Bag Lady
Sitting on the counter, busy
through the night
Is a little white iPhone, buzzing
with delight.
The ‘likes’ are streaming
in, from coast to coast to coast
All because of a bag on an
Instagram post.
What’s caused this double
tapping, from people overseas?
What’s piqued their
curiosity, what’s made them weak in knees?
Why it’s a simple sack, so
it appears at a glance
Just wait a couple seconds,
there’s another like from France.
I just observe this process,
I don’t post any stills
I don’t sew any fabric, I
don’t possess the skills.
Let us take a moment, and
subject to further inspection
The features of the tote,
that others call perfection.
There are several carry-ons,
which Krista makes for fun
The most popular it seems is
the famous 2 4 1.
It’s got pockets on the
ends, and a wee one on the side
And a big one in the middle,
that’s made to open wide.
Sometimes the fabric’s cool,
while other times it’s snazzy
Top stitching’s often
tripled, and Krista likes her lining jazzy.
With cotton webbing
strapping, each bag’s a perfect gem.
To quote Krista from her
blog, “I can’t stop making them!”
With everything she makes,
Krista says it’s just a snap
Follow the directions,
perhaps add an extra flap.
But I think it’s not so
simple, they would all be making one
The difference is K’s ethic,
she just gets sh*t done.
I guess he's onto something...although I have made my fair share of Rae's Buttercup Bag, too! Here's a small sampling of bags over the past few years. I honestly think I could have made an 8 x 8 mosaic.
buttercup bag 1, 2. buttercup bag2, 3. buttercup bag, 4. Amy Butler Blossom Bag by Poppyprint, 5. Runaround Bags front detail by Poppyprint, 6. Another Buttercup Bag, 7. Hipster bag by Poppyprint, 8. 241 Bag by Poppyprint, 9. A Two-Zip Hipster fit for France, 10. 2-Zip Hipster in Outside Oslo by Poppyprint, 11. Charlotte Purse by Poppyprint, 12. 241 Bag - slash zipper option, 13. 2-zip Hipster, 14. Lotus 241 Bag, 15. Typewriter 241 Bag by Poppyprint, 16. Weekender Bag by Poppyprint
Referring to the last line of the poem, that is exactly what I'm busy with these next 7 weeks. I have some serious stuff to get done, so don't worry if I'm scarce. I hope you've all had a wonderful start to 2014. All I can say so far is Brrrrrrr!
37 comments:
A man who writes his wife poetry - now that's true love! Happy New Year to you all and good luck with your heads down. Hope you get all your sh*t done!
Love the poem! Tell him "well done!" Hope you get lots done the next 7 weeks. You can do it!!!
ROFL, I particularly like the last line :oD
I am quite sure you know your husband rocks! You are a very lucky lady!
What a hoot!
What a hoot!
Yep, very lucky!!
fantastic poem. Lucky you!!! Love all the bags too. See, I'm rhyming already :)
so fun!
How awesome is this?!!! Your husband is quite the poet! What a sweet gift.
Fabulous poem!
Well, I'm impressed! What skills you BOTH have!
I love all these beautiful bags - what fabric, and perfection
Great Poem, Mr. B
Lise-Lotte
partygreen.ca
Awesome!
oh how fun is THAT!
It's a great poem, and the bags are the best.
Happy 2014 Krista! Love that poem, it reminds me of all the fun Sinterklaas poems we used to write.
You have made so many lovely bags!
Brilliant!
Happy New Year to you all - keep cozy. xxx
hahahaha! love it! Happy new year xx
What a very clever husband! And I love your bags, I need to make a 241.
What a great poem and so true! Love seeing what bag you've made next when it pops up on your blog or IG.
Excellent! Your husband totally gets you and the whole making process, including IG. Bless him!!!
The poem is wonderful and how sweet of your husband to take the time to write it! You've got a keeper there :)
He's definitely a keeper - love the poem! And so many gorgeous bags :) x
All I can say is this is quite possibly the most awesome thing I've ever read.
Well done, Mr. B!
Have a good and healthy new year, the two of you!
Oh and tell him to bring us more poems :)
How incredibly sweet is he?!!! What a fun gift to treasure forever.
How incredibly sweet is he?!!! What a fun gift to treasure forever.
What a talented writer your husband is. Mine draws pictures....
Wow you really are the bag lady!!! Good luck with everything you need to get done. We'll be here waiting at the other end for you xxx
I meant to say, love the poem too! Brilliant!
Lovely poem. Looking forward to the book ;-)
Wonderful poem and wonderful bags! I'm also looking forward to your book. I'm a regular reader of your great blog.
I *DO* love bags!! yepsireee.... =D. And, you make some way cute ones!
Aw that is the best Christmas gift ever! It's obvious from this that he does "get you". My husband wrote me a poem once. 17 years ago. I think I'll be showing him this. :) Thanks for the smile Krista's hub.
that's the best valentine evah! I am definitely not seeing a few I know you have made (and possibly sweated over). Awesome B, Awesome K.
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