Bag Obsession🛍️💫$3,000 of project bags...does the perfect bag exist?

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★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★
• 00:00 intro
• 00:45 what I'm wearing today
• 01:10 category of bags
• 01:38 small storage and organization
• 20:26 project bags
• 39:05 tote bags
• 46:29 leather bags
• 51:44 backpacks and baskets
• 58:20 two pieces of special luggage
• 1:02:36 top 5 bags
• 1:04:54 outro
💡 TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO 💡
• bag haul
• how I stay organized
• stitch markers
• my preferred needles and hooks
• project bags
• tote bags
• a few stories
• does the perfect project bag exist?
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[@jacquelinebarber4754]

I’ve googled everything I can think of for the first blue tag along bag. Does anyone know where I can get one?

[@MakerMarkKnits]

lustergifts.com/products/mytagalongs-jewelry-organizer?variant=41532017115276 Sorry I didn't have the link to that up! ☺️

[@davidd1374]

Thanks Mark, you just made my husband feel I’m not a lost case 😂 He literally said : “Damn he is worse than you are concerning bags and notions….” Yay, that means i can buy more……lol 😅

[@davidd1374]

Oh yeah, concerning my addiction, I’ve several of those bucket bags they sell at Stephen & Penelope in Amsterdam, 2 zipped bags in Harris Tweed and a little one in yarn with a Norwegian skull pattern (lol)…. That’s it for the bag that stays mostly at home, smaller ones can be thrown in backpacks…. And i also have a Muud Stavanger to bring out big project at a terrasse, or the park, or even when travelling. Muud got excellent bags but, i think they might not be easily avaible in the US, (or are they?)

[@ByrdieCouture]

An hour long video about a bag collection? Yes please!

[@LisaStendig]

PLEASE finish that sparkle lace sweater!-- it's going to look so magical on you!-- perfect colors!😍

[@JenniferPage]

I couldn't agree with you more on that comment!!

[@ashleyforest94]

YES!!! And we need to know what the sparkle is. As you said, it is 2024- I think we all need a sparkle sweater

[@elift1411]

I would also love a video about how you prepare for a trip. Choosing project(s) to carry, what do you pack, did you came across any problems with your needles at the security etc. ❤

[@JenniferPage]

OMG Yaaaasss! Thank for that suggestion! I haven't traveled a lot, especially lately, and would love to have crochet/knitting advice for any upcoming trips I hope to take.

[@conniegranado7943]

Yes!! My thoughts exactly!

[@BitchinStitchez]

I would love to see you finish and flaunt your sparkle sweater! I think you have a great personality and would be proud to call you friend and wear our sparkles out on the town!

[@AmayaRodrigo]

We need a knitting while flying anecdotes video! ❤

[@Jacobpdx]

yessssssssssssss!

[@AHandKnitLetter]

You made that sweater out of Kelbourne Woolens Scout? Ugh! I hate that yarn!😜Just kidding!!😂 I really like it.❤

[@MaryD321]

I've watched a few of your videos now, and I'm so glad I did. Your relaxed style, interesting and personal stories, and articulate, well-paced speaking are a pleasure to watch. As to your bag collection, I found it anything but boring! I've been on a lifelong search for the perfect bag - project bag, camera bag, handbag... and I was fascinated by all the details you shared about each bag. I look forward to more of your content!

[@spinningloft]

Thank you, Mark!! These are really helpful, helping me be more organized. I am one of the bag makers, many thanks for the boost to my business - and a boost for my fabric addiction...😻 It gives me many ideas for making them better too.

[@Syrenia63]

Nice bags and cute fabrics

[@spinningloft]

@@Syrenia63 Thank you so much!

[@sidewalkpirate23]

You could totally add an grommet to the cat bag yourself. It's easy to do and would then allow you to thread the yarn through as you said. ❤

[@Spinknitty]

Your videos are definitely not boring! I subscribe to a lot of fiber arts channels and yours is quickly becoming a favorite.

[@latetotheparty4785]

My husband was a frequent flyer to the ER with nosebleeds. Petty thief that he was, he’d arrive home with anything not locked up a the hospital. Once he brought me a long and narrow lasting bag with a solid lasting ring around the opening. It was a bag for nosebleeds and nausea. He thought it was about the size and shape of a skein, and asked if I could use it. That barf bag became my favorite project bag. The dynamics of the limp bag with a stiff rim was that the contents never fell out. I kept it in the car with my favorite scarf project. I would take it with me whenever I expected to wait. I’d through the bag on the floor or ground, and the skein was kept clean. I replaced the bag every year or so. The hospital changed vendors, and the new bags were not at all sturdy. If you think this is silly, you just haven’t discovered barf bags yet.

