Ugly bag + orphan blocks = cute shopping bag

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09-01-2013, 09:11 AM

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laceybritt

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That's a good idea!! I used some to make trick or treat bags, I didn't think about your idea!

09-01-2013, 09:14 AM

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ljptexas

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Very neat idea! I use a lot of those & will put some of my orphan blocks to good use.
Thanks for sharing.....

09-01-2013, 09:55 AM

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Radiana

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Great idea.

09-01-2013, 10:04 AM

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2blackcats

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Fabulous idea!

09-01-2013, 11:20 AM

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dunster

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Very clever, and it makes a lovely bag.

09-01-2013, 12:53 PM

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KLO

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Really great idea. I've got a number of bags that I think this would work on. Thanks for the idea and for sharing it!

09-02-2013, 07:35 AM

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Girlfriend

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What a great way to take something you dislike and make it unique. Very clever. Thanks for sharing.

09-11-2013, 05:45 PM

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Blue Bell

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Great idea. Love the NEW look!

09-17-2013, 05:46 AM

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virg

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I have a big pile of bags that I'm going to do this too. Thank you.

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Originally Posted by quiltsRfun

I really don't like using freebie promo bags. So I looked through my orphan blocks, added some batting scraps and I think I ended up with a pretty nice looking shopping bag. Looks totally different with that printing covered up. I'll have to say the appliqué was a little tricky since I didn't undo the side seams.