Photo Finish Friday

We got over 27 inches of snow between Wednesday night and all day Thursday. Crazy! But, it’s a beautiful winter wonderland with blue skies today. Caught these lovely does on my way to tennis this morning trying to navigate 6 foot snow drifts. Hope you have a lovely and cozy weekend. I’ll be sewing prom dresses. ๐Ÿ‘—๐Ÿชก๐Ÿงต๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ”️❄️ Teresa


UPDATE: EDMONDS, WA CHAPTER

What a wonderful update on the Edmonds, WA chapter. Look at all these great ladieswonderful sewing space and lots of yummy food. I'm so glad you ladies are gathering, making bags and clearly laughing a lot too. Keep up the great work! Teresa

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On Friday, February 23, 2024, Edmonds, WA Chapter Bagettes Kathy, Pam, Linda, Carolyn, and Carla got a whole lot of sewing done! Bagette Kathy hosted the gathering in her home. Look at her fabulous workspace! It's so inspiring, bright, and efficient. After sewing, everyone gathered for a very yummy potluck lunch.

Bagette Pam wrote:  "We were missing a few gals but had enough chatter for a bunch of gaggly women!! It was wonderful to be together and the buffet table was full!! When Ralph came to pick me up, he took the group picture!!"







Yay Sephora!

I was at Sephora the other day with Little Girl and noticed this bin by the front door. Look at ALL THE THINGS they recycle!!!!! I'm thrilled about this. For complete info scan the QR code below or go to THIS LINK. I know it's hard to read in the photo but they take (empty and cleaned) little tubes, jars, mascara tubes and wands, eyebrow pencils, pumps, dispensers, colored glass jars, makeup palettes, compacts and even dental floss containers and empty toothpaste tubes. SOOOOOO cool, right? I'm bringing a bunch of things there this week. Make sure you clean everything out before you drop off. Have a green day! Teresa



UPDATE: CANADA, Manitoba Chapter

Look at all these fabulous bags that Bagette P.P. Petunia has been making in Canada. How bright and pretty! Thank you for making gift bags in addition to shopping bags to help keep our planet waste free! LOVE! Teresa

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Here's a pic of my latest endeavors. Gift bags for a children's bazaar. Keeping 50 pieces of paper gift wrap out if the landfill.

Bagette P.P. Petunia, Chapter Coordinator, Manitoba, CANADA


Photo Finish Friday

We got just enough snow this morning for slick roads and bird tracks. I’ve had back to back visitors for over 2 weeks now so haven’t been here much. I’m also swimming in an ocean of prom and wedding attire. Hoping to catch my breath this weekend, you??? XOXO—Teresa


Photo Finish Friday

I’ve had more company this week. My sister and BIL are here for the week. We’ve been going on lots of walks with their puppy, breathing mountain air, eating good food and building a puzzle. Hope you’ve had a good week leading into a great weekend. XOXO—Teresa



Photo Finish Friday

Hey there! Hope you are enjoying your weekend. I’ve been busy this week with 2 of my fav cousins visiting and I turned 55 on Thursday. Double Nickles! We took the cousins to Red Rocks Amphitheater today for a look see and lots of stairs. It was a perfect day to get out and I feel so lucky I live near this gorgeous venue. Enjoy the rest of the weekend! Teresa



Photo Finish Friday

Boy, I sure do love the sun shining on crisp, untouched snow. So gorgeous. We are getting more snow right now so I’m sure to wake up to a beautiful landscape tomorrow. Plans include sewing (of course), cooking and talking to my daughters. All great things to do inside where it’s warm. Cheers to a great weekend for you! ☀️❄️☃️๐Ÿ’š Teresa


UPDATE: Maine Chapter

Bagette Barbara is the best! Look at what she has organized in Maine! So great. I love to see the project continuing to spread far and wide and Barbara is one of the people who has been instrumental in helping set up chapters in all the places she has lived. She is amazing. Thank you Barbara, Debi and all the other Maine Bagettes for your hard work and generosity. Teresa

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Hi Teresa--

February 8, 2024, I hosted the first Green Bag Lady event at the Common Good Soup Kitchen, in Southwest Harbor. It was super fun! 

Here are some photos you may post on your blog. The photo of me (first photo) was taken by the MD Islander reporter, Jess Cummings.

I showed the bagettes and reporter the video you had made in Nashville around 2011 explaining the GBL Project. They loved it, especially hearing about Bagette Dad. I told everyone that I have been involved in the GBL Project since 2010 when I met you in Nashville.

Bagette Debi, who has been helping with the Maine Chapter of the GBL Project since 2020, is also the new Director of Common Good Soup Kitchen. GBL has been offered the use of the Common Good space for sewing events. On Thursday, there were 3 Bagettes, Debi, me, and others who stopped by to check us out. We made and donated around 20 fabric bags to Common Good to use for their food bank recipients.

The local newspaper sent a reporter who subsequently posted an online story.

The next event is scheduled for Saturday, March 9th from 9:30 to noon at the Common Good Soup Kitchen in Southwest Harbor, Maine.  All volunteer "Bagettes" who attend will receive a free Green Bag Lady fabric shopping bag. Everyone is welcome. No experience needed. B.Y.O.M. (machine), sewing scissors, iron, and ironing board, if possible. Fabric will be provided. 

Barbara๐Ÿ’š
Coordinator - Maine Chapter
Green Bag Lady Project







UPDATE: Guantanamo, CUBA Chapter

First of all, how cool is it that we have a chapter in Cuba? Then, how amazing is it that the chapter is a mom and 2 daughters. I love EVERYTHING about this! Way to go Grace, Jane and Irene, you are simply the BEST! Keep up the sewing and spreading the word--Teresa :) :) <3 <3

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Bagette Daughters, Jane and Irene gave away bags today at our local craft fair.  It was great to hear them explain the project  and why they see for it. I am super proud of them.

Bagette Grace, Chapter Coordinator, Guantanamo, CUBA