tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post2321252971082275823..comments2024-03-22T07:18:18.281+10:30Comments on Lupey Loops: How to Turn a Drawstring Bag into a BackpackJodiebodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-89693163814924726372019-03-15T15:45:55.129+10:302019-03-15T15:45:55.129+10:30Thank you Linnea!Thank you Linnea!Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-35216097000041462222019-03-14T19:14:21.188+10:302019-03-14T19:14:21.188+10:30Wow, awesome bags and I really like you idea. Wond...Wow, awesome bags and I really like you idea. Wonderful blog....<br /><a href="https://www.papachina.com/promotional-drawstring-bags-wholesale" rel="nofollow">Wholesaler of Drawstring Bags</a>linnea sandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543564799285034877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-50341513658921952242015-11-04T15:31:34.535+10:302015-11-04T15:31:34.535+10:30I hadn't seen jelly yarns before. I notice tha...I hadn't seen jelly yarns before. I notice that they do not ship outside of continantal USA though. The description reminds me of a friend who crochets and knits with discarded computer cabling. If you cut open a printer cable, you will find multicoloured plastic insulation on the wires. I wonder if the jelly yarn is like that insulation but without the wire inside?Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-27989553197451107662015-11-04T15:28:24.601+10:302015-11-04T15:28:24.601+10:30Hi Suzanne,
Thank you for visiting and giving some...Hi Suzanne,<br />Thank you for visiting and giving some great tips! <br /><br />I am sorry that you struggle with depression etc. Chronic illness can leave one vulnerable to depression and depression goes hand-in-hand with many illnesses. I hope that you are in a good place at the moment, Suzanne. How many flowers do you think you have made so far?<br /><br />Funny that we should be discussing waterproofing our crochet from the wet while at the same time discussing Sjögren's whose hallmark is abnormal dryness in the body! <br /><br />One of the consequences of Sjögren's Syndrome's dryness is extreme fatigue. I am not sure where my fatigue betins and ends between Sjögren's and my other issues. I have added some links with information about Sjögren's at the top of my blog page for those who want to know more about it. I can see that you know a fair bit about it Suzanne and I hope your relative does not suffer too much. I have become prone to choking lately (usually while eating and drinking) and I wonder if that is me just being clumsy or the underlying disorders making themselves known.<br /><br />Thanks again for your ideas about waterproofing. I have seen those plastic buckets with crocheted handles (there is a picture somewhere on my Pinterest page). A detachable waterproof lining would allow one to remove the crocheted outer layer easily. I am loathe to use anything with vinyl as it is not good for the immune system. Many soft vinyls contain phthalates which are endocrine disruptors and not good for the body. <br /><br />Your ideas have got me thinking of new possibilities though! Thanks again for the thought you have put in and for sharing it! :-) Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-40905411236428753792015-10-29T03:28:25.488+10:302015-10-29T03:28:25.488+10:30I just found something called jelly yarn developed...I just found something called jelly yarn developed by kathleen Greco...maybe you could try that. :)Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00398718268893497954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-11071527562831138822015-10-29T03:08:03.421+10:302015-10-29T03:08:03.421+10:30Hi :) Thank you for leaving a comment on my websit...Hi :) Thank you for leaving a comment on my website about the Mandela Flower in memory of Wink. I struggle with depression myself amongst other things and hope putting the flowers around will help others. I have a family member with sjogren's so I understand its a very tiring disease. It also makes it hard to eat anything spicy, dry, or crunchy if your losing or have no saliva! Your bag is adorable! I admit I didn't think about them getting soggy in rain... Maybe waterproof fabric cut in strips... but have you seen the plastic buckets with crochet handles at the top? Maybe you could crochet a cover over something weatherproof and then people can remove the crochet if it starts raining. You know like a little vinyl drawstring bagmor makeup case if you wanted to make a wristlet. :)Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00398718268893497954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-23683727019565597392015-10-15T21:15:08.616+10:302015-10-15T21:15:08.616+10:30Thank you Sharon for your feedback and also for yo...Thank you Sharon for your feedback and also for your nomination. I had never heard of that award before. I hope your nomination means that the tutorial makes sense and inspires you to have a go! I will respond to your nomination when I have good time to concentrate and focus.<br /><br />Your award post listed above is amazing - lots of new blogs to visit and explore including a few 'lupey' blogs that I hadn't seen before so if you don't hear from me for a while, I will be busy blogreading! <br /><br />It makes me sad on one hand to know that there are other bloggers struggling with chronic illness like us, but on the other hand, it is fabulous to be able to find and support each other on the internet, share stories, compare notes, and to celebrate the benefits that we can enjoy from our craft(s).<br /><br />Congratulations yourself on your own blog nominations - you inspire many with all the different activities you share. Cheers! Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-52279630793445803592015-10-14T17:51:57.538+10:302015-10-14T17:51:57.538+10:30Thanks for a great tutorial :-) . I have nominate...Thanks for a great tutorial :-) . I have nominated you for the Encouraging Thunder Award. Please don't feel you have to do it as I know time is precious but I wanted you to know how much I enjoy your blog. You can find my post here<br />https://creativityandfamily.wordpress.com/2015/10/14/where-do-i-start/<br /> Sharon xSharon - creativity and familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723560933462975777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-72633009794171985412015-10-13T20:40:58.140+10:302015-10-13T20:40:58.140+10:30That is a very good point indeed, Gillian! I am s...That is a very good point indeed, Gillian! I am so glad you mentioned it - it must be obvious to you because of the higher rainfall where you live but it never really occurred to me because I live in a very dry part of Australia. Thank you for reminding me of this issue. Soggy fibres are not fun at all! <br /><br />What do you suggest to get around this problem? I could make sure my lining is waterproof to protect the contents of the bag but that doesn't stop the exterior of the bag from getting wet. <br /><br />Wool naturally has water resistant properties, wool that has retained some of its lanolin content even more so but it may not be enough to survive a deluge.<br /><br />Maybe we should try waterproof fibres like plarn (plastic yarn)? What is the water resistance of raffia or other ribbon yarns? I have never used those before.<br /><br />Some backpacks designed for computers come with an elasticised waterproof cover that sits in a little zip pouch ready to be extracted and pulled over the backpack when the wet weather sets in - like a hood for the bag!<br /><br />I am keen to know what other ideas and solutions are out there to avoid soggy crocheted bags!<br />Thanks for your constructive criticism, Gillian. You have given me more to think about! :-)<br />Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-6301336453060491252015-10-13T01:48:08.831+10:302015-10-13T01:48:08.831+10:30The bag is lovely and very useful. The only proble...The bag is lovely and very useful. The only problem I have with knitted or crocheted bags is when it rains!Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-9041600870918257852015-10-11T09:20:18.903+10:302015-10-11T09:20:18.903+10:30My crocheted bag is a little small for a gym kit b...My crocheted bag is a little small for a gym kit but there is no reason for not making a bigger one! ;-) <br /><br />My WIP Project Bag holds my hooks etc. plus 1 large skein (100g) of sock yarn or a couple of 50g skeins of 4-ply cotton or a handful of thread reels.<br /><br />I look forward to working with thread this summer so it is great to have a smaller project bag that is easy to carry. What do you keep and carry your projects in?<br /><br />Do you think your teddies would enjoy riding around in a backpack? They are so cute!<br />Cheers, :-)Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-19509612746853255632015-10-10T19:12:21.704+10:302015-10-10T19:12:21.704+10:30Thanks for the tutorial! I am sure this will come ...Thanks for the tutorial! I am sure this will come in handy once I have kids one day! I had a gym bag like this when I was in school and it was soo useful!<br /><br />Take care<br />Anne<br />Crochet Between WorldsAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04245498764155066221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-77149421992020232412015-10-10T11:59:54.994+10:302015-10-10T11:59:54.994+10:30Thank you, Janet - there is nothing like praise fr...Thank you, Janet - there is nothing like praise from the pattern designer herself to make my day! ;-) <br /><br />Were your ears burning? Your comment came through just as I was trying to post my reply to Meredith (Mereknits) where your name was mentioned. ('Trying' because I was using a different computer and the replies did not publish properly which is why my replies to you both have been delayed.) So now I can tell you publicly and directly here:<br /><br />Congratulations on a great pattern. The more I look at it, the more great things I notice about your design. Have a happy day and happy crocheting!Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-84017957653910365082015-10-10T11:52:26.232+10:302015-10-10T11:52:26.232+10:30I totally agree with you, Meredith. It is great to...I totally agree with you, Meredith. It is great to be able to make the bag adjustable without having to source or fiddle with expensive bag accessories. <br /><br />Ready-made straps and buckles look excellent but can be expensive and hard to find. They usually require reinforcement at the anchor points (where the straps/buckles join the bag) with extra layers, lining or interfacing etc. There may also be the potential for a buckle pin to get caught in the stitches through normal use.<br /><br />Janet Brani's bead solution avoids that extra effort, keeping the project quick, simple and easy. The split stitch gives a relatively solid fabric so the lining is not absolutely necessary, making this a great project for anyone averse to sewing.<br /><br />The simple rectangular shape means that one can tighten up the stitch tension for a thicker fabric by using a smaller hook and working until the bag is the right size without the need for complex calculations.<br /><br />I must send my congratulations to Janet Brani for this pattern which caters for a range of crafting abilities.<br />Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-13786804246887468672015-10-09T09:29:17.812+10:302015-10-09T09:29:17.812+10:30Wonderful details on how to work those straps! Wonderful details on how to work those straps! One Loop Shyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150018584193018176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-139605304926875522015-10-09T07:36:54.982+10:302015-10-09T07:36:54.982+10:30I think that design is just brilliant, the beads a...I think that design is just brilliant, the beads are pretty and functional. Thank you for posting this because it is not only a beautiful bag but functional too.<br />Hugs,<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-32303859771089786042015-10-09T00:03:17.865+10:302015-10-09T00:03:17.865+10:30Thanks Mary-Anne, I wasn't sure how much detai...Thanks Mary-Anne, I wasn't sure how much detail to go into or how many photos to include. When I started crocheting, I had minimal knowledge of sewing etc. and would get frustrated with instructions that assumed the reader knew all about sewing and other finishing techniques. That's why I went into extra detail with this bag project. I don't want other crocheters to feel 'lost' or 'stuck' with a project because of a lack of experience or information about an unfamiliar technique.Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-38510555266755170912015-10-08T23:54:21.317+10:302015-10-08T23:54:21.317+10:30Have you seen this method before, Amy?Have you seen this method before, Amy?Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-56014024529884920392015-10-08T11:06:55.297+10:302015-10-08T11:06:55.297+10:30great instructions! Well done! It looks great.great instructions! Well done! It looks great.Breathing Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02482981001235740285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703986833050265474.post-38046707336735552582015-10-08T07:57:01.426+10:302015-10-08T07:57:01.426+10:30Great way to turn your bag into a backpack! xxGreat way to turn your bag into a backpack! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.com