what a difference a day makes

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yesterday

today!

yesterday

today.

yep, it’s march for sure—and this crazy-making weather has me crawling around the flower beds daily, searching for signs of life and just when i finally find some, mother nature dumps some more snow on them, just for funsies.

yesterday and the day before i had the most excellent runs—cold, but the air had that spring thing going on, where it’s cool, but balmy at the same time? just lovely. and the sun! i could roll around in it all day.

and then there was this morning, when the only fit thing to do was climb onto the stationary bike for another inspiring installment of watching water drip from the eaves outside the porch door.

but better than not moving at all, i gotta say . . . and nice that we are finally turning the corner on spring, yay. the days are noticeably longer and the sun is showing its face often to spread actual warmth in its path. huh.

i am almost completely tied up with secret knitting except for this DK shawl in our breakfast blend morning smoke color which, while i only work on it infrequently and for short periods, is nearing completion nonetheless. i think i’m just a few rows away from the final hem section, which is a pattern of welting.

we got another two boxes of yarn yesterday, this time the fingering weight breakfast blend in espresso

i immediately wound a skein up with plans to cast on a pair of mitts to join in our march BNW KAL. i’ve been thinking that some mitts to match the strömming cap would be great, but that i’d prefer them to be fingering weight.

since i’m once again getting ready to travel, this will be a good take-along project for knitting in public (i know—i already have several of those on the needles; not to worry, they are coming along as well).

that’s right, i’ve been prepping my lessons and packing my bags again this evening, which is why this post is going up so late. i’ll be teaching at the black sheep knitting guild in detroit; i hear that there are still spots available and they are now open to the public.

i know a bunch of you are going to ask, “where do you get all those cute bags??”

no need to email me—here’s the skinny: three bags full on etsy; proceed at your own risk and don’t say i didn’t warn you. myself, i dare not click for fear of falling down and hitting my credit card hard, so that it accidentally puts a huge dent in my monthly budget. just saying.

(but omg, i can’t stand it; i’m so weak. i clicked anyway and right away, the garden gnomes totally sucked me in. oh, and the bento box, too. and maybe the sushi DPN case or the farmyard circulars case . . . see, this is why i must mind my own business.)

fortunately, i just had a nice little hit of TBF; michele sent a sample set of her new DPN case and a midi bag in the ever-popular farmyard pattern. doesn’t it go really well with the espresso yarn?

just in the nick of time, too—i’ve been noticing that the original packaging of my DPNs is becoming tattered, so that the needles often fall out when i want them to stay in.

this handy tote holds everything nice and snug; i love the idea of having everything in an attractive case that i can grab and go with any time, knowing that all my favorite sizes are now in tow. i just need to get a needle gauge that will fit one of the wider slots so that i know which needles are which.

michele’s bags and cases are so beautifully made; i can tell she enjoys putting the various fabrics together in pairings that are meant to be amusing. she sews her clever sense of humor into every piece.

not only that, michele is very generous. we’re going to celebrate my trip to teach at the black sheep knitting guild in detroit by hosting a three bags full giveaway.

if you’d like to win one of michele’s new DPN or circular cases, leave a comment at the end of this post by 9 pm EST sunday, march 10. we’ll pick one winner on monday and announce it at the earliest convenient time (i’ll be teaching and traveling, so it could be delayed a bit).

i’ll try to pop in a couple of times over the weekend, but don’t worry if you don’t see me for a couple of days; things often get hectic with these weekend gigs.

maybe when i get back, these guys will be blooming . . .

283 thoughts on “what a difference a day makes”

  1. Hi Anne,

    I have a small collection of THree Bags Full items as well–I would love to add to it! THanks for the opportunity to try…

    All the best,
    Carol

  2. Oooo, I’m super jealous of all those cute bags! I’m using sad drawstring bags from old sheets I’ve bought haha.

    Good luck in your travels!

  3. We’re in the middle of a march heat wave here – if the forecast is to be believed, we’re in for at least 12 days of 32+ degrees Celsius (about 90+ in your measure) which is a bit ridiculous for what is supposedly autumn! Snow in spring is probably just as silly!!

    I would love to win a dpn sorter. Mine currently live in a cup all mixed together so it can be a bit of pot luck trying to find a set!

    Have a great weekend.

