This gal left me an encouraging message a while ago, and considering the comments I’ve been getting, I was trying to figure out if she was a junkie (spam) or not . Then I got sucked into browsing all her posts, with all her colorful photos (I like pictures as a consumer but as a producer it’s easier to type than to upload/attach pictures). I will definitely be ordering from her in the…far future when I’m not living here with my parents, or more importantly, having money streaming in. She is currently making bags to hold knitting supplies, but of course you can use those bags for other things; she also has the ability to make quilts, shawls, wristwarmers, and even a Transformers hat haha! She was also born in Garland, TX (where Iris is from) and currently based in Portland, OR, so it really brought back memories from the road trip: when we visited, Rudi was quite bored, but then she came upon a bead store and she really enjoyed herself (made and paid for three pairs of earrings). I think I would enjoy living in Portland: nature, books, and a quiet place to develop quiet hobbies:

A unique means to hold your beans! Every item is handcrafted and one of a kind. If you see something you like, but want to tweak here and change it a bit there, send us a Conversation and we’ll create the Perfect Bag for You! It is our pleasure to help you have the means to carry your beans that makes you happy :)

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