BagsOfAFeather http://www.bagsofafeather.com Avuan and nature-inspired fabric creations Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 New Stuff from Bags of a Feather http://www.bagsofafeather.com/2012/05/new-stuff-from-bags-of-a-feather/ http://www.bagsofafeather.com/2012/05/new-stuff-from-bags-of-a-feather/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:57 +0000 Wendy http://www.bagsofafeather.com/?p=228 A new custom order of a parrot-themed fabric laptop sleeve and matching e-reader sleeve for a Kindle or Nook:

]]> http://www.bagsofafeather.com/2012/05/new-stuff-from-bags-of-a-feather/feed/ 0 Quilts For Comfort program from Southampton Quilts http://www.bagsofafeather.com/2012/05/quilts-for-comfort-program-from-southampton-quilts/ http://www.bagsofafeather.com/2012/05/quilts-for-comfort-program-from-southampton-quilts/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 13:05:13 +0000 Wendy http://www.bagsofafeather.com/?p=220 A very worthwhile program to supply quilts to local hospitals and other organizations:

http://www.examiner.com/article/quilts-for-comfort-a-local-program-from-southmpton-quilts

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photo credit-Salvatore Vuono-freedigitalphotos.net

 

An article written for the Springfiled Sewing Examiner page about whether to prewash fabric or not:

 

 

 

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An examiner profile of soft sculptor and fabric artisan Alicia Renadette of Easthampton, Massachusetts. Alicia does incredible work!

 

http://www.examiner.com/sewing-in-springfield-ma/local-artisan-profile-soft-sculptor-and-fabric-artisan-alicia-renadette

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]]> http://www.bagsofafeather.com/2012/04/spruce-up-your-bedroom-with-quilted-bed-runners/feed/ 0 Birds of a Feather Kindle Cover Treasury on etsy http://www.bagsofafeather.com/2012/03/birds-of-a-feather-kindle-cover-treasury-on-etsy/ http://www.bagsofafeather.com/2012/03/birds-of-a-feather-kindle-cover-treasury-on-etsy/#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2012 12:48:16 +0000 Wendy http://www.bagsofafeather.com/?p=188 Continue reading →]]> A beautiful Kindle Covers bird-themed treasury on etsy that includes  Blue Birds and Cages covers:

Kindle Covers .. Birds of a Feather

 

 

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Unscientific research from all over the world reports that the humble little zipper pouch is one of the most powerful tools for a more organized life.

 

Each padded pouch is a portable, personalized way to organize your purse, your briefcase, or your frantic morning rush to get out the door on time.

 

And that’s not all!

 

A brightly-colored pouch is a helpful way to help locate the loose things that rattle around in the bottom of your big bag, making you frustrated,  and leaving you fumbling around for your car keys or change for a cold drink from the vending machine.

 

Tired of comments from your friends about the lost objects in the depths of your purse? Impress your skeptical lunch companions with the lightning-fast production of your currency or debit card as you wait in the fast-food line!

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There are dozens of uses for zipper pouches:

  •  quarters for a candy bar
  • store discount cards
  • earrings
  • money for a night out with friends
  • coupons
  • car keys
  • loose change
  • house keys
  • a little black book
  • cell phone
  • digital camera
  • sunglasses
  • feminine products
  • chewing gum
  • breath mints
  • reading glasses
  • lip gloss
  • mascara
  • travel-sized bottles of lotion
  • lipstick
  • tissues
  • calculator
  • notepad
  • pens
  • highlighter
  • erasers
  • highlighters
  • someone’s phone number
  • concert tickets
  • work badge
  • driver’s license
  • insurance card

Carry your essentials in a stylish pouch that reflects YOUR individual taste AND simplifies your life. Use a zipper pouch to accessorize, organize, and carry on with your life!

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Parakeets and Budgies

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