A Couple of Bags

I whipped up these bags last week. I've finally figured out a few things that make life easier when making bags. Like how to put a zipper into the top. (I learned how when I made my Zippy Strippy Bags.)

Also I have several patterns I've used over the years, and now sometimes use a combo of patterns. I like a stiff bag that will stand. Putting in a layer of cotton duck under the batting helps nicely with that. 

I always think a bag will be easier to make than it is. In my mind it should be just like making a very small quilt. But the details take longer than I think they will, and sometimes working with small things is not easier than working with big things, and seams add bulk, etc, etc.  But I sure like the look of a quilted bag.