These gift bags are "made to measure" for two jars of my preserves. They are made ITH except for attaching the handles and stitching across the corners to form the base. I changed the design for the second one, but I'm still not really happy with it so I'll probably change it again!

Love both of them! a great gift idea... now just get a machine with that size hoop..

Both bags are great but I find the writing in the red cirlcle hard to read.Maybe the colour of the writing needs to be changed to suit the colour of the fabric used

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by spendlove 29 Sep 2014

The darker green in the middle of the red circle is clearer in real life!

Great gift giving with personal touch all the way. Love it.

I like these Sue./Lillian

What a great way to give a great gift!

Now that is just too much fun! I love it.
My 2 year old granddaughter watches Mickey Mouse and when he needs help, he calls, "Oh, toodles!" and everytime I see Doodles, I just must shout "oh, Doodles".

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by spendlove 29 Sep 2014

I didn't know that about Mickey! Mrs Doodles was a nickname when I was a teacher.

very cute bags for home made gifts : a good idea . Thank you for sharing. Amitiés de France.

super cute Sue & I love the Christmas fabric! ~hugs~

What size bag did you end up making for these Sue?

I reckon home made gifts are the best as they come from the heart. Love Chris

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by spendlove 29 Sep 2014

The bag fits in my 200mm square hoop (with no room to spare!)

Very Cute Sue! What a great personal touch :)

looks very nice
hugs too you

Lovely Gifts...Well done

Brilliant! The bags would be wonderful for gift giving. Great job!

Nice ideal to make the bags to fit the jars. Well done Doodles

Cute gift bags!
Hugs, Lidia

Love them thanks for thee idea but all i make now is pickled beets and jam for hubby hugs

I love your creative designs! I wonder if I should save my pennies for a visit across the pond so I can have a taste of those preserves. ;)

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by spendlove 28 Sep 2014

Yes indeed. !

by asterixsew 28 Sep 2014

yes do make a trip across the pond and visit some of us UK Cuties

by pldc 28 Sep 2014

I am saving up!

by jrob 28 Sep 2014

Rescuer, I'll go with you.

How fun........great project!

Well done :)

sehn beide sehr gut aus

Great idea, are we to infer that ours (little bags with preserves are in the mail????) LOL :-P

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by spendlove 28 Sep 2014

Every one of you, of course!

by Leaha 28 Sep 2014

Oh Thank you so very much... :-)

Sue this is yet another brilliant Dewsbury idea/design

They look great! I would think the handles can be stitched ITH too while you attach the outer fabric and lining together.

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by spendlove 28 Sep 2014

That would need two hoopings, and the corners would still need doing.

I think they look great. What a nice gift idea too! Well done.

How cute and yummy gift inside!!! Hugs, Laura*

I think that your bags look very nice and, to think the recipient gets two jars of homemade preserves with them...oh, I am so jealous! HINT: I am willing to send my address....:)

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by spendlove 28 Sep 2014

I think the jars would break!

by NancyBT10 28 Sep 2014

Bubble wrap :) Well, if you aren't going to send the jars of preserves....bags are are always welcome! Georgia is a postage friendly spot isn't it? Oh well, if I can't enjoy may the recipients of your goodies truly appreciate and love their gifts!