  5. My dpn’s are also in their original packages that are falling apart. So one of those needle keepers would be so nice. They are so beautifully done. I’ll go check them out on her website.

  7. Haha, how could we *not* want another one of Michele’s bags! They’re addictive!

  8. I noticed you succumbed to the square roots in green. Love. It. I would have gotten one myself except that my credit card broke when I fell on it for my birthday! LOL Oh well, you truly can never have enough of Michele’s 3BF bags/cases. Your DPN case is really cute. I don’t have any DPN or circular cases…would be really nice to win one!

  10. Ditto to all of the above. The bags are very cute and I certainly could use one to organize and have things ready to go. Thanks for such a generous offer, Michele and Anne.

  12. Ever since that first three bags full bag with my bare naked wools shipment I’ve been addicted.

  14. I certainly can see how desirable the bags are. Looks like you have more than ‘3 bags full.” Have a safe trip.

  15. Oh gosh, I’ve always loved your project bags and have browsed her beautiful selection occasionally. I could definitely make a large dent in our checking account also, in an attempt to organize my projects and needles. That would be just divine! Someday…
    Betsy in the chilly & soaked Seattle suburbs

  20. loveLoveLOVE the Farmyard! I have to say whenever you post pix of your project bags I always look for your hen bag. 😛 Safe travels!

  21. I already have quite a collection of Michele’s bags, but one more would certainly be welcome.

  22. I have been a platonic fangirl of TBF for some time.
    I can’t wait for the March installment of BNK chapter Anne 🙂

  23. I have wondered where you got those project bags, before. The sheep’s cases are adorable, what great fabrics!

  26. I love the clever combination of fabrics, and the construction is flawless….would love to add to my collection!

  27. I would love to win a DPN case, they look lovely, so much cozier that the plasticy things you buy in the stores.

  28. I’d love to win a Three Bags Full bag — I don’t have any (insert pout here).

  31. Oh goody! A giveaway!! I love Michele’s bags and have a hard time visiting her website without coming away with something. I could SO use a circular needle case (please,please,please!!!).

  33. I adore three bags full cases and have a few! I think it is your blog that introduced me. Fun and safe travels!

  34. Oh please, add me to the list. I too love Michelle’s bags and have succumbed to her etsy site several times.

  37. I love those bags too! It’s hard to just ” visit” her site, and not buy anything!

  38. My collection of Three Bags Full bags is growing – just ask Michele – but I don’t have any needle cases:) Michele’s bags are fun and well thought out, too!

  39. I’m always tempted by Michelle’s bags too. I think the square roots pattern is my favorite right now (I see it made it into your pile too!)
    If you’re looking for a cute needle gauge, one of my other favorite sellers on etsy, Karatstix, has some cute ones…

  40. I ordered the purple square roots bag yesterday – love at first sight. I recently discovered another wonderful feature of Michele’s bags: when yarn gets caught in the zipper, it pulls out without breaking.

  41. I just ordered that Farmyard bag, and it’s all your fault! I found out on Tuesday that I am staying in my current job with the new boss so I think I’m going to rationalize it as a celebration bag.

  45. a new bag to celebrate spring…that would be lovely! (when will we know more about your classes on craftsy?)

  46. “if you’d like to win…” who wouldnt want to win such lovely stuff eh?! Another enjoyable post, thanks!
    rebekah rav: scruffian

  47. I had THE hardest time not falling down and ordering something from the Three Bags Full website. Everything is so stinking cute. I adore the Farmyard Deluxe case and DPN case that you have, Anne. Safe travels!

  48. OMG….I almost can’t stand the cuteness of TBF! May have to order some if I don’t win.

  50. I have several Three Bags Full bags and love them. The fabrics are so nice and the bags are well constructed.

  52. Love all the different fabrics on the Three Bags Full bags. And I also love this blog. Thanks for all the beautiful designs!

  55. You introduced me to Michele’s bags through your blog, Anne, and sent me my first one through BNK. They are fun besides being functional. Have a great trip!

  58. Yes! I’d love to win a DPN case–will save me from buying 3 additional bags when I go to her Etsy site to buy the DPN case!

  60. I love seeing all of your organized projects when you travel, and I would love to win a needle case from Three Bags Full. Such pretty things!

