Another addiction that many of us stitchers have is Vera Bradley bags. These are some of the bags that were present last Sunday.
To me, Vera bags are a cross between "old lady" bags, quilts, and comfort food. There is something about them that is just so delicious!
I feel really lucky that I have a big Vera bag that I can load my stitching stuff into and head off to Inspired Needle or a friend's home to stitch. I can fit everything I need into the one bag and I think I am pretty cool as I walk around with it. 
There are many different styles and patterns to Vera's bags. I heard that on July 8th they are announcing their fall colors! Wooopeee! I am excited!
Now Vera has reading glasses that match some of the bags. I got readers that match my bag!!!! I was so excited! The other cool thing is that I bought the readers at a shop in New Carlisle, Indiana. That is the town where my grandparents are from and it holds a special place in my heart.
Once, when I was visiting my Dad, I was on the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island and saw a fellow Vera wearer. We struck up a conversation just based on the fact that we both had Vera bags.
I think I love all the accessories that go along with stitching as much as I love to stitch!
P.S. Thank you for all of the wonderful comments! I love, love, love reading them and have discovered some great new blogs because of them!
14 comments:
Ooooh, I hadn't heard that Vera's readers were out! I have to go look now! lol! Yes, I love my VB bags for toting my stitching around. Amazing how we all do!
they all look gorgeous..I'm enthralled with them too even though I don't own one.
I have never had a Vera bag - I feel deprived! However, I sew all sorts of bags so I guess that substitutes for me LOL. It is funny all the accessories you "need" when you get hobbies like these - quilters are the same way. I have so many different kinds of bags and totes etc - organizing things is almsot half the fun!
I love Vera :-). I got my catalog for the new fall pieces, I am saving it to look through while I drink my coffee this morning, LOL. I did take a quick flip through and new patterns are fabulous.
I love my VB bags for everything... stitching, purse, tote bag for work, backpack for vacation. Very versatile and I love the designs. :) I would love to know which style of VB bag stitchers prefer most. Several people at your stitch in seemed to have the same style although I can't think of the name of it.
Kellie - the bag a lot of us have is named The Vera! It is great because it fits an Ott light and all of your stitching!
I love the description of old lady bag along with the comfort food and oh! Aren't they lovely! One of my favorite stores up north that had quite a collection closed this summer. It was a nice enough store, but it was Vera I was missing, even though I've never had one!
I love The Vera bag! I have several. Of course, I am spoiled by my DH who loves to buy them for me. I choose my patterns based on colors for the seasons so I can change out my bags/purses every few months so as not to wear them out too quickly. My first experience purchasing a Vera bag was at Celebration of Needlework when Sunflower Samplings used to bring large numbers of all sorts of bags and discount them all 40%!! Of course, those days are long gone but it was fun while it lasted!
Ooooo...my Vera Bag is so sorry it was not included in the pictures and missed the fun time. It went to Michigan though.... Fun post! Happy Weekending!
Our stitching nights are the best....everyone's Vera makes it pretty and lots more fun. Looking forward to seeing the new fall colors and what we won't be able to live without. Thanks Laura for the great pictures and taking the time to post them. We love seeing our stuff...
Oh yeah, I have a Vera tote! I love, love, love it!
I am so sorry my VB bag wasn't there for the photo shoot :-(((
and matching glasses....you crack me up !
Hello Laura, I am a virgin to Vera Bradley, but do love her patterns, I love the desk accessories--you know I have always been a school supply dork :) I think one of her bags should be in my future--esp. since my selection is so good right here in town. LOVE all the bags you photo'd. :)
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