Sewing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kim Opperman, Sarge, from Socks for Soldiers sent me a lovely care package. We had been talking about knitting Big Black Socks in public as a way to encourage other knitter's awareness of the program. She sells special knitting bags for just that purpose. When I opened up my box from Kim I found a black messenger bag with a large red cross on it.

The second bag appealed to my love of history because it is a vintage style medic bag. It has a large section and two smaller, fold-down sections. The whole thing is designed to sit upright for better access to the medical supplies. I can see a lot of potential for this bag! Maybe add a hat in progress and a washcloth, both items Kim says soldiers appreciate, so I can have an easy-to-carry Soldier Knitting bag.   

The best part is that all that potential folds up into a compact bag.

In the back there are multiple ways to carry around my new bag. Over my shoulder, around my waist or just grab it quickly by the handle on the top.

Kim also kindly included two Socks For Soldiers, Inc. patches. Problem!!! They had to be sewn onto the bags. Again, Craft Night came to my rescue! Having quilters and companionship made it much easier to handle the stress of having to work with a needle and thread. First, I used a little magic quilting glue to place the patches.

I talked Karen into sewing the patch onto the olive green bag because she thought she could handle it with a sewing machine. It turned out she could only reach half of the patch but I was very grateful.

I spent my time tacking the patch down onto the black bag. It was amusing for everyone. Well, Xena was just puzzled by my activity.

By the end of Craft Night both bags were ready for duty including the 2-Year Anniversary pins secured onto the straps.

Now I have two good ways to work in extra knitting whenever I get a few free minutes each day.

Comments

[Elenor]

What is Socks for Soldiers? My Brother and Brother-in-law are both in the army and if I could do something to support our troops that would be great.

[Latoya]

I like the crafting that you've done with the messenger and medicine bags. Where can I find the one that was used for medicine? I agree with you about its potential - for holding yarn.
I look forward to seeing what you're going to knit for your golf time, too. I'm just learning to golf myself.
Knit on!

[becky]

Patch Attach. It's wonderful stuff. I haven't sewn a patch in years--not even when my son was in Cub Scouts.

[Knitalittle]

Hummmmm can any one join in and knit socks for the troop. I live in El Paso and so many of my neighbors have a family member over seas. Could you pass on information about the bag and how I might buy one? Thank you for your help.

[Angelika]

I never thought of digging into my husbands outdated TA50 gear to find stuff for my hobby. Interesting.

[Heather Outside Boston]

Is there a place to get or order that retro medic bag? It's terific!

[Carissa]

I wanna be a sock knitter....someday. I've knit one sock...poor little thing. Its nice and comfy, but I can't seem to get past the single sock syndrome. Anyway, that medic bag is fabulous! I want one, any info on how to get one?

[lori]

I am sitting here knitting my monthly pair of socks to send to my better half in the desert...and I really want to know where/if we can get our hands on those bags...I love the black one...perfect for just htis purpose:)

[Melly]

You know? If I could fix a leak in my kitchen sink with my sewing machine, I would. I found this post to be very amusing!

[Ann]

Those are both fabulous bags. Where those sewn specifically for you? If so, any way of getting a pattern for them?
Or were those bought? If so, got any information on where one could purchase either bag?