tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post6411330631010489323..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: Ladies who shopMeanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-16637530904869897952014-02-07T12:01:54.649+00:002014-02-07T12:01:54.649+00:00Such a shame that you had to virtually hide your f...Such a shame that you had to virtually hide your free give away bags from Tesco`s cameras. I think that they should start charging for plastic carriers just like they now do in Wales. A lot more people would be more mindful to their consumption and needless discarding of such bags after use, I believe.<br />Nice little bags you`ve made there!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09114653674812242486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-55878522903432669632014-02-06T19:07:55.413+00:002014-02-06T19:07:55.413+00:00I can't do fast pace any more. Thank you for y...I can't do fast pace any more. Thank you for your kind words.Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-26988511458721168252014-02-06T19:06:00.668+00:002014-02-06T19:06:00.668+00:00Hi Patricia. What a lovely gesture, I would love a...Hi Patricia. What a lovely gesture, I would love a crochet bag. I have onions and pegs. If you email me, then I will email you back with my address. Look on my side bar under the heading 'contact me here', put in 'dots' and 'at' in the appropriate places. Long may your mum enjoy her crocheting. Thank you. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-56869283067777246032014-02-06T12:02:28.915+00:002014-02-06T12:02:28.915+00:00I love it that you made someone's day with you...I love it that you made someone's day with your acts of kindness. No doubt they will spread the word and hopefully sow this seed of an idea in someone else's mind and it will snowball.<br /><br />You really are a lovely lady :-)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-60471840820228133392014-02-06T09:32:06.185+00:002014-02-06T09:32:06.185+00:00Congratulations Ilona on your random acts of kinde...Congratulations Ilona on your random acts of kindess. From time to time I leave a handmade toy somewhere to be picked up by whoever finds it. I came across this idea at The Secret Toy Society website sometime ago and that started me off. The recipients of your brilliant bags will have been delighted.<br /><br />Sue McAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-64760371183182258802014-02-06T09:26:19.018+00:002014-02-06T09:26:19.018+00:00My Mum , who, is 88, and after a lifetime of sewin...My Mum , who, is 88, and after a lifetime of sewing knitting and crafts can now only crochet , as a result I have some lovely bags that are suitable for pegs, onions etc. <br />Your blog has given me so much pleasure and helped me so much , I would like to send you one if you would like one patricianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-58761671073810321282014-02-06T04:57:48.152+00:002014-02-06T04:57:48.152+00:00I love that you did this, and I love the bags! I d...I love that you did this, and I love the bags! I do believe it is worth a few people making the change. My ten year old sponsors and orang-utan and gets upset when those around her at school deliberately shove their palm oil products in her face, she queried if it is worth her trying. This is a great opportunity for us to discuss how we can change the world slowly but surely and remain true to ourselves.From little things big things grow....Winterfell Mixed Mediahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05085237973862858567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-12263223544889722872014-02-06T00:25:28.353+00:002014-02-06T00:25:28.353+00:00Every little random act of kindness makes a big di...Every little random act of kindness makes a big difference to our planet, and to someone somewhere.<br />Those ladies who received one of your lovely bags will talk about you and your generosity in conversations with others - there may be one person who will listen and thereby be inspired to do their own little random act of kindness, and so the kindness and caring will continue...<br />A little while back I read the book written by Jessica Watson, the young Aust girl who sailed around the world singlehanded at age 16, she wrote about being out in the deep ocean, no land in sight, and in the water she saw floating plastic bags, that little snippet of info from her book has stayed with me...<br />Those lovely bags you lovingly make and give away may stop just even one more plastic shopping bag finding its way into an ocean somewhere.<br />Well done Ilona, I admire you and your thoughtfulness and caring attitude. X<br />Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11449333427131539070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-16052695026726539892014-02-05T23:09:19.363+00:002014-02-05T23:09:19.363+00:00Ilona, I really do love you. You are such a funny...Ilona, I really do love you. You are such a funny lady and very kind. I really enjoy reading your blog every day. Caroline xCarolinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-81621521272534465352014-02-05T20:44:27.424+00:002014-02-05T20:44:27.424+00:00This is such a generous and beautiful thing to do....This is such a generous and beautiful thing to do. I love your bags and if you offered on to me in a store I would be thrilled. I know that if you want to bring more good things into your life you accept everything that is offered. Have a wonderful day. Your bags are lovely.Vee's Easy Veganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10687845145787430380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-86314933477565011852014-02-05T20:37:17.518+00:002014-02-05T20:37:17.518+00:00I bet the ladies were thrilled. They'll be tel...I bet the ladies were thrilled. They'll be telling everyone about you and your bags, I'm sure.