Tropical Breezes

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One of our Misery Knits buddies lives in Saskatchewan where it is very cold for very long. I thought she needed some tropical breezes from here in sunny Florida so I made this little bag for her. Now I wish I had some more of this fabric for myself. It is so cute with Tropical snow/sand people.

Starshine & Moonbeams

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Originally uploaded by Beachside Knitter

This knitting tote went to one of my Misery Knits buddies. Gail sends us all 'moonbeam' soothing words each night and morning. She is a child advocate so I lined the bag with a white background print with redwork 'children' playing. So I told her that all her little children are safely tucked inside.
I've made other bags for my buddies but forgot to take pictures

A Duffel for Stacy

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Originally uploaded by Beachside Knitter

I made this one for my son's girlfriend Stacy. I quilted all the fabric myself because I couldn't find any prequilted in this pretty lilac print. I told her that it isn't a Vera Bradley, but it's better because it was made with my love

A Dear Daughter Duffel for my Jill

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Originally uploaded by Beachside Knitter

Jill picked out the fabrics she wanted and I loved adding a little surprise - I always add a rigid insert to keep the bottom of the bag stable. I had these preprinted 'Dear Daughter' quilt blocks but Jill will probably never want a quilt??? dunno , but anyway it was the opportunity I was looking for to give them to her.
I especially like the one that says 'Blessed is the Daughter who gives without remembering and who takes without forgetting'

Lola's Picture

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Originally uploaded by Beachside Knitter

OK I think I figured it out, but I'll just put this pic in as a separate post because I'm still having a little trouble

Baby Clara Dress

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Originally uploaded by Beachside Knitter

This was sent to baby Ava. It took me a couple of times to figure out just what the designer meant, but after abandoning one yarn and trying again, I finally got it. Now I understand it perfectly and would love to see it in Pink. I used baby blue Panda Soy sock yarn for this. It has a little elastic in it which may help baby to wear it a little longer since it is a little stretchy.