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by hefoltis 16 Apr 2008 ( edited Apr 17'08 01:16 )
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My mother is 94 and uses a wheelchair. When we would go shopping she had to hold everything on her lap. I decided to make something we could put our purchases in. I used a striped canvas material to make the bag. I added snaps to the straps on each side so we could snap the bag on to the handles. I had a lot of practice designs I didn't know what to do with. I cut them out and sewed them on to the bag on each side before sewing the bag together. We have had a lot of compliments on it and I would like to share it with others. They could also use this idea to make carryalls with long straps that could be used as shoulder straps. Helene Foltis

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by mops 16 Apr 2008
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Looks very pretty. I had to push my father around the last 9 months while he was recovering from a severe illness, he's 95, and going shopping meant pushing him and carrying most of the shopping. I thought of making a bag, but somehow never got it done. He's on his feet again, but I'll keep this in mind. Thanks for sharing. Flower for you.
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by kttyhwk4 16 Apr 2008
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Wonderful idea, have seen bags on walkers but never thought about bags on wheelchairs. A flower for you
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by meganne 16 Apr 2008
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XLNT idea and very helpful of you. roses 4U, M
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by kkcogle 16 Apr 2008
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good idea! this looks like it will sure hold even more than a "lap" full! A+
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by simplyrosie 16 Apr 2008
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What a great idea! Nice job!
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by iris2006 16 Apr 2008
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What a great idea and very handy. *4U
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by joaniessw 16 Apr 2008
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Great idea to put things in. Also love the way you used up your practice designs. *4U
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by nini 16 Apr 2008
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Great idea! And a thoughtfull present! I'm sure your mother is proud of your beautiful work! flower for it!
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by roxsy 16 Apr 2008
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It is very striking.Quite clever way to make use of your different trial designs.Flower for you.
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by dlonnahawkins 16 Apr 2008
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Good for you, and using your sample designs for decordation! I have seen somthing similar to this for walkers. Bet your mother loves it.
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by shirlener88 16 Apr 2008
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Helene, this is wonderful - thanks for sharing it. *4U Shirlene
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by jrob 17 Apr 2008
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Helene, what a wonderful way to use your extra sew outs and to make something so very useful! You are not only talented, but clever!;)
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by hefoltis 17 Apr 2008
Thank you for your reply. Helene
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by tmbache 17 Apr 2008
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What a wonderful idea.It is very beautiful as well as useful.I know a couple of people that could use one.Mind if I borrow your idea? Warm hugs and flowers for the idea.
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by hefoltis 17 Apr 2008
It makes me so happy to know that you not only like my project but also want to use my idea. If you like I can measure the pieces I used and send the measurements and some instructions to you. Hugs, Helene