  61. Love, love these bags. Can you ever have enough? And DPNS held securely in place, wonderful.

  62. Oh, I really could use a case for my circular needles, count me in. Crazy as it sounds, my daffodils came up in December and have been blooming since the middle of February, several weeks earlier than usual. Weather is so weird.

  65. A girl can never have too many cute bags, and right now, I don’t have one for my DPNs!

  68. Thank you for such a nice mention, Anne! I’m glad you’ve put your new bags and case right to work. Hope you have some good knitting time on your trip north!

    Yay for daffodils! We all need a shot of color these days. Mud season can be so relentlessly drab.

  72. What gorgeous bags! I will have to check them out after we finish moving; right now all my needles live in a lunchbox.

  74. Love her bags, so many choices!! Thanks for the giveaway, would love to own one of these.

  76. Yes, good luck on the snow melt. Here in southeastern Wisconsin we have about 12 inches still on the ground! (Oh yeah and winning the beautiful DPN case would be great. 🙂

  77. I love Michele and her bags! Folks should check out her group in Ravelry; same name as the shop!

  80. I love the bags, but am especially inspired by the growth of flowers in your (and my) garden. Go Spring Go!!!

  81. So happy that spring is on it’s way!

    I would love to win one of the DPN cases. Michele’s bags are fantastic!

  83. First here, to post a wishful comment, next to Michelle’s online shop to check out the lovely goods!

  85. Michele’s bags are simply lovely and TBF site on Etsy is quite a rabbit hole. Look through her “sold” for additional patterns. Received a beautiful bag yesterday which will be used as a presentation and storage bag for a lovely wedding shawl next month. (Not to mention the project bags that somehow got into the package.)

  87. Michele’s bags are to be cherished. The needle case would be a nice addition to my ongoing desire to organize. Thank you for offering the give-away and thank you to Michele too.

  88. Oh my. I think I’m in love. Maybe if my 6 year-old keeps up her knitting (no dropped stitches yet!) I can bribe her with one of these beauties! And one for me, of course. :+)

  90. Spring is trying to make it’s way here to Missouri, also. One day it’s 60+ degrees, the next day it’s snowing. What a strange winter we’ve had. But the buds are starting to show up in all shapes and sizes and I’m taking that as a good sign. TBF bags are just fun, aren’t they, and it’s been my experience that you can never have too many project bags. I always get a kick outof seeing your travel bags all stacked up and ready to go.

  92. I am so excited you are coming to teach at my guild. Things are too tight for me to be able to come to one of your teaching days but just meeting you at our guild meeting will be a thrill to me! I read your blog all the time and love your knitting/photos/yarn/cooking/gardening/and general life journaling. Your creativity is inspirational. See you Tuesday.
    Sunshinekim

  93. I am so excited you are coming to teach at my guild. Things are too tight for me to be able to come to one of your teaching days but just meeting you at our guild meeting will be a thrill to me! I read your blog all the time and love your knitting/photos/yarn/cooking/gardening/and general life journaling. Your creativity is inspirational. See you Tuesday.
    Sunshinekim (Oh and the bags are really really cute!)

  96. Michele’s bags are lovely and I have been looking at the DPN cases. Have a great trip.

  97. I love her bags and she is always coming up with cute new ones! Enjoy your travels and teaching.

  98. Your bulbs poking thru give me hope. Got another 8″ of snow on top of our already 18″ on the ground here in WI. Having been trying to decide what kind of bags to get for my needles – these are so cute 🙂

  99. Oh please please please let me win a circular knitting needle case…if not…out comes my credit card and I will have to buy one.

  100. Love these bags – great attention to detail, especially with pairing the fabrics.
    Thanks for the opportunity to possibly win one. Looking forward to seeing the mitt pattern you come up with for espresso. Beautiful color.

  101. On your recommendation, I checked out three bags full on etsy a while back and yes, those are some of my most favorite project bags! Thanks. I would love to win one of the needle cases! Thanks for the chance to win one. 🙂

  104. I kept saying to myself “don’t click the link!” but I did. I’m a sucker for knitting bags.

  106. One can never have too many bags, and Michelle’s bags are too cute to resist. Thanks for the terrific giveaway.

  111. I just checked out the etsy shop…..am I in trouble! Having trouble deciding what to order.

  112. I’m the bag lady in my family. The kids are always saying it to me, when they see me with a new bag. lol

  117. I’m having the same problem with my DPNs. The little plastic bags have lost their stickiness and I’d really love a case for them. Thanks for offering this giveaway! Both Knitspot and TBF.

