After seeing that my friend Amy had joined the spicing up the kitchen swapon flickr, I was compelled to join too. What if, just what if, she ended up being my partner? I'd be thrilled! Since it's a secret swap, I can't tell you if she is my partner or visa versa, but that will all be revealed in time.
What I can share for now is what I've made for my {very secret} partner:
A couple of reuse-able produce bags and a couple of my "wrap it up" shopping bags.
The wrap it up bag is from a couple years ago and it's such a handy bag!
I'm finally thinking of making a pfd pattern for it!
~Penny
Penny, your shoppings are so beautiful! Your should publish a pattern book. :)
Posted by: Christy | 07 February 2011 at 05:41 AM
Oh definitely a pdf! I love the shape of them. :) Also, what are you using for the produce bags?
Posted by: Lee Ann | 07 February 2011 at 05:59 AM
Your bags are adorable and have me thinking. I'd love to know what you use to make the produce bags. It looks like you use a serger on the edges. I wonder if I could get sturdy results with a regular sewing machine.
Posted by: Suzanne | 07 February 2011 at 05:59 AM
Very cute Penny! I love those little produce bags too -- very clever!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | 07 February 2011 at 06:36 AM
Your recycle sign is so cute!
Posted by: Rachel at Stitched in Color | 07 February 2011 at 06:46 AM
too too cute!
i posted about my kitchen swap project today also. :)
Posted by: randi | 07 February 2011 at 07:29 AM
I love these produce bags. I have made them using netting or tulle like what tutus are made out of.
Also yes!! penny please a pdf pattern for your shopping bags.
Posted by: julie | 07 February 2011 at 07:35 AM
Another netting to use would be screening used for tents. Pliable and soft. They hold up longer than tulle.
By all means do the pdf. Anything one can do to promote recycling is a step ahead.
Posted by: Arlene | 07 February 2011 at 08:29 AM
Oh what a lucky partner! Love it all - I do hope you make a pattern of that bag!
Posted by: Allie | 07 February 2011 at 08:37 AM
Isn't it hard to say no to swaps when your friends all join?! This is a sweet package for your partner. I really like grocery totes that pack up - looking forward to your pattern.
Posted by: krista - Poppyprint | 07 February 2011 at 09:59 AM
So glad you're thinking of finally making a pdf pattern for the shopping bag! I KNOW it will be worth your while AND I've been waiting to purchase one!! :)
Posted by: Jenn | 07 February 2011 at 10:28 AM
Splendiferous! Please make a pattern for that awesome bag. I use reusable bags already, but life would be simple if I had a couple rolled up ones stashed in my purse or glovebox.
Posted by: MollyP | 07 February 2011 at 11:02 AM
ooo penny, thank you for being so inspiring. :) these are so beautiful and I would love a pattern for that bag, I was just thinking I need to carry one around in my purse, so this would be perfect! :)
Posted by: anna | 07 February 2011 at 12:46 PM
Yes please!!!!
Posted by: Sew Sane Jane | 07 February 2011 at 03:05 PM
Those shopping bags would be so wonderful for travel since they fold down to such a small size.
Posted by: Anne | 07 February 2011 at 03:10 PM
Yes please do a pdf of those shopping bags!
Posted by: Belinda Gelhausen | 07 February 2011 at 03:39 PM
Oh, yes please on the pattern! Love the shopping bags.
Posted by: Carmen | 07 February 2011 at 05:37 PM
love these bags! love how they shut in a little bundle! yes, please make that pattern!
Posted by: Alia Ghulam | 07 February 2011 at 08:41 PM
Holy Cow. Cute cute cute Penny.
Posted by: nanette | 08 February 2011 at 09:17 AM
You know, Penny...I remember you posting about reusable produce bags and I have been thinking about them ever since. Have you ever made them with muslin? I bought some thinking I would try them out, but I don't know if they will be see-thru enough. AND, I had thought about putting a recycle applique on a reusable shopping bag just like you. Love it! And, it sure makes the grocery store a little more fun!
Posted by: Karineyh | 08 February 2011 at 11:43 AM
Adorable!
Posted by: erica | 08 February 2011 at 06:45 PM
Yes, love these! If you write up a pattern, let us know--I'd be interested.
Posted by: Trish | 09 February 2011 at 03:31 PM
Hi! I hope you don’t mind, but I’ve nominated your blog for the Stylish Blog Award!
http://brambleandburdock.blogspot.com/2011/02/id-like-to-thank-academy.html
Posted by: Brambleandburdock.blogspot.com | 09 February 2011 at 03:32 PM
Your swap partner is one fortunate person! So very cute and lovely!
P.S. - still haven't forgotten your hat. I feel so flakey :(
Posted by: Robyn of Coffee and Cotton | 09 February 2011 at 05:53 PM
Love these bags! I would gladly take a PDF pattern for them :o)
You're partner is lucky!
-Julia
Posted by: Julia | 12 February 2011 at 06:56 AM