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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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!
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!
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.
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.
Happy Belated Birthday Sara I'm glad you had a wonderful day. Happy Birthday to Mikey 🐶 Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄Happy New Year and see you next year.
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.
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.
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 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.
My favorite podcast is My Brother My Brother and Me! I've been listening for almost 10 years, it's so great.
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.
My husband bought me a sewing machine the first Christmas after we were married - I loved it!!
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 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.😊
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!
Love the Crime Junkies podcast. New one every week.
I got a Honda 50 cub for my 14th birthday from my Uncle. Best gift ever!
Congratulations to both winners.
Great zipper tip. Thnx.
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!
I haven’t made many zipper pockets but it’s easy to see how great these tips are!
The best gift I have ever been given is my sewing machine!
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.
My best gift ever was a large basket chair from my husband- our first Christmas.
I typically don't prewash fabric. Good hints in this show. Happy birthday!
Yummy! Right up my alley. Cookies and squares rock.
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 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!
Wow. Life is truly a gift.
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.
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.
Love your demo on the zipper pocket. Game changer!
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.
Hey. So great to see you. Ive been away for a bit. So glad to be back and catch up 🩷🩵
Beautiful artwork and amazing powerful message
Haven’t thought of listening to podcasts. Must check them out.
This was great, thank you for the bag lab!
Great zipper demonstration.
I am definitely going to have to try this method for zipper pockets when I make my next Tudor bag! Thanks for the tip!❤
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!
Have a wonderful holiday season ⛄️🎄❄️!!
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!
My mom gave me a kitchen aid mixer. I love it and use it weekly
New patterns! Wonderful.
Pretty blue cats and gorgeous hummingbirds.
Best gift ever, my granddaughter
I usually can't wait to give the gifts I've picked for my loved ones.
Congratulations Julie and Naomi.
That is an awesome Christmas gift.
Totally forgot your show was on. Watching the next day from very snowy day from very snowy Nova Scotia.
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.
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.
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.
the best gift I have ever been given are my children!!!
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
Best gift ever received: A white 1965 Ford Mustang (many many years ago when I turned 16 years old)
Good night and looking forward to next month
Wow! Great show. I am a new viewer and learned so much from this show.
The best gift I ever received was my husband of almost 55 years.
I just found you not long ago. You and danny are wonderful
Best Christmas gift was time with my family
Very adorable ornament patterns,
I love that book and author. The Forgotten Garden
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
My first sewing machine from my parents.
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.
The grinch bag set is wonderful
Hubby uses thread locker all the time! He used it on my die cutting machine and it works well.
Best gift was a new stethoscope; I’m a vet tech and it’s so wonderful!
The roses are stunning.
Great show. Will need to order the zipper template.
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.
Love the sunshine fabric.
I like that label tape which is great to label fabric names!
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!
Nice jobon the zip pocket bag lab
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!
And happy new year!
Looking forward to your new patterns.
I do pre wash dark backings for quilts. Not always the lighter colors.
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.
The BEST gift was an embroidery machine that my friend gave me ❤
Project looks lovely.
Nice demonstration
But it’s so thoughtful Danny! ❤️
Happy birthday Sara.
Gorgeous artwork. Yes, the message is absolutely made for you. You matter to many of us.
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.
Like the one with bike and flowers
I pre wash backings. When I first started quilting, I pre washed everything, but no more. Pre washing the back but not the front works out just fine.
Really pretty fabric.
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 ❤
Hi guys, I truat you all are doing well and will stay stress free this holiday season ❤😅😊
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!! :)
I always understitch the zipper pocket openings. It makes a nice crisp edge and is easy to press.
Best present I ever received was my first sewing machine at age 9.
Soups and things are great.
Happy Belated Birthday Sara I'm glad you had a wonderful day. Happy Birthday to Mikey 🐶 Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄Happy New Year and see you next year.
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.