It's that time again--Sew, Mama, Sew! giveaway day! I'm giving away the same thing I always give away--morsbags! More specifically, I'm giving away this morsbag--
Morsbags are reusable fabric grocery bags. I usually make them from thrifted sheets, but this one is made from a brand new (clearance) fabric shower curtain from Target. I love the fun, summery stripes. It would also make a great beach or pool bag in addition to hauling groceries. There will be at least one winner, but I will hopefully be giving away three bags to three winners if I can finish the other two this week. (Colors/pattern placement on any additional bags will be different--I'll post additional pictures as they're completed.)
To be entered to win, just leave a comment on this post (one comment per person and US residents only) about something you do (or would like to do) that is environmentally friendly. I will use random.org to choose the winner(s) from all comments left by 12 midnight CST on Friday, May 27, 2011. I will ship the item(s) by Tuesday, May 31(since Monday is a holiday). Be sure to leave an e-mail address if I can't contact you through your comment. Thanks for participating!
I love to use reusable grocery bags--I keep them in my car for unplanned trips to the store. :)
ReplyDeleteI use reusable bags but I also take my excess plastic grocery bags back to the store to be recycled.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm on a waiting list to be a part of an organic community garden.. I'm excited about that :-)
We don't own a car and always use reusable grocery bags, so I need good, sturdy ones!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun thing to comment about! Living in Austin, TX, there is constant pressure to keep "upping" your eco consciousness ... so in addition to recycling everything, limiting trash, etc..I have become addicted to using my scraps rather than throwing them away - fabric that is! It's another version of reuse/recycling!
ReplyDeleteI recycle!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I've been saving a gorgeous fabric shower curtain to make a laundry bag...but I'm just not ready to cut it up yet! (Please stop by my blog, too. Happy Giveaway Day!)
ReplyDeleteI recycle. Love the bag, and thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWe grow our own veggies, line dry our clothes, lots of green stuff going on around here!
ReplyDeletemindfulhome at gmail dot com
i take reusable bags to the grocery store, and this one would be a great addition to my collection! :)
ReplyDeleteI love it!
ReplyDeletesims.whitney at gmail.com
I try to use environmentally friendly products to clean my house. My favorite is white vinegar.
ReplyDeletea22wilson at hotmail dot com
Love it! I almost bought that exact shower curtain.
ReplyDeleteShannon C
formysweetdaughter@hotmail.com
lovely bag! we recycle and grow a garden and (occasionally) make our own clothes. :) great giveaway!
ReplyDeletebess
jbknav at hotmail dot com
Hang clothes up to dry on the line.
ReplyDeleteG'Day! I'm here for the Sew, Mama, Sew Giveaway Day! Please visit me, too:
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Deborah
Homemaker Honey
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homemakerhoney @gmail .com
I reuse fabric from old clothing to make other cool stuff like bags or stuffed toys.
ReplyDeleteIf I happen to be the lucky winner you can contact me through my blog www.radseams.com/blog
I recycle, compost, and use reusable bags when I shop.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Sue
suzan dot tessier at gmail dot com
We compost like crazy!
ReplyDeleteI love the fact after grocery shopping I don't have a trash bag full of plastic bags. I could always use another one.
ReplyDeleteLovin' on those stripes! I try to use reusable grocery bags, but I often forget. I am a religious recycler though... I dig things out of the garbage all the time that my husband thinks aren't recycleable :) and I'm working on switching our family to reusable water bottles and snack bags.
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just Lu
I try to not buy bottled water, and recycle if I do. I also save used aluminum foil after I am done using what I need it for, and put in with my aluminum cans:)to recycle, Thanks for the chance to win:)
ReplyDeleteOf course we recycle but my favorite thing to do to be good to the planet is planting our own garden organically. We just got it in and I can't wait!
ReplyDeletecute!
ReplyDeletethank you so much for the giveaway. We only use reusable containers for lunches.
ReplyDeleteWe use cloth diapers and wipes.
ReplyDeleteWe do use recyclable bags...some are getting frayed:) We also recycle everything we can.
ReplyDeleteShawna:)
I love how you used a shower curtain to make this bag...great idea ! I'd love a chance to win it !
ReplyDeleteI just finished my first experiment with soap nuts this weekend. Rather than using detergent, you can use these berries that create soapy suds for cleaning clothes. They're pretty cool and easy to use.
ReplyDeleteI get cardboard boxes from work that will be thrown out to cut out my patterns. The patterns are sturdier and the boxes get a new life!
ReplyDeleteCute, cute! I've been curious about these bags. Can't wait to see one live!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great bag - I love that you upcycle/recycle fabrics for these bags. :)
ReplyDeleteI've been trying to walk to my local errands (library, groceries, etc) instead of drive - which is easy when I'm unemployed and I don't have many places to go and I'm trying to avoid spending any money. :)
I love the bag! I'm from Alberta but I have a US address!
ReplyDeletePretty! Thanks for the giveaway:) I recycle all of my household goods by bringing them to our county recycling center every Sunday.
ReplyDeleteBrandy dot mire at gmail dot com
I hadn't thought to look at the clearance sheets and curtains for fabric finds, but I'll definitely have to do that from now on. I'd like to compost. At my old house we had an amazing compost bin, but at our condo we can't because everything is kind of shared space. If I had my own space though I'd compost, and then garden with the soil
ReplyDeleteMy most recent venture into saving the planet (besides using my market bags!) has been to make my 8 month old son's baby food. Not only is it healthier for him, but I am doing my best to support local growers and creating SO much less trash by not using store-bought baby foods.
ReplyDeleteKellyCraftsForKids@gmail.com
I use reusable grocery bags and walk instead of drive into town (2 miles each way) during the summer months.
ReplyDeletethanks for the giveaway!
Wait that's really cool how you made them out of shower curtain. Something I do that's environmentally friendly is do my best to compost frequently and recycle. And of course use cloth grocery bags XD
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this bag is tops. thankyoU!
ReplyDeletei always use reusable bags & walk (instead of drive) as often as I can.
ReplyDeleteI am such a huge fan of reusable grocery bags... but this is the most stylish one!
ReplyDeleteI compost all my kitchen scraps and then use the wonderful soil it makes to grow my own veggies, which I then compost the scraps of . . . .
ReplyDeleteyobethie(at)hotmail(dot)com
Such a cute bag! I am big into recycling. When I taught school my favorite field trip was to the recycling center- dorky but true. Thanks for the giveaway chance.
ReplyDeleteI upcycle a lot of items, use reusable grocery bags, and reusable rags. I also clean just about everything with vinegar and baking soda and only use chemical cleaners on rare occassions.Great giveaway! I'd be delighted to win!
ReplyDeletePhoenixpeacock(at)gmail(dot)com
In addition to using cloth bags for shopping, I ride my bike as much as possible.
ReplyDeleteI like reusable bags, i like the fun colors of this one. thanks
ReplyDeleteI enjoy being a good steward of the earth by reusing many things including reusable grocery bags, upcycling clothing etc.!
ReplyDeleteLove your bag! I am an obsessive re-user. I also try not to buy things if they are overpackaged or the packaging is not recyclable. I know I'm just one person, but I have to put my $$ where my beliefs are.
ReplyDeleteBesides recycling, i try to reuse whatever i can. i use the plastic caps off juice bottles as spoon rests, i save and reuse paper in my printer that misprinted.
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Mary B.
I recycle!
ReplyDeleteOh, I like this! My husband bought me a SodaStream to avoid wasting any more plastic seltzer bottles. With the amount of seltzer I drink, I may be singlehandedly saving the earth by making my own!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteWe use cloth instead of paper when we can (bags, napkins, diapers, towels, etc.)
lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com
I try to use thrifted fabric as much as a I can.
ReplyDeleteLove this bag and the bold colors. I don't, however, think I would use it only as a grocery bag. If we don't take our lightly used clothes to the mission center around the corner, we enjoy taking them apart and repurposing them. It is fun to see fabrics get a new life just like this shower curtain.
ReplyDeleterecycle! so glad we finally have it with trash pickup!
ReplyDeletethanks for the giveaway!
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nicmowat (at) gmail (dot) com
I reuse glass jars as drinking glasses.
ReplyDeleteI carpool to work everyday. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleterobyn.geddes(at)gmail.com
I love to use re-usable bags!
