Thanks everyone! I am searching though my stash for the other 7 bags. I am hoping to assembly line sew them up and have them ready to fill with goodies for the holidays. I ordered a spa set for one of them. I am thinking of filling another with foot care/soak things. Then there is one I plan on giving as a lunch bag type. With plastic lining and little plastic containers as the fillings.

That is as far as I have gotten. But, it really is the ideal size for gifting most anything.

Thank you all so much for cheering me on and all the lovely comments and suggestions. I appreciate you girls so much.

Did you see the front of the magazine I posted on the thread? (page 2) It shows what the magazine looked like. It was Better Homes and Gardens, Quilting Ideas, spring2001.

I think it would make a great jewelry bag. Very pretty.

Jane

The bag is gorgeous and the possibilities are endless for any time of year, but a great Christmas gift bag.

Your bag is beautiful. I totally love it & would use it for a purse. The pockets would be perfect for your cell phone, keys, coupons etc. I think it would be a very usable bag.

Oh WOW! I LOVE bags, of all sizes, shapes.....
Okay so ideas; the ladies have listed some really good ideas as to what to put in them. I agree it's according to what your recepient likes.
Gardner: gloves, tools, seed packets
BBQ'er : long heat resistant gloves. BBQ sauce, spices,
Quilter:......
Knitter: needles, yarn,
Family/co worker: pop corn, candy. DVD's or gift card for movies
family / co worker: hot chocolate, items to make smores
spa bag, bath salts, bubble bath, scented candles,

Girlfriends: nail bag: assorted nail polishes, remover, maybe gift card to nail salon
Tea bag / coffee bag : small tea pot, assorted teas (coffee)
kids: coloring books, candy, toy or small game
church friend: small journal or devotional book, a cross


Now I with everyone else, where can we get the pattern?
:)

This is close, just need to add outside pockets, which shouldn't be too hard.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/13012483...w_type=gallery

Great looking bag. At my house it would be come a kitty hide out or nest. :o I would hate to use it for that exclusively but that is what came to mind.

Red, that gorgeous bag would be great in my sewing room! ;) They will make lovely gifts no matter what's inside.

I agree that is a beautiful piece of work. I would be happy to get the bag and fill it myself.:thumbup:

Very pretty bag!