Great question! The best gift I have ever received was a second chance at life! I came down with Covid 19 on January 5, 2021 and spent 8 months in the hospital, nearly dying 3 times (i'm told). I only remember one near-death experience: standing at the pearly gates, talking to St. Peter, turned to walk in... and my deceased mother put her hand on my face, pushing me back, and telling me it was not my time. From that point forward, I have improved daily. I am on oxygen, lost all my hair, and don't remember the last 2 years BUT...I am alive and grateful to be able to have more time with my family!
My best gift was when my husband proposed on Christmas Eve while we were on a lay-over in Dayton Ohio. Unfortunately he passed away April 19, a few months shy of what would have been our 50th anniversary. I miss him terribly.
BEST SEWING GIFT: I was talking to my cousin out West about sewing for Christmas. I had taken the day off work to finish up my projects. 12/19/10. And wouldn't you know - big blizzard. Had to climb out the window because the door was drifted shut! AND the electricity was out for 24 hours. No sewing. Told him I was going to find a treadle so Mother Nature couldn't make me go to the store between Thanksgiving and Christmas ever again. My cousin lives in Oregon; I'm in Iowa. One night I came home from somewhere and there was a mother-beautiful WHITE Twigs treadle cabinet with a works-perfect treadle sitting on my patio. He had found it and drove it to Iowa in the back of his pickup. I LOVE IT! What a sweet thing to do.
The greatest gift is beating cancer. I came down with lymphoma in 1990 and survived. The experience made me value my family and friends who were there when ever I needed them to get me through the tough times.
My mom had all of the old videos (from the '60s) that my dad filmed of me, put on a disc and digitalized. Best gift ever, since there is no other way to watch old reels of film for me. It came in a nice gift box.
The best gift I ever received was from my husband and kids for Mother's Day 22 years ago. My Mom had passed away a month and a half before that and they gave me a beautiful gold angel necklace to remind me of her.
The best gift I ever received was on Easter 13 years ago when my daughter gave me a gift with a card that said happy Easter grandma. My first grand baby was coming in 7 months.😊
I have 2 best gifts, which were big surprises from my husband. One was an Overlocker and the other was an airticket to go overseas to see my Mum and Dad in the UK for Christmas. Thank you for all your insperation and kindness!
The best Christmas gift I ever got was from my grandmother. She had no idea who Hanson was, but she went out of her way to get me their Snowed In Christmas album.
I watched Sunday 12-3-23 Sewical Sunday. As always Bag Lab delivered great ideas. I think clipping and pinning a zipper pocket would be beneficial for any zipper pocket to keep everything neat, tight and attractive. As far as the best gift I have been given, is it cheesy to say my kids? I love them so very much.
The best gift I have received is the inherited gift of my parents Christmas tree ornaments. As I decorated my Christmas tree this season so many memories surfaced.
I was given an antique herb crown that is identical to the one I saw in Warwick Castle. It was old and rusty, but I cried because I knew my husband had worked hard to find it!
I am happy to have you & Danny and Sew Sweetness in my world. Love, love your designs. I am a Minikins hoarder! Best gift ever? That's easy...kindness offered from a total stranger AND the sewing machines my dad gave me for my birthday in the early 1990's!
Great way to install the zipper pocket zipper! I’ve used clips after making a bag to create the sharp corners. Now I’ll use them for the zipper. Thanks for the great tip! Love your show❤️🩷🧡🤎
Best gift of Christmas has happen long time ago, we where allowed to pick up my dad from hospital (after few month there) on Christmas day morning to stay with us home.
Best gift is coming up…we are going away on a mystery trip for 5 days with another couple. We wives have no idea where we are going and we leave tomorrow morning!! So excited!
Hello Sara and Danny... it was so good to see your show again-thank you. I always learn so much from watching. A Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2024 to you both and your family. Regards Valerie
My favorite podcast is Think with Kris Boyd from KERA Public Radio out of Dallas, texas. She does a great job interviewing and has varied guests.. I’ve learned so much from her program.