[@dealred02]

I just found you. Although I am not a knitter but crotchet, I’m obsessed with your channel and your personality.

[@mcoknits856]

Love the print bags with the whimsical scene and the one with animals.

[@originalstitches6125]

Thank you so much for your video, it touched my heart when you mentioned the bag that you were teased about. My youngest son was teased too, even by his older brother when he got a beautiful Hugo boss bag he had requested for his birthday before going to college. He loved that bag for many years.

[@lorimaze1649]

I have a set of the rainbow bamboo interchangeable needles and love them. Mine are made by Knit Picks.

[@user-mi3ve7bg2z]

Love love your videos! I watch each one at least twice. First just to listen to you while I knit, 2nd I stop and watch you. And, as a knitter, I’m sure you can appreciate how rare it is to actually stop knitting and just sit and watch the television! You could do any topic and I’d be thrilled! You could even go thru your kitchen junk drawer and I’d be fascinated! Thank you for what you do!

[@carolynbarham5338]

Great ideas!

[@christinacolon9326]

A man after my heart. I actually devoted a whole Pinterest board to Bags/make-up bags and use them for different purposes as well. Glad to see I am not the "only one" It was a delight to see you open a bag filled with even more bags! New Sub.

[@stayathomeyarnlover]

I cannot wait to see you sparkle, please finish the sweater😍😍

[@dawnhetrick6556]

I would love to see you singing in a choir. Would you please show us a video of that? Thank you!

[@mendezcher]

I know Joji and Co and Thread and Maple have stunning leather bags of all shapes/sizes that are great for carrying out and about as they look like regular bags, not obvious knitting bags and are sturdy. But I don’t think they have lots of organizational attached pockets though, they are separate. The luggage bags are stunning!!! I’m like you.. I’m afraid to use/wear things I’ve bought and I need to get over that as you have!

[@PuffStitch]

Awe, Big Cat has such a cute face 🥹🥰

[@laurakirk3481]

My favorite needles right now are Gold Tip. Pure luxury! They feel a,amazing to work with, and the case is just gorgeous.

[@eliscanfield3913]

I keep most of my sock projects in double layered cotton fabric sacks I made (i'm a quilter, too). My sweaters are in a series of backpacks (the school style with proper straps, 1 of which was my college bookbag) and totes, mostly 2nd hand, lol. I like backpacks for them; generally sturdy, zippers, lots of pockets, comfy shoulder straps, enough space for all 9 gazillion yards I need for my own sweaters, lol. I get back to all my projects sooner or later. Usually later, lol, Well, I never finished Dad's sweater; he died suddenly several years ago and I gifted the yarn to a friend who knits squares from some charity or other.

[@ellenrelyea9662]

My daughter got a idea of getting all your stuff in a plastic drawer contain when working at home believe me it’s so nice having everything handy

[@laurakirk3481]

My favorite large project bag is a Vera Bradley Vera Tote. It comes in two sizes and the larger one is perfect for my largest projects.

[@jilliankonig2759]

You can take one of your large totes and turn it inside out and sew the bottom with a seam going perpendicular to the bottom seam. It will make your bag have a larger flat bottom.

[@maryschroeder9553]

Thanks for that fun video! I’m so sorry anyone ever have you any nasty comments for having a bag!! Or for any other reason!! That’s just bad behavior!! I too have been searching for the ‘perfect’ bag, and ended up sewing some of my own, so I’d have all the features I wanted, only to realize that my PERCEPTIONS change!! 🤣🤣 I wish you well on your quest!

[@lorikoury120]

I loved this video!! I’m a total bag lady so I found your collection very interesting and enjoyable. By making your videos and sharing your life, I hope you have found a loving, supportive community here. I really like all of your bags and would have ranked the woven basket in the top 5 😂. Until next time! ☺️

[@lesliem358]

I love bags and can never have enough. Your luggage is gorgeous and I agree about using it! Thank you for sharing all of your bags!

[@ThirdStreetCreates]

Hello Mark. Thank you so much for this video. It’s nice to find a video showcasing project bags for knitting (or crochet). I absolutely fell in love with your spinning loft hikers bag. If I could have reached into the screen and snatched it, I would have. Except that would’ve made you sad. I was able to go to the etsy shop order that bag, as it was still being offered. It arrived today and I’m so pleased. Thank you for your thorough review. It helped me decide. And how lucky am I that that hikers fabric was still available. I did message and let her know that I saw the bag on your channel. 😊

[@mcoknits856]

Hello from Toronto. I like my bag by 65 south which has several pockets and stands up on its own. I added a button and loop for a closure which helps to keep my tabby Emma out of my knitting. I also like bags by Atenti which are elegant with lots of pockets inside. For travel I take a Sportsac bag as thy zip up (I usually avoid knitting bags with zippers as they get caught in my yarn) and they are washable.

