2023 Resolution: Shopping my Own Bags and SLG Collection

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A long standing tradition in this thread is to remind ourselves of how wonderful our own collections are by showcasing them. We can see how far we have come, collection wise, and we reminded that we have all (or most of) what we need making it easier to shop our own closets.



• New theme weeks start each Sunday

• Don’t jump ahead but, if you miss a week, please do show your bags “late”.

• Show bags individually or in a group

• You do NOT have to wear the bags that week

• For added fun, show old pictures from previous years to demonstrate how you have curated it over time.

• This is completely voluntary. There is no pressure to post at any time.





So what are the showcases? In the Fall, we group our bags by makers! Feel free to show bags, small leather goods, or however it is easiest to organize!

August 13 - Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta

August 20 - Burberry, Celine

August 27 - Coach, Chanel

September 3 - Chloe, Dior

September 10 - Dooney & Bourke, Fendi

September 17 - Ferragamo, Givenchy

September 24 - Goyard, Gucci

October 1 - Hermes, Kate Spade

October 8 - Loewe, Longchamp

October 15 - Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs

October 22 - Michael Kors, Miu Miu

October 29 - Mulberry, Prada

November 5 - Proenza Schouler, Rebecca Minkoff

November 12 - Saint Laurent, Tods

November 19 - Tory Burch, Valentino

November 26 - Bags by Jewelers: Bulgari, Cartier, Tiffany Co, Van Cleef & Arpels. Alternatively, the pillboxes, compacts and other lovelies made by jewelers that fit in your bag.

December 3 - independent artisans and custom bags.
 
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whateve said:
I'm sorry the yarn fair turned out to not be as fun as you had hoped. The bag is looking good. How are you going to do the handles?
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Thanks. I think I'm going to just pick up stitches on the inside. The top (and bottom) row is single crochet, so I could do it behind that. If it looks too short there or I want to keep it joined to the fabric for more than just that single row, I might add a top border once it's all joined together to lengthen. Crochet is so much easier than knitting when it comes to just adding another row, thankfully. Right now I'm working on the sides and bottom.
 
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nyeredzi said:
I am making progress on the Prada dupe. I’m having more fun than I thought I would, but it did take a while to get the hang of this raffia paper yarn. So my gauge varied quite a bit. Trying to block it to more uniform dimensions. I think if I did it a second time, now that I’ve mostly gotten the hang of it, my gauge would be more consistent. I didn't want a rectangle, so I made a square and intend to sew an inner pocket behind it. This holey bag, it at least needs a pocket.

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. Like everything post-pandemic, a ton of customers and not a ton of labor.
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Truth.

Thumbs up on the bag progress (how are your hands holding up?) I eagerly await the end result!
 
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nyeredzi said:
I am making progress on the Prada dupe. I’m having more fun than I thought I would, but it did take a while to get the hang of this raffia paper yarn. So my gauge varied quite a bit. Trying to block it to more uniform dimensions. I think if I did it a second time, now that I’ve mostly gotten the hang of it, my gauge would be more consistent. I didn't want a rectangle, so I made a square and intend to sew an inner pocket behind it. This holey bag, it at least needs a pocket.

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I also went to Maryland Sheep and Wool today. It was a beautiful day, but it wasn’t as much fun as I remember. I had my complaining kids with me, and it was so crowded. Like everything post-pandemic, a ton of customers and not a ton of labor. So the lines for food were crazy long. I stood in line forever to get the kids some extremely mediocre crepes, and didn’t feel like standing in line again for what I wanted. So I just didn’t eat. The lines were like 20-30 minutes long! I didn’t even buy yarn. I was kind of in a foul mood after. Not sure I’ll attend next year, but if I do, I’ll go by myself. I did snap a pic of some yarn I don’t need, so I could remember the company just in case. There were so many beautiful yarn rainbows hanging up. But I'm not as obsessed with yarn as I used to be, so I can actually say no when I know I already have enough and I don't even have a specific project in mind.

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That’s a beautiful blue. Sorry it was so crowded. You’ve inspired me to order some cotton yarn today. I never really got the hang of crochet, but I used to knit a lot (although it’s been awhile) and I’m going to make a summer cardigan. (Whether summer 2023 or 2024 is another matter ;))
 
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essiedub said:
Truth.

Thumbs up on the bag progress (how are your hands holding up?) I eagerly await the end result!
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Thanks. My hands are okay, because I don't really work on it for a long time, just bits here and there.
Pessie said:
That’s a beautiful blue. Sorry it was so crowded. You’ve inspired me to order some cotton yarn today. I never really got the hang of crochet, but I used to knit a lot (although it’s been awhile) and I’m going to make a summer cardigan. (Whether summer 2023 or 2024 is another matter ;))
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Oh, I saw lovely cardigans, shawls, sweaters, hand-made totes yesterday. And yeah, sometimes I start something at the beginning of a season and if I haven't finished by the end, well, there's always next year, right (fate willing)? Looking forward to seeing your work, and what color yarn you chose.
 
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nyeredzi said:
Thanks. My hands are okay, because I don't really work on it for a long time, just bits here and there.

Oh, I saw lovely cardigans, shawls, sweaters, hand-made totes yesterday. And yeah, sometimes I start something at the beginning of a season and if I haven't finished by the end, well, there's always next year, right (fate willing)? Looking forward to seeing your work, and what color yarn you chose.
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I’ll post a pic when it comes, it’s a sort of raspberry colour.
 
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nyeredzi said:
So many gorgeous bags! I love the one with the black handles and that pink/gray butterfly/moth design
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Thanks, it’s my favorite in my whole collection (shh, don’t tell the others).
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It’s a Ferragamo Studio bag. You can see in these pics how the butterfly wing wraps around the side & bottom of the bag. Love the attention to detail.
 
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baghabitz34 said:
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Gorgeous Studio bags! I keep eyeing them, but have no space in my closet for new additions.

lill_canele said:
My standard go to when I’m taking the dogs out:
(I know they look grumpy, that’s just them being confused. I made it up to them, promise! :P :biggrin:)
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Adorable! I love your Moynat bags too, especially the pastel blue!


Well, after a few unsuccessful days waiting for the cat next door to emerge, I might just have to give up. Last year, he used to sun himself regularly in a spot near an overhanging bush in our yard, which was picture perfect for a photo, but this year, he hasn't ventured there at all. Of course, the weather has been periodically damp, so I might have to wait until it's consistently warmer and dry outside.
 
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papertiger said:
Wow, please tell us more!
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I assume you are asking about Charlie? He's an African sulcata tortoise. He's almost 24 years old. I've had him since he was a baby and about the size of a mini muffin. He lives in the backyard and eats the grass and plants that grow there. He pretty much takes care of himself except that in the winter I provide him with a heated house as he can't handle cold.
 
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