“My name is Sara, and I live with my family in Chicago, Illinois. My son, William, is 7, and my daughter, Violet, is 5-1/2. I love horses, sewing, photography, reading books, Australian Shepherds, and music. The blog was named for one of my favorite Jimmy Eat World songs that I had on a cute pink 7” record. It just sounded cool with the word ‘sew’ in front of it. 🙂I started blogging because I love sewing, and I am really inspired by the sewing community out in blogland. My blog would not exist if it wasn’t for the wonderful blog Amy Lou Who and for my partner in (fabric) crime, Kim.
My grandmother, my mom, and my aunt all sew. My grandmother is very good at making and altering clothing. I learned the basics when I was in 3rd grade, when my mom taught me and my friend a little sewing class once a week. I made a simple dress, which I proudly wore to school (my friend’s mother did not allow her to wear hers). At the time, I loved all sorts of crafty things, and so sewing took a back seat for a long, long time.
As an adult, I began sewing again when my first child was born. I needed something to occupy my time in the evenings while my baby was asleep, and I found sewing. At first it started out as a weekly goal to complete a little sewn project, but soon I was spending every free hour in the evening sewing. I was obsessed. I laugh because I often show my grandmother my finished bags, and she is always quick to point out that I have twisted a strap, or that my topstitching is not perfect.
Even though I take care of my family during the day and work a part-time job on the weekend, I devote every spare minute and stay up until midnight every night, so that I can work on my bag designs and blog. I have found my calling, and I’ll do whatever it takes to make it happen.
I started designing free bag sewing patterns for Pellon Projects, in late 2011. They include detailed instructions and step-by-step photos. My book, Big-City Bags, was published by Martingale on November 5, 2013. I also produce pdf and paper sewing patterns.
My love for sewing has truly brought me out of my shell. I have always been a shy person, but now I feel confident in myself and in my sewing abilities, and I can now do things that I never in my life would have imagined that I would be doing. I taught two classes at Sewing Summit in 2012, I’ve had patterns appear in magazines (Modern Quilting, Sew News, Stitch, etc.), I have taught lectures and classes at events and guilds, and I’ve even been on Pat Sloan’s ‘American Patchwork and Quilting Radio’ internet show.
I am proud to say that I use By Annie’s Soft and Stable, Pellon interfacings, and Aurifil Thread (usually 40 wt., but I enjoy 50 wt. as well) in all of my bags.”
There are twelve adaptable projects in this book. These bags are designed to be made by everyone in their own personal style. Sara has a team of testers to make certain that every bag pattern is well written and looks good no matter what fabric is used.
Throughout the book Sara gives her personal tips for everything from what interfacing to use and why to what kind of fabric glue she uses to make sure your twist locks stay secure. The pattern pieces are printed in the pages so you do not have to worry about unfolding and refolding, just trace and sew! The projects in the book have many photos with very detailed instructions for sewers of all skill levels.
Let’s look at some of the fabulous bags you could make from this book.
The Miss Independent Bag is the perfect selection for that girl on the go, with pockets for all of your pens or other work and school related necessities. It also includes a pattern to protect your laptop that will fit right inside.
The Bee Sweet Bag is a wonderful choice if you want to really show off that large scale or statement print. Sara’s bag shown is using Tula Pink’s Flutterby.
For a purse with a flap and secure clasp closure, Sara offers the Go-Go Bag. A moderate sized bag that still includes all the storage space you could possibly need. Looking to upgrade from your messenger bag? This bag looks fabulous no matter if you are in business attire or jeans.
Sara has graciously offered a signed hardcopy of her book Big City Bags!
To make this giveaway even more exciting there will be also an Aurifil The Basics Collection by Mark Lipinski. This collection features 12 of Mark Lipinski’s favorite threads, the Basic Collection includes a variety of Aurifil’s outstanding threads in the 12 most versatile colors, each 1422 yards, 50wt.
One winner will receive one signed copy of Sara Lawson’s book and one collection of Mark Lipinski’s thread collection
Thank you everyone for commenting and Congratulations to Rita who said
have left a comment on the fb page … am a follower!
My favourite kind of purse is definitely one that goes over the shoulder! I like my hands free while I shop!! LOL! (I follow on Facebook and I follow your blog!) Thanks!! Tgallop@mts.net
I love a over the shoulder bag for the same reason to be hands free to look and touch all that fabric , but I also like and bag I can carry for other reasons to go out on the town and look snazzy lol! I am new to this so hope I did it right
I love to make bags and my favorite style is a shoulder bag with lots and lots of pockets. Love the one above on the white chair (purple fabric). And also love Aurifil thread, it’s the best!
I am already a follower
I like over the shoulder bags, they are great for everyday.
I am a follower!
My favorite type of bag is one with lots of pockets inside and a clip for my keys.
My favorite style of bag/purses changes all the time, but the handles always have to be long enough to go over my arm especially if I’m wearing a coat and when I hold the it down, it can’t hit the ground, can be tough since I’m quite petite, but that’s what I love about making my own! I am a follower of the blog. Thanks so much for the opportunity, I love Sara’s designs!
I am already a follower.
I liked on facebook!
What a nice giveaway! I like a medium-size shoulder bag with plenty of inside pockets and a secure outside pocket too.
Sara’s book looks really nice with lots of ideas. I’m going to sew my first zippy pouch today so I’m on my way to sewing bags! I follow Aurifil on Facebook.
I’m a blog follower too! Thanks for the giveaway chance!
I like tote bags best!
I’m a happy follower!
My favorite bag is a tote that fits over my shoulder! I already like the Aurifil Facebook page and I follow the blog!
I like shoulder and over the body bags–hands free!
My favorite are shoulder bags, but honestly it depends on my mood and where I am going as to what bag I will carry. I love Aurifil Thread and I follow the page and blog.
I follow the blog.
I just liked the Aurifil facebook page.
I like an over the shoulder bag. I am a follower
I love satchels best, but use shoulder bags 99% of the time. I already follow on FB and the blog.
I like over the shoulder bags. I follow on Facebook
I am a follower and I like bags that have a pocket on the inside and no divider inside!
my favorite will always be a clutch purse.. 😀
i’m a follower from your Facebook.. and just followed your blog on wordpress.. thank you for a chance to win. 😀
I prefer shoulder bags and totes. Love making them as I can select fabric colors and prints appropriate for how I’ll be using them (e.g. vacation them, quilt show, as well as to match an outfit). Always looking for new ideas. Friends even tease me about being a “bag lady” as I enjoy making bags so much.
SewCalGal
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Miss independent bag is my favorite…love her work.
I confess that I’ve never met a bag I didn’t love. Any style, all style, I love them all.
I am a follower. I first saw Sara on the Pellon site and still have her free downloads of her great bags. I really, really do not have a favorite type of bag. I love them all!
I follow on FB.
My favorites are roomy shoulder bags with straps long enough to cross over. Thanks.
My favorite type of bag depends on what I am doing. Sometimes I need a small cross-body bag, sometimes a medium sized shoulder bag and sometimes I need a huge tote or a clutch or a little pouch. I believe it’s been said that a woman can’t have too many bags!
I am already a follower.
I’m already liking you on FB – thanks.
I’m already a follower of your blog – thanks again.
My favourite type of bag is a messenger type bag. Sara’s Go-Go bag looks fab! 🙂
I already Like your FB page 🙂
‘m now a follower of your blog 🙂
A messenger style bag with lots of pockets and zip sections of various sizes!
I like medium to large shoppers, right now I like Union Jacks best. Thanks for the chance!
I already follow you on FB.
I follow on Blogger.com/Blogspot. email address is same as for FB account.
My favorite style would be like your Aerobag, but a smaller version for everyday use.
I love tote bags…..Make a great many chemo bags for breast cancer patients so small totes are the best!! Follow you on facebook.
I follow Auribuzz via email.
I Like you on FB!
I am an over the shoulder gal. Medium sized with compartments to make it easier to feel around and get what I need!
I love tote bags and small messenger/crossbody style bags.
I follow the blog!
I like Aurifil on FB.
I love bags with lots of pockets; Sara’s bags are amazing!
I follow Auribuzz on Bloglovin’.
I love cross body purses.
I follow you on facebook.
For a purse, I love a backpack. I like tote bags, too.
My favorite bag is over the shoulder and I am a follower of your blog. Thanks for the great giveaway!!
I follow Aurifil on Facebook.
oops – I answered this on FB – oh,well…… I love a clutch and always a messenger bag. (And I follow you on FB and subscribe to your blog)…….and would love love love to win 🙂
I follow your blog by email. Love it. Thanks for the inspiration!
Great choices of bags!
My favorite type of bag is a handbag with a secure closure and comfortable over the shoulder handles!
I “like” Aurifil on Facebook!
I am a follower of the AURIbuzz blog.
