 |  | From Sarah White, your About Needlecrafts Editor | | Crafting bags—or decorating bags in a crafty way—is a fun way to show off your favorite craft wherever you go. Here are some projects for bags made with all sorts of needles. Happy crafting! | |  | | | Using fabric to crochet a bag makes it extra durable and strong, and this colorful bag is great for a trip to the farmer's market, library or grocery store. READ NOW | |  | You might not want to create a whole bag yