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by toogie 03 Jul 2015 ( edited Jul 09'15 12:53 )
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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!

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Comments (53)
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by Trish56 03 Jul 2015
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I love it, it is amazing how recycle clothes can be put to use, and you do such a great job, hugs to you for your hard work
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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
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by lidiad 03 Jul 2015
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Wow, love that bag! You have done a great job, Toogie.
Hugs, Lidia
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by toogie 03 Jul 2015
Thanks Lidia, I loved the horses and saying- You know me, gotta laugh!
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by graceandham 03 Jul 2015
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What a hoot, Toogie! They tell me at the embroidery store that I am an other-thinker because I take baby designs and use them for adults and vice versa. Always take a fresh look!
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by toogie 03 Jul 2015
That's right, look beyond!-Thanks-T
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by asterixsew 03 Jul 2015
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BRILLIANT Toogie
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by toogie 03 Jul 2015
THANKS !!!
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by laffma1 03 Jul 2015
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Excellent recycle!!! You did a fabulous job on this bag. Your friend will be so surprised to see the end result. Love the horses, too.
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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
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by spendlove 03 Jul 2015
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Brilliant!
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by toogie 03 Jul 2015
Thanks Sue!
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by evilsoft 03 Jul 2015
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Love your bag. Your pocket made me think of a heart. But your right it is a neckerchief shape. The horse print is a real hoot, Great bag.
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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
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by NancyBT10 03 Jul 2015
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You are simply amazing! I love the bag. The red check fabric looks wonderful. What a silly group of horses wearing boots, lol. Your friend should display a picture of the T-shirt before and after in her shop. I bet it would be an inspiration to many of her customers and probably increase sales revenue! Maybe others would learn to think outside of the box too! I love it! Thank you for sharing.
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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
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by shirley124 03 Jul 2015
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You have made a really great bag. I am so envious. Hugs
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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
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by jrob 03 Jul 2015
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Like how your mind works.
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by toogie 03 Jul 2015
This is a rare thought about me ! -lol- I appreciate your thought, really-Toogie
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by kalamazoo 03 Jul 2015
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Another winner! Careful though, the woman will want to keep it for herself! Amazing!
Cindy
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by toogie 03 Jul 2015
If my daughter comes first, my friend may just get to see the picture.-lol-Thanks for looking-Toogie
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by lbrow 03 Jul 2015
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I love itt toogie, it will be be gone in a twinkling of an eye because it is so nice./Lillian
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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
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by joannmeyer 03 Jul 2015
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Wow! What an amazing re-make! Love it!
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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
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by sjbrower 03 Jul 2015
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You are a master! This is darling.
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by toogie 03 Jul 2015
You are too generous, but I do thank you-Toogie
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by bevintex 03 Jul 2015
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Now that's country. Really cute
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by toogie 03 Jul 2015
'Ain't it though?'- Could be me and my two sisters-lol-Thanks Bev
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by queenofhearts 03 Jul 2015
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This is amazing. I like to look at something and see what it could be too but I would have never seen a t-shirt being a purse. Did you use fusible R-foam to give the knit body? Again, just amazing!
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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
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by JeanW 03 Jul 2015
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You did a GREAT job!!!!
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by toogie 03 Jul 2015
Thank you Jean-Toogie
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by noah 03 Jul 2015
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excellent job an idea hugs
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by toogie 03 Jul 2015
Thank you Carolyn-Hope you ahve a great day-Toogie
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by dailylaundry 03 Jul 2015
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Wow, Toogie - you are incredible - this is great!!!
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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!!
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by americangirl 03 Jul 2015
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Adorable!! Your friend will be so impressed! A+
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by toogie 03 Jul 2015
Thank you-Toogie
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by yvh 03 Jul 2015
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WOW - you are some clever and creative lady! This is a really cute bag. My horse-loving niece would love this to bits.
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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.
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by arlene 03 Jul 2015
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Love this!!! Your purses are just the greatest.
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by toogie 03 Jul 2015
Thank you Arlene, I appreciate your thoughts.
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by sonjapotgieter 03 Jul 2015
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Love your purses!!Great work done and gorgeous design
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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
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by tilde01 03 Jul 2015
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toogie, I love how you recycled the tee and your outside pocket. You are very clever.
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by toogie 04 Jul 2015
Thank you and I wanted an outer pocket, so came up with this idea and it worked.
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by gougousse 03 Jul 2015
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WOW, Love it. The horses, and the bag too. Your choice of color is refreshing. Well done Toogie. Very very nice.
Hugs, Céline
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by toogie 04 Jul 2015
Thank you Celine, I liked the colors too, and thought it this case red check would be better than more blue.
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by sewdeb 03 Jul 2015
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Oh, Toogie, this is absolutely adorable! Terrific upcycle!
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by toogie 04 Jul 2015
Thank you very much!
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by dalebugbowl 03 Jul 2015
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Awesome Purse!!