I’m on the last gasp of needing diaper bags, so my go to bags are usually still totes, so I can just grab and go without looking. I love the Go-Go bag though. I’d love to make that once I get to the regular purse stage again.
Thanks for a great giveaway!
I follow you on facebook!
I follow your blog too! Thanks again!
I like over the shoulder bags best. I do like you on facebook and I follow the blog via email too. Thanks for the great giveaway! :0)
I love mid-sized bags with lots of pockets 🙂
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I follow with Blog Lovin’ (Rebecca A)
I follow on FB (Rebecca Marie)
I like over the shoulder bags with lots of pockets- keeps my hands free. I follow Aurifil on FB and now by email. Love your threads!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Shoulder bag, with allot of pockets inside.
Follow on bloglovin.
my favorite bag is a medium size that fits over my shoulder, with lots of pockets! Thank you for this giveaway!
I am a follower of the blog
I like you on FB
I love shoulder bags. Especially quilted ones. Thanks for the chance to enter. This looks like a great book and wonderful thread to. What a winning combination. conn_and_vans_momatyahoodotcom
I am a Facebook follower all ready. conn_and_vans_mom at yahoo dot com
I am following now via Bloglovin.
love crossover bags,not too large, not too small.
I like shallow long bags that I don’t have to dig into with lots of pockets.
I follow thru email.
I like a bag with an outside zip pocket for my keys – never have to search through all the other stuff to find them. Liked you on FB
I also prefer a shoulder bag, with zippered interior pockets, but use the shorter handled bags for special occasions. I loved the interview, but couldn’t find a link to Sara’s blog!!
I am a follower of your blog already!
My favorite kind of bag is one that comfortably fits over my shoulder and closes securely so nothing falls out if I drop it. AND it should be big enough to carry things to distract the little ones!
I already like your facebook page!
I follow by email
My favorite bag would be an over the shoulder, I like pockets on the outside I can put my phone and keys in, I like several pockets on the inside and a sturdy bottom! Thanks for the chance in the giveaway, it’s a sweet one.
I am a follower of your blog.
I am a facebook follower!
I really like cross-body bags. Thank you for the chance to win the aurifil thread set. I follow auribuzz; that’s how I saw your post.
I like a bag that I put over my shoulder but not long straps. It would tuck under my arm pit and one that zips closed.
I am a follower of this blog.
I also follow on FB.
My favourite bag is a handmade one!. My current everyday bag is my rope wrapped tote but I have been on the hunt for something a little smaller to make. I love messenger bags – definitely needs to be able to be worn “hands free”.
Thanks for the giveaway – it would be fantastic to win something like this.
My favorite is shoulder bag. Light and practical. With zipper closure. I would love to be the chosen one. I love the bags and that thread is AWESOME.
I love a big bag with a pocket on the outside (no zipper) for easy access to my car key and cel phone (yes, I know either could fall out — I live very dangerously). I also need long straps so I can hoist it over my shoulder as it gets heavier and heavier with all of my kids crap!
I like over the shoulder bags, with lots of pockets so that I can attempt to stay organized. Your purses/bags are beautiful!
I like an across the body bag so I don’t aggravate a sore shoulder. Love the Go Go bag! Am a follower and have liked you on fb. Thanks.
I love a shoulder purse, but the most important feature is that it must have plenty of pockets inside to organize all of the stuff I carry.
My favorite type of bag is one that is big enough to hold a magazine so I can slip one in to read when I am waiting at the Dr’s or Dentist’s office.
I already follow the Aurafill blog and use your thread whenever possible!!!
I am a follower!
I like shoulder bags and I am a fan on facebook!
I’ve liked you on FB! Love your “Irony: the opposite of Wrinkly”!!! Shared it on my timeline! 🙂
I live big over the shoulder bags that can hold a lot!
I like your FB page.
I follow this blog.
Tote bags with lots of pockets does it for me…though I do like any bag, any at all!
I do like you on FB!
And I follow your blog by email..thanks for the chance to win!
Anything with a zipper to keep things from following out.
I follow your blog using bloglovin’.
I follow on FB as well as your blog. I love hobo style and cross body but think I’m going to have to give the Go Go Bag a try. Love the ideas in this book!
I like over the shoulder bags with lots of pockets and a zippered closure! Thanks for a great giveaway.
I like you on Facebook!
I follow you on Feedly! Thanks
I like the type of bag as the one on the bottom picture. Not too small, not too big.
I like you on Facebook
I’m a follower
My favorite type of purse is first of all, over the shoulder. Second, lots of room. And third, I like a flap over it – I’m always worried if it’s open, someone might slide a hand in there. I like the big bag made using the bicycle print!
My favorite type of bag is one that I can carry on my shoulder and has lots of pockets. Thanks for the chance to win this great giveaway.
I like you on FB.
I am a follower of your blog.
Love this new bag book!
I am already a follower. My favorite type of bag is a shoulder bag. I like the smaller ones and it must have a pocket on the outside for my cell phone!
My favorite style of bag is a cross-body, which doesn’t slip off of my shoulder. Kept my hands free when my kids were little too. Can’t wait for this book – many thanks!
I already like your Facebook Page. Many thanks!
I love bags with straps long enough to rest on my shoulder so when I shop I don’t set it down somewhere and forget it. Love the size of the Go-Go bag. That be so much fun to make!
I already like your Facebook page!
I follow your blog through email, too!
I like a bag with a shoulder strap. Medium sized.
I already like your FB page.
I follow your blog on Bloglovin. Also, I’ve added your giveaway to the weekly link up on my blog.
i love a bag that isn’t too big in size, has a shoulder strap, and lots of pockets on the inside as well as on the outside. Thank you for a great giveaway.
I already follow Aurifil on FB. Thanks again.
I already follow the Auribuzz blog.
I already follow your blog. I like hobo style bags.
I don’t know if it’s a specific style, but my purse must have a cross-body strap, be easy to get into (not a messenger type), have a secure pocket for my cell phone, and have just enough room for all my mom gear (wet wipes and emergency granola bar) but not so much room that I end up carrying around the kitchen sink.
I’m a new follower on wordpress!
I love shoulder bags with lots and lots of closed pockets, both inside and out. I would love to win “Big City Bags”…the bags look amazing! I have never tried Aurifil thread and think it’s about time I did.
I ‘liked’ your Facebook page and I am now a follower of your blog…I enjoy them very much and definitely am glad I found you.
Thank you for the chance to win this.
Claire currier
askmcv@yahoo.ca
Shoulder bags-with plenty of room.. Hope Lady Luck is with me – It would be awesome to be chose as a winner of your Big City Bags and Aurifil thread. I liked your facebook page and I shall be a follower of your blog. If time I’ve heard about your bags…
Thanks a Mil, and keeping my fingers cross..:)
Tere Verastegui
just_eye@yahoo.com
Love shoulder bags
Liked them on face book
I like a small bag that is not too obtrusive for everyday.
I liked you on Facebook!
I am now following your blog through Bloglovin! I love your thread, it is almost entirely lint-free!
I like a medium shoulder bag.
I like messenger bags.
I follow this blog.
I love a medium size, over the shoulder bag, in great fabrics, of course! And I already am a follower!
I like shoulder bags, with lots of pockets and compartments to stay organized.
I like bags with pockets inside and a shoulder strap. The bags in the book look great.
I am a follower on Facebook.
I also follow this blog via email.
I tend to love smaller bags , shorter handles, not too deep, but with lots of pockets inside and out.
I like Aurifil on FB!
I follow on the blog
I love across the body bags the most.
I like on FB!! (Deborah Gunthorpe)
I follow the blog!
Messenger Bags are my favorite! Truth they hold a lot of stuff! This looks like such an awesome book and of course any Aurifil is a great Day! Thanks for the giveaway and review it just made me want it more!
I follow the blog and Alex on Google+ always showing beautiful things and putting ideas in my head about what I should be making! It is really great for inspiration!
I am a follower and I like an over the body purse. thank you for the giveaway .
I like on FB as both Elizabeth and Lisa Johnson! I always like to look!
I am actually super excited to make Sara’s new Kennedy Bag – that’s exactly the style for which I’ve been looking for a pattern to make!
Already like you on Facebook.
I follow the blog via email too!
I like a tote bag that I can carry on one shoulder. I like lots of pockets inside and some kind of closure for the top opening of the bag.
I liked you on Facebook!
I really like all the bags in “Big City Bags”. The messenger bag would be my favorite type.
I like you on Facebook.
I follow your Blog!
Great Giveaway. Thanks so much!!
I’m definitely a shoulder bag kinda girl, love satchels and I’ve got my eye on making a Go-Go bag for sure.
I’m also a liker on FB
I also follow this site. Thank you for the giveaway
My favorite kind of bag has lots of pockets inside with a short or long handle and preferably some kind of closure.
I follow your blog.
I really like messenger style bags. Thanks for the chance to win.
