same here with me.

I love the bags/totes. They are great for diaper bags as well as using them for other things. I like to take mine to church carrying my scriptures, etc. Very roomy. I however, make mine two inches smaller than the 19 listed in the pattern. I like the smaller look. I am making these for Christmas presents for all the women in my family. If they agree with some of you and don't like them, that is okay. I made them with love using their favorite colors, etc. and really hope they like them and use them. It is good we all have our likes and dislikes. I for one, do not like the mug rugs, but enjoy looking at the ones posted here.

I think it is good to see all the different things people make. If you don't see them, you won't broaden your sewing horizons.
You just might see something you love that you would not have thought of otherwise.

For me, it is instant gratification. I love totes and purses, but the bow tuck is , in my opinion, just another variation of a simple tote bag. I think with one pattern, if you have an idea you can make a multitude of designs. Have you bought a good handbag lately...$$$$. I can whip up my favorite tote or purse in my favorite fabric, and in short order, I have a bag that I get lots of compliments on and it just fits my lifestyle and my purse "belongings". I also love to make small items such as coasters and mug rugs because I can make them in one sitting and have a project done...because I hand quilt, a quilt can be "in progress" for a long time.

Just my humble opinion!!

Me too! I thought I was the only one who occasionally uses her - er - anatomy to secure money!

If ya don"t ya don"t. I always liked the Vera Bradley purses but was unwilling to pay $60-70. Withe This pattern I can make my own.

My kinda gal!

I love them,I like to see all the combinations of all you wonderful creative ladies.......I just got my pattern and are going to try one......I am going to try to make one for each season. Keep making them I love to see all the new ones.

I have pondered this question many times and really enjoyed this discussion. Like many of you, I am not a "coordinated" person so making BTBs (bow tucks bag) doesn't appeal to me in that sense. I am also purse-challenged, once made a purse with a "hidden inside pocket" that was so hidden it ended up inside the lining! And that 2hr Tulip purse took me 3 days! But, was so fascinated with all the BTBs here I had to try it. Almost tossed it before I even had the pieces cut. However, I kept my nose to the grindstone and finished it. Everyone raves about it. Went in for a pedicure one day and if I was so inclined, could have made and sold 5 right there for $50 bucks apiece. So, not for me, but I enjoy seeing what the other ladies have made. I much prefer to put my time and energy into complicated multi-layered applique and many other ladies don't see the fun in that either. To each his own, that's what the old woman said when she kissed the cow.

To quiltwiz.....Would love to see the one you get so many compliments on. I have been trying different ones but haven't gotten the right combination yet. The last one I made looks good but gets all wonky when I load it up. Arrrrgh!