  121. The only thing I love more than being organized is being cute and organized! I love this giveaway!!! Please show a pictures of your crocus when they bloom. They ate my absolute favorite flower.

  123. I have several of Michele’s bags – love them! I’ve been haunting her site, waiting for the right circular needle case…

  124. I’ve been eyeing these bags for quite some time. Like you, I’m a wee bit worried about the results of even clicking over to TBF. Surely my projects deserve a lovely place to wait until my attention swings back there way?!

  128. The bags are really really nice. We, in Michigan, have much less spring than where you are, although saying that I’ll go look in the backyard and see if anything is brave enough to think about sprouting.

    I was excited to see that you would be in Detroit, until I saw that it was Troy, : ( .

  129. I love these bags – have quite the collection going – can never have enough though 🙂

  130. those bags are so colorful a look to be a perfect trial size. I am going over to the website. Thank you for the give away.

  131. A bag giveaway–as the original bag lady, I’m all over that. Seriously, every time you pack to go somewhere, your cute bags have me drooling. Have a great time in Motown!

  132. LOVE this post Anne, pick me! A girl can’t have too many bags!
    Safe travels and come back quick!

  133. What gorgeous bags! I think I’ll send my fiancé the link so if he ever wants to surprise me, he couldn’t go wrong with any of them!

  134. Three bags full can definitely become an addiction! Love the new cases. And cannnot wait to see what is in store for our BNK group this month!

  135. You were the person who introduced me to Michele’s gorgeous bags way back at the first Knit Nation. And oh, what a slippery slope it has been. I am such a fan of Michele’s bags, and I do appear to have quite a collection!!

  136. Yep! Thanks to you Anne, I have become a Three Bags Full groupie! After seeing Michele’s bags sitting on one of your chairs as you got ready to pack for a trip,
    well, that was all I needed! I remember the comments on that post contained many questions as to where you bought those bags ~ and some sweet commenter gave us the answer! The rest is history! Groupie ever since! Thanks Anne ~ I mean that in the nicest way too!

  138. I’d like to try a cohesive way of organizing my double pointed needles. These new TBF cases seem like just the thing.

  140. I would love to win one of Michelle’s adorable cases. The patterns are so cute!

  141. I have one of her box bags and love it to bits (it has hippos) and is completely because I saw her bags here. Her quality is so great – I’d love to win one of her products 🙂

  143. Anne, you’re such an enabler! After seeing all of your bags stacked up, it made me realize that I needed a new TBF bag!! I’d love to add a needle case to my collection, though. :o)

  144. Of course, I would LOVE to win one of the needle cases! I was one of the most recent people asking about the bags and somehow I ended up falling down and clicking the PayPal button repeatedly. I adore these bags; they’re so well-constructed and just utterly charming.

  145. I keep meaning to make my own bags but I never get around to it. This would be a lovely gift.

  146. These are beautiful and special bags. Quite apart from their utility as receptacles for knitting, TBF bags are special because they’re handmade by someone who really puts her care and artistic sensibility into the object. Since becoming a knitter, I’ve become a lot more conscious of the greater VALUE of handmade things relative to the less expensive mass-produced items we see all around us. I’m grateful to Knitspot for turning me on to so many wonderful handmade things: TBF, Perl Grey, and of course all those lovely yarns and patterns that enable me to make my own handmade things!

  147. Brrr… I’m starting to think we are lucky to only get lashings of rain!
    The bags are really cute, and DPN cases/rolls always a good idea – after the Farmyard print, the Sugar Skulls in pink is my favourite. Thank you and Michele for the giveaway!

  148. Isn’t March lovely? We had Hawaiian Days at work yesterday to chase the snow away. Flip flops and snow! I would love a bag! I have tried to get on her shop befor with no luck. I’ll click the link as soo as I send this.

  149. Here in Southeastern WI we’re not seeing enough of the ground to be so optimistic about spring, but perhaps this weekend’s 50’s temps will help. Sigh.

    If you saw the condition of my needle storage, you’d know WHY I need Three Bags Full’s organizational help. Packages for DPNs? Snort…

  150. Oh, the circulars roaming around various bags and bins here would SO love a cute home like this! They’ve been wanting one for a long time…

  152. I love Michelle’s bags and have done my share of damage on her wonderful Etsy site. Part of the fun is to have bags that match your projects. 🙂 I really need to head there to get one to match the lovely camel yarn!

  153. Oh, those bags of Michelle’s are wonderful. Thanks for the link, Anne – I just bought a few more to add to my ever growing collection of her bags. Her workmanship is fantastic and she has such cute fabrics. Now I guess I get to cast on a few more things to match my new bags, right?!

  154. I always admire these lovely bags, but my inner accountant always tells me I have to choose between a bag and more yarn–and guess what I always end up choosing? I’d love to be the winner on this contest! Thanks for your always interesting posts and your ever-tempting patterns!

  156. Oh, to gno-me is to love me! I just adore that garden gnome bag. I guess I may have to order it.

    And I’ll see you in Detroit this weekend at the Sun workshop – so looking forward to it.

  159. You sucked me in again….love Michelle’s bags. I would really like a needle case and the gnomes ….. how cute. Have a safe trip.

  161. Oh, Michelle’s bags are great. I have a bunch of them, and this post reminds me that I need to find out if she has enough sugar skull fabric left to make a project bag (or two!).

  163. Well… I already own one of Michele’s DPN cases AND a circular case, too… Can’t get enough! If I win, then that means that I get to go buy new fancy needles to put inside, right???

    Thanks for featuring Michele’s beautiful bags – I just hope everyone knows to watch out for sharp elbows during the updates!

  165. Would love to win a new DPN case! I love pretty ways to organize my needles! Have fun this weekend!

  166. I love her bags! And I was just trying to figure out how I could make myself a DPN case, but sewing is a bit of a challenge for me.

  168. I see why that barnyard fabric is so popular, it’s super cute. Plus, I love anything with chickens on it, I have pet chickens.

  170. These are so cute! I’ve been needing something to hold organize my circulars…

  171. Haven’t been able to check our 8″ tall daffodils for days – but temps are on the rise snow is beginning to melt.

    Needles never stay organized! ! ! ! Perhaps your giveaway will remedy the situation ♥

    hugs

  173. her bags are so cute. i especially like the farmyard ones because my mom has chickens.

  174. I would love chance to win a circular needle case to go along with my many TBF collection.

  175. I’m so glad to see the green things poking up in your garden! That means we aren’t far behind you! I keep looking but all I see is ice and no buds on the roses or trees. And, today it is snowing again!

  176. I would love one of Michele’s circular needle cases. I have a few of Michele’s bags and love them.

  177. Great little bag but you don’t need a needle gauge you just need the needle sizing app for iPhone

  184. I love her bags. She just such a great job and they make great gifts for non-knitters also.

  188. I love Michelle’s bags too! In fact, I am sitting with a small one right now that has owls on it. 🙂

  189. Spring is coming….after the snow. Love Michele’s bags and the needle cases look great.

  190. Super cute bags! I have been on a sock-knitting jag, and I could really use something to store my needles in!

  191. count me as another who’d love to win one of Michelle’s cases! (especially since I seem to have … ahem … accidentally acquired another set of interchangeables, despite not having a good plan for organizing all the needles I already have…)

  193. What fun fabrics! I’m adding the shop to my favorites, so that if I don’t win, I can order someday (when the dibs are in tune, whenever that is).

  194. Oh my, truly drool worthy! Great colors and patterns! Much better than my beat up paper bags haha.

  196. I love Michele’s bags–my first was in last year’s Bare Naked club–I don’t dare to admit how many I have now!

  200. Loved the photos of the emerging spring bulbs. We still have a foot or more of snow to melt away before even the snow drops can appear!

    The bags are gorgeous. Whoever wins one will be very lucky!

  202. Oh these are gorgeous! I fell down the rabbit hole and now can’t wait to grab one hopefully I can win before I get my paycheck and spend it on all these beautiful bags! 🙂 Safe travels

  203. Serendipity happens again. I was in a seminar today, knitting here and there when I thought it would be appropriate. The original package for the DPN’s I was using was falling apart and I was thinking about some other way to keep them together. Thanks for the give away and the information on the bags. I have crocus peeking up in my yard too. Hooray for Spring. Travel safely.