I follow your blog via email subscription, thanks!
I’m a blog follower:)
I love roomy bag with comfortable handles!;D
Already liked your fb page:)
Love! SO wonderful to learn a little more about how it all began! I love shoulder bags, and the messenger bag style. Since I started sewing though, I have gotten much more curious about different kinds of bags 🙂
I follow you on Facebook already 🙂
And I follow the blog too! 🙂
Tote bags with a detachable shoulder strap.
Folllow the blog with Bloglovin.
Liked on Facebook.
I like a medium sized bag with secure closure and lots of pockets – especially with a shoulder strap or longish handle.
I am already a Facebook fan
I already follow this blog on Bloglovin
My favorite bag is an over the body style ~ I do a lot of walking, so having an across the body bag keeps my arms and hands free!
I’m a Facebook fan!
I’m a follower of your blog too!
My favorite style of bag is an over the shoulder type with not a not too.big not too small size. I am intrigued by the Go-Go bag shown above. I already like the Facebook page and follow the bog. Thanks for the chance to win. mcdowallrc@gmail.com
I like over the shoulder bags, but I like them big so they can double as weekenders. Love all the bags and I do love Aurifil threads.
I already follow your blog…..and love it.
Any and all with lots of pockets!
My favourite type of bag is one that fits over my shoulder and is bright and colourful, much like many of Sara’s bags.
I like a gigantic bag, big enough to fit the kitchen sink, with a zip top and long enough handles to carry on my shoulder
I like bags with an across the body strap, as I have a 3 year old to run around after!
I follow on facebook
And I am a blog follower in feedly 🙂
I follow your blog and always look forward to new posts. I tend like medium-sized over-the shoulder bags with inside pockets/dividers/compartments. This book looks like a great way to create a bag that truly fits my needs! Thanks for the giveaway and for making the best thread ever! I wouldn’t sew with anything else.
Over the shoulder, so I don’t have to hold onto it.
I follow your blog too.
I llike over the shoulder, double straps. I need a phone pocket and a key clip too!
I follow your blog
I follow on Facebook
I love these bags – they look like they are beautifully finished with lots of nice details. My favourite type of bags are crossbody – much easier on the neck and shoulders.
I follow on facebook!
My favorite bag is a one-strap shoulder bag with lots of pockets. Aurifil thread rocks when sewing bags!
I follow and like your Facebook page. 🙂
I love bags of all sizes and styles. I guess it depends on the plan for the day: some days are tote bag days, some are just casual hobo bag days, and some require a well organized purse.
I follow The Buzz via bloglovin.
I already liked Aurifil on facebook.
I love different bags for different things… But my go-to everyday bags have 2 must-haves: 1) shorter straps so they don’t swing around when I am in a hurry; and 2) are medium sized so I can carry all I need but don’t feel like I am digging to China to find my keys!
I follow on Bloglovin too!
my favorite type of bag is a cross body bag
I like on facebook
follow on bloglovin
I love anything sew sweetness. Her patterns are so cute!
I love them all. I especially like the overnight bags. I think I will make some for my grandchildren when we have an overnight. Would love to win the Aurifil thread and the book.
My fav kind of bag is across the body with pockets on outside as well as inside. Thx.
I like a medium size bag that I can wear over my shoulder. I now follow your blog. (Sorry, I don’t do Facebook)
I like cross body bags because I feel more secure with them, the more pockets the better, and big enough to carry my Kindle. I’ve also signed up to follow 🙂
I love messenger bags, they are easy to wear, and usually have lots of pockets! I am a follower of your blog!
I love messenger bags and sling bags.
I love any purse that has a lot of pockets, and an extra long strap to fit across the body for hands free.
I liked you on Facebook.
I like hobo bags
I like you on FB
And I signed up for your newsletter. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Im a new follower
My favorite type of bag is a big, somewhat boxy bag with a zipper closure and long-ish straps, sort of like Sara’s Go Go Bag. I’m sure there is a name for what I like, but I know so little about fashion or bag-making that I don’t know what it is. I’ll bet I could find it in Sara’s great new book, though!
I follow your blog, and follow Alex on Twitter.
I already like you on FB.
I really like shoulder bags with a flap and a zippered closing under the flap.
I follow your blog.
I use a small cross body bag, holds the essentials but doesn’t get in the way
I like shoulder bags. Sometimes, they become cross-body bags. That depends where I’m shopping!
I like a messenger bag to keep my hands free!
I like you on Facebook 🙂
I just signed on as a follower of the blog. I really like tote bags……….I follow Sara’s blog and really like to see all the beautiful bags she makes. I am so glad she finally did a book on her bags.
I love me a bigger bag with a cross body strap!
I’m a new follower on feedly!
I love a big shoulder bag with lots of zips and pockets. Can’t wait to get a copy of this book!
I love messenger bags. Serious love. I need a lot of room in my bags! 🙂
I can not pick a single bag as a favorite,I really love all types of bags,the mood of the day decides which bag to use! Love Sara’s patterns,and can hardly wait to purchase the book and start making some new bags.
Am a follower of this blog as well as Sara’s.
My favourite bags are big weekend style bags, perfect for hauling around a ton of stuff at once 😀
I like you on Facebook
I like hobo style bags. Sara’s patterns look great! Thanks for the chance to win.
I follow your blog, too!
I like crossbody, medium size and many pockets. Thanks for the giveaway.
I’m now a follower.
I like a bag with a shoulder strap, and roomy inside – several pockets and/or compartments are a plus. Durable for every day. I’m loving making a few bags for myself lately – looking forward to the book.
I like you on facebook.
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I am now following your blog (and following on twitter as well @sewystuff)
I am a follower on this site as wheel as a friend on Facebook. Needless to say, I admit that I am addicted to Aurifil Thread. I would have to say that my favorite style of bag is a messenger bag. I also love big tote bags with lots of pockets, oh and little zip bags…?maybe I am addicted to bags as well. 🙂
following your blog
love messenger bags with lots of room and pockets at either end for easy access
My favorite type of bag is a large briefcase type bag in the style of the Hermes Birkin. Absolutely my favorite. You know what else is my favorite? Aurifil Thread. Can’t be beat. I follow the blog by RSS feed.
I like shoulder bags, but not really big ones.
I like Aurifil on FB.
I follow the Aurifil blog.
I prefer a handle deep enough that if needed I can carry the bag on my shoulder.
My favorite style of bag is a backpack purse. I love the hands-free style. Thanks for the great giveaway. All the bags in this book look wonderful. And of course, Aurifil is the best thread!
I love tote bags, but also smaller shoulder bags, too. Sara’s creativity is simply amazing!!
I like your Facebook page.
I already like your Facebook page. Thanks again!
I already follow your inspiring blog!
I am a happy follower of your blog, too.
I love a small or medium over the shoulder bag.
I follow on facebook.
I follow your blog via email.
I love a good hobo bag!
I love cross-body bags…I need my hands free to chase my kids 🙂
I follow your blog
I follow on Facebook
Whatever the size or shape, my handbag needs to have a zipper. I am a klutz, and without a zipper the contents would be all over the floor of the car or wherever else I drop it! Thanks for the give away!
I follow Aurifil on Facebook.
My favourite bag is one that I can wear on my back as I have problems with carrying things. I am now a follower of your blog and on facebook.
Love the contents of your new book. There are some really great patterns. Can’t wait to get it.
Susan Samuel
I receive the AuriBuzz via my e-mail.
I follow the blog
I prefer a shoulder bag, or a cross the body one, a pocket for my phone is ideal and a fastening top. Can’t wait to give some of these bags a try. I really enjoy making bags.
I follow you on your your website, your blog, through Pat Sloan, and like you on Facebook.
I also subscribe to Sara and love her bags, especially the Aeroplane and Aragon; they are my style.Thank you for this wonderful giveaway.
I like a large bag with lots of pockets and a couple of sections. I need a pocket for my cell phone and another one for my keys. Seems like we have to carry more than we used to now days.
My favorite style of bag is the hobo bag. I love the look and size of it. Thanks for the interview and review of the book and for the chance to win.
I follow your blog via email.
I also like your Facebook page.
Love the Bee Sweet bag. Liked your FB page. Added your blog to my “list”! Thanks!
I prefer over the shoulder bags. I also like lots of pockets or spots to organize stuff.
Liked your FB page.
Added your blog to my “list”!
I follow you on FB.
Already like you all on Facebook.. my favorite type of bag is a tote bag – to carry all my quilting supplies in!
following the blog too!
I adore the GoGo Bag! I’ve already “liked” your Facebook page and am now a blog follower!
I am following you via email.
I’ve been wanting to try some of these threads! Love the colors!!! Liked the FB page and now following the blog, too! 🙂
My favorite are hobo
FB fan
I like over the shoulder bags, messenger bags and lately lots of pouches ( a new obsession).truly, not many purses I don’t like. I have liked your FB page and follow you on Bloglovin.
