favorite project totes

Mom just got a new tote, it's a wheeled type tote (like what Beau got me for all my dog show supplies for winning his first Best in Show-- that was our prize with the big ribbon). I was going to get one as well since it holds yarn for a big project, needles, patterns, and other sundries. I didn't like the colors it came in (puky pink or puky green) so I passed.

I have 3 totes I like, but don't really use for some reason. One is a "teacher's tote" with a large project area, plus a zippered side for patterns, and an open pocket for needles, scissors, etc. It's for art teachers and the like, so the pencil/paintbrush holders are perfect for needles. The second is a regular zippered beach tote. One small pocket inside the main compartment. For this one I use a pencil box to hold my stitch markers, etc. The last, but usually favorite, is my bookbag from college. It's just a regular bookbag, so it has the convenience of a top grab handle, two shoulder carry handles, a roomy main compartment for yarn and projects, a smaller compartment for phone, patterns, etc. and a small slot pocket on the front for very tiny but needed often things. Then, of course, is my not-used-very-often purse (only used in the summer when I'm not wearing a coat) that is good for small take-along projects.

Anyone else have any favorites?

-Amanda

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On 13 May 2006 10:26:48 -0700, "Amanda Tikkanen" spewed forth :

I use an electricians' tote: just a big square canvas bag with all the pockets on the outside. The main compartment is large enough for my organizer and wallet plus whatever I'm knitting. The pockets give me places to stash my phone, PDA, pens/pencils, eyeglasses case, a tape measure, some knitting needles, and whatever else I may decide to haul out with me.

I like these bags so well that when I found htem on sale at the cheap Chinese tool store last month I bought their entire stock. I'll give some as gifts but I'm keeping three for myself.

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My favorite tote is a funky orange/blue/green/purple/white striped thing I saw hanging up in a store in the mall called Underground. (Does anyone else know about this store?) It's not the type of place I would normally go into (aimed at teenagers and early 20's alternative types), but the bag called my name. It was on sale for 6 bucks! It has little metal feet on the bottom, and sort of stands up. It's large enough for a medium sized project, a water bottle, keys and misc. stuff, has one small zipper pocket where I put scissors, measuring tape, change, whatever. It's too short for long needles, so if my project needs bigger needles, I just use circs. I love my bag, even if it's not the most functional thing in the world!

Hesira

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hesira

I have a lovely tote bag, made up by Nora and Noreen from the group, it is huge and stores all my most precious yarns safely for me.. and everytime I go to it I think of everyone of our friends on rcty.

higz Cher

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spinninglilac

Today I saw an episode of "Knitty Gritty" on television. They showed how to knit a tote bag from strips of plastic bags (the sort that come from the grocery store here in the United States) tied together into a long continuous strand. It was very simple - just two rectangles for the panels and a long "scarf" for the bottom and sides. Sew together with another piece of the strip and add a couple handles of thin leather (shoe-laces, perhaps). I thought it was quite clever.

Joy

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I made loads od storage bags from old cloth ,,, Yesterday i went through my summer clothes [you know repairs etc,,,] and found out tat one skirt, isn`t fit to be worn anymore . The hooks i used , somehow rusted, the cut wan`t ME anymore ,,,,,,, But i was quite pleased with this, the cloth being a nice soft Jeans, printed with a `patchwork` , of some squares and flowers , will make a WONDERFUL New bag ,,,, Just the kind i need, Neat to look at... I will open the skirt and make the bag, i will see if it needs to be made double or if i can use it as is . I was just thinking i needed another Cloth bag , and since my clothes becaome more and Jeansy , it`s just what i need. Yesterday found that one , ready made Jeans shirts had it`s button holes sort of frayed,,, Thus i [hand] embroidered them with pink molinee thread. Than appliques a little [ready made] pink rose on each edge of the collar, and on the pockets` flaps, than aded a big pink applique flower on the back over my Machine monogramed M , i like the result after i finnish all button holes today i will see if i need anything else ..... i am pondering ??? i have this cloth , off white background , with mainly pink flowers leaves and all, but also blue berries amongst the flowers.... Maybe now i will be able to wear this Jeans shirt with that cloth meant to become a skirt or Jumper dress ? mirjam

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Mirjam Bruck-Cohen

Hee Joy that sounds lovely as well .. Ps an VERY old sweater of mine just decided to end life ,,, i think i wiil felt it and use as botton for another thing .....maybe a bag . somehow i don`t feel like knitting a bag , but using a used up sweater for it seems rational ,,, mirjam

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