by Katie, Trek, and Jennifer, I picked out some fabric and tried a different kind of stitching. I started with patterns, though I expect I will make some modifications to make these bags a bit more specific to their intended purpose.
I see this one with a longer strap and a wider mouth.
And this one deeper, with smaller flaps at the top.
Still and all, I am quite pleased with the results. Each bag easily holds two balls of sock yarn and two circs. I think only the second one will hold double points comfortably. Singer and I will remain on speaking terms for the immediate future. As it would happen, the local fabric store had a BIG sale on everything in the store this past Saturday. What's a fiber collector to do?
Comments (15)
Those bags are REALLY pretty Leah! I love that first one the best! So cute!
Posted by Becky | May 1, 2006 10:00 PM
Posted on May 1, 2006 22:00
I love them too, especially the first one. GREAT fabric.
Posted by Ava | May 1, 2006 10:08 PM
Posted on May 1, 2006 22:08
Oh oh oh! I love those little bags, especially the one on the bottom. It reminds me of Chinese take out!
Posted by Becky | May 2, 2006 1:00 AM
Posted on May 2, 2006 01:00
Wow. That's some sky picture! The bags are adorable!
Posted by Carole | May 2, 2006 5:27 AM
Posted on May 2, 2006 05:27
Leah, great bags! The colors are so pretty. The second one is especially pretty (it does look a little Chinese take-out, like Becky said).
What a beautiful sky photo. We never have sunsets (or sunrises, as a matter of fact) like that around here. However, I do see sock bags on my horizon!
Posted by katie | May 2, 2006 6:13 AM
Posted on May 2, 2006 06:13
Nice job!
Posted by trek | May 2, 2006 6:42 AM
Posted on May 2, 2006 06:42
OH OH OH OH OH!!! These socks bags are freaking gorgeous!!! Woman you need to make more and sell those babies!! Lovely!
Posted by Esther | May 2, 2006 7:12 AM
Posted on May 2, 2006 07:12
What fun to pick out all the fabrics - and they came out great!
Posted by Theresa | May 2, 2006 8:16 AM
Posted on May 2, 2006 08:16
Wow. what a gorgeous sky picture!
Your bags are soooo cute! I really like the bottom one, especially the fabric! Way to go! I'm glad the Singer and you are still speaking! ;)
Posted by Karen | May 2, 2006 8:29 AM
Posted on May 2, 2006 08:29
Leah your bags are the freakin' bomb! When you settin' up your Etsy shop? hehehe... Seriously though, the pairing of design and fabric was a stroke of genius. You're soooooo good :o)
Posted by amanda | May 2, 2006 9:09 AM
Posted on May 2, 2006 09:09
definately primo! I agree with Amanda- set up with Etsy and sell sell sell ! fab design and beautimus fabric!
That sky pic is incredible! - what kind of camera did you shoot it with? and, were the little orbs on your lens, or did they just 'appear' when you develped the picture??? or was it a digital?? just curious- I've had some interesting results lately with my 35mm Nikkon -
Posted by Teyani | May 2, 2006 9:43 AM
Posted on May 2, 2006 09:43
Those are great! Even if you don't go the Etsy route, would you consider explaining how you made them, even a rough tutorial? I'm plotting to get a sewing machine, as I want to sew again (and hem curtains) but it's been a while. Any tips I can get, I need!
Posted by terby | May 2, 2006 4:54 PM
Posted on May 2, 2006 16:54
Lovely bags. Are those the Diagonal Rib Socks peeking out of the lower bag?
Posted by Mama Bear | May 3, 2006 6:28 AM
Posted on May 3, 2006 06:28
I am partial to the one on the bottom - it makes me think origami thoughts. Both are really great, I've been wondering if it's time for a new sock tote...
Posted by Emily | May 4, 2006 11:55 PM
Posted on May 4, 2006 23:55
Those bags are wonderful! What a great idea! Looks likea business venture is born....
Posted by Allison | May 9, 2006 7:02 AM
Posted on May 9, 2006 07:02