I follow the blog.
I love large totes.
I follow on facebook.
I like a shoulder bag – and love Aurifil.
I like a over the shoulder bag with lots of pockets.
Like you on f.b.
following our blog:)
I follow your blog.
I follow on Facebook.
I like a over the shoulder bag! Just found you on FB!
I like shoulder bags.
I already follow on Facebook, and I love a messenger type bag I can wear across my body , love the look of the go-go bag
I like satchels with a shoulder strap and lot’s of sections and pockets.
I love a simple bag for all needed items. As well as over the shoulder but tucked under the arm.
I love large satchels.
I follow on facebook!
I prefer a shoulder bag…
I follow on Facebook
I am a Facebook follower.
I like messenger type bags, especially if they have pockets.
My favorite purses are light weight, small, adjustable length over the shoulder strap, with multiple organization pockets. I will like your Facebook page next and plan to follow your great blog.
My favorite style of purse or bag is medium size with a secure zip closure, and not a separating zip either!
I love the bee sweet bag
I like bags with shoulder straps so that I dont have to carry it in my hands while I am shopping. I like lots of pockets. I follow your blog and already like you on Facebook
Following this blog
I like a good sized shoulder bag with a shorter handle and a large backside pock the size of the back and lots of inside pockets.
pockets, pockets, and more pockets! I don’t like zippers so avoid patterns with those.
I like roomy shoulder bags with lots of pockets, inside and out.
I ‘like’ your Facebook page.
I signed up to follow your blog. (& also twitter)
I like hobo bags!
I am a follower and Liked you on Facebook. My favorite bag is the Go Go Bag that goes over the shoulder and can carry all of my stuff.
The Aeroplane bag is a perfect example of my favorite kind of bag!
I already like you on FB!
Following your blog!
love ur blog. …and the black and turquoise bag with the long wide handle!!
I now get your email and liked you on FB. My favorite bag is a tote type with a shoulder strap! I have Sara’s Kennedy Bag and am getting the material tomorrow to make one.
I really like Sara’s Go-Go Bag. I have been looking for a new bag and have looked at a lot of messenger bags. Sara’s Go-Go Bag might just do the trick for me!
I already like your Facebook page.
I already am following your blog.
I already like your Facebook page!
Love big shoulder bags with lots of room and pockets to help keep things organized. ☺
Thanks a bunch for the chance to win the giveaway!
my nana maree @ yahoo . com
I’m a follower of your blog!
Def shoulder bags. I love the colors you work with! I haven’t followed your blog and just found out about you on FB. I went to college with Mark and noticed his name on the FB post about the giveaway. I love making purses and have just started using aurifil products.
I “like” you! 😀
my nana maree @ yahoo . com 😀
clutches.
I follow you, too! 😀
my nana maree @ yahoo . com
I love a large tote big enough for all my stuff, my iPad, and room for any small purchases I might make!
What a awesome looking book and such fun bags!
I follow Aurifil on Facebook, too.
Love your blog! and follow it.
Love this thread collection as I usually use Aurifil thread in neutral colors. I don’t machine quilt. I have been using Aurifil for more than ten years and have persuaded my friends to use it too. We all love it!!! And I have been a follower of Alex and Mark for sometime. My favorite bag is a slouch bag!!! Something I can put everything in files for a meeting as well as a wallet, etc. Love the bags you have made.
I really, really really want to make the bag on the cover of this book and I’m also interested in designs in the book. Hmm. Can I beg by saying this is my birthday week? I’d really like to learn how to make this bag to take to quilt retreats and various trips. Just seems like it has my name written on it.
Of course, it would also make for great Christmas gifts too!
SewCalGal
http://www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
I like foldover clutch bags for evenings and six pocket bags for all the items you need for errands.
I am already a facebook liker and have just signed up for the Blogloving website — these are my absolute favorite colors and I love all neutrals — how exciting is this giveaway #!}
I am an over the shoulder bag, but I have to be careful to not to put to much stuff in that bag so I keep it light.
I like your Go-Go Bag but picking an absolute favorite is hard since many of the bags would work for different purposes.
I really like the Miss Independent bag, the outside pockets can keep your cell phone handy and have a specific place for your keys
Have followed the Facebook page for awhile now.
Am a follower of the blog and twitter as well.
I like a cross-shoulder bag!
I love a tote style bag or even a cross body style as long as there is room for all the things my family needs me to carry! I have liked on Facebook and follow by email.
I like your fb page:)
I happily “Liked” your FB page days ago !! It’s a blast to see all the projects and hear the breaking news there ! Thanks so much….
I like a purse that is big enough for all my stuff and has outside pockets for my phone and keys. I also like a shoulder strap as I walk with a cane and need my hands free. Thank you for a wonderful give away…
I already follow you on facebook.
My favorite style of bag is something small and with a over the wrist handle. I like it to be big enough for a small card purse and my cell phone, along with a few cosmetics. Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I love and use Auriful threads in most all my projects — including my purses.
I’m following the blog via BlogLovin’…. thanks again for the awesome giveaway…
I love Aurafil thread. I follow you on facebook.
I love a stylish bag or tote! Over the shoulder with lots of pockets is a preference as well. 🙂
I follow your Facebook page.
I follow your blog
love your bags… my favorites are shoulder bags. I follow both.
I follow on FB!
My favorite bags are backpack/slings. But so far I haven’t found a pattern for one 🙁
Followed your blog 🙂
I love shoulder bags, but who’s kidding who, I love all bags! wattsj@shaw.ca
I like Aurifil on Facebook! wattsj@shaw.ca
I follow your blog. wattsj@shaw.ca
Mid-size and lots of pockets. Thanks for the chance to win.
I just followed the blog and I “like” Aurifil on Facebook, but I LOVE Aurifil on my sewing machine and in my projects! This designer’s work looks fantastic! I love the “Miss Independence” bag…that is generally the type of bag that is my favorite.
Forgot to check the “notify” box…my reply to myself does that. I hope it works!
I followed your blog on my bloglovin’. So excited about this giveaway. thanks, kathy
I follow your page on Facebook. kathy shay-shapiro, thanks, kathy
Recently i made a duffle bags because my daughter has asked me to make her one so made her 2. And, i have made myself couple too.
my bags need plenty of pockets and places to stash things, and a shoulder strap to cart ’em around. thanx for the chance to win a bunch of neat bag patterns
I love the Bee Sweet Bag in Tula Pinks flutterbee fabric. So pretty and so practical. thanks, kathy
HI, I follow your blog, and like your FaceBook page. My favorite style of bag is one that I can wear over the shoulder, medium size with pockets and zippers! Thanks for the Giveaway 🙂
have left a comment on the fb page … am a follower!
I also follow the blog.
I love/need the largest purse there is- I need all the space to put half a house inside:)
I’m your FB follower!
I’m your blog loyal follower!
The bags are lovely, I too like a bag that has a strap over my shoulder and a clip for keys. I am already in your e-mail, like you on facebook, love the thread, and follow the blog. What else can I say?
I love crossbody bags. Let’s me keep my hands free.
I like you on FB
I am now following your blog. Thank you for the great givelaway opportunity.
I likw a bag with a short handle. Shoulder bags hurt! These bags would make wonderful gifts.
my favorite kind of bag is a hobo or messenger .. possibly a satchel, and the straps would be adjustable. thank you for the giveaway. I already like and follow your blog .. and i’m a thread maniac.
My favorite are totes and crossbody bags.
I follow on Facebook.
I’m already a follower och like You on FB. The most adorable bag is the Miss Independant bag.
I follow the blog by email.
My favorite bag has lots of pockets inside and outside is clear style. Has a strap over my shoulder and not too big. 🙂
Thanks: Évi
I’m already FB follower. 🙂
My favorite bag is an over the shoulder hobo bag, with lots of pockets. Liked on FB, and following the blog now as well.
I like crossbody bags.
I,m a fanI
I love the smaller bags but with pockets on the inside. Thanks
I am already a fan on Facebook.
I love a little bag that carries across my body for hands-free errands!
Looks like a stunning book. My favourite style of bag is across the body, I love having my hands free to hold my childrens hands or more likely carry their stuff!
I follow this blog – thanks
I like the Aurifil facebook page too
I Love these bag designs, my favourite has to be the shoulder bag. Of course I am an aurifil and facebook fan and follower. Winning this prize would really encourage me to finally get around to making a bag. I will keep my fingers crossed. Thanks for the opportunity. Julie714@adam.com.au
I like a long, boxy or bowling-shaped bag with handles that fit over my shoulder but aren’t too long…for security.
I follow you all on facebook.
And I follow this blog with Bloglovin’.
I am leaving a comment. I am a rucksack person.
I liked on Facebook
I am a follower of the blog.
I love a large bag that I can carry a lot of stuff in.
