I have always enjoyed recycling and repurposing items. For years I sewed hay bale covers and other size tarps from used feed sacks. Then, while at a show, I noticed shopping bags from feed sacks. They were not sewn durable enough for shopping, so I had a mission. A good friend and I worked and re-worked these bags. After quite a few attempts, we found a design that worked for us. We tried it out shopping and gardening and ended up back at the drawing board. Finally, figured out one that holds up well to weekly (or bi-weekly) shopping trips/hauling scrapbook supplies/gardening and more. The handles can go over the shoulder so you can carry several bags at once - depending on the load.

I can use one bag to carry up to sixty ears of fresh, unshucked sweet corn; two- four of the 12x12 plastic scrapbook totes; 8 pads of 12x12 paper; 3 rows of canned goods (this one is heavy); one carries a winter survival kit; toy kit when traveling; clothing when the suitcase pops; bean bags for the outdoor bean bag games; stuffed animal storage; and more. These bags can hold about anything and everything!

How to clean - warm damp rag and air dry. I don't recommend the washing machine as it will break down the tarp like material. The bags also do not like sharp, pointy objects or being in direct sunlight and rain for days on end.

My current grocery bags are at least four years old. I try to keep 3-4 in each vehicle at all times. These make wonderful gifts!


HUGE THANKS to all who have purchased bags. Between Etsy and my website, I have gotten busy enough to add my first part time employee! Without your help it would never have been possible. Thank you for your purchases!