Today is Day 6 of the Ruffles blog hop, hosted by Mdm Samm of Sew We Quilt, and Amy of Sew Incredibly Crazy. When I first heard about the Ruffle hop I knew it was the perfect motivation to make myself a new church bag. I have been carrying around a plain black tote bag for about 12 years. It was definitely time for a change. So I came up with this smaller prettier version.
I was able to go with a smaller bag since because the wonderful digital age has given me access to all my class manuals and scriptures right on my phone and that means less books to lug around. My only requirements for this bag was that it had to be big enough to carry my doodle pad and it had to have a front pocket for easy access to my keys, phone, and pens. I also have room on the inside for my fancier pens that are in a small case.
Some of you may be wondering why I need a doodle pad at church, but in all honesty, it helps me pay attention. I noticed no matter how hard I try to pay attention while staring at the people speaking, my mind wanders. I end up thinking about the height of the podium, or the flowers sitting next to it. Or I focus on what the speaker is wearing, wondering why their left sleeve is raised slightly higher then the right, or why the manufacturer choose a certain type of button over the other - small trivial things that take me away from the spiritual message being given.
Then one day when the kids were little, I was doodling with them during the meeting and I noticed I got more out of that session than I had in a long time. I tested my theory the next week and sure enough doodling helped me pay attention better in church, so I went out and bought me a pad and some pens and now I doodle in church and this Sunday I will have a cute fancy ruffled bag to bring with me.
Make sure you stop by the other blogs today and check out their ruffled creations.
March 12th
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I love your ruffled bag. The batiks are very nice. That is a great idea about the doodle pad.
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xo jan@ Sew and Sow Farm
Your ruffled bible bag is just beautiful. Love your color choice. ;)
ReplyDeleteYour ruffled bag is beautiful. I love the batik fabric colors. How fun you doodle and listen. I can't seem to do either. Thank you sew very much for Hopping...
ReplyDeleteReading about why you doodle in church is funny. I can so relate. I find writing does the same thing for me, helps me pay attention. I love your bag, it's so pretty.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet bag and I love the Batik colors you used! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable bag…love those pretty fabrics! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteA lovely ruffled bag! Perfect size.
ReplyDeleteLike the bag, it is interesting to work out what helps us concentrate:)
ReplyDeleteLovely bag...can't believe you call that "doodling"! Myself, I like to knit or crochet plain dishcloths. It keeps my mind open to hear what is being said.
ReplyDeleteYour purse is so lovely with wonderful fabrics. Thanks for sharing your creativity and being part of this hop.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty ruffled bag. Love the pocket at the top of the ruffles.
ReplyDeleteLove that bag and doodle pad. As an adult with ADHD (and not using drugs) I realize that doodling in a meeting/church/school was my way to pay attention thru all my years. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour bag is so sweet! You used such beautiful fabrics!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet bag. Love your choice of fabrics!
ReplyDeleteSweet bag love the outside pocket and the color choice is great.
ReplyDeleteYour bag is so pretty! The fabrics and design are perfect together.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your purse.
ReplyDeleteYour bag is really cute! I want to learn to doodle too.
ReplyDeleteGreat fabrics in your lovely ruffled bag. Your doodling is stunning!!
ReplyDeleteI know I know I am late this morning, we are being hit by a wicked wicked storm and white stuff is falling from the sky like sheets….eeeek…lol
ReplyDeleteNow where was I, your ruffled bag….LOVE IT the colours and photos….lovely….does it have special powers….if soooooo please work it now…warm up our earth over here lol
A very cute ruffled bag. I'm the same way about church. My mind wonders all the time. I might have to give your doodle pad a try.
ReplyDeleteYour bag is beautiful, the colours of the batiks are great! I have to admit I rarely go to church, but perhaps I should also sew me such a bag and doodle.... LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
I love batiks. I am sure we have matching fabrics in our stashes. Cute little purse.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabrics you used for your bag!!! Batiks are my favorite too!!
ReplyDeleteCute purse and a great idea! I should make one to carry my Bible and wallet in so I can leave my purse at home. Blessings, Marlene
ReplyDeleteYour little church bag is beautiful! I had to look twice to be sure I hadn't accidentally skipped over somehow to my sister's blog. She also doodles during church and your zentangles look just like hers! She also finds that doodling helps her concentrate better.
ReplyDeleteYour church bag is lovely , the ruffles add so much charm to what would already be a beautiful bag . By the way your doodling is nice too :-)
ReplyDeleteI love your bag. I have trouble staying awake in church (thyroid disease...when I stop moving, my body wants a full stop) so I do small handwork in church. I actually talked to my pastor and let him know why and he was fine with it. Hexies make a great take along but I've sewn down bindings in church, too. Either way, like you say, it actually helps me be present and learn. Beth @ Words & Stitches...who is sharing your day!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute bag. Should help you keep focused for a good long time now! ;-)
ReplyDeleteGreat bag. I must start doodling and see if it helps me.
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Batiks never looked sooo good!
ReplyDeleteand those doodles...wow.
I love the bag and am sure you will enjoy such a cheerful upgrade from a plain black tote. And I absolutely love your doodles. Have you ever done anything quilty with them? Or used them in any way in fabric arts? And, by the way, love your strawberrys from a couple of posts ago. Couldn't resist exploring your blog further.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tote!! Thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bag! Love the colors. So, so pretty. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Putting ruffles together with batiks for a tote-great idea. Thanks for sharing! ~Shari
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bag. You are more than a doodler, you are an artist. Thank you for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteYour bag is very cute and your doodling is most impressive !
ReplyDeleteMaybe doodling is the answer for me. I go through just what you describe.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little bag. I always love a bag with ruffles. You always have the perfect colors in your projects and this one really makes my mouth water. Just perfect.
Terrific! Batiks and ruffles are amazing together. Great bag.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea.
ReplyDeleteI love the ruffled bag and fabrics you used are beautiful. So glad you joined this fun hop.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute ruffled bag!
ReplyDeleteHey whatever works and helps you concentrate with that doodling. Must have something to do with which part of your brain is being utilized for which purpose.
ReplyDeleteThe bag is gorgeous. I bet you will get a lot of compliments when you head to church!
Your ruffled bag is so pretty. I love the fabrics you chose for it.
ReplyDeleteLove your bag especially the ruffled pockets. We have been given so many gifts and using yours to help focus is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYour bag is beautiful. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable ruffly bag! Great doodles, too! I understand about doing something to help keep your mind off details. I alwyas take notes, even though I rarely look at them. I am a visual learner and know that I need to have something written in front of me. Even if there are bullet points, I usually write something to help with the concentration. I can only imagine how doodling helps with quilting. I wish I had a flair for that type of thing. Thanks for participating and great inspiration. I just had to peek at some of your other posts and I wowed.
ReplyDeleteI love your ruffled bag, very pretty and the fabrics are just wonderful! Well done.
ReplyDeletecheers
maggie
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Your Bag is very cool!! & Doodling is waaaay fun!! Nice to know I am not the only one that does that! Thanks for sharing!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the ruffled bag. Beautiful colors. Batiks are my favorite to work with.
ReplyDeleteCute bag and it'll be a great fashion statement. Love your doodling - it looks kinda ruffley, too!
ReplyDeleteYour bag is very pretty! You could practice fmq doodles.
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