Bags, purses, overnights, or clutches…so many choices, and so little time to create them all. I love a bag that has pockets, zippers, and enough room for the hand-held electronics that I use. The pretty threads would add just the right bling to a functional design. I like your page and follow your blog. Thank you!
I love bandolier-bags which allow my hands free.
I need a shoulder bag with lots of pockets to throw things in so that I don’t lose them.
These bags are fabulous! My favorite kind of bag is over the shoulder, large enough to fit a book, or iPad, usually leather, because they are sturdy. I have been thinking about trying to make my own bags, and I would definitely make any one of these! Have jus t liked your Facebook page, and started following your blog. Can’t wait to see more of what you do!
I like very small over the shoulder bag with packets on the outside and inside!
Thank you for having the giveaway!
Love hobo bags and flap blahs
Pnoble
I am already a facebook follower, my favorite purse is over the shoulder so that when I am shopping I can put it over my head and no worries about it falling off the shoulder.
Love the Miss Independent bag. Thanks for this chance! I follow Aurifill so liked them on Facebook.
I like a small, cross-the-body bag – easy and simple.
I am a follower on Facebook.
I make a lot of tote bags. Also just made a very cute duffle bag.
I am a follower on Facebook, and the style I like is shoulder bag, with long enough straps to go over my head.
I like a shoulder bag with a lots of pockets
My favorite style of bag is across the body, because I have problems with my shoulders. Plus, I like adjustable straps, because I am so short!. Thanks for the fabulous giveaway!! :0)
I follow you on Facebook! It is awesome!! :0)
I love an over the shoulder bag (really a tote) with room for fabric swatches, books and patterns with me.
I follow your blog :0) Again, thanks for the awesome giveaway!!
I like a bag that goes over my shoulder and it needs to have pockets but not too large.
I prefer shoulder bags & I follow you on Facebook & your blog. I love your bags, even if I don’t win, I will have to buy your book!
My favorite bag is the crossbody bags. Thanks for the chance.
I’m a fan on Facebook! Thanks for the chance.
Love the shoulder bag…FIESTA
I LOVE the Miss Independent bag! In fact I love them all but that is my absoloute fav. The book looks fantastic, keep up the good work 🙂
I’m already a follower on facebook!
My favorite kind of bag is a backpack style with pockets for my most used items, and a key clip. Thanks so much for the awesome giveaway!
I’ve been following your facebook page for some time now. Aurifil is my favorite quilting thread, for piecing but especially for quilting. I’m addicted to bags as well!
I just signed up to follow your blog and I’m looking forward to seeing what inspiring projects you have to show.
I have been a FB fan -follower
I like the Ms Independent -Pockets my passion
I really love the bags usually are ready to briefcase purse too. Uniform way for me. Thanks for those opportunities to play Aurifil cérnáért. Everyone a lot of luck but mostly for me 🙂
I am already a Facebook fan. My favorite style purse or bag is a zip open top small for everyday. Of course I own lots and lots of bags and purses – variety is the spice of life.
Definitely a shoulder bag. I like a zippered closure. Have liked you on FB.
I like shoulder bags with lots of pockets inside and out. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. I am a facebook fan and a follower.
I love all kinds of bags. But recently I made a smaller cross body bag that I did not think I would like and really love the freedom I have when I use it. But since I have been traveling more with my best friend we usually make a new big bag before we go on a trip. We pick out our style of fabric and usually work on it together or call each other while working on it to update where we are on the pattern. Would love to pick one of your bags for our next project! Love the look of your Miss Independent bag.
I am already a Facebook fan.
I now follow this blog.
I am a follower.
I like the Go Go Bag.
any style…i love all types
i am a follower
I follow your blog! 🙂
I liked you on Facebook.
My favorite bag is semi big one with a strap that can go across my body. I needs to be big enough to fit an iPad and a snack along with all the usual purse type things. I am on a constant search for purse nirvana! Thanks for the chance to win. 😀
I like a medium size purse with a small pocket on the side for my cell phone, for easy access to it
I love, love Auriful thread and the basics are a must have. The purses are all so adorable and would like to make several for myself and friends. I follow on Facebook already.
Beautiful bags, like the clip handles to change length.
Estherd616@comcast.net
Facebook follower. Like using yourvthread
My favorite type of bag is one with pockets inside and out, and goes over the shoulder.
my fav bag is tote-style with a zipper closure
I follow on facebook.
i LIKE your FB page
I follow your blog RSS in Apple mail
I’m a messenger bag person, with a tiny purse inside carrying the essentials – I travel alot and it saves time and losing/leaving things changing bags. The tiny purse has the essentials (license, credit cards, phone, comb, nail file, keys, …actually lots of stuff) and just the main bag has content change. I think this box of threads is the most sensible and BEST one you’ve done. I will probably buy this one because I know I’ll use all the threads in it…and will probably buy backups to do a refill in the future! I’m already a follower.
Thanks for introducing me to Big City Bags by Sara Lawson! I just received my first set of Aurifil thread and I’m loving it! Now I want to try a big tote bag, which is my favorite size, since I am always carrying things with me. I liked you on Facebook and will be following your blog!
I love across the body bags!
I love bags with corded handles and lots of pockets. Clutches and messenger style bags are 2 of my favorite styles, espec. one with interesting additions like pleats.
I love your blog and bags! I’m inspired by you! I hate the “trendy” quilted bags I think, I know yours are more beautifuller! Keep going with your love.
I love the bee sweet bag.
Def cross body bags. As a commuter I do not have time for bags that I keep sliding off of my shoulder and back packs are hard to get things like train tickets out of. I need to keep hands free for knitting and taking instagram pictures, of course. My last two bags were a Tom Bihn cafe bag and a felted wool bag I bought a the M gallery in greenport ny. Sadly the M gallery bag is a backpack but I use it because i love the design.
Aurifill is great thread and I love the color selection. I find that for most sewing you can get by with the basics, unless you are sewing with fuscia. And I do love fuscia. Thanks!
Follow mark on fb and now I follow big city bags and auribuzz.
Miss Independent
My favorite style of bag is the messenger bag. Thank you for this chance to win!
I’m a follower.
My favorite style is large enough to carry what I need, but not so big I feel tempted to put in lots of extra junk!
Love hand held bags with handles large enough to slide over forearm. I follow on Facebook and blog.
Love a cross body bag.
I like a shoulder or crossover bag that is large enough to carry my stuff with lots of pockets, so that I can find things.
The bigger the better for a bag! I follow auribuzz and now I am one of your followers.
I have looked at this blog before but never liked it on FB. I have now!! I also discovered this thread at Houston quilt Festival this week and purchased four spools. A tote bag that goes cross body to keep my hands free is wonderful to have and to make. The people at Festival I talked with could not say enough about this wonderful thread so I am anxious to try it.
I prefer a bag that can be carried over the shoulder but it doesn’t have to be a shoulder bag. It just has to have handles long enough to go over the shoulder. I like you on Facebook.
I like a large tote bag.
I follow Aurifil on Facebook – and I follow Alex Veronelli on Twitter.
Great give away! I love the big pocketbooks! I am a follower and liked you on Facebook too!
I follow AuriBuzz!
I like a small to medium bag with inside pockets and maybe an outside one also.
I follow the blog and have liked you on FB…and I love any bag that is bright, cheery, and can hold all my quilt shop-hop purchases!
I follow you on facebook.
My favorite style of bag is a shoulder bag ~ Thanks for the wonderful giveaway – I hope I win!
I follow the blog with WordPress.
Follow and enjoy on FACEBOOK
I’m a follower -please count me in on this awesome giveaway!
i love a cross body bag!
I follow on Facebook ~ Thanks for the opp – love both the book and wonderful threads!
Love your purses.
I like big big bags, so I can look for the keys for a while in front of my home door under the rain!
I like a medium sized bag with a shoulder strap and lots of pockets inside.
I love over the shoulder bags that are large enough to hold everything! I follow on FB. And-I love Aurifil thread!!
I am both a Facebook and blog follower. Messenger bags are my favorite. shoulder bags fall off my shoulders.
I don’t know if I have a particular favourite style, but I do like lots of pockets and organized space!
I like a cross body bag that doesn’t get in my way while I shop
I am already a follower on Facebook 🙂
I like Aurifil on FB.
I follow the blog. Thanks for a great giveaway.
I am also a follower of the blog via email 🙂
I picked up this book at market. What a great bag book! I love the over the shoulder bags, keeps my hands free. I do follow you on FB.
I love a tote style bag with shoulder straps, then I fill it up with all my “necessities”! Thanks for the giveaway!!
I follow Aurifil on Facebook!!
Favorite type of bag is a crossover bag. More secure and keeps my hands free.
I have “liked” you on FB for a long time. Love your posts.
Have just requested your newsletters. Looking forward to more inspiration. Thanks.
