November 9, 2010

mother-daughter tote bag kit giveaway

In case you weren’t lucky enough to win one of the City Weekend fabric kits that the Martha Stewart Craft Blog gave away yesterday, here’s a second chance.

Leave a comment telling us how you plan to use your bag, and you’ll be entered to win one of four additional City Weekend fabric kits for making the bag that we’re giving away.

Comments will be taken until Friday, November 12, 2010 at 9:00AM ET. We’ll draw our winners then and will announce them in a final comment on this post. Good luck!

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Melissa McAllister said...

I love this bag and fabric! I am a huge fan of Oliver + S! I will use it as my all purpose bag/purse and it will likely carry any combination of the following items:

wallet, keys, phone, ipod
current knitting project
book(s) and/or magazine(s)
make up bag
extra pair of shoes maybe (this is a necessity in NYC)
bottle of water
lunch
notebook/journal
pens and mints

Thanks for the giveaway and free pattern!

November 9th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Ann Bates said...

These are perfect library day bags- for both her and me!

November 9th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Elizabeth said...

I want to use these bags to put all the doll clothes I’m making my girls for christmas, I think it would make such a cute gift. Of course I’ll need to make three of them!

November 9th, 2010 at 10:04 am
Leigh Schmidt said...

I’ll tell you the same thing I told Martha ;) I think this would make a perfect gift for my friend who knits! It looks like a perfect project bag!

November 9th, 2010 at 10:08 am
Bonney said...

I’m going to use it to replace the sad worn out bag that I’ve carried for 2 years now. It carries reading material,a knitting project, and pen and paper. I rarely forget to leave home with it and it has saved me from many a boring wait. Time for a new one!

November 9th, 2010 at 10:08 am
Adriel said...

Project Bags! We both love to knit and stitch.

November 9th, 2010 at 10:19 am
lattemama said...

I’d plan on using mine as a project bag for hand stitching and my sketch book and she’d use hers for extra clothes to school. I think it will be the fanciest there!

November 9th, 2010 at 10:20 am
Tammy said...

I will use this bag to hang off my stroller and fill it with all the nick nacks I need when me and the kiddo’s are out and about at appointments, shopping…

November 9th, 2010 at 10:20 am
Susanne said...

This looks like such a sweet little bag in which to stash my sweet little girl’s pj’s — it would look great hanging on a hook in her room!

November 9th, 2010 at 10:24 am
G said...

I’d use mine any time I go out with my daughter and if I forget, you can be sure she’ll remind me!! Partner look!

November 9th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Diana said...

Still looks perfect for that iPad or Kindle I want to get!

November 9th, 2010 at 10:32 am
mel said...

Would definitely use mine for a keeper in the car. I always need something pretty to show off when shopping for more fabrics! My Niblet would probably pack up her Bunny and some books. She loves stashing things away and carrying them around. Thanks for the chance!

November 9th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Tara said...

I would use it for books and writing materials for all the kids (okay, and maybe me) to help in those inevitable traffic jams/doctor’s appointments/DMV visits/grocery store trips. And maybe a toy or two for the little one. :)

November 9th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Chris said...

I would use the bags to help tote library books. We recently moved and have access to a public library again. (Sweet!) My kiddos could use a special bag for library days.

November 9th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Jana said...

These are so awesome! My daughter would want to use this for her dance gear, and I would use mine for my books that I carry around. I don’t currently have a bag I use regularly for them and they often get tossed in my car, much less something so stylish.

November 9th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Jamie said...

I would use these as cute project bags! The fabric collection matches my living room decor and it would be much better than having all my projects spilling out all over the place!

November 9th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Kelly said...

aren’t the possibilities of use endless for this sweet thing?

November 9th, 2010 at 11:03 am
Kimberly said...

I’d love one for carrying my handsewing projects!

November 9th, 2010 at 11:03 am
DianeY said...

I ride the bus to work & always need a bag for my book, shawl or sweater if they have the AC on extra high & my umbrella. This would be such a treat after using my 99 cent Safeway bag!

November 9th, 2010 at 11:06 am
Linda said...

I spend a lot of time babysitting my grandchildren and always take along this and that for the day. This would become my ‘grandma bag’ if I was lucky enough to win! Thanks for the chance!

