Recycle-I found this tee-shirt, at a thrift store, a friend of mine helps run. She has always said I never look at things as they are, but what they could be. I told her I saw a bag with this tee. She told me when I got it done, she wanted to see. I wonder what she'll say-lol-The shape reminds me of those feeding bags, that was hung from the horse, or was that just in the movies? Then the back 'pocket' I made, to look like the neck scarves, on the horses.The strap is adjustable, so could be crossbody, or less. The inside pockets are four, two on each side. I had also found a blue check shirt to line it with, but thought the red check left from Caleb's quilt, would give it some pop. The back and straps are recycled, from a fully gathered skirt, of a dress.The only embroidery is my name. The tee-shirt after I washed it, and before the recycle. Hope you enjoy looking-Toogie-EDITED Monday morning- Well my friend was very impressed, exclaiming 'how precious' and 'you've got talent girl', her words I am just repeating. I just say I have a good machine. I don't know about you, but sometimes when I am sewing or embroidering, I think about how ladies used to do any sewing, needle work by hand. I still love and appreciate anything hand worked, but I also appreciate the modern machines. You can accomplish so much more in a lifetime! I also appreciate each and everyone who has looked and commented on this. I am speechless (now I know that is hard for some to believe of me-lol) over all the positive remarks. I am overwhelmed with emotion, from reading all the comments here. I'm really not that smart, you give me too much credit, I just like bags!

by toogie 09 Jul 2015

Thank you so much, that's how I felt about the tee shirt, I had to go home with it!

by toogie 06 Jul 2015

Thank you very much-Have a good day-Toogie

by toogie 06 Jul 2015

Thank you and I thought the same thing. No one was getting this one for a 'rag'!

by toogie 05 Jul 2015

Kay, Kim aka. dragonflyer, digitized my name for me some time ago. I started putting them on my bags, when I can remember-lol- Glad you like my country bums!-Toogie

by toogie 05 Jul 2015

That is so true. Someone asked about me making another one for them and I told them the same thing. Unless they can find this shirt somewhere, its a one of a kind. To tell the truth, I am overwhelmed, at all the positive responses I have had here on Cute and at home. I really appreciate it-Toogie

by toogie 05 Jul 2015

Thank you Aleene

by toogie 05 Jul 2015

Thank you, I just thought the blue shirt looked too good, not to use, and it had some white spots that wouldn't come out so couldn't be worn for a shirt. I cut it out for a purse and the white spots weren't in my cut piece.

by toogie 05 Jul 2015

Thank you Sarah. I'm sorry I was so long answering but with my husband hurt, and the 2 day family re-unions, I'm just now spreading the flowers!!!

by toogie 05 Jul 2015

Just one bag, front and back but thank you!

by toogie 05 Jul 2015

I'm glad you like it Pam-Thanks, Toogie

by toogie 05 Jul 2015

Thank you Soozie..here's your flower!

by toogie 05 Jul 2015

Thank you Jean, I appreciate it-Toogie

by toogie 05 Jul 2015

Thank you, I'm glad you like it Nadyne-Toogie

by toogie 05 Jul 2015

Thank you and I do like inside pockets. These are wide enough to get your hand down, too.

by toogie 05 Jul 2015

Thank you, Loralye. Congratulations on the new family member! She's a beauty!-Toogie

by pldc 09 Jul 2015

thanks

by toogie 05 Jul 2015

I didn't embroider the design Christine but it is cute, thanks.

by toogie 05 Jul 2015

It will come to you, give yourself time. The light blue back of the bag, was the gathered skirt off a dress, that I no longer wore. I cut it off and saved it for a future project, so it came in handy here. I thought it matched one of the horses' hat and boots. My trouble is or my weakness is, I can't throw any clothing out. I usually see the good in it. Thanks for looking.

by toogie 05 Jul 2015

Thanks

by toogie 05 Jul 2015

Thank you, but not really, I always see BAGS!

by toogie 04 Jul 2015

Sometimes my mind still works!-lol-Thank you

by toogie 04 Jul 2015

That's one of the best compliments! Thanks-Toogie

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

Thanks! thanks! thanks!