[@melissabisesi5195]

I recently found your channel and I am really enjoying your videos. Your voice is soothing and your appreciation for all things fiber arts really comes through. Thank you for sharing with all of us! ❤

[@carolcurley7840]

Mark your jumper is absolutely beautiful. I don’t usually wear jumpers but think I will knit a cropped version for over a dress. Your bag collection is also very nice. Thank you for an excellent video.

[@nailahvenable7989]

The colorful needles are knit picks. Thank you for your storage ideas I will be making some changes to my current storage choices for my needle sets, hooks and notions. I also knit and crochet.

[@mydogky]

My perfect bag is the redesign project 10 bag totally geared up for knitting projects .

[@Sakasha28]

I don't know if you have had this suggestion but I would love to hear from you about traveling with knitting. You travel a lot and would love to hear how you take knitting on planes with you and stories that might be good learning experiences.

[@LindaHollis-nk3go]

H love all your bags it is fun getting more. I. Knit crochet and Tat.n Tatting is a very very old art enjoyed looking at all the bags. Have a great day loved it all.

[@dawnhetrick6556]

And I would love to hear you play the organ!

[@JoelTrekell]

Mark is an excellent organist!

[@Rolf_A_Shepherd]

My girlfriend sent me this and I'm so glad I watched it

[@daniellem905]

I’m addicted to knitting bags too. 😂 My latest obsessions are from Jojo & Co. Jimmy Beans Wool carries a really great selection, including Redesign and the Della Q Maker’s series.

[@flushedphoenix81]

I am new to yarn craft in particular crochet cant knit to save myself. I find your videos really relaxing full of great info especially in what to look for in hooks and bags. Please keep rambling on as your voice is soithing to this migraine addled brain, I am intractable (permanent migraine it never stops) as such need soothing content and I look forward to your content

[@thizizliz]

Do you ever watch Jonathan's Days? He buys a beautiful canvas bags with leather straps. Durable and they travel well. Hide and Hammer is the brand. I also love Stitching in the High Notes. Joanna is a retired opera singer who now makes and sells bags for crafting - I've bought a couple for gifts and they are quite well made. As a knitter, she knows what we need and while not next door, she is in Sacramento so by our standards out here, that's 'local'! LOL - pretty kitties by the way.

[@chilloften]

I enjoyed seeing all of your bags. I remember buying a Namaste rust colored bag back in the day. It was circular and tall and had all of these tiny needle pockets all around it. It was a remake of a vintage leather knitting bag. Anyway, it started to just peel and crumble and make the biggest mess. I want that kind of bag! In leather.

[@kellygonio3829]

Not boring at all! Love that luggage!

[@MsMichele16]

I love kitty cats. Yours is so cute.❤😊

[@mlilledahl]

gorgous knitted sweater! It looks perfect on you.

[@magdalacasey2540]

It’s almost spring, I’m knitting with dog hair. A LOT of dog hair. (And it’s very unintentional!) It makes me feel better to know I’m not alone. 🤪

[@cordeliastyles2662]

I love watching your videos! I am from BC Canada.😊 I think you should design the perfect project bag!!!

[@delisamarchetti5926]

Hi Mark, I enjoyed your video very much today. I too have quite a collection of bags I have gathered over the years. I love having something useful and pretty to carry my projects in when I go out for the day. I also enjoy having unique little zip ups and canisters to hold my notions. I started collecting beautiful beaded jewelry-like stitch markers a few years ago and have quite a collection. I find there are a lot of artists on Etsy making all kinds of interesting stitch markers. I also collect unusually decorated metal, Altoid mint size, tins. They come in handy for so many different things. I love to both knit and crochet. I have been crocheting for about 45 years, and started knitting about 15 years ago. I enjoy your channel very much, you are very informative, calm and relaxing to watch and I look forward to each new video.

[@devoted2knit177]

So glad I’ve found you. Great video and descriptions about your various bags. I too have a large assortment, but was immediately on the hunt for a couple you showed. Thanks

[@isa8246]

So excited to find an Ohio creator! Definitely gotta check some yarn stores out in ne Ohio. Great excuse to go up to the Cleveland area. This video was so relaxing to watch no crochet too

[@slektektiv]

Immediately subscribed, I hate knitting but love your personality❣️

[@susansouthard]

Your sweater is beautiful!

