i "confess" I bought some of the dollar reusable bags a few at a time at the grocery store when they first came out some years ago. I only had to repair one at one place even after all these years. I return them to the car after unpacking, so I don't have to remember to take them each time. But thank you for these ideas because I have some leftover drapery goods that I have been wondering what to do with and this is just the thing! I also bought some nice canvas bags and put a cute ruffle and rosette on them to give my girl cousins as a favor for a cousins' reunion. Makes me feel good about using them when they're cute!!