Wednesday, December 16, 2009

New Fabrics & Ideas

The last few weeks I've been shopping for new prints for next year. Over the next month or so, I will be uploading new images to my Photobucket flannel page and two cotton pages. A few are already uploaded however once I get all the new prints up, I'll let you know.

I have a few ideas for new products as well as improvements on standard favorites that I will introduce in the new year. I always welcome new ideas from you. If there is an idea you have for a new product or an improvement on a current item, please leave a comment here or drop me an E-mail.

There's still enough time to place an order for a Hot/Cold Pack or Blanket at the 2009 Sale rate and have it shipped Priority Mail to get there in time for Christmas.

Thank you so much for all your orders, making this one of the best seasons ever for Betsy Ross Linens. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas to all from me to you.

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Last Days on Free Shipping for Throw Blankets!

These are the last days to receive free shipping on blankets.

Athough the Flannel Throws and Baby Blankets are on sale through January 2010 and the Panne Throw Blankets are on sale through December 31st, the free shipping option ends on Tuesday, December 15th. Order your blankets before December 16th to receive free shipping.

Tomorrow, December 13th, is the last day to get a free muslin liner with a Market Bag order.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

2009 Market Bag Sale!

This Sale Has Ended.
Current Market Bag Sale is
HERE.

The Market Bag Sale is finally here!




Market Bag Display at a 2004 Charity Event

The Market Bag Line was developed over six years ago. I was searching for a way to make a sturdy bag out of my growing inventory of cotton prints that I used mostly for the Hot/Cold Packs and table linens. I wanted to make a bag that was as pretty as the Chenille Totes, just as sturdy but was also reasonably priced. Canvas shopping bags were starting to pop up in alternative stores and I thought that I might be able to make a bag that was sturdier and prettier than the light plastic and canvas Eco-friendly bags for sale. It was then that I got the idea to bond a cotton print to heavy canvas.

My first prototype bag was given away as a gift. However, the four bags I made right after that I still use for grocery shopping to this day. The Betsy Ross Linens Market Bag is made to last. It's sturdy and Eco-friendly. It has a magnetic snap closure and 3/4" short handles. The bottom seams are double sewn. And, there's a wide variety of prints to choose from on my Cotton Page and Limited Edition Prints on my Cotton 2 Page. In total, there are over 180 different cotton prints to choose from! You won't find that kind of selection anywhere else.

In 2006, the Market Tote was developed. Later that year, I designed the Market Purse and Mini Market Purse exclusively for a little gift shop in Buffalo, WY, that has a strong Basque community.

Market Bags
Regularly, my Market Bag sells for $36.00.
These bags are now on sale for only $32.00
plus shipping and handling.
You can add a muslin liner to your bag for only $4.00.

Limited Edition Mini-Market Purse
The Mini Market Purse is designed just like the Market Bag
but comes standard with a muslin liner.
These bags sold for $32.00 in the Buffalo store.
The Mini-Market Purse is currently a special order item.
I am offering the last of these bags at a tremendous discount.
They are now on sale for only $14.00 plus shipping & handling.

This sale ends February 28, 2010.
Special Offer:
Hurry! Order your Market Bag by December 13th, 2009
and receive a free muslin liner.

Ordering
E-mail me at:
sprocket.trials AT gmail.com with your order
and I will quote you a shipping price.
Items under 13oz ship USPS First Class.
(One Mini-Market Bag can ship USPS First Class for only $4.00.)
All others ship USPS Parcel Post plus tracking or FedEx Ground,
or Priority Mail flat rate box with tracking, whichever is cheaper.

Mini Market Purses

These bags come with a complimentary buffalo nickel sachet.

322 Geese
Mini Market Purse. (1) bag is available.


456 Tossed Sheep
Mini Market Purse Trapezoid. (1) bag available.
Features over-the-shoulder length straps.


Cowboy Gear Red
Mini Market Purse. (1) bag is available.
(Some of you may have recognized this print from the table linens sale.)


802 Horses in Snow
Mini Market Purse. (1) bag is available.



806 Saddles on Black
Mini Market Purse. (1) bag is available.


810 Cowboy Boots Gold
Mini Market Purse. (1) bag is available.


815 Pots
Mini Market Purse. (1) bag is available.
Features over-the-shoulder length straps.


831 Trees Tan
Mini Market Purse. (1) bag is available.
Features over-the-shoulder length straps.


832 Moose Pack
Mini Market Purse. (1) bag is available.
Features over-the-shoulder length straps.


834 Bears
Mini Market Purse. (1) bag is available.
Features over-the-shoulder straps.


835 Deer
Mini Market Purse. (1) bag is available.
Features over-the-shoulder length straps.




Market Bags
Discounted Market Bags
These bags come with a complimentary buffalo nickel sachet.

