The 2008 retired Vera Bradley patterns are now 25% off when you shop online at VeraBradley.com. Retiring colors include Windsor Navy, Capri Melon, Medallion, Classic Black and Petal Pink. I'm not sure how long this deal will last. As they say, here today, gone tomorrow. I will keep you posted if I come across any other Vera Bradley coupons or deals. And as always, don't go without checking our selection here at Discount Fabric Handbags.
Free Tote Bag Patterns for Reusable Grocery Bags
March 1, 2008 By 7 Comments
This past weekend I was looking through the JoAnn Fabric and Craft Stores sale flyer, when a free fabric tote bag pattern caught my eye.
Whether you are new to sewing or a seasoned seamstress, you can always use a few free tote bag patterns. Right? With this particular pattern, you can make reusable grocery bags, an environmentally-friendly way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon. Not to mention, it's also a good way to use up old fabric scraps. Whip up a half-dozen of these cloth grocery bags, and not only will you use up some of those spare fabric scraps you have laying around, you will keep a few more of those break-too-easy-don't-know-what-the-heck-to-do-with-them plastic grocery bags out of the landfill.
The free project sheet also includes instructions for making a matching coupon holder. You know us Vera Bradley fanatics, we do like to coordinate!
Of course, you can also use these bags for hauling around library books or packing the essentials for a day at the beach. However, I encourage you to give it a try for bringing home your store bought goodies, even if you don't think of yourself as an environmentalist. As a matter of fact, I have a short story (somewhat unrelated to handbags) about going "green"...
When my youngest son was born, I decided to give cloth diapers a try. Admittedly, I was much more concerned about saving money than I was about saving the environment. However, not too long after starting cloth, I found that I actually felt embarrassed when purchasing disposables at my local Wal-Mart - imagine that! I started out trying to save a few bucks, but ended up caring about something bigger. Of course, I'm sure my washing machine probably didn't share my enthusiasm...
Anyway, that's enough rambling on my part. This project is the first of many free tote bag patterns that will be featured here. Make sure you check back often for more. Give this project a go - I bet you will agree that making your own cloth grocery bags really is "sew easy"!
Vera Bradley Outlet Sale – Hotel Discounts
February 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The annual Vera Bradley Outlet Sale is a BIG deal here in Fort Wayne. The entire community gets in on the action, including local hotels. Many offer special discounts for attendees of the sale - all you have to do is mention "Vera Bradley" when you make your reservation.
So how can you find the best deals? I recommend that you check out the Vera Bradley website's hotel accommodations list - scroll down to the bottom of that page to start your comparison shopping. Remember, the more money you save on accommodations, the more you will have available to spend at the sale!
My Ticket to the 2008 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale
February 28, 2008 By 1 Comment
I have been anxiously waiting for my ticket to the 2008 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale preview day, to be held on April 30th. I ordered it two weeks ago (February 14th - the day they went on sale) through Ticketmaster. Since that time, I have been watching the mailbox. Granted, I still don't need it for another two months, but I wanted to make sure it ended up in the right hands (mine!). Anyway, not to worry - I received my ticket today, and now all that's left to do is wait for the big day!
I'm from the Fort Wayne area (born and raised here), so unlike many others that will be attending the sale, I'm not going to be making a Vera Bradley "pilgrimage". Nope, no bus trip for me! But for those of you attending from out of town, I'm planning on passing the time until the sale by sharing a little information with you about Fort Wayne - where to stay, what to do, the best places to eat - just a hodge podge of information to make your trip here a little more interesting.
By the way, you don't need a ticket to attend the sale. Tickets are only required for the preview day on April 30th. Admission to the sale is free during the regular sale dates of May 1 through 4. However, you will need to fork out a couple of bucks for parking. The last time I was at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum (the site of this year's sale), parking was $4.00. I guess nothing in life is really free (but trust me, it will be worth it)...