'glo-ri-ous adj 1: marked by great beauty or splendor: MAGNIFICENT 2 : DELIGHTFUL, WONDERFUL
Remember the sneak peak of this doodle? I think I said something about having glorious plans for it.
Well, I finally turned this doodle into the bag I had in mind when I first started stitching. I don't think the final product is full-blown glorious. After consulting Mr. Webster (see above), I discovered that glorious is a pretty big word to live up to. Some would even think I was boasting if I said this bag was glorious. I've decided to tone it down a bit and say it's just a wee bit glorious (giggle). It's a very happy bag, don't you think?
The whole time I was making this bag, a David Crowder song, called Everything Glorious, was playing in my head. If your speakers are on, you might be listening to it now. I'm feeling pretty computer savvy. I figured out how to put music on my blog. I know, I know it's not that hard. But remember, I'm a technology goofus. A circus monkey can do more on the computer than I can! Really.
Anyway, back to the David Crowder song. This is the part that kept playing through my head: (singing) You make everything glorious. You make everything glorious. You make everything glorious and I am yours. What does that make me? Are you hearing what I'm hearing? The God of the whole universe is lovingly crafting us into something glorious. I am definitely a work in progress. But someday I will be glorious. Marked by great beauty...Magnificent...Delightful...Me!! I'm giving this thought a great big WOW!
I hope your feeling a wee bit glorious today!
Cassie
By his power to rule all things, he will change our simple bodies and make them like his own glorious body. ~Ephesians 3:21
That bag IS GLORIOUS!! I've just found your blog, in my search for sewing blogs....I was a knitter for so long and just needed to branch out. I really like your blog and your bags!
Posted by: Jenny | August 14, 2008 at 06:00 PM
You're new bag is beautiful!!
Thanks for the song......it's a wonderful reminder of God's love and care for each of us.
Happy sewing!
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Posted by: Carolyn J. | August 14, 2008 at 06:54 PM
I like how you call your embroidery doodling! The bag is wonderful! You're a good doodler, and bag maker :o) !
Posted by: Tina | August 14, 2008 at 07:02 PM
I love how you used this doodle stitchery to make such a wonderful tote bag. I love that polka dot binding too. And your post is making me smile today - thank you!
Posted by: Terri | August 14, 2008 at 07:13 PM
No, I think you had it right the first time -- that bag IS glorious. Absolutely glorious! Love the coordinating fabrics inside too!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | August 14, 2008 at 07:43 PM
Thanks for adding the David Crowder song - what a treat! I think I'll just park it here and listen for a while...
Posted by: Pam | August 14, 2008 at 07:52 PM
Oh so happy! I love it. I love the inside pockets, too!
Posted by: Dandelion Quilts | August 14, 2008 at 10:05 PM
At first I felt in love with the stichery, and then came the bag! It is glorious. Even inside! And thank you for the song!
Posted by: Helena | August 14, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Love the bag. Love the song. Love your binding tutorial. That's right, I tried it for the first time last night, on a real (not a practice) project! Worked like a charm! The back wasn't perfect, but looked good.
I nominated you for an award on my blog today...go check it out...
Love your stuff, I even bought the Doodle Stitching book after seeing your work!
Posted by: Doris at Threads of Conversation | August 15, 2008 at 07:35 AM
Hi! I just found your lovely blog and must say how inspired it makes me feel! Now, off I go to the sewing room!
Posted by: Vanessa | August 15, 2008 at 11:55 AM
Love your new bag! I'm so glad that I am a work in progress - thanks for WOW. :)
Posted by: Amy @ parkcitygirl | August 15, 2008 at 03:52 PM
Awesome awesome awesome Cassie-thanks for your insight! God is certainly crafting something glorious in us, isn't he? Love the bag too-is it for sale? Ha! :)
Posted by: Marie | August 15, 2008 at 09:50 PM
I am feeling glorious after reading that! I love that song. And I think your bag is indeed glorious, it is beautiful!
Oh, and I am worse than a monkey on the computer too, I have no clue how to get music to play on my blog lol
Posted by: Tonya Richard | August 16, 2008 at 07:17 AM
Sure looks glorious to me! LOVE your stitchery!
Posted by: JudyC | August 16, 2008 at 10:03 AM
I just found your blog, literately minutes ago, and really like it! We have an incredibly similar taste in music, and fabric!
Thank-you!
Tanner
~www.tannersnotes.blogspot.com
Posted by: Tanner | August 16, 2008 at 10:11 PM
WOW!! I read your blog this morning, before church, It 'lifted' me up and made me look forward to church (instead of just yelling at my kids) Guess what song was our main Praise and Worship song at my church?! Glorious! and that is one darling bag~ Love your blog! Libby
Posted by: Libby | August 17, 2008 at 02:06 PM
It IS glorious!
"If anything matters, then everything matters..." ~from The Shack
I LOVE your creativity!
Jody
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | August 17, 2008 at 04:24 PM
more than a wee bit!! good job. i don't even like fabric bags and that one is downright darling.
thanks for sharing!!!
Posted by: brigette | August 19, 2008 at 09:16 PM
L O V E this bag, Cassie! It is glorious, indeed.
Posted by: Pam | August 20, 2008 at 04:27 PM
Oh wow, it's lovely!!
Posted by: Robyn | August 20, 2008 at 05:33 PM
Is there a pattern somewhere for this bag? I love it and want to make one.
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara York | April 11, 2010 at 12:09 PM