I have a few Market Bags that came out of the Buffalo store.
These five, stock-print bags shown are on sale
at a substantial savings of only $18.00!
(No muslin liner.)

815 Indian Garments
Stock Print Market Bag. (1) bag is available for $18.00.


831 Trees Tan
Stock Print Market Bag. (0) available for $18.00.
Sorry! The one discounted bag is SOLD!


833 Moose Scenic
Stock Print Market Bag. (0) available for $18.00.
Sorry! The one discounted bag is SOLD!


834 Bears
Stock Print Market Bag. (1) available for $18.00.


837 Wild Game
Stock Print Market Bag. (1) available for $18.00



Limited Edition & One-of-a-Kind

I have a selection of prints on my Cottons 2 page where there is
just enough fabric for a One-of a-Kind bag, or the last one or two
in a Limited Edition Bag.
All One-of-a-Kind and Limited Edition Bags come with a label
on the inside of the bag with that designation.
Below are some of these prints.
Check out the Cottons 2 Page for the entire selection.

901 Penguins
One-of-a-Kind Market bag. (1) bag is available.



903 Asian Scene
Limited Edition Market Bag. (1) bag available.
Less than seven bags were made total.



905 Cats at the Museum
Sorry! SOLD OUT!



906 Geese on Green Blue
Limited Edition Bag. (1) bag available.
Less than 6 bags have been made in this print.
Colored straps available for $1.00
to make this a One-of-a-Kind bag.


909 Green Bamboo
One-of-a-Kind Market Bag. (1) bag is available.



912 Red Butterfly
One-of-a-Kind Market Bag. (1) bag is available.


917 Pink Butterfly
Limited Edition Market Bag. (1) bag available.
(Less than 4 bags were made. Matching Hot/Cold Pack,
(1) standard& (1) mini listed on the Hot/Cold Pack Sale.)
Colored straps available for $1.00
to make this a One-of-a-Kind bag.


918 Frogs
One-of-a-kind Market Bag.
(Also available, One-of-a-kind Mini Market Purse for $22.00.)


920 Mocha Kitties Pink & Blue
One-of-a-kind Market Bag. Only one bag is available.
(Also, (2) standard Hot/Cold packs available in this print and
(1) Mini Hot/Cold Pack.)


921 Green Tea
One-of-a-Kind Market Bag. (1) bag is available.


922 Olive Oil Labels Small
One-of-a-kind Market Bag. (1) bag is available.


923 Big Dog Faces
Limited Edition Print. (2) bags are available.
Less than six total were made.


929 Oil Labels Large
One-of-a-Kind Market Bag. (1) bag is available.


931 Butterfly Postcard
One-of-a-Kind Market Bag. (1) bag is available.



936 through 945
A selection of One-of-a-Kind prints in
apples, peppers, oranges, cherries and vegetables.

946 Wine Server
Limited Edition Market Bag. Enough fabric for two more Market Bags.
(Only one other bag made with a special fabric liner.)
Colored straps are available for $1.00 to make this bag a One-of-a-Kind.



951 Japan
One-of-a-kind Market Bag. Only one bag is available.


952 World Map
One-of-a-kind Market Bag. Only one bag is available.


954 Geisha Vibrant Colors
Limited Edition Market Bag. (3) bags are available.



Market Bags, Stock Prints

Here are some Market Bags that are tried and true favorites.
I wish I had more completed bag images to show you.
Sadly, I lost over 900 images when my
hard drive crashed earlier this year.
Check out the Cotton Page for the full selection.

301 Calligraphy



303 Dragons Red One



305 Geisha on Green




308 Mountain Cranes Green



309 Mountain Cranes Blue




334 Tossed Calligraphy
My friend Riley is modeling one of the first bags I made that is still in use today.


403 Kitty Haiku Black


406 Kimono Kats



801 Buckin' Broncos



813 Cowboy Hats Small



435 Old Labels




436 Apples


437 Lemons


This sale ends February 28, 2010.
Special Offer:
Hurry! Order your Market Bag by December 13th, 2009
and receive a free muslin liner.

Ordering
E-mail me at:
sprocket.trials AT gmail.com with your order
and I will quote you a shipping price.
Items under 13oz ship USPS First Class.
(One Mini-Market Bag can ship USPS First Class for only $4.00.)
All others ship USPS Parcel Post plus tracking or FedEx Ground,
or Priority Mail flat rate box with tracking, whichever is cheaper.