I love the Miss Independant Bag. I need outside pockets for my keys and other items that I need to find quickly.
My favorite is made of coordinated upholstery fabric and has that unique look that makes it a conversation piece. Small and efficient – has special sections for a small wallet, iPhone, keys and ID (helps get through airports without hassle). Adjustable wide shoulder strap is comfortable and will keep the bag secure at my side or in front for added security.
It has to fit over my shoulder and be big enough for my iPad, a big old hobo is often my pick.
I love a nice hobo bag! I follow you with Feedly and “like” you on facebook! The book looks amazing!
Over the shoulder with a lot of pockets.
Any great looking bag that will hold all my goodies!
Following here
I love to carry a shoulder bag.
I like satchel and zip tops. What a great giveaway! I Like you on Facebook
I use and love Aurofil Threads!!
It might help if I could spell! Love Aurifil thread!
Liked and followed. My favorite bag is functional. Nothing fancy, just a place for everything. If I win this book the first one I will make is Miss Independent, using hot pink and lime green!
My favorite style bag is over the shoulder with lots of pockets on the inside.
I’m a follower.
I like a cross-over bag. Easier on my shoulders
I have liked Aurifil on facebook for a long time.
My favorite purse is one that I bought from Pat on the Back Fabrics, it’s a canvas military field bag with adjustable straps so when I need my hands free I can wear it cross-body. She decorates them with an appliqued charm square of asian print fabric. My favorite tote was handmade (a gift!) by my bff Jennifer Ofenstein of sewhooked.com . I use it to carry my current crochet/knit project for Project Linus. Pockets on both sides inside and out for a total of 4!
I like a bag with lots of pockets for phone etc. and that is comfortable to carry on my shoulders.And fashionable
I like an over the shoulder bag with closures so the contents of the bag are secure. It must be able to withstand air travel and have compartments inside and outside. The outside compartments should be able to handle a phone, air tickets, things you need in an airport. In short, a purse travel bag! First time I’ve found this blog. If I win, and I hope I do, please notify me by email. Thanks!
I love the courier bag. I already follow on Facebook and the blog.
I’m a new follower.
The bags are all great, so I can’t pick a favorite. The styles are beautiful and the fabric choices fantastic.
I love a roomy bag with several interior pockets and a exterior pocket or clip for keys. Bright beautiful exterior fabrics too! Straps long enough to co over my shoulder or even cross body. I follow on FB and your blog!
I love an over the shoulder bag. Not too big, but lots of pockets.
I prefer a lightweight bag that has a long shoulder strap, lots of pockets, room for my Nook, clip for my keys and an outside pocket for my phone. I’m still searching for the ideal bag that suits me.
I prefer over the shoulder bags like to keep my hands free. I also use Fanny Packs when I’m out running around all day – saves my shoulder!
I already liked on Facebook and am a Follower. I love your thread!!!
I’m a new follower. I like all kinds of bags, but am especially partial to totes with lots of pockets for my knitting and other necessities!
I love Lilium Laptop Bag that has feather quilting <3 , and lots of pockets, and it looks comfy to carry it on my shoulder. Sweet!
I am already a follower on fb.
Messenger bag is my favorite. I follow already.
It depends, if I am going shopping, then I need a shoulder bag but if I am going out for the evening, then I like a cute little handbag. I am a follower and I like your site.
I love shoulder bags. I liked the Go-Go Bag. I have become a follower and liked the the Facebook page.
I already liked and am a follower on Facebook and the blog. I love aMedium sized, over the shoulder bag, with lots of compartments. If I go to big, I fill it up and it gets to heavy 🙂
Thank you for the give~away.
I love a nice big roomy over the shoulder bag for everyday!
I follow the blog from now on.Thanks!:)
Have “Liked” on FB for quite awhile now!
Am I a “Follower”? You bet!!!!
due to a neck/shoulder issue I need and love a cool over the body bag, it also leaves your hands free to shop, carry babies and feel fabric much easier!
over the shoulder bag with lots of pockets.
I like a bag that I can sling over my shoulder, with enough room for my wallet, cell phone and a couple extras.
A tote that I can carry on my shoulder is my favorite – roomy and versatile!
I already like you on Facebook, I am now a follower of this blog, and my favorite bags are cross body bags with organizers inside so I don’t need a wallet. Thanks for sharing your beautiful, well-made patterns!
I like the go go bag, although several of them caught my eye. I liked on facebook and I follow your blog. Thanks!
I’m a new follower and I like a tote style bag. I love aurifill thread! Thank you for some great style bags.
I love all styles of bags, but most often I use larger sized bags that have many pockets, love being able to just wash and wear them~ love Aurifil threads too, less fuzz for my machines!
I’ve always liked larger bags but recently have been down sizing! I already liked on FB and follow your blog!! Love Aurifil threads!!! Thank you for the chance to win these great prizes!
Purse specifications for me include: Shoulder strap, good closure (not an open top) but yet easy access, and most of all organization lots of pockets and a key fob. Thanx
I am a blog follower,,,,,, or is that blogfler, lol
FaceBook fan for some time, whoot!
Shoulder bag,,two straps,lots of pockets,,,and Mark lipinski ,,,fabric and thread from aurifil
I have been your FB fan for a long, long time!!!! I love a messenger bag 🙂
Love a shoulder bag….but not to big because it will get to heavy . Love aurafil!!! These bags are inspirational. I follow on facebook.
Caroline Tilghman I love cross body bags because they free up my hands and I feel they are safer right next to my body. Aurifil threads are my very favorite!
Myself, I have always loved a Messenger bag…Go Go Bag. and as long as I use Aurifil’s threads. I also have you on fb, and had it there for quite awhile.
Over the shoulder bag with an outside pocket.
Follow on FB. Vote for tote. LOVE Aurifull.
Messenger bags with bold prints are my favorite.
My favorite bag is a shoulder bag with or without a closure.
I like cross-body bags. I usually have to shorten the straps. If you want to know my favorite in the book, I adore the Miss Independent.
I am a fan of medium size shoulder bags with plenty of pockets. I follow this blog and am a fan of the Facebook page.
I am a followerof the blog and Facebook page…I love your bags, thanks for the free tutorials, and the book is on my Christmas wish list! and aurifil is my ONLY thread!
I love the Bee Sweet Bag – so cute!
I am a fan on Facebook and I follow the blog.
I like over the shoulder, medium size, pockets. Am following the blog and am liking the FB page.
My favorite bag right now is a big tote that I pieced and quilted from a 60’s retro layer cake I had on hand. It’s cute and colorful and practical, but also acts as a ‘sample’ of my work as I’m walking around in the world.
I follow you on FB, thanks for the opportunity!
Now following your blog, you have been liked for quite some time on Facebook! I use a very small, light weight cross body bag that I cannot stuff with STUFF! I need one hand for my cane or two for my walker, then I always need another hand!
My fav is the the sling type bag that I can hook over head and neck and let hang down on the opposite hip. I like hands free if I can and I like to travel light. With back issues this is really important not to over load. On the other hand I like a great travel case and tote! 🙂
I love messenger bags! So roomy, and the perfect size to stow a small hand project while still leaving enough room for my work papers, etc. My favorite bag has seen better days, and I need to get cracking on a replacement soon before it falls apart! Will start following the blog now.
I like over-the-shoulder bags with zipper or snap closure. The Bee Sweat bag is too cute!!
Oh dear…make that “Sweet”.
Liked you on Facebook,now follow your blog. I like over the shoulder bags and totes.
Love bags with lots of pockets and compartments to help me find items quickly.
Shoulder bag or backpack, I like either one!
LOVE Aurifil. My favorite bags have interior sections and loads of pockets!!!
I love cross-body bags!
I prefer a hobo style shoulder bag. I am a follower and like your blog.
Since I take my iPad with me everywhere …. all of the time … I would love a bag that could accommodate my iPad plus my cell phone, biz card holder, coin purse, credit card holder. Need lots of pockets for lipstick, medications, sweetener packets (since restaurants never seem to have the “yellow packets”), pens, and my coupon wallet with all of my quilt store discount coupons each month. I prefer two handles PLUS a shoulder strap …. I don’t generally use the strap since I don’t like wrinkling my shirt. But when I’m at the grocery I like to unhook the shoulder strap and wrap it around the grocery cart so that if someone tries to steal my purse they’ll end up dragging the entire cart with them and hopefully move on to another less complicated target.
My favorite type of bag is anything I can do cross-body – it just makes shopping so much easier! I was already a fan on FB and I just followed the blog.
My favorite is with a flap and magnetic closure with lots and lots of pockets.
I follow on FB.
I follow the blog via Bloglovin.
My favorite type of bag has lots of pockets, so I can find important things easily. I follow you on FB. 🙂
I like shoulder bags with lots of pockets so everything doesn’t fall all together in the bottom. I am already a fan on facebook and I just followed this blog.