I had to give my hubby one early above his objections. He loves the red Christmas truck. I bought a shower curtain and mats set so he could enjoy all season. Lol. They were a hit.
My two favorite podcasts are Radio Lab and This American Life. They cover various topics, with an in depth discussion each week. Some are funny, always makes me think.
Through the griffin door by the super Carlin brothers is a great podcast. I also love inappropriate quilters and how rude, tanneritos (a full house rewatch).
My hubby got Me EQ8. For Christmas this year early, it was on sale. I have wanted EQ for years. I also got an 27 inch all in one I mac. To use the program on. Just so excited to finally have EQ8. Have wanted it for years. So, now I can do my three passions Bag Making, Cross Stitch, and Quilting.
My first time watching Sara and it was lovely! Thoroughly enjoyed it. My best present ever was actually my boyfriend (now husband) giving me an i-pod (yes, way back in the day!) I was so excited I blurted out that I loved him (had not said that before)... the rest, as they say, is history!
Best Christmas Grifts I received (15 years ago), were well need! My first cell phone (a tiny flip phone, which I loved and wore out), and a nice camera! 🎄❄️🎁
When I buy fabric I serge the raw edges then wash, dry, and fold around comic book boards. I slip modified Pendeflex hanging folders (glued together and cut off about 5" of length) into the little bolt, against the book board, and hang in my file cabinet. I love this system and it allows me to repurpose file cabinets as I have tried to go paperless!
Enjoyed watching on Monday. This show was filled with so much inspiration. I needed to watch this for so many reasons - during this Christmas season. Thank you.
Great question! The best gift I have ever received was a second chance at life! I came down with Covid 19 on January 5, 2021 and spent 8 months in the hospital, nearly dying 3 times (i'm told). I only remember one near-death experience: standing at the pearly gates, talking to St. Peter, turned to walk in... and my deceased mother put her hand on my face, pushing me back, and telling me it was not my time. From that point forward, I have improved daily. I am on oxygen, lost all my hair, and don't remember the last 2 years BUT...I am alive and grateful to be able to have more time with my family!
My best gift was when my husband proposed on Christmas Eve while we were on a lay-over in Dayton Ohio. Unfortunately he passed away April 19, a few months shy of what would have been our 50th anniversary. I miss him terribly.
So sorry for your loss. Sending you a big hug.
@@leticiagonzalez711 Thank you for your kind words.
What a beautiful story of love❤❤.
@@simoner7722 He is the love of my life still. Thank you for your kind words.
Best gift - a Singer sewing machine for Christmas at age 11. I still have it 70 years later!!
Best gift was a dollhouse Santa left under the Christmas tree. What a great memory.
Best gitt is to be alive and to see my son happy in his relationship. Always learn so much from the shows!
BEST SEWING GIFT: I was talking to my cousin out West about sewing for Christmas. I had taken the day off work to finish up my projects. 12/19/10. And wouldn't you know - big blizzard. Had to climb out the window because the door was drifted shut! AND the electricity was out for 24 hours. No sewing. Told him I was going to find a treadle so Mother Nature couldn't make me go to the store between Thanksgiving and Christmas ever again. My cousin lives in Oregon; I'm in Iowa. One night I came home from somewhere and there was a mother-beautiful WHITE Twigs treadle cabinet with a works-perfect treadle sitting on my patio. He had found it and drove it to Iowa in the back of his pickup. I LOVE IT! What a sweet thing to do.
The greatest gift is beating cancer. I came down with lymphoma in 1990 and survived. The experience made me value my family and friends who were there when ever I needed them to get me through the tough times.
My mom had all of the old videos (from the '60s) that my dad filmed of me, put on a disc and digitalized. Best gift ever, since there is no other way to watch old reels of film for me. It came in a nice gift box.
My husband bought me a sewing machine the first Christmas after we were married - I loved it!!
The best gift I ever received was from my husband and kids for Mother's Day 22 years ago. My Mom had passed away a month and a half before that and they gave me a beautiful gold angel necklace to remind me of her.