  207. it’s amazing how much more fun knitting is when it’s in a nice bag. Mary McMahon

  210. My first thought, being a southerner, was “oh no! The plants ate going to die!” But those kinds are used to snow, right?

  211. I love my 3BF bags and what a great giveaway for you to do! I can always find use for an additional one! …especially since all my current ones are full at the moment=-)

  212. Love the creativity of those needle cases…
    And I’ve also noticed the crocuses peeping up through the snow, only to be buried again. Spring will come soon enough, and in the meantime my plan is to use up the bulky worsted and the Lopi, and start ordering lighter yarns in bright colors and in earthy neutrals (like espresso, perhaps…!)

  213. I went to tampa last weekend for a bridal shower. I was gone three days/two nights and managed to pack 4 three bags full bags. 3 with projects, 1 with stuff. It was great … Now to post the photo on Ravelry …

  214. What gorgeous bags! A knitter can never have too many project bags, right?!!

  215. Omg! I’ve been wanting & eyeing these new DPN & circular cases ever since they came out! But alas the nursing school budget doesn’t allow 🙁 I’ll def splurge this summer when I’m working FT again. I hope I win!! I love Michele’s bags.

  216. Please enter my name for a chance to win the beautiful DPN case, and thank you for hosting this give-away!

  217. Thanks to your title, I’ve got the song running in my brain. 🙂

    I need a DPN casc and this one is so cute. If I don’t win, I’m going to try to get one on an update.

    Thanks for the great prizes.

  218. Hello Anne

    I love the dpn holder. My needles are always in a state of chaos. A case like these would be a lovely way of keeping them organized!

  219. Yesterday where I live it was four degrees above normal at 81 degrees. Right now it is pouring rain with an expected high in the 70s. I too have an affinity for pretty fabric containers. Thanks for a chance to win one!

  223. I don’t use double points, but I sure could use a case to manage my circulars and these are just soooooo cute!! Michele is a true artist.

  224. These are gorgeous bags and needle keepers – I’m so jealous. Maybe I won’t have to be jealous any more. rpshandATnsDOTsympaticoDOTca

  225. seeing the green buds pushing up through the soil makes me so excited for spring and my garden. Hopefully I’ll see some green nubs in my garden soon . . . that is if the squirrels didn’t steal all my bulbs.

  226. Those bags are adorable! A knitter can never have enough. I’m going over to check out the website now…thanks for the warning!

  227. What cute, absolutely adorable bags ! I love having my needles all tidy in a wrap up case also, I embroidered a small tag with needle sizes and attached it to the proper slots in bag….I know, I know, an organizer freak, but its handy to quickly find the right needle. Knitters never want to take time to search for needles, we want to ‘GET KNITTING’, right?

  228. The new bags are wonderful! I seem to have one with me all the time. Not only are they great for small projects, but they are great for carrying a new ball/cake of yarn in a large tote where it stays clean and won’t unravel – ready when you’re ready to add on a new ball of yarn!!
    Love to keep my needles all together too! It’s nice to just look at all of them arranged in such an orderly fashion. I agree, it’s great to be able to just grab them all and take them with you.

  230. DPN cases? Oh, I’m in. I’ve got my circs managed, but the DPNs are out of control.

  231. Oh what beautiful bags! My DPN collection are sadly sprawled all over the house, would be nice to have them in one handy spot!

  232. The bags are super cute! My DPNs are beginning to get somewhat out of hand and I could use a case for them.

  234. Love the bags. I need one of each because I am always losing DPNs and tangling circular needles!

  236. I checked out her etsy store…her bags are adorable. I would love to win a DPN case; I always seem to need the size I don’t have in front of me. This would keep them together.

  238. I’m so excited for my class with you on Sunday! I hope you enjoy your time with us.

  240. Warm weather is coming. I’m hoping it doesn’t snow in April I’m sore from all the shoveling. Three Bags Full rolls look very good.

  241. Oh, my, BREATHE…the chance of winning one of these lovely bags would be just the BEST! Travel back home, safely, Anne.