[@jlklbr56]

Thoroughly enjoyed this deep dive into your bag obsession! And loved meeting your sweet kitty at the end 🩵 Thanks, Mark!

[@laurayoungmark334]

i have the same colorful wooden needles... i think they're a laminated birch wood. Knitpicks/Knitpro seems to have the same or very similar design. ive purchased additional sets from knitpicks for the shorter tips, extra cords, better quality storage case than the original set came with... but i have since upgraded to the chiagoo metal needles so i regifted the set to a newer knitter who loves them.

[@Paula-tf3zv]

Javelina love! There are a lot of great Javelina bags here in Tucson. Pretty sure you could find one at any of the Parks gift shops (Sabino Canyon comes to mind, where I got mine years ago) or the Desert Museum. Thanks for sharing your bag stash!

[@sherryedwards5978]

Love your bags. Thank you.

[@carolhudak3173]

Your field sweater is stunning! The motif at the top has a burnished feel. Love it. I Just discovered you. I live in Berea and you popped up recently on KZbin. Could I have talked to you at the Around the Table booth at Wild and Wooly?

[@tmtb80]

So excited!

[@crittercre8r]

I'd say that Big Cat is brothers with bag cat 😂 they have the same face, but different markings. On a side note: KZbin put an entire 30 minutes of Peppa Pig as an ad on this, and it made me crack up 😂

[@georginabird9354]

Wow Mark you came to England ❤❤❤❤❤ xxxx

[@ic7505]

I’m a minimalist I guess, I can’t see the point of a dedicated project babe 🤷‍♀️ though there are many to chose from. I like a silky inside of a bag so projects slide in and out easily. I tend to use grocery chain reusable bags but seldom have more than 2 on the go at the same time, only have 2-3 WIPs at the same time. I love the red lace cords - they make knitting a joy and really make magic loop do-able. Yes this was a long video but I like listening to you and it’s easy to knit to a longer video. And - OMG - you met the Pope 😱. Wow. Love your cats too and that you love them. Good humans love pets 🐈‍⬛🤩

[@anniskelsey]

This video is so relaxing. ❤

[@juliewhiles7390]

another fab video. You are a natural at this x

[@christenagervais7303]

I LOVE your luggage set❤❤

[@georginabird9354]

Love love the cat bag for crochet hooks , and basically love everything your showing and sharing with us thank you xxxx❤❤❤❤

[@gaegulknits]

Hey Mark! I love your videos and look forward every week to knitting while watching your vids: ) Have a good day☺

[@JantineSchimmel]

I love your video, got tons of organizing ideas! Btw the knitpro needles are not bamboo, they're birch (I happen to know because those are my main set of needles and I'm obsessed with them haha - I'm the other way around, I started with stainless steel needles and used those for decades. I switched to wood because they are less slippery so it is easier to keep the rest of the stitches on the needles so I don't have to think about that when I'm knitting faster.)

[@wynjones2877]

Big Cat looks like my favorite cat - his name was 'Monkey'. Stephen West has photos with a similar cat.

[@JayceGrae]

I love that you include your orange kitty in your intro. ❤

[@shamszakhour6076]

I like your cat!

[@nicolekougiou]

I love it when you talk about your life, past and present. I also love your field sweater! How cute is the color addition with the mohair on the top motif and on cuffs! Very good idea!

[@therippedquilter43]

I'm so thankful for this video bc I thought I was the only one with a bag quest! And yes, I totally agree with shopping local to pay it forward. Thank you for sharing!

[@hilarycohen1470]

Love the sweater you’re wearing

[@petalpalms]

I loved this video! I’m new-ish to the channel and it was great to learn a bit more about you and the great stories around your bags/luggage! Thanks for the great recommendations, too :)

[@barbaraweber3084]

You have great taste. Beautiful organizational bags, totes, yarns and patterns.

[@claudiabettinawitt1311]

Really good bags costs a lot of money. Thank you for the Bag-Show and have a nice day!

[@Digitizingqueen1]

SO I started watching your channel a few days ago and I love your channel I skipped around a bit at first now i am going back and watching everything in order - love your wedding video being and Episcopalian (Cradle at that) I love what you did for your husband as a gift and the story of how you were able to keep is secret! I'm a knitter primarily but just got given and entire crochet project that was not joined together and I need to learn ow to finish it.....also I just friended you n ravlery and my name is Marciamsk (I changed it on ravlery)

[@JimPater]

I have tons of bags, big and small. Choosing a bag to carry a project in for a trip to my local yarn shop or to visit a friend is fun. Rotating the use of each bag is of some importance to me. Letting a bag sit at the back of a collection makes me feel that bag would not feel loved (you know, don't all bags have feelings!?! LOL) so I try to use all of the bags I have regularly. I have canvas/leather bags, fabric drawstring bags, bucket bags and many other types. The variety of bags breaks up the monotony of using the same bag over and over. Thanks Mark for showing all of your bags/totes. You have some really beautiful ones and the variety is marvelous.