Best gift I ever had is My sewing machine. I got it 1986 from My parents and I still use it
Thank you Sara and Danny for this all of your Sewcial Sundays! I always learn something new.
Best gift I received was a sewing machine of my own for Christmas 1976! Had been using mom's since 1966. Guess she wanted her's back!
My favorite podcast is My Brother My Brother and Me! I've been listening for almost 10 years, it's so great.
The best gift I ever received was on Easter 13 years ago when my daughter gave me a gift with a card that said happy Easter grandma. My first grand baby was coming in 7 months.😊
The best gift I have ever been given is my sewing machine!
I got a Honda 50 cub for my 14th birthday from my Uncle. Best gift ever!
I have 2 best gifts, which were big surprises from my husband. One was an Overlocker and the other was an airticket to go overseas to see my Mum and Dad in the UK for Christmas. Thank you for all your insperation and kindness!
My best gift ever was a large basket chair from my husband- our first Christmas.
The best Christmas gift I ever got was from my grandmother. She had no idea who Hanson was, but she went out of her way to get me their Snowed In Christmas album.
I haven’t made many zipper pockets but it’s easy to see how great these tips are!
Best gift ever received: A white 1965 Ford Mustang (many many years ago when I turned 16 years old)
I watched Sunday 12-3-23 Sewical Sunday. As always Bag Lab delivered great ideas. I think clipping and pinning a zipper pocket would be beneficial for any zipper pocket to keep everything neat, tight and attractive. As far as the best gift I have been given, is it cheesy to say my kids? I love them so very much.
Pretty blue cats and gorgeous hummingbirds.
The best gift I have received is the inherited gift of my parents Christmas tree ornaments. As I decorated my Christmas tree this season so many memories surfaced.
I typically don't prewash fabric. Good hints in this show. Happy birthday!
Love the Crime Junkies podcast. New one every week.
Yummy! Right up my alley. Cookies and squares rock.
I was given an antique herb crown that is identical to the one I saw in Warwick Castle. It was old and rusty, but I cried because I knew my husband had worked hard to find it!
I am happy to have you & Danny and Sew Sweetness in my world. Love, love your designs. I am a Minikins hoarder! Best gift ever? That's easy...kindness offered from a total stranger AND the sewing machines my dad gave me for my birthday in the early 1990's!
Best gift was a new stethoscope; I’m a vet tech and it’s so wonderful!
Hey. So great to see you. Ive been away for a bit. So glad to be back and catch up 🩷🩵
I usually can't wait to give the gifts I've picked for my loved ones.
Great way to install the zipper pocket zipper! I’ve used clips after making a bag to create the sharp corners. Now I’ll use them for the zipper. Thanks for the great tip! Love your show❤️🩷🧡🤎
The best gift I ever received was my husband of almost 55 years.
I love that book and author. The Forgotten Garden
Great zipper tip. Thnx.
Best gift of Christmas has happen long time ago, we where allowed to pick up my dad from hospital (after few month there) on Christmas day morning to stay with us home.
the best gift I have ever been given are my children!!!
The grinch bag set is wonderful
Thanks for the great zipper tip. Happy Holidays to you all.
I love you zipper tip you demonstrated. Merry Christmas. My husband gave me a year long bag making class last year for Christmas.
Haven’t thought of listening to podcasts. Must check them out.
Best present I ever received was my first sewing machine at age 9.
Best gift is coming up…we are going away on a mystery trip for 5 days with another couple. We wives have no idea where we are going and we leave tomorrow morning!! So excited!
My first sewing machine from my parents.
Totally forgot your show was on. Watching the next day from very snowy day from very snowy Nova Scotia.
Love your demo on the zipper pocket. Game changer!
Congratulations to both winners.
Hello Sara and Danny... it was so good to see your show again-thank you. I always learn so much from watching. A Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2024 to you both and your family. Regards Valerie
Beautiful artwork and amazing powerful message
I am definitely going to have to try this method for zipper pockets when I make my next Tudor bag! Thanks for the tip!❤
My mom gave me a kitchen aid mixer. I love it and use it weekly
Great zipper demonstration.