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by toogie 04 Jul 2015
Thanks!
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by mops 03 Jul 2015
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Well done, Toogie, this is an adorable bag!
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by toogie 04 Jul 2015
Thank you,mops.
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by cj2sew 03 Jul 2015
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Wow! You have such a creative mind. I bet if the former T shirt owner saw that bag they would be wanting it back. Loved the bandanna idea, too.
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by toogie 04 Jul 2015
Thank you, I never thought about the former owner-lol- they should recognize it.
by Patricia109 06 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.
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by pinon 03 Jul 2015
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Great purse! You are very creative, I would never have "seen" this in a t-shirt.
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by toogie 04 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
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by babash 03 Jul 2015
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Wow Wow Wow. Love it. I have never seen such a cute design and the fact that you have repurposed it is wonderful. Maybe your friend shouldn't tell everyone at the thrift store about this you may miss out on another gem.
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by toogie 04 Jul 2015
That's so true, or the price of the thrift item, may go up!-lol
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by rsloan 03 Jul 2015
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Cute! Cute! Cute!
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by toogie 04 Jul 2015
Thanks! thanks! thanks!
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by highlandermom 03 Jul 2015
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I love your idea. One person tossed to thrift and you made a Awesome purse ..........Many would love to carry. Me included.
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by toogie 04 Jul 2015
That's one of the best compliments! Thanks-Toogie
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by wendylib 04 Jul 2015
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Wonderful job. Very inventive good on you.
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by toogie 04 Jul 2015
Sometimes my mind still works!-lol-Thank you
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by mariagiannina 04 Jul 2015
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Great job!! You are so creative!!
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by toogie 05 Jul 2015
Thank you, but not really, I always see BAGS!
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by julieke 04 Jul 2015
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mooi!
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by toogie 05 Jul 2015
Thanks
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by peafarm 04 Jul 2015
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If this isn't the cutest idea and project. I wished my mind worked like yours--I go brain dead when I try to think what something could become. I have a basket full of recycleable clothing that just seems to sit. I see potential for the fabric but no idea's actually come to me, YET!!!
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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.
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by cfidl 04 Jul 2015
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Love the t-shirt design! Excellent stitching!
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by toogie 05 Jul 2015
I didn't embroider the design Christine but it is cute, thanks.
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by pldc 04 Jul 2015
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well done, they look great!! ~hugs~
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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
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by beeash 04 Jul 2015
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Awesome!!! Love it.Would like to have one of same size and inside pockets.Well done.
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by toogie 05 Jul 2015
Thank you and I do like inside pockets. These are wide enough to get your hand down, too.
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by chenille 04 Jul 2015
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Love it!! You are one amazing & talented lady!!
Hugs, Nadyne
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by toogie 05 Jul 2015
Thank you, I'm glad you like it Nadyne-Toogie
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by jeanfoz 04 Jul 2015
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Wow....love it, you are sew clever, Jean xx
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by toogie 05 Jul 2015
Thank you Jean, I appreciate it-Toogie
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by snowbird42 05 Jul 2015
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Just wonderful Toogie cuties have such wonderful minds to turn this tee into a special piece....soozie
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by toogie 05 Jul 2015
Thank you Soozie..here's your flower!
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by justsew 05 Jul 2015
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You have made an excellent job of this, it is fantastic.
Hugs pam
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by toogie 05 Jul 2015
I'm glad you like it Pam-Thanks, Toogie
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by brendalea 05 Jul 2015
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Very nice bags. Thank you for sharing Happy Stitching
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by toogie 05 Jul 2015
Just one bag, front and back but thank you!
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by airyfairy 05 Jul 2015
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You are one very clever lady. I just love this.
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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!!!
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by bemara 05 Jul 2015
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hello, toogie,
fantastically recycles, three nice counties horses would also be too good for the shredder. a great pocket, a unique specimen :-)) Maria
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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.
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by aleene 05 Jul 2015
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Love it.
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by toogie 05 Jul 2015
Thank you Aleene
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by grandmeaux1 05 Jul 2015
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Very clever and so very cute. I love to recycle things too. You can find
so many things to recycle and what you make is one of a kind.
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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
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by katydid 06 Jul 2015
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Toogie , this is way over the top !!! Love it and love your label. i knew you could be Toogie. Kay
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by toogie 06 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
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by vickiannette 06 Jul 2015
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a great idea, too nice to put in the bag of dusters. Clever sewing.
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by toogie 06 Jul 2015
Thank you and I thought the same thing. No one was getting this one for a 'rag'!
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by njola 06 Jul 2015
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Love it
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by toogie 06 Jul 2015
Thank you very much-Have a good day-Toogie
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by decojo 09 Jul 2015
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Terrific bag! Love everything about it, especially the upcycle of the t-shirt. If this bag was in a store, I would quickly grab it and take it home. Beautifully done Toogie!
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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!