[@christenagervais7303]

Great episode! You are now my new enabler!😂

[@anngladstone9130]

Thanks for this video! I have a large collection of bags, so watching this was a lot of fun. My favorite brand is Atenti. They usually don't have a lot of pockets or zipper pounches like you mentioned, but they are beautifully made. I've been to Hill Country Weavers in Austin (yes!) when I was on business travel a few years ago. An amazing store! I picked up a large tote bag from there made with recycled animal hide. My favorite of yours are the Big Cat and the large waxy fox tote you showed towards the end. ♥

[@user-kd7uw2fi4h]

Great idea with the make up bag.

[@QuietlyCraftyLindaC]

Love this!! I was a bag girl before I was a fiber crafter- always loved a gift that came in a cute bag- but combining my love of both has me obsessed with functional bags and this video is amazing! I am always on the hunt as well- probably one of my most researched queries. Would love to know more about your yarn socks/ cozies and other solutions for keeping cakes intact when throwing them in bags. That's still a work in progress for me. Thanks for the unique and fun video- your content is so relatable!!

[@Piaknits]

The streamline luggage is very cool. One of my most favorite bags to carry my knitting while traveling g is the LLBean zip top boat and tote bag. It’s very roomy. It Has a separate snap section inside that’s big enough to hold your pattern without folding it plus notions. I also love that the straps fit over my shoulder. For me it’s a great trade project bag. For everyday knitting at home or my LYS I prefer to use baskets. I have a nice collection of Longaberger baskets I’ve resurrected from the dust. Your field sweater is beautiful. Love the two tones. Happy knitting.

[@hilarycohen1470]

Paula mountain bag is great!!!

[@JenniferPage]

I truly enjoyed watching this nice long story-filled video, and it helped me get through more of a finger-knitting blanket for a BFF mom with cancer. OMG best BIG CAT!!! Sending all the pets I may to the kitties.

[@magdalacasey2540]

I WASN’T going to watch this video, and didn’t click on it when I received the notification. BUT! I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@mollybloom8991]

As a fellow cat enthusiast/cat hair hater I definitely feel your pain! I love Hide and Hammer bags, they are fairly fur resistant (I find really heavily waxed canvas or oil cloth to be a cat fur magnet) excellent quality, made with organization in mind, and very well crafted! I love that I can scrunch them in another bag or fold down the top and use it as a knitting bowl. Your Field sweater looks fabulous on you - I’ve been considering it, but heard some less than stellar reviews on the pattern - did you find it clear and easy enough to follow?

[@andyeisenberg3972]

Not boring at all! I love bags and, like you, am on the hunt for the perfect project bag. I love Tannei Casey Handmade bags - extremely well made in a variety of fabrics. They're sturdy and lined with pockets and I have about 6 or so. I've also purchased a whopping amount of fabric hoping to design the absolutely perfect project bag but haven't started on that endeavor yet.

[@dianam4778]

This video is so fun! I love seeing other people’s ideas. The waxed bag with the ice cream coupons had some panda stitch markers or something in the bottom. Just in case you were looking for them. 😉

[@pippade-negri8111]

Wow Mark those steamer luggage bags are so beautiful! Wonderful video as always, will be keen to hear if you ever discover the perfect project bag as I am eternally searching for mine! All love, Pippa xxx

[@24567423ify]

Nice run down. I have a Heidi West bag that I love for larger projects. She prints her own fabrics and this one stays open, kind of like a Dopp kit or doctor’s bag.

[@threadwench250]

No you’re not putting out boring content! I enjoyed your bags. We have 2 of the same bags. I love my little cork zip pouch and pink monstera make up bag. We also have the same style brown canvas bag with leather side handles. Great minds think alike and like the same bags!

[@angelcrx79097]

NOT BORING AT ALL ,LOVE!!!!!

[@user-mj7ti8xe7f]

Thank you

[@pinkpandamiranda]

I tend to knit at home so I use a lot of baskets. But I'll soon be commuting on a train so I need to figure out my knitting bag situation - this is a perfectly timed video haha

[@FairilyFiberFun]

That cat bag would be perfect for a tatting project... something I am getting back into after 20-ish years of not doing

[@lillian7035]

Another great video, thank you Mark! You have a lot of fun, practical bags. 🫶🏽