*****FANTABULOUS HANDBAG SWAP******Number 3 !

had a blast with the last one :)

OMG! This will be awesome to do and I would not be offended if my patner used recycled materials to make mine. BE KIND TO OUR EARTH. I can use a bag for miscelanious use, shopping, errands, fun, etc....

I would prefer some sort of large bag/tote, but in all reality I would use whatever. My only preferences are I don't care for orange or bright teal much. Otherwise I am game! I don't like purses that you have to hold in your hand as I always set it down and then wonder where my purse is. =)

I've been in #1 and #2 so, naturally I am here again! Surprise with your best bag. I am more curious than picky :-)

Good on you Ruthy! I received the most beautiful bags from both my partners on swaps 1 and 2 and they both, thoughtfully, asked me what I would like. This time around I'd like a surprise!

All I do ask is that you refrain from signing up if you really have no intention of making and sending. i had to angel 4 times on the 1st and it looks almost as bad on the 2nd. GRRRRR! FLAKERS KEEP OUT!

I would love to join this swap. I love making handbags.

Please do not let Jessica Haynes (jessi2361) join this swap. She flaked on me on the last one.

I'm a newbie-esl.. but I'm good.. and I am frackin game for this one. I work in a fabric store.. I have an unhealthy amount of stash building up.

No probs dkay! She's off the case!

I'm always excited by this swap. The perfect purse for me is a tote about 14" wide x 12" tall x 5" wide at the sides and bottom with a snap closure. A pocket on the outside is great for a blackberry. The straps or strap should be long enough to fit over the shoulder. I love black backgrounds with color or white on it, like black and white prints, black and multicolor prints. Imagination is key.

This looks like fun! I would like any bag as long as not a purse. So I would almost say the bigger the better ;-) And bright (spring/summer) colors are my favorite.

This will be so much fun! I make bags of all sizes for my Etsy shop and have BINS of fabrics ready to use! I prefer recycled/recrafted(of course!),but will be happy with whatever my partner sends me!

@ninabean15 has flagged up a great website with tons of great downloadable bag patterns should anyone need any ideas! Thanks ninabean15, you're a star!

i too am new, but promise to send! i would also be happy with anything! your choice!

I'm another newbie but I have just done a couple of swaps from other blogs and now have swap-itis! Please can I join? I have loads of ideas but just need the excuse!

This is the best swap . I got the most beautiful bag last time and I promise to send something beautiful to my partner.To stop flaking katiewoo put in your swap that flakers will be BANNED FROM SWAPPING in FUTURE I put it in swaps I host and it does works.I haven't had one for a long time but if I get one they will get Banned.

I seriously can't wait for this!!! SUPER EXCITED!!!

Inspiration is always welcome, where can we find the link to this?

@ninabean15 has flagged up a great website with tons of great downloadable bag patterns should anyone need any ideas! Thanks ninabean15, you're a star!

Or can you put it in the text of the swap?

Best swap coordinator! Katiewoo had to angel me on the last one. I missed the first one. But I am in for another go. Bearynice liked her purse and it made me feel so good to give something that is appreciated. So if you get me...I would like an over the shoulder that is large enough to carry the usual but also some crafty stuff as well.

I would like a purse with some sort of closure and a strap that is long enough to go over my shoulder. Any colour is fine but no yellow (a touch of yellow is ok). A purse large enough to fit a wallet, notebook, cell phone, pen and a few small toys that I carry around for my boys in case we have to wait anywhere would be good. I'll leave it up to my swap partner to choose the style.

I like big lovely bags, it's genetically impossible for me to pack light!!

It's a wonder how men can do with just a wallet!!!

I love big bags with beads etc. Not to fussy. I love Suprises!

Just want to say how exciting I am about this swap!! There have been so many great comments and such positivity that I have a good feeling about this one....like hopefully I wont have to angel!!! For the record, as Bearynice has suggested (Thank you Bearynice)....FLAKERS WILL BE BANNED FROM FUTURE SWAPS ! Got it? Good! Have fun you handbag makers, gather those patterns, pull together that inspiration, set up your machines....not long now! Kate x

Can't do a link but have left the web address for the ideas and tutorials for a gazillion bags in the blurb at the top. (DIY bag Lover blogspot) K x

Thanks for letting me in! I am really looking forward to this- can't wait to find out who I am making for. Thanks for the link to the bag blog- some beautiful bags on there!

I'm undecided what kind of bag I want- something practical that I can chuck keys, purse, phone, tissues and snack for son before I rush out of the door or something pretty that I will never use because, well I don't go out, but I will put it ontop of the tv and stare at it because it's so, so beautiful! Head says practical but heart says beautiful so I am going with......beautiful!!

I prefer a bag with a strap over the shoulder, but I like all kind of bags, as long as it is nicely made!

I love vintagey colours and patterns, pretty, sweet, that kinda thing!

I would like a bag with a strap long enough to across the body. Other than that, I'm up for anything that you think is nice and/or practical!

I think that a wallet swap would be a great one to go with the bags in the future!

Ooh, that sounds like it might be interesting @michellew !

This sounds like fun! Do you need volunteers to make an extra, just in case?

I am up for a surprise- I have yet to meet a bag I didn't love! I do tend to use bags that have a cross-body strap a bit more than those with shorter straps, but I'll love whatever you send :)

I would like any bag as long as not a purse The bigger the better :)