ReplyDeleteI already use fabric grocery bags and love them. one thing i would like to do is find a way to dispose of my cat's litter and waste in a environmentally friendly way, but so far i havent found many options
ReplyDeleteI always use re-useable bags. I have a set for groceries and some that I keep in my purse for everything else. Thanks for the chance! leahclaireh(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI recycle old t-shirts into produce bags.
ReplyDeleteI'm big on recycling!
ReplyDeletemrs.marcus2 at yahoo dot com
I'm doing a real deal garden this summer. Hoping it produces enough to merit the effort. :-)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty bag!!
ReplyDeleteLets see I cut up plastic grocery bags and crochet them into a large tote bag :D
I take all the plastics that our local recycling center won't take and bring them to Whole Foods, because they'll recycle them.
ReplyDeleteVery cute bag, and what a smart idea, making it out of a shower curtain!
amyhood21(AT)gmail(DOT)com
great fabric!
ReplyDeleteI do cloth diapers, cloth napkins, mostly natural cleaners, garden, mama cloth, ...lots of stuff.
ReplyDeletemelody dot janssen at gmail dot com
I can never have enough grocery bags. A shower curtain = brilliant!
ReplyDeleteOooooo I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteTia
mtrand2 at gmail dot com
I compost. I hate to throw out what my picky eater has not touched. It's out back and the animals sometimes get in it, but at least it's not in the garbage.
ReplyDeleteWe cloth diaper, use cloth napkins, no paper towels, cloth grocery bags.
ReplyDeleteWe use our reusable grocery bags all the time. Not only are they environmentally friendly, but they're more durable and hold more, too! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteravensrascals at gmail dot com
When we go to the beach, I will pick up any garbage I see. Thank you for a great giveaway! izazbz at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteI use reusable grocery bags!
ReplyDeleteBut I also avoid commercial cleaners and use more environmentally friendly cleaners like borax and vinegar.
Very cute print - who would guess that it came from a shower curtain? My email is in my blogger profile. :)
I have been recycling everything I can and growing my own food this summer. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI too make shopping bags, but never thought to use a shower curtain. How clever is that? I also try to do my part by recycling paper.
ReplyDeleteWe recycle and use reusable bags when we shop.
ReplyDeletehelenhsin(at)yahoo(dot)com
I also use reusable grocery bags! This bag would be perfect to add to my collection!
ReplyDeleteslove554(at)gmail(dot)com
Love this bag! We hang our clothes on the line. We compost, we garden. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteVanessa
Gorgeous fabric~~ LOVE IT.
ReplyDeletethanks for the giveaway.
bsyb100 at gmail dot com
I am trying to collect enough reusable totes to eliminate plastic grocery bags. This one has such fun fabric.
ReplyDeleteGreat summer fabric, thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love this b/c I have been striving to use reusable bags more often when doing my shopping, so I'd love to win this one! Thanks so much! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteatchisonsteph at gmail dot com
I live most of the time in Canada, but also have a residence in the states, so I hope you can include me in the giveaway.
I recycle. I also use fabric baby diapers
Thanks for the giveaway. We are recycle nuts! I drive my son crazy, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
ReplyDeleteWe're trying to learn to compost. Hopefully we get better at it soon, because it can be stinky.
ReplyDeleteI grow my herbs and am planning a compost bin!
ReplyDeleteLove the bag!
delainaj36(at)gmail(dot)com
I use reusable grocery bags! And this one is so cute. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWe re-purpose our old flannel sheets, making them into pants and hankies.
ReplyDeleteI've planted an organic garden!
ReplyDeletereneelasater(at)hotmail(dot)com
we recycle and use reusable grocery bags , we also take a day a month to take the kids down to the beach and help pick up trash and debree. Mainly to teach them to apprecaite the land and what they have and don't destroy it.
ReplyDeleteOh fun! I love tote bags!
ReplyDeleteHello, I love reuseable grocery bags and use them all the time. I keep one in my car at all times - just in case. Thanks for the chance to win your stylish bag. Linda
ReplyDeleterodlindafansler (at) gmail (dot) com
Great bag!!!
