What could be better than a beautiful spring day in Michigan? A beautiful spring day that included a trip with my mom to one of my favorite yarn stores of all time to see two guys who have long since gone from being great folks to buy yarn from to great friends. Where else could I get a personal tour of all the best goodies in the store, a sneak peek at some great new stuff soon to arrive, an in depth discussion and demonstration of double knitting and a lot of friendly conversation?
While sitting and knitting, I also realized that both Rob and Matt had the most fabulous knitting/messenger bags that I've ever come across. I have a hard time passing by a wonderful bag -- especially one that can carry both my knitting and my widescreen laptop. Meet my lovely new knitting bag from Dancing Cat Bags.
This bag has a lot to recommend it -- not the least of which is the fact that it is all hand made in southern California. The bag is solid like a rock, and has no problems toting around a heavy laptop or collection of knitting goodies. I can definitely see this bag becoming part of my everyday experience.
The big center pocket is just perfect for carrying around a larger project or a couple of smaller ones (or a laptop!) while the back compartment is large enough for a nice collection of magazines (new Rebecca, anyone?) I slipped the Yarn Harlot's wonderful book into one of the front pockets to give a sense for how nice and big they are. (And also to say that if you don't have a copy of this lovely little book, you are really missing something -- it's true, and wonderful and funny all at the same time).
There's also something else hiding in there that I'll show off tomorrow. After all, you didn't think I could go to ThreadBear and not buy any yarn, did you?
Blog of the Day
Given my recent trip to Michigan, I thought it only appropriate that today's shout out be to someone who lives in an area where I spent a lot of time growing up in -- Ypsilanti, Michigan. Not too long ago, Jen published a free pattern for a yoga mat bag on her blog. Looks like a nice easy pattern for a practical and handy item!
P.S. Posting may be erratic for the next few days or so. Lots going on at work right now. But I am still working hard on that spongy pink number.
Wow, that is an awesome bag. I think I'm in love with their Knew Red fabric, must resist...
I thoroughly enjoy your comments and musings, and try to check your blog each day. Just thought you'd like to know that it sounds as though you're having the same fabulous weather that we're having here on the other side of the world - Melbourne, Australia - just beautiful autumn days, with loads of sunshine.
Your bag looks as though it will be useful in the extreme - I'm sure you'll have no trouble in filling it!
Lyn
I cannot wait till we move to Michigan--I'll get to go to Threadbear Fiber Arts myself! What a great bag. :)
The bag is great. You can't pass up something great like that. Another great blog, she's even doing the 3 day walk, so she's obviously way cool :)
I'm glad to see that Dancing Cat Bags are getting to be more popular. I've been a customer for over 10 years and have yet to see a bag show real signs of wear. My first was the same model you bought, and I carried it to work for four years or so, and now it goes on vacation with me.
I try to read your blog every day or so, and it's great!!
The other part that you didn't show us...it looks pink again! You are on a roll, baby!
Great bag! I'm going to be going on 2-week sailing trip in June and was obsessing about what kind of carry-on to take on the plane. This looks like it would do the trick. And thanks for the link to Jen; I'm in need of yoga mat bag!