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

That's so true, or the price of the thrift item, may go up!-lol

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

Well, I had been wanting to fuse some stabilizer on a tee, to see how it was done, and this was a perfect 'test'. Thank you for looking.-Toogie

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

Thank you, I never thought about the former owner-lol- they should recognize it.

by Patricia109 05 Jul 2015

Highly unlikely. Most people don't see the work of art that was a tShirt, so the wouldn't connect a lovely bag to it.

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

Thank you,mops.

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

Thanks!

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

Thank you very much!

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

Thank you Celine, I liked the colors too, and thought it this case red check would be better than more blue.

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

Thank you and I wanted an outer pocket, so came up with this idea and it worked.

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

Sonja, the designs aren't embroidery, naturally, but the horses are still so cute! I had to do something with them-lol-Thanks for your thoughts-Toogie

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

Thank you Arlene, I appreciate your thoughts.

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

Does your niece have horses? We always had them growing up but my daughter has a really pretty one now. Thanks-Toogie

by yvh 04 Jul 2015

No, this one doesn't - not in their budget. My other niece lives in New Zealand and has a miniature horse, but she's not horse crazy.

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

Thank you-Toogie

by dailylaundry 03 Jul 2015

Your friend will be amazed!!

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

lol- you think so? Thank you Laura but I won't see her until next week. The shop is only opened on Wednesdays. I got it day before yesterday, washed it yesterday morning and made it. I was only able to finish it last night though, because I was up with my husband. Thanks for looking-Toogie

by dailylaundry 03 Jul 2015

I will say (write) it again, Toogie, you are incredible!!

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

Thank you Carolyn-Hope you ahve a great day-Toogie

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

Thank you Jean-Toogie

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

I fused Pellon 809 to all my pieces. I laughed about your not 'seeing', because my friend didn't see it either. I'm anxious to see her reaction. Thanks-Toogie

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

'Ain't it though?'- Could be me and my two sisters-lol-Thanks Bev

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

You are too generous, but I do thank you-Toogie

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

Thank you- The shirt had something on it, look at the top around the shoulder area, that didn't come off. Thankfully I could cut around it. It was too big for anyone to actually wear, but I just loved the look and saying. So......thanks for looking-Toogi

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

Yeah, as soon as my cowboy boot wearing, horse lovin' daughter sees it-lol-I see it as me and my 2 sisters, she may see it as her and her two siblings-lol-Thanks-Toogie

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

If my daughter comes first, my friend may just get to see the picture.-lol-Thanks for looking-Toogie

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

This is a rare thought about me ! -lol- I appreciate your thought, really-Toogie

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

Why Shirley, just visit your local thrift store for 'slightly used' clothing. The possibilities are endless!-lol-Have a great day and thanks for looking-Toogie

by shirley124 03 Jul 2015

I just love the country look of the bag. Hugs

by lbrow 03 Jul 2015

Great idea!

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

Yes, it is a great idea! Nancy you want to 'market' my wears?-lol-You'd be a great advertiser and saleslady. I forgot what you really do, it may be advertising! Thanks Toogie

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

Yes, a hoot for sure! No one has said, but I should have made my pleats on the kerchief fold the opposite way. Oh well, it is the back pocket for cell or keys, but I know. Thanks for looking and seeing my 'heart'.-Toogie

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

Thanks Sue!

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

I love them too, thanks. I can't wait to show my friend and see her reaction, although I didn't use the blue check shirt....yet-lol- It will have to be another project!-Thanks-Toogie

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

THANKS !!!

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

That's right, look beyond!-Thanks-T

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

Thanks Lidia, I loved the horses and saying- You know me, gotta laugh!

by toogie 03 Jul 2015

Thank you very much for your kind thoughts. Clothes can always be useful for something. Even if it can no long be worn, a tee shirt makes a great 'rag', for a mans workshop. He just wasn't getting this one!-lol