ReplyDeletecheeksb78(at)yahoo(dot)com
I often use plastic bags and such in my crafting as stuffing for things. Although...because we use reusable bags, I run out a lot! LOL! jinglesells at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI have made two grocery bags, so I don't use so many of the plastic ones at the store. Thanks for the chance to win your beautiful bright one!
ReplyDeleteJacque in SC
quiltnsrep(at)yahoo(dot)com
I use cloth diapers on my daughter & I love them!
ReplyDeletewe cloth diaper, have chickens and a garden, recycle, compost, use reusable bags, buy local, thrift, etc
ReplyDeleteI am trying to eliminate paper towels in my house and also the grass in the yard making it more native plant oriented
ReplyDeleteI'm a really good recycler! :)
ReplyDeleteLove this bag. I'd definitely take it to the pool this summer.
i drink a lot of water so bring a very large jug to work every day and keep refilling my bottle. saves waste and money
ReplyDeleteI use reusable grocery bags -- we have a bunch in both my husband's and my cars. :) Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI use reusable shopping bags everywhere I go and encourage others to switch to reusables too. Thanks for the giveaway. I love the fabric!
ReplyDeleteWe use reusable grocery bags, recycle, and garden organically. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI made my own lunch bag and reusable snack bags so that I didn't have to go through a ton of plastic to bring lunch to work.
ReplyDeletegreat idea! love the stripes too!
ReplyDeleteI recycle by turning things into fun crafts! Like turning the plastic container for face wash cloths into a decorated crayon box. Stuff like that.
ReplyDeleteI try to recycle everything possible and I've gotten my husband to do the same.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
jmhamlin826 AT yahoo DOT com
We not only recycle at home but incourage it at work and bring it home to recycle.
ReplyDeletebutler83ataoldotcom
Use reusable bags, repurpose containers that food come in, recycle as able, buy local!
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteThis is a cute bag!
Cute bag! Thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteI am vegetarian, take public transit as much as possible, and compost, among other things... as you can tell I am a pretty big envirogeek!
:)
I try to use the reusable grocery bags (when I remember ;-) Thanks for participating in SMS Giveaway day!
ReplyDeleteI love to use reusable bags, but when I can't (or forget) I always recycle the plastic ones! They take them back at the grocery store.
ReplyDeleteWe use our reusable grocery bags to be ecofriendly. Thank you so much for the chance to win this bag. It is super cute. I love the fabric. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteI try to ride my bike to pick up my boys from daycare whenever possible; we recycle with a frenzy, and I've made my own reusable lunch baggies.
ReplyDeleteI sewed my own sandwich bags, bring my own bags to the grocery store and compost thanks to our city's great composting program. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love reusable shopping bags for my groceries, and my large collection is becoming helpful for my upcoming move.
ReplyDeleteWe plant a small garden and have fresh veggies all summer long. If there are any leftovers, I prepare them for the freezer. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThis would be the everything bag. Towels for swim class, books for the library you name it. I never thought of getting a clearance shower curtain. I did replace the one from my girls' bathroom and recovered my kitchen chairs with it. Everyone says how much they love them. Thanks for the chance at a great bag.
ReplyDeleteI use reusable bags and try to recycle everything I can. Thanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLove your bag - so cheerful and I always use reusable bags whenever possible.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win
Ly
lyannab(at)gmail(dot)com
We recycle and try to keep our thermostat more controlled and combine trips to town.
ReplyDeleteNeat bag to have...to be more eco friendly-we recycle our newspapers and magazines
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aunteegem@yahoo.com
I recycle paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, tin, aluminum AND I car pool!
ReplyDeleteGreat bag!
Bonnie
rehmann(at)centurylink(dot)net
I love reusable bags, and this one is so cute! great idea!
ReplyDeleteLove the bag and I use these every week. I do need a few more!!
ReplyDeleteI love this bag!and I love your idea of using shower curtains! I was at Target and saw a kids shower curtain that I thought would be fantastic for the back of a quilt! I definitely recycle. I'm glad you asked this question, because I wish I went to a local farmer's market more often. I really should start doing that. Thanks for the chance! :)
ReplyDeleteI use reusable bags, recycle, compost and watch what I buy.
ReplyDeleteslrdowney at hotmail dot com