tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post2496871500288143941..comments2023-08-02T09:35:48.720-05:00Comments on DesigningVashti: The Blog: Chance to Win: Marty Miller's TOTES FOR ALL REASONSVashti Brahahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14439436949166577608noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-40740476693021632002011-09-06T13:51:33.356-05:002011-09-06T13:51:33.356-05:00Thank you so much for your interesting comments. I...Thank you so much for your interesting comments. I've just posted a new blog entry about the winner.Vashti Brahahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14439436949166577608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-39343136701981580262011-09-06T13:47:47.440-05:002011-09-06T13:47:47.440-05:00I haven't tried making a tote yet but would lo...I haven't tried making a tote yet but would love to try. I'm into making potholder, dishcloths and shawls. Have to get motivated and try a bag or two. They would be so useful. I would probably use the peaches & cream or the Lily Sugar & Cream yarns. I love working with them. And they have such beautiful colors.Carol Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00047767419442283154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-41214950665344873242011-09-06T12:08:23.064-05:002011-09-06T12:08:23.064-05:00I think that the first tote I make would be with c...I think that the first tote I make would be with cotton yarn- either Peaches & Cream or Sugar & Cream - in ecru. I like how the cotton holds its shape. I would be making this as a gift to my niece.JMSCrochetArtisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08593207909787161023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-43194431599058427842011-09-06T11:59:15.737-05:002011-09-06T11:59:15.737-05:00Misschou also emailed me yesterday:
"A bag wi...Misschou also emailed me yesterday:<br />"A bag with changing colors, which have different reflections depending on the season and the sunshine, a bag big enough to put a lifetime, but small enough to wear it with elegance, a bag that says "Oh!" and "Ah!" in the eyes and the smile of the person to whom I'd gift - maybe me ?, a perfect bag, with soft solid yarn, a natural fiber, a lightweight presence, and a gentle companion."Vashti Brahahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14439436949166577608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-86751492426904281722011-09-06T11:57:43.620-05:002011-09-06T11:57:43.620-05:00I'm about to find out who the winner is. But f...I'm about to find out who the winner is. But first, I'm adding Mary Carnduff to the comments because she emailed me yesterday before the deadline.Vashti Brahahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14439436949166577608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-23852611306791024332011-09-05T22:11:55.735-05:002011-09-05T22:11:55.735-05:00I would make it in a pretty fall color... maybe a ...I would make it in a pretty fall color... maybe a burnt orange.Getting Hookedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216143915300930778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-59848905009586673952011-09-05T21:55:31.236-05:002011-09-05T21:55:31.236-05:00I would use Peaches and Cream in ecru color. I lo...I would use Peaches and Cream in ecru color. I love totes.Madejashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18256303080551103907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-30130034058492078562011-09-05T21:48:31.892-05:002011-09-05T21:48:31.892-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Madejashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18256303080551103907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-18833746536041231362011-09-05T17:24:50.314-05:002011-09-05T17:24:50.314-05:00I would use Patons SWS self striping yarn and then...I would use Patons SWS self striping yarn and then I would felt it.crochetheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15894510388609291181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-10675467362968149222011-09-05T14:00:54.197-05:002011-09-05T14:00:54.197-05:00I would use that big ball of Beach Ball Blue cotto...I would use that big ball of Beach Ball Blue cotton that I have.n7lqkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17428607416357102176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-79906491459887642932011-09-05T13:43:56.234-05:002011-09-05T13:43:56.234-05:00This would give me a reason to visit my favorite c...This would give me a reason to visit my favorite craft store and check out the yarns. I usually use Lily's Peaches & Cream, however I like the idea of worsted yarn with thread. I'm thinking a Halloween orange & black, autumn colors, Christmas colors, or perhaps baby pink or blue. A tote could be used as a gift bag, loaded up for Christmas or a baby shower. Oh the many uses to gift someone.grannyof3https://www.blogger.com/profile/13627679207712055188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-16577997853367455352011-09-05T13:01:02.203-05:002011-09-05T13:01:02.203-05:00Hmm, I've always wanted to do a bag in Hilos L...Hmm, I've always wanted to do a bag in Hilos La Espiga 100% Nylon thread. Am thinking maybe Green and Multi Lime together. One of Marty's bags would look great worked up in those colors.The Abstract Optimisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05375279415301054814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-49093665338227632922011-09-05T10:04:30.189-05:002011-09-05T10:04:30.189-05:00I