I love these bags! Made my first bag a couple months ago. It is easier than I thought! I like medium-sized bags – large enough for an iPad or book and some lunch, and a couple folded shopping bags – maybe an umbrella…
I follow on feedly.
Like on facebook
I like your page….love your bags. My favorite is one with lots of little pockets for cell phone, keys, pens etc. love the thread too
Love the Bee Sweet Bag, just right for my lifestyle!
I like a bag with a strap that goes over your shoulder, also small enough to hold just the necessities as I don’t like too much weight. quiltime_1@hotmail.com
I already like you on FB. I am now a follower on the blog and I think I prefer a bag with handles long enough to wear over my shoulder. You’ve got some really nice bags pictured here!
I love a large zippered tote bag above all others. I have “liked” Aurifil’s FB page for quite a while, and it’s my favorite thread of all. Email: gollygwhiz@comcast.net
I like shoulder bags but I have to have body cross over bags because I’m in a wheelchair. I like little bags too.
I am already a Facebook follower.
I follow your blog and love it.
My favorite type of bag is a tote. They hold everything you throw at them and more!
I love the Go Go Bag in this blog. Definitely need and over the shoulder bag. I have liked on FB and I just signed up to follow the blog. Very nice giveaway. Thank you.
I”m a follower on FB.
My favourite style is a hobo where it’s big and slouchy!
I follow the blog!
I like to know that the bag I have is a one of a kind bag, or in my instance, the bag I am giving as a gift will be a one of a kind bag. I have been a “cupcake” follower for many years, since I saw Mark at my local spring Sew Expo and I would love to win both the book and the thread to keep on giving! Thank you so much!
Love an over the shoulder bag with lots of pockets..New follower and FB and blog. Thanks for the chance!!
My favorite bag is one that opens up and allows me to find my stuff, a narrow opening is not fun. Something like the Go-Go Bag! Something with vibrant colours is fun!
Following on Facebook – Thanks Mark Lipinski!
My favorite bag is a cross-body style! I have already liked your page, and have just started following your blog
I like bags with a strap that can be worn over the shoulder or bandolier style and with lots of inside and outside pockets. I love the look and security of flaps, but they can be very annoying when you are trying to pull something out in a hurry when you only have one hand free. Love your blog!
I love bags, purses, across the body and shoulder bags….
Love your bag designs!
I like the cross over bags because it keeps both my arms free.
I Like you Facebook page.
My favorite type bag is the Hobo bag. Thanks for the giveaway! Would love to get my hands on Mark’s thread set!
I love bags that have a long enough strap to wear across the chest.
I like your Facebook page.
I follow your blog.
I follow your blog. I like how uncluttered look, very nice.
I like bags that I can carry from my arm. I have shoulder problems so they work best for me. I also like my bags to have lots of pockets in them. Email: dkrevay@hotmail.com
Love the go-go Bag
Over the shoulder and lightweight are my 2 gotta-be’s. Looks like you’ve got it going!
I am a follower on FB
I like an over the shoulder purse – the go-go bag looks perfect!
Favorite bag style of late is cross body – section for wallet, section for lip gloss, hand salve, etc., and 2 outside pockets (1 for mobile phone – 1 for headset, charging cables)
It has to have a strap that goes over the shoulder and I also like a flap. I follow Aurifil, a favorite thread , on facebook.
I love a big roomy tote that I can cram full of goodies at a quilt show
Love a small crossbody bag with pockets on the outside so I can find things in a hurry, And love Aurafil threadsand Mark Lipinski!
Hi-my favorite style is straps that cross over body-leaves my hands free-I like your site & follow Mark’s Facebook site!
Small to medium size cross body bags. I follow Aurifil and facebook.
I love backpacks and messenger bags.
My favorite style bag is one with a shoulder strap, and LOTS of pockets inside and out.
I am a follower. I use Aurafill for all my piecing and would like to own one of every color but will wait to get my collection.
My favorite bag is one that has a shoulder strap and has lots of pockets.
I am a follower 🙂
Liked on facebook
I am already a facebook fan and just started following this blog, thanks! I also follow Auriil and Mark on FB, too.
I like a big ole bag to carry all my quilting stuff in when I go for a sewathon or for meeting up with my sewing group or to quilt shows but especially when I take it with me when me and my “girls” go fabric shopping!! We know how to fill up a bag with fabric. Yes!
Hobo style bags are my favorite
I prefer a crossbody purse with lots of pockets. It leaves my hands free so that I don’t have to worry about my purse strap falling off my shoulder.
If I do win, it will be my first time using Aurifil thread. I’ve been reading wonderful reviews about them and I will be looking forward to piece with them!
I’m already a Auriful Facebook follower and now a brand new follower of your blog.
Ooo love these bags and adore aurifil! I would love to make the Gogo bag!
I’m already a follower of Aurifil on facebook. Love those threads!
I like a small bag that only holds the essentials!
I follow the blog and I like your page as well!
follow on facebook.
My fave style is a messenger bag. I think your bag designs are just fantastic!
I like making tote bags.
My favourite type of day bag is a across the body messenger bag, just big enough to carry keys, phone, lippy & wallet
My favorite handbag is one that is versitile…can be carried as a regular handbag or as a shoulder bag. I have been a facebook follower for a long time and just signed up for your newsletter….thanks for this contest…
I prefer a cross body bag that is medium sized. As I then have hands available for dealing with my kids & carrying other bags. 🙂
Already follow/like you on facebook! 🙂
I have been following for quite a while and also read the blog……….besides just loving all your bags and Mark of course
I’m a follower of your blog! 🙂
My favorite kind of bag is one that is big, has lots of pockets inside and out, and has ONE strap for easy over-the-shoulder carrying. I have “Liked” Aurifil’s Facebook page for quite a while (as well as Mark Lipisnki’s pages!), and am a new follower to this blog. Thanks for the chances to win this great supply of Aurifil thread! Contact me at annk0604 at att dot net
My favorite type of bag is a messenger bag with a shoulder strap. I just checked and sure enough I liked the Aurifil page a while back. My machine quilting skills are in the beginner stage but I figure if I keep it up, one of these days I will graduate to more intricate designs. Love the thread.
I love bags with long shoulder straps. Also, bags that are not too big. I like modestly small bags maybe 9 inches wide or less.
I am already a facebook fan of your page!
I like the bag pictured with the bicycle fabric and the wide bottom. So many of my uses for bags is to take for an event- like a sew date with friends, and so it needs that wide bottom to be able to fit my fabrics, rulers, scissors, thread, or for that sporting event- big enough to carry water bottles, snacks, seat warmers, etc. They are not purses at my house.
I like over the shoulder totes or even smaller…with the straps just perfect so my thumb can easily grab the bag without it moving around!
Already followed on facebook and now am a new follower fo the blog. Thank you.
I like the Go Go bag all the bags look wonderful! I love the inspiration Mark has given me.
I love the Go Go bag. Such inspiration!!!
I want your book! I make 99.5% of my bags. Aurifil thread is my choice and the By Annie stabilizer works so well in my bags. Thanks for showing this fabulous book. Hope I win!
currently favorite bags are small-medium diaper bags with long enough straps to go on my shoulder
I like you on fb!
I follow through feedly
I would love a copy of the Big City Bags, and of course Aurifil is my favorite thread. I had already liked you on FB many weeks ago!
i’m a follower & “liker”…it depends on what i’m doing & where i’m going, but my go to bag tends to be a cross body, whether small or medium sized, so that my hands are free for shopping, holding my drink, etc. these bags are gorgeous by the way!
I like small hip bags, follow your blog and like you on facebook.
My favorite is a small to medioum size bag with long strap for cross body with interior pocket and exterior cell phone pocket.
I like smaller shoulder bags best, but convertible bags that have longer straps are nice when you need both hands to dig through the fat quarter bins at Quilt Festival 🙂
I’m a Facebook follower!
I love the GoGo bag. I follow you on FB and liked … I follow AURIbuzz!,
I like a shoulder bag with lots of pockets inside and out.
I like all sorts of shoulder bags.
My favorite bag for me is the small cross body bag. I’m a follower of your blog and have liked your facebook page. I’d love to win the book and goodies!
My favourite bag is a shoulder bag with many organizing options so I can find everything really easy.
I am a follower.
I like bags with lots of pockets so I can find what I am looking for. A phone ringing in the bottom of my purse is not a good thing.
I just “liked” you on FaceBook, and I don’t know how to follow you. I not only like handmade bags, but I’m discovering that cloth straps over the shoulder are much less slippery than leather straps. Us slope shoulders girls have a problem with them sliding off our shoulder. Although I have some Aurifill thread, it’s hard to find where I live and I don’t have enough!
My favorite bag ever was one I bought in Carmel, CA when I was 17. It was called a French purse, I think. It was a sack with 2 loops, one taller that the other. The longer one looped through the shorter to close the bag.