I like that label tape which is great to label fabric names!
My favorite podcast is Think with Kris Boyd from KERA Public Radio out of Dallas, texas. She does a great job interviewing and has varied guests.. I’ve learned so much from her program.
I had to give my hubby one early above his objections. He loves the red Christmas truck. I bought a shower curtain and mats set so he could enjoy all season. Lol. They were a hit.
Best Christmas gift was time with my family
Hubby uses thread locker all the time! He used it on my die cutting machine and it works well.
Wow! Great show. I am a new viewer and learned so much from this show.
Gorgeous artwork. Yes, the message is absolutely made for you. You matter to many of us.
I always understitch the zipper pocket openings. It makes a nice crisp edge and is easy to press.
My two favorite podcasts are Radio Lab and This American Life. They cover various topics, with an in depth discussion each week. Some are funny, always makes me think.
This was great, thank you for the bag lab!
Have a wonderful holiday season ⛄️🎄❄️!!
The blue cats are stunning! Love your bags Sara! But may buy that to make 3-yard quilt 💙💙
I just found you not long ago. You and danny are wonderful
The BEST gift was an embroidery machine that my friend gave me ❤
Best gift ever, my granddaughter
Love the sunshine fabric.
The roses are stunning.
Great show. Will need to order the zipper template.
Wow. Life is truly a gift.
Hi, happy to be here to watch. If making bags I do not prewash fabric. If making clothing I prewash. It really depends on what I’m making.
Like the one with bike and flowers
Congratulations Julie and Naomi.
Hi guys, I truat you all are doing well and will stay stress free this holiday season ❤😅😊
New patterns! Wonderful.
Very adorable ornament patterns,
Through the griffin door by the super Carlin brothers is a great podcast. I also love inappropriate quilters and how rude, tanneritos (a full house rewatch).
My hubby got Me EQ8. For Christmas this year early, it was on sale. I have wanted EQ for years. I also got an 27 inch all in one I mac. To use the program on. Just so excited to finally have EQ8. Have wanted it for years. So, now I can do my three passions Bag Making, Cross Stitch, and Quilting.
That is an awesome Christmas gift.
My first time watching Sara and it was lovely! Thoroughly enjoyed it. My best present ever was actually my boyfriend (now husband) giving me an i-pod (yes, way back in the day!) I was so excited I blurted out that I loved him (had not said that before)... the rest, as they say, is history!
My best gift was my aunts dinning room table and chair set it’s beautiful with hand needle point seat covers made by my great aunts
I prewash my fabric in warm as soon as I get it home. Then lightly press and fold onto comic board cards. Then store it.
Best Christmas Grifts I received (15 years ago), were well need! My first cell phone (a tiny flip phone, which I loved and wore out), and a nice camera! 🎄❄️🎁
Good night and looking forward to next month
Th windsor pouch is really pretty.
When I buy fabric I serge the raw edges then wash, dry, and fold around comic book boards. I slip modified Pendeflex hanging folders (glued together and cut off about 5" of length) into the little bolt, against the book board, and hang in my file cabinet. I love this system and it allows me to repurpose file cabinets as I have tried to go paperless!
It’s a great question. I really miss you weekly with something new! I love handmade gifts but the best are unexpected and from the heart ❤
Enjoyed watching on Monday. This show was filled with so much inspiration. I needed to watch this for so many reasons - during this Christmas season. Thank you.
I do pre wash dark backings for quilts. Not always the lighter colors.
Looking forward to your new patterns.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I typically do not prewash my fabric, but will do so if the fabric is used for a bag/purse/baby gift. I love your show!! :)
Hi Sara, The best gift i received was an advent calendar from Stitch Supply Co.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you and your family!
My best gift was a Pfaff sewing machine years ago that my husband surprised me with
But it’s so thoughtful Danny! ❤️
My favorite podcasts are Desert Island Discs and Anderson Cooper’s podcast on grief,All There Is.
Happy birthday Sara.