<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-13854260800826696412014-02-05T19:40:17.037+00:002014-02-05T19:40:17.037+00:00I love that you did this, Ilona! What a wonderful ...I love that you did this, Ilona! What a wonderful idea...I'm always happy to give a little something to anyone I see: share something at work, or with a friend. Even if it's simply a hug (as weird as that may sound! lol I think hugs have great value.) I want to thank you again, too, for your beautiful blog. When I feel bogged down living in a big, fast paced city in Canada, I look to your blog and your wanderings and take great comfort in it all.<br />Take care,<br />ChristinaHappySlobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06777781387510158030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-43357964724570826462014-02-05T19:13:54.037+00:002014-02-05T19:13:54.037+00:00I love bags, I make them whenever I have the mater...I love bags, I make them whenever I have the material and want a quick project, most of mine go to the Cat Rescue Charity Shop, it all helps to keep the operation going.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-83518843379342148842014-02-05T19:07:15.122+00:002014-02-05T19:07:15.122+00:00the rosy red bag speaks to me
Mettathe rosy red bag speaks to me<br /><br />MettaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-17630885389204028682014-02-05T18:30:26.291+00:002014-02-05T18:30:26.291+00:00Hi! I agree, I love your tree bag the best of all ...Hi! I agree, I love your tree bag the best of all of them, I remember when you posted the picture when you originally made it. It's beautiful!<br /><br />Here in Los Angeles there's good news on the plastic bag front: stores are all now charging for them. This will mean a great reduction.Daniellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-42830107683621271812014-02-05T18:16:24.762+00:002014-02-05T18:16:24.762+00:00I have used the store-bought eco bags for years, b...I have used the store-bought eco bags for years, but never thought of making my own. Super project, Ilona :)Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16227965573117684221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-37111416258123159022014-02-05T17:26:48.632+00:002014-02-05T17:26:48.632+00:00What a lovely idea. I loathe plastic bags and alwa...What a lovely idea. I loathe plastic bags and always carry one of my cloth ones 'cos you never know when you'll need one. xVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-15177185330850504382014-02-05T16:27:11.218+00:002014-02-05T16:27:11.218+00:00I have one of Ilona's fused plastic bags- it&#...I have one of Ilona's fused plastic bags- it's fab and I use it all the time to store my recycling indoors before I take it out to the recycling bin every morning!<br />ArilxArilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447764056767139963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-39762117001343775362014-02-05T16:16:31.936+00:002014-02-05T16:16:31.936+00:00I wish you could give away some of your confidence...I wish you could give away some of your confidence ; ). A friend of mine used to make bags like yours, the ones with lining, from recycled fabrics. She started selling them at craft fairs, then festivals. She then opened up a shop and paid other ladies to make them for her and other crafty bits and bobs. She outgrew the shop and moved into the city centre where she sells ethical, and locally made/recycled fashion. She is doing very well and earning a good living. What started out as a hobby is now paying the bills. I think your bags are lovely - lucky tescos people!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-55992468888187028492014-02-05T16:10:06.503+00:002014-02-05T16:10:06.503+00:00Give Ilona a medal, that's what I say. Giving...Give Ilona a medal, that's what I say. Giving can be so much pleasure can't it, I love you for it.<br />Briony<br />xcrafty cat cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251582085392890533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-2158311365971016862014-02-05T15:50:01.238+00:002014-02-05T15:50:01.238+00:00Such a great idea Ilona. I bet those recipients w...Such a great idea Ilona. I bet those recipients will pass on a friendly gesture.<br />You have made my morning!Janfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-79251595490080379862014-02-05T14:10:09.487+00:002014-02-05T14:10:09.487+00:00Good on you Ilona
TwiggyGood on you Ilona <br />TwiggyTwiggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065849697979313992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-15679040239879823992014-02-05T13:46:29.961+00:002014-02-05T13:46:29.961+00:00Love your bags, especially the retro flowery patte...Love your bags, especially the retro flowery pattern! An excellent idea to give them away and I'm glad you got well-deserved feedback from the recipients. I feel inspired to have a look for some suitable fabric in my stash but would I dare approach people in Tesco?? Might have to give them away when I do a car boot sale, instead of putting purchases in plastic bags! Thanks for a lovely, chatty, friendly, useful blog! VickiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-2292115821270255972014-02-05T13:21:31.483+00:002014-02-05T13:21:31.483+00:00That is a nice thing to do. Your collection of han...That is a nice thing to do. Your collection of hand made bags - I like them all but my favourite is the one with trees.Campfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573797205145907726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-88342667184454055232014-02-05T13:06:40.318+00:002014-02-05T13:06:40.318+00:00What a lovely collection of hand made bags,
Carolx...What a lovely collection of hand made bags,<br />CarolxCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04332392686031711784noreply@blogger.com