I now am a follower of your blog. What fun!
I love a messenger style bag and I would love to have some Aurifill thread.
I love roomie tote bags with long handles so that I can hang it on my shoulder and I don’t have to worry about it sliding off.. I’m already a fan on Facebook and I do follow your blog 🙂
I have been a Facebook follower for some time now–I really like the posts.
I like bags with straps that can crossover the body and have some type of security closing whether a buckle, zipper, button or Velcro closure. I treasure my purse “valuables”.
I do “like” you via Facebook.
I am now “following” Auribuzz!
I just discovered this blog today and I am loving it. I like to use shoulder bags but also every now and then I don’t mind carrying a small clutch.
I “like” you on FB. I am already following Aurfil and now I am going to follow Aurbizz right now!
Thanks for the fabulous giveaway. I can always use more Aurfil threads.
I like you via Facebook and I’m now a follower of the Auribuzz blog.
Couple things make a bag a favorite – must be generous size and have a shoulder strap. I also like a solid/firm bottom so bag will sit nicely when placed on the floor. Lots of pockets are good too.
I like hobo style bags – easiest to MAKE too 😉
I like you on FB and I enjoy reading your blog – like your thread too!
My favorite style of bag is a medium size with a zipper closure.
My favorite bag is a back pack. I love being handsfree while shopping.
O love bags that are big and have different outside pockets so I am not looking in the wrong one every time for my keys. Plus I just like the unbalanced look. I already am your blog and facebook friend. Anna annapinkharley@aol.com
I love ALL bags – book bags are my favorite to make. Messenger bag is my favorite to carry for every day. I follow your blog and facebook – if there was an option to say LOVE in lieu of Like I would be clicking on that one.
I love over the shoulder and under the pit. Then i have both hands free to guide my 4 year old, without the bag flopping all over the place.
I love a patchwork tote with lots of pockets!
I like hands free bags and am a follower
I love a bag with an over the shoulder strap and an outside pocket 🙂
I already like you on FB!
I follow your blog
My favorite bag is whatever one I am making at the time. Have made hundreds. Love making bags.
I love soft, colorful shoulder bags that are easy to make and express my style. I already like your FB page, and follow this blog. Love these bag patterns!!!
I love a purse with good straps.
I want a purse with shoulder straps, pockets,and plenty of them, on the inside and out. A zipper for security. I already liked your page on Facebook.
I like you on Facebook.
I love the bags I make for myself! I love bags made of bargain-bin outdoor furniture fabric that become stunning beach totes.
I really like the style of the go go bag.
I forgot to mention that I have already liked your facebook page. jaroachstiles@yahoo.com
My favorite bag is shoulder bag I can carry a book to read while commuting on public transportation.
I am a Facebook fan 🙂
My Favorite bag would be a really cool, but not too huge over the shoulder. (and I already “Like” you!)
I follow this blog 🙂
I prefer a bag with an adjustable strap so I can lengthen it and go cross body when my hands are full. But not a large bag as I tend to put in too much and it gets heavy.
I love a fashionable cross body with a lot of pockets. I’m an old soul hippie and love the bright colors that are in now. Making my own purses solves everything!. I’ve been a faithful follower for a long time. I love and always use Aurifil threads.
Love the Go Go Bag. Double handles are my favorite.
Gotta have a bag that tucks around the head and opposite shoulder, to the side it is resting. Keeps the hands free for shopping and kiddies holding hands. Its gotta have a flap.. to quickly lift up and down. I dont want some tricky clasp or zip to bother with.
And YES! I follow you on Facebook. Thanks for the offer of amazing threads.
I follow you on Facebook too!
I love messenger bags… they can hold a lot!
I follow Aurifil
I follow you on fb
I like a large bag that has lots room, no pockets needed, so I can put lots of fabric and supplies in it when I travel and want to bring sewing along.
I already like you on facebook.
Large. I like one that has two handles that can easily be slung over my shoulder/arm. It needs to be large enough to hold a full sized Nalgene water bottle, sketch books, papers, perhaps a folder and securely hold a full size DSLR with a 70-200 mm lens, not all things necessarily at the same time, and zip closed. The handles need to be comfortable on the shoulder and in the hand and at least a few pockets on the inside.
p.s. that thread set is gorgeous.
I am also a FB liker and an in real life liker as well.
I love the Go-Go Bag – it’s nice to have something versatile and trendy!
I am already a FB Liker. Love to see the projects made with Aurifil.
Signed up to follow your blog. Although, I had to search around to find the sign up. Now you’ll be in my In Box.
My favoroite bag depends on what I am doing. A clutch bag for dress, a cross the body small bag for shopping or walking in the woods. A holds everything bag for running errands around town.
I love messenger style bags! I am a long time “liker” of the FB page and of Mark and Alex! I am also a blog follower. Just love all these handbags!
I am queen of the tote bag! I follow you on FB, and I follow the blog through Feedly.
I prefer a satchel type bag with shoulder straps that are just long enough to fit over your shoulder and lots of pockets. I follow you on FB.
I love the The Miss Independent Bag and the Go Go Bag!! I am a follower on FB and here. Thanks for this great giveaway!
I love myself a carpet bag and made a big one for weekend trips. I also “liked” you on Facebook and signed up for your blog.
I like the Miss Independence Bag,
Phyllis
I liked You on Facebook.
I am a Follower.I a
I love making clutches, but I carry a tote over my shoulder.
I am already a follower on Facebook
I am a new follower via bloglovin.
My favorite kind of bag is one with outside flappy pockets and inside divided sections. (Otherwise I carry 4 makeup bags for this and that, and I don’t even wear makeup, haha!) I am already a FB follower and added you to my blog feed. Love Aurifil thread! 🙂
My favorite kind of bag is one someone (not a manufacturer) has made. There’s just something about homemade.
I love small messenger bags- they are easier to keep a thief from grabbing your purse. I already liked your page and I am already a follower.
I like a shoulder bag with several separate areas, so I can at least start out organized every now and then 🙂
Forgot to mention: I already liked your page (love the thread! and use it all the time)
I like a purse that is medium sized with lots of pockets and a zipped top with straps long enough to fit over my shoulder. I also like a pocket on the front with a closure to keep my cell phone close at hand.
I already like your page on Facebook.
I follow your blog.
follow blog and I like big bags with big handles you can put on shoulder and lots of pockets and/or compartments.
I am a follower of the Aurifil blog
I like clutch bags which might also include a wrist strap just in case I need a third hand. Lots of zipper pockets inside and out are great to hold things securely. I love Sara’s Big City Bag book.
I liked the Aurifil facebook page too.
I like either a shoulder bag or a cross body bag-like to keep my hands free. I have liked the Facebook page. I have visited your blog.
I prefer over cross body bags so i can have my hands free. I like your blog & Facebook page
Hi I already follow you on Facebook and now your blog,, and love a bag with long straps to go across your body leaving hands free and safety.
I like a cross-body bag that can be used that way or as a shoulder bag. Whatever type of bag it is, I want to have a lot of inside pockets.
Over the shoulder for sure. LOVE the go go bag 🙂
oh and I’m following your blog now. Thank you 🙂
I’d have to say Hobo or over the shoulder. I also follow you on facebook, the blog, twitter, and pinterest.
I like a bag that can be shoulder or hangs across me to help distribute the weight.
I like the largest over the shoulder bag I can find! Girls gotta have room to carry “projects” with her. 🙂
I am a follower of the Blog.
I like bags with shoulder straps and flat bottoms. inside pockets are a must .
I like purses with an extra long strap so it can be carried like a messenger bag. Hands free makes it easier to touch all the fabrics. I’m already a follower!
I like crossbody bags and large totes.
I like the facebook page.
I don’t know if I have a favorite – I just love BAGS!
I’m already a fan on Facebook
I follow your blog (WordPress and RSS)
My favorite bag is constantly evolving. 🙂 It changes as things in my life change, sometimes I need a BIG bag and sometimes just a little one will do. I love the look of handmade bags and to know that no two are alike. I like your facebook and your blog. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
I like a practical bag. I like ones with dividers so I can find my wallet, checkbook in the separate compartments.
Thanks for a chance to win.
I like Auriful Threads on FB.
I like bags with shoulder straps, and lots of pockets.
I love your products and have been a follower on facebook.
I love your products. My favorite bag is small-ish with an over the shoulder strap. (Less room for things to get lost!)
Now, I’m following your blog, too.
The photos are so inspiring, can’t wait to see the book.
PS – Love the #aurigirl campaign!!
Love the Aufil Thread. I got a box of it in a drawing in seattle. Came at a great time.
I had a stroke (not a big one, had a concussion and then a blood bleed in my brian, but I am getting back some what.
Thank you my ffriends and Family.
MNL Family
And the Beautiful lovely Lady named Cathy