  249. Love the three bags full and Super Love the Farmyard fabric.
    I am going to check that website and you Did warn us. I’m sure that your travel wips are so happy tucked in those bags 🙂

  250. I love the bags and have several. Took one with project inside with me to my knitting group. Now everyone in the group has several bags. One of the ladies bought bags for everyone in the group for Xmas. They blame me for their downfall. : )

  253. That was close- I almost got sucked in on to buying bags at Three Bags Full! I managed to close the page before the credit card incurred any damage, but it was close.
    I remember days growing up outside of Cleveland where it would be snowy one day and tulips poking through the snow the next.

  254. Love those bags! I have one and it is one of the best knitting accessories I have. Good luck with your flowers too I am struggling to keep my baby plants away from the chickens this year!

  255. I have been a fan of Michele’s beautiful bags since I first saw them on your blog several years ago. More than a few grace my home and knitting projects, and I’d love to put a new circular case to good work! (Just bought a dpn case as I couldn’t wait 😉

    Thank you for showcasing Michele’s bags on your blog. She has beautiful products and is a top-notch businesswoman.

  256. Are you saying a chance to become better organized AND using sweet fabrics???? Send it my way, por favor!

  257. What wonderful bags! My circular needles are always falling out of their case but I seem to be spending my limited yarn budget on yarn. I love the bags with the farm animals and the one with the flowers and then there is the leaf pattern. I’m heading to her etsy shop now.

  258. Love 3 Bags Full…just ordered two more project bags! All part of spring cleaning and organizing. 🙂

  259. Beautiful needle case! Not that I NEED any more Three Bags Full bags ;-). HOWEVER……… I don’t have needle case, of any kind 🙂

  260. I seriously need a DPN case…they just fall out of my other needle case so I have resorted to tying them together with rubberbands.

  261. Well, goodness! Who *wouldn’t* want to win one of michele’s bags? A no-brainer for sure.

    And I credit you for luring me down this particular rabbit hole long ago, to which my bag cache can attest. She even does custom bags using cute little fabrics that one might happen to stumble on roaming around etsy, just sayin’!

  264. Youve already led me into temptation with Michelle’s lovely bags. The first one arrived a couple of days ago and I have two more winging their way to me as I type. I foresee some serious danger ahead….

  266. I still keep my dpns and circulars in their original packaging. Which is ugly. A nice organizer would be great.

  269. I’m a sucker for bags! I love the one we got last year in the BNK Club — although I prefer my bags w/o zippers. These are my current favorites: http://www.etsy.com/shop/dancingsheep. But I think I need one (or more) of those nifty needle cases…

    P.S. I was so dissappointed your teaching gig in Austin for last month was cancelled. Hope to take another class with you sometime!

    Off to look at needle cases….

  270. Thanks so much for sharing the website. I have to admit that I do not have a proper needle case… I keep my needles in their original packaging in a non descript plastic container, and my knitting in zip lock bags…I know shameful…and a problem when working on sweaters! … although at least I know where to go to find my needles! I LOVE the project bags that you usually have in the blog pictures and have been wondering where you get them…I will have to splurge on one of them!

    Thanks for sharing!

  271. What terrific fabrics! It would be so difficult to choose! Great Spring idea to help organize.

  273. Those bags are so cute. I have one of her project bags and I love it. The farmhouse print is adorable.

  274. totally cute, those bags. If I had any money right now, I’d buy several of them and replace the ugly ziplock bags I’m using. One day …

  275. I love to see what fabrics different people like. Your choices are very eclectic. Some people stick with the same themes or color schemes. Of course I can’t be impartial to TBF since she IS my very talented sister. 😉

  277. Ooh, put me down for the giveaway–I really need a better solution for my circs, right now they just sort of float around my space in chaos!

  278. I do love the bags, but here is another dpn solution, toothbrush holder tubes work great. My DH stuck a tiny bit on glue in the holes on ends and presto, several colors help keep sizes separated and they are easy to carry around…

  279. I’d love one of those dpn cases. I have a large collection of antique dpns from my grandmother and they are all orphans with no cases. Organisation seems good. I love the sushi one. But the maths equations fabric is so me too (geeky mathematician here). It’s my birthday on Wednesday. Maybe I can win me a fantastic birthday pressie.

  283. The bags are great- so playful! I had a wonderful time at your lace class today. Loved the pattern and I will finish it up tonight. I don’t know if I could get the mits done in time for the guild meeting, but I am going to try! Thanks again for a great day!

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