A CHANGE OF GIFT PLANS
Yesterday, we went to Berlin, Ohio (Amish Country) and I found a new store there. The couple who own it were outside hanging quilted bags up. Well, needless to say, I had to check them out. I ended up going inside and boy, they have some wonderful items and it is a great gift store. I just HAD to buy myself this mini backpack. I used to carry them all the time and haven't lately. These bags are less than half the price of Vera Bradley.
I
loved this pattern sooooo much, that I decided this one had to be my cousin's birthday gift. I am still working on my cross stitch and will be finished before I go, but it might end up staying here. I will still take the yarn and make dishclothes while I am at her house, and also the other cross stitch I want to start. Hope she likes her purse, I know her taste very well, but it is really never so easy to pick someone else a purse.
Yesterday, we went to Berlin, Ohio (Amish Country) and I found a new store there. The couple who own it were outside hanging quilted bags up. Well, needless to say, I had to check them out. I ended up going inside and boy, they have some wonderful items and it is a great gift store. I just HAD to buy myself this mini backpack. I used to carry them all the time and haven't lately. These bags are less than half the price of Vera Bradley.
I loved this pattern sooooo much, that I decided this one had to be my cousin's birthday gift. I am still working on my cross stitch and will be finished before I go, but it might end up staying here. I will still take the yarn and make dishclothes while I am at her house, and also the other cross stitch I want to start. Hope she likes her purse, I know her taste very well, but it is really never so easy to pick someone else a purse.
These are really cute and I can just see you falling in love with them. I am sure Louise will love that purse. She will like anything anyway cause she loves you! :)
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Heidi
I really love these! Handcrafted items are the best. I've often wished that I lived near Amish country. I love the simplicity of their items and their furniture. I had a neighbor who had a bunch of furniture she brought back here after her divorce and I really loved it. We don't see much of that style around here. Cindy
ReplyDeleteHello Nancy, I can understand you fell in love with these bags, they are so nice!
ReplyDeleteAnd congratulations with your new daughter-in-law! What a good news!
Hugs, Carolien
These bags are so neat..I love the design!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to your son and future daughter in-law...they are a cute couple. Have they set a date?...hugs, Linda
Nancy,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to get this wonderful hand quilted bag for your cousin. She will just love it, and your back pack looksamazing - how useful and pretty too. I got a tiny denim coloured backpack for Alexis's girlfriend Becky. She loved it.
Oh how I wish was wandering through Amish country with you. What a treat.
Warm hugs, Angela
Hi Nancy, I love your backpack and the purse for your cousin is so pretty. I don't wish for much in my life but I would love to visit Amish country especially after reading the books Heidi gave me. I love the way they live and the crafts they do.
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Hazel (UK)
Nancy, Both are gorgeous. I especially love the handbag. The Amish in our area don't make these lovely pieces. Your son and his fiance make a wonderful couple. How happy you must be.
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Sweetie
OH My those are terrific hand bags..Nice choice she will love it I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteI see Congrats are in order with the news of the upcoming nuptials!
Exciting!
Oh Nancy, what a wonderful backpack and purse you got! I do love them. And I'm sure it's a greaqt gift for your cousin. I wish I lived nearer to Amish country - they have such beautiful things. And a very interesting culture.
ReplyDeleteLove the bags. The bagpack is my favorite. It's beautiful .
ReplyDeleteI always have a bagpack, because I walk in the woods a lot with 'Rover'.
Saskia
Hi Nancy
ReplyDeleteCute bags. I like anything with a patriotic look. What is the name of the singer you like who I had singing What a Wonderful World on my blog before I changed it? I want to change it back but couldn't remember his name.
Hugs, Rhondi