A Dobbins' Day

Well, after the overwhelming request (Melanie & Shawna) to see the final product. I thought I'd post a couple of pictures. I ended up with nine bags, which means I can really shop! The bags will fit 2 gallons of milk or lots of other things. They are made out of canvas and are very sturdy. I'd like to thank my mom, my sister and other family members for all of their help.

I've seen many reusable shopping bags at the store and I always think that I should get some. It would be better for the environment, and I'd have less plastic bags around. But then what if I'm shopping at Target and I have a Walmart shopping bag? Would I be able to use it there or would I have to buy a Walmart bag to shop there? Then I'd end up with a lot of bags from all the places I shop and it would be too confusing to remember to bring a certain bag with me when I went to a certain store. SO I did nothing. For many months I continued to get the plastic bags. And yes I know that they too can be reused (in bathroom garbage's,etc.), but for the most part I have a lot of plastic garbage sacks accumulating in my cupboard. Since my Mom was out visiting I thought this would be a great project for her. She is a fantastic sewer and I just happend to have a large quantity of green canvas fabric. She found a pattern online , modified it a little and then got started. Well...

http://themagicquilt.blogspot.com/ This is so wonderful and inspiring! For those of you that know and love Pat , this quilt is even more amazing. I know that she will feel loved and that her Mom will feel the warmth of this quilt! So join up! Make a difference! Feel the love people!