November 9th, 2010 at 11:10 am
Monica said...

delightful! I’d like it as a cute library bag and when I can “steal” it away from my daughter (who adores any purse/bag), for my embroidery on roadtrips!

November 9th, 2010 at 11:16 am
robin said...

Definitely would carry our library books. Love them.

November 9th, 2010 at 11:22 am
Ester said...

I would use the bag to tote our lunch. My kids and I walk to the park every day and have a picnic.

November 9th, 2010 at 11:25 am
Bethany said...

I would love one those these! They are so cute! Loving this fabric!

November 9th, 2010 at 11:27 am
Kirsten said...

My daughter needs a bag to tote her dance shoes (plural) back and forth from dance class. I could use another tote to carry all the snacks and things I take to her class to keep her brothers occupied while she dances!!!

November 9th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Shelley said...

I would keep my phone, wallet, keys, lip balm, earbuds in this cute tote. My daughter would probably put her favorite toy-of-the-day in her tote!
Great giveaway!

November 9th, 2010 at 11:35 am
Catherine said...

I love this fabric! I would use the bag for little shopping excursions.

November 9th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Lori K. said...

Great bag for taking to church with color books and crayons and snacks.

November 9th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Jessica L. said...

cute fabric! We would use them as library bags.

November 9th, 2010 at 11:58 am
ellen patton said...

I would use the bag to carry all my crap around.

November 9th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
christina said...

Considering that library books are going to eat my house someday and that we belong to four different ones, I’d probably use them to keep track of which books go where. My husband would be eternally grateful.

November 9th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Jenny said...

This is so cute! I would use my bag to carry my materials with me as I visit couples and teach them how to prepare for childbirth… it would be perfect!

November 9th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Erica said...

I let my daughter use the bag for whatever she wants, probably dolls, dinosaurs, and sun glasses.

November 9th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Katja Magus said...

For the knitting of course!

November 9th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Barbara Brown said...

I do need a knitting bag. The plastic bucket lacks something…

November 9th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
hands follow heart said...

I’d use it to carry a large knitting project that I’m about to start! It would be just perfect!!! Lovely giveaway. Thank you.
Luciana

November 9th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
Torey said...

Love these fabrics!
Would carry pictures of my new grandaughter, smocking project I’m working on, a book, and my wallet and cell phone!

November 9th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Beth said...

One of my knitting needles punctured a hole in my “take along” knitting bag the other day. I am need and want to update.

November 9th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
Denise M. said...

Oh I know that it will be my travel to the library bag, if not my everyday bag.

November 9th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Tabitha O. said...

I would use the bag to carry my crafting stuff with me for the long stops in between traveling the roads in the mom taxi from 5AM in the morning to 730 at night some days :)

November 9th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Katie S. said...

I think these bags would be perfect “project” totes, to tote my crocheting or sewing projects around with me, or perhaps as a purse…either way, adorable bag!

November 9th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Julie said...

I would use my bag for all my bits and pieces and especially when we are going to the library. In fact my daughter and I could each carry our own books, rather than me carrying them all, and spread the weight a bit! Julie

November 9th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Julie said...

I’d use it for when we go to the library. My bag could carry mine and my boys’ books and my daughter could carry her own for once! Julie

November 9th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Cécile said...

I would use it to carry my book and my phone, and I would try to hide it from my kids, otherwise they would take it from me ;-)

November 9th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Jenny B said...

I would use mine to tote handsewing projects to piano lessons, doctors appts., etc. My daughter would probably use hers for dolls and drawing items. What a lovely set.

November 9th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Sarah said...

I would use this bag as a knitting bag. My olderst daughter who is 7 knits too!

November 9th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Camille said...

As I told Martha, my daughter would love to tote her necks (necklaces) and gagas (sunglasses)!

November 9th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Diane C said...

Great fabric. We would use them to go to the Natural Foods store and buy our bulk stuff.

November 9th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Clarinda said...

It will be perfect for a nappy bag, big enough for a couple of cloth nappies and wipes, a change of clothes, plus all the other essentials, phone, purse, matchbox cars etc. Yet it’s still super stylish and practical

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November 9th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Tiffany said...

I would use it to carry a book, phone, wallet, keys, and probably a diaper and wipes. Love this bag!

November 9th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Keri said...

The library! Tote bags always equal hauling books for us!

November 9th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Ange said...

This is to carry my sewing magazines ( and Oliver+S book) when I’m waiting to pick the children up from school. Thanks for a great giveaway.

November 9th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Nancy said...

I’d use this lovely bag to hold my current knitting project, snacks, and KenKen puzzle book — bliss in a bag!

November 9th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Brenna J said...

I would use it for a toddler bag (coloring, small toys, water bottle, change of clothes, snack, etc.).

November 9th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Christy Pair said...

Library bag! We love our library.

November 9th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Julianna Peacock said...

I’d use it to carry my needlepoint or baby gear!

November 9th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Melissa said...

I would use it for library bags for Mom and Daughter!

November 9th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Chris DuPuis said...

I would use it to take my sewing supplies with me.

November 9th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
N. Monnette said...

Books!

November 9th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Lydia Watts said...

Smocking projects!

November 9th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Jenny T said...

I would use the tote to make coordinating bags for my daughter and I. Her’s would be for her treasures and books. Mine would be for a cell phone, wallet and perhaps some Christmas projects I’m working on!

November 9th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Joan said...

I would put my knitting in it.

November 9th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Lynn said...

Perfect gift for a mother who is expecting a new daughter! One for baby gear, one for mommy stuff!

November 9th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
shay said...

Dance gear. We always seem to have so much misc. stuff!

November 9th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
emily said...

Oh, love these bags and fabric so much! I would use mine for library books, for sure!!

November 9th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Robyn Brown said...

I could schlep some library books around in that puppy!

November 9th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Emily said...

To send my daughter’s blanket and change of clothes to preschool, and as a sleepover bag to Grandma and Grandpa’s!

November 9th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Courtney said...

I would love to make a library bag!

November 9th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Muscade said...

it would make a perfect bag for something i want to try since forever and start yesterday … knitting.

November 9th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
Patty said...

I would use it for my yoga classes and for my carrying my daughters pampers and clothes to nursery school!

November 9th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Wendy said...

Books for piano and violin lessons for my daughter and baby gear for me for my new baby due this winter.

November 9th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Dianne said...

This would be a perfect knitting bag for me. SO bright and cute :)

November 9th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Catherine said...

So lovely! I would use mine as a purse, with wallet & phone plus drawing books, pencils, and stickerbooks for entertaining the kids in the car or while waiting. My 4 year old would fill hers with similar things to use with her dollies. Thanks!

November 9th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Imaan said...

I desperately need a tote to carry my basics – phone, wallet, sunglasses, in addition to a bottle of water, and a couple of nappies and wipes for the kids. Please, pick me!!! :-)

November 9th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
Alexandra R said...

I would use mine as a library tote- my daughters love to stop there on there way home from school as often as possible- they would love to have a bag matching mine!

November 9th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Joy said...

I would love to use this as my craft bag – it’s so beautiful!

November 9th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
Katie said...

It’s almost time to head to the beach here and those totes look like they are just the perfect size for all our bits and pieces, so that’s where they will be going.

November 9th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
Denise said...

What would I do with the bag I hope to win….. I would proudly display it and use it for everything – purchasing more fabric, carrying home groceries, carrying everything and anything I could fit in it!

November 9th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
Emily said...

I’d use mine to carry my knitting projects around. My daughter would fill hers with disgusting toddler things – sticks, tissues, stickers, rocks, toys, etc.

November 9th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Keri P. said...

I would use mine to hold all my knitting (I am totally obsessed again!) and my little O. could cary all her babies around. Congrats on the book Liesl! I am sooooo proud of you! Miss u & our knitting circle. xo

November 9th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
Kristine said...

I’m sure Adelaide would love a tote to carry around her doll, dummies, hairclips, and crucial pieces of Lego she steals from her big brothers!

November 9th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
heidi said...

A preschool tote for my daughter!

November 9th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
Piroska said...

I’d use the bag for my stitching supplies when I’m out and about.
Beautiful!
:o)

November 9th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Valerie said...

I’m going to use them to schlep things back and forth to my daughter’s. She can fill one with stuff and I can fill one with stuff and then we’ll S.W.A.P.! Thanks for the give-away!

November 9th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Ginger said...

As a doula, I attend births and provide emotional and practical support for birthing moms (and dads!). I would love to have a beautiful bag like this for carrying my lotions, books, snacks, rebozo, massagers, extra clothes, and herbs to births!

November 10th, 2010 at 12:08 am
Elizabeth G said...

I would use this wonderful tote as a library bag. I’d also use it for trips to the doctor with my children when I need to bring snacks and books to keep them entertained while we wait.

November 10th, 2010 at 12:17 am
sahmcolorado said...

I need something to carry my knitting in tomorrow… if only I had small, pretty tote…hmmm… I know – I need to win this giveaway and then I’ll be all set!!

November 10th, 2010 at 1:14 am
Chelsea the Yarngeek said...

That looks like a perfect knitting bag for carrying some of my holiday projects around. Thanks for the chance to win!

November 10th, 2010 at 1:15 am
ainhoa said...

I would use it as my knitting bag. Thanks for this beautiful giveaway.

November 10th, 2010 at 2:49 am
Elizabeth said...

Our weekly trip to the library!

November 10th, 2010 at 2:55 am
Katherine said...

Mine will carry water bottles, snacks, nappies, sun hats, an extra layer of clothing, and anything else essential for the day. My daughter will probably cart around a variety of household paraphernalia. Today that might have included my alarm clock, the torch, some plastic containers full of leaves and maybe a teddy bear.

November 10th, 2010 at 4:08 am
Kim said...

My bag would be either for knitting or baby paraphernalia. My daughter could use a cute library bag. Am keeping my fingers crossed!

November 10th, 2010 at 4:17 am
Eva said...

This bag is really a great allrounder! I could use it as a grocery bag or sewing supply bag, but I think it would also look great as storage for magazines! That way it would be a part of the interiour decoration and not hidden away in the hallway.

November 10th, 2010 at 4:22 am
Kathryn B said...

I’m going to use mine for trips to the library, the doctor’s office and all those other places I find myself picking up all the things I drop! I’ll make a second for my budding crafter to keep her projects together.

November 10th, 2010 at 5:26 am
Robyn said...

Snacks . . . drinks . . . hats . . . nappies and wipes (I have total fear of potty training twins so I imagine I’ll be toting nappies for quite a while!

November 10th, 2010 at 6:09 am
Deb Cameron said...

I would gift one to my Mum, for all her photography paraphenalia…she is a mad keen photographer and I would have one for my knitting/sewing projects…it is just beautiful and I have been coveting the city weekend fabric for awhile now…oh, since you told us about it’s development :-)

November 10th, 2010 at 6:52 am
Cindy said...

I’d use the bag to hold what I need at the various sports practices I’m constantly running to for the older kids. That typically includes wallet, cell phone, some gum, extra panties for our youngest, a book, a hand sewing project, and small toys.

November 10th, 2010 at 7:05 am
Nisa said...

I would use it to carry around my current knitting or crochet project!

November 10th, 2010 at 7:15 am
Nisa said...

oh, and my youngest would use it to stuff all sorts of her found treasures in.

November 10th, 2010 at 7:19 am
Abby said...

definitely carrying library books for my two kids!

November 10th, 2010 at 7:33 am
ckcsbella said...

I plan to make one for DD#1 for Christmas. She needs a bag to carry her things to choir!

November 10th, 2010 at 8:04 am
JennyG said...

I love having bags like this for last minute run out the door things. Like library books, or things that I need to return…
The cuter the bag, the better.

November 10th, 2010 at 10:17 am
Madelaine said...

It looks like it would be one awesome knitting bag… So that’s what I’d use it for!

November 10th, 2010 at 11:13 am
kelli said...

Book, knitting project, ipod! My daughter will carry stuffed kitty, playfood, duplos, book.

November 10th, 2010 at 11:33 am
brindy said...

A way cuter diaper bag!!!

November 10th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Anushree said...

I would use this bag for my knitting projects…it looks like a great bag to keep yarn from going wayward.

November 10th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Eileen said...

It looks like a great beach bag to me

November 10th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
Cynthia said...

I’d use mine to carry around all my current sewing project supplies!

November 10th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Carolyn Grumney said...

It would a fine bag to carry books back and forth to the library.

November 10th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Linda said...

SWEET BAGS!
MY DAUGHTER+I WILL GO SHOPPING FOR FABRIC!
THANKS!

November 10th, 2010 at 4:38 pm
Leah said...

Anything and everything…

November 10th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
LauraB said...

We’d be using them to take our bathers to the beach.

November 10th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Stephanie said...

I would love to make this bag to use as my monthly craft night tote!

November 10th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Marie-Michelle said...

Library book bag most definitely!

November 10th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
losabia said...

We hop in the car many weekends to visit family over the state line, and this looks like it would be the perfect bag for our road trip snacks :)

November 10th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
Ange Moore said...

I think they are fabulous and would make great eco-wrapping for presents this Christmas (as well as being the perfect gift in their own right)!

November 10th, 2010 at 9:57 pm
Sewnsew said...

I would use it to carry my phone, keys, you know: all of my “stuff”. :-) And my daughter would carry her library card and her “cents” as she calls her loose change. :-)

November 10th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
ileen said...

My daughter has always wanted the two of us to have something matchy matchy…this project would be perfect! And we would use them for shopping of course :)! Thanks

November 10th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
blue_yellow said...

So lovely. My daughter is two and I know she would love to have a bag that looks just like her mama’s!
Wonderful to hear about your book. I am literally “teaching” myself sewing by going through your patterns, and i am looking forward to the book immensely.

November 10th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
mountainwildlife said...

Oooh this is so pretty it would have to be shown off everyday! I’d take mine to the local markets, shops, school and pool! My daughter would love one too, for all her ‘special treasures’!!

November 11th, 2010 at 1:25 am
Wehaf said...

I’d use this as a library bag!

November 11th, 2010 at 3:15 am
jackie said...

What a pretty bag. I would use it for either shopping, storing my card making supplies or use as a diaper bag.

November 11th, 2010 at 7:51 am
shasta said...

I’d bring my bag all around our little city in China — to the bakery, to the market, to the park…

November 11th, 2010 at 8:08 am
PeachRainbow said...

To carry my water bottle/books etc.
Thanks for the chance!

November 11th, 2010 at 8:48 am
Loralee said...

Since my 10 y.o. has started to sew, I think we would make them together as a mother-daughter project. I can see us both using them for toting sewing supplies and fabrics when on the way to sewing classes at our favorite local fabric store. Or just on the go! The possibilities are endless…

November 11th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Sue Jean said...

I would make it for my mom to take with her to “Silver University” a community group for the elderly that helps her with learning English and has other social activities for her. Perfect for carrying her books and knitting with her on the bus!

November 11th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Johanna O said...

Library! To pick up more sewing books!

November 11th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Melanie said...

Once the spring weather hits, we will be heading out for all kinds of fun family outings in the city. We go to parks and playgrounds, fruit-picking, or to the zoo. I like to have a washable and easy tote for all the snacks, lunches and water bottles. My baby girl will need diapers and toys.

November 11th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Brigit Dermott said...

I would use the tote to keep knitting projects that are in the works. My daughter could find a million and one uses for anything. Never for the intended purpose. Her tote might be a hot air balloon for dolls, a cruise ship, who knows.

November 11th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
unravelledx3 said...

Same thing I mentioned to Martha: anti-bacterial wipes, tissues, juice boxes, kiddie snacks, books, small toys — the usual stuff that gets toted around as I taxi my three young children to their weekly swim, violin and assorted after-school classes or activities.

Looking forward to your new book…

November 11th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Beth said...

School, market, beach, library,

November 11th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
jackie said...

Oh my goodness…adorable! My girls are always hauling around bags. Maybe I could convince the oldest to confine her “embroidery projects” to this bag:)

November 11th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
darci said...

We are starting a lunch time knitting group at work. i would use the bag for my knitting supplies.
cant wait to win!!!

November 12th, 2010 at 1:00 am
Juliana said...

I’d love to make a nice new bag to carry my crochet projects in

November 12th, 2010 at 8:26 am
Todd said...

With the assistance of random.org, we’ve selected our four winners. Congratulations to:

1. Kathie S.
2. Nisa
3. Jenny
4. Eileen

Winners have been notified by email. Thanks to everyone for participating.

November 12th, 2010 at 9:41 am