love making totes but the straps don't hold ...I love making totes but the straps don't hold up I've recently started buying them or handles. I've doubled the yarn I have testers out there but no word back yet. Any secrets in the book? I love the tote on the cover my ladies would want a lining but you can't please everyone . I work in a school so pens and such. Take care.Lori in Phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235391552807992958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-22682952105597032742011-09-05T09:59:31.048-05:002011-09-05T09:59:31.048-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lori in Phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235391552807992958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-10425833817224094772011-09-05T08:10:28.957-05:002011-09-05T08:10:28.957-05:00I recently made my first crochet market bag (all b...I recently made my first crochet market bag (all but the handles, at least). I used yellow cotton, and I plan to make my next tote in cotton, too. I'm not sure what color I'll use-- so hard to choose, but maybe green or blue? I'm not particular about brand, either, so it will depend on what I find in my stash. :o)Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575839458599807879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-32425758309524914742011-09-05T06:01:38.754-05:002011-09-05T06:01:38.754-05:00I'm thinking of using super strong sock yarn m...I'm thinking of using super strong sock yarn mix for a nice strong tote that does not wear to easily. Crocheted in a lovely, trendy blue tone I think I can make several as x-mas gifts this year.banneullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05933378987445282327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-48521560279235629222011-09-04T21:45:59.836-05:002011-09-04T21:45:59.836-05:00the next tote I make will be done using cotton be...the next tote I make will be done using cotton because I want it to be lightweight & strongAbdullahAJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966841809560558145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-35887480059471957392011-09-04T21:31:55.515-05:002011-09-04T21:31:55.515-05:00I would use Bernat's handycrafter cotton baby ...I would use Bernat's handycrafter cotton baby in beautiful baby blue color that is so reminiscent of color of the sky. Nothing more beautiful and soul filling than watching the sky.....Prejudicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598812063078128405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-8139069681738313462011-09-04T17:58:56.249-05:002011-09-04T17:58:56.249-05:00I have some gorgeous variegated Fantasy Naturale c...I have some gorgeous variegated Fantasy Naturale cotton in shades of gold/yellow/red/orange. The yarn would make a pretty wild market or tote bagMary Jandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16554479764626452408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-80948122309656620202011-09-04T17:04:25.999-05:002011-09-04T17:04:25.999-05:00May I describe the tote I'm currently making? ...May I describe the tote I'm currently making? I'm using Prestige Serenity Garden - mostly because I had some on hand when the tote bug bit. It's very soft and drapey but with a cottony feel. All my other totes are made from Sugar 'n Cream.Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-68728273676317612002011-09-04T16:38:15.833-05:002011-09-04T16:38:15.833-05:00My next tote will be made out of 100% cotton, usin...My next tote will be made out of 100% cotton, using Creme de la Creme in Tile Blue. I love pulling out all of my colorful totes at the grocery store!<br />Mary Buse MelickMary Buse Melickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941464793990925561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-45218555492722240922011-09-04T12:17:43.446-05:002011-09-04T12:17:43.446-05:00I am a certified bag lady and love making totes of...I am a certified bag lady and love making totes of all kinds. I have some Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton sitting in my stash just waiting for the perfect project. A tote may just be it!<br /><br />Andrea aka SpringSplndr on RavelrySpringSplndrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03556183659336773642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-7142952348152911512011-09-04T12:16:47.481-05:002011-09-04T12:16:47.481-05:00If I'm looking enough to win a copy of this bo...If I'm looking enough to win a copy of this book I would make the totes out of my favorite yarn, Sugar 'n Cream. I love the selection of colors and it's durability.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-52741603683523306112011-09-04T12:14:24.511-05:002011-09-04T12:14:24.511-05:00I'd like to use some Red Heart Fiesta, just sm...I'd like to use some Red Heart Fiesta, just small bits of color and some sparkle.Jane's Hooked on Crochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15795496301795623771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32092117.post-25433317502047295652011-09-04T11:30:48.642-05:002011-09-04T11:30:48.642-05:00It would depend on which bag I choose to make. Pea...It would depend on which bag I choose to make. Peaches & cream, sugar & cream; are maybe the old standby red heart. Color would be something with blue in it. But usually when I go to purchase thinking I know exactly what I want end up with something totally different.turneyclhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03386981871343831770noreply@blogger.com