Quilted Grab Bags

I really had a good time this year getting ready for Christmas. Along with the card boxes I gave my sisters I also gave each of them one of these quilted grab bags. Ryan headed off to China in the beginning of December for work, so out came my sewing machine. I love this pattern and besides making them for my sisters, I have also made 3 for myself. Yes, I did wrap one of these up for myself to open Christmas morning!

It was also fun to machine-quilt these on my sewing machine with my darning foot. The free pattern from allpeoplequilt.com did not say to quilt the bags, and you certainly wouldn't have too, but why not!? I just couldn't contain myself.

These bags are reversible as well! I love to take mine with me to run errands. It holds my wallet, cell phone, check book and even diapers and wipes! I have also used mine as a scripture case. It happens to be just the right size. When I do carry my large diaper bag I like to throw my little grab bag in so that I can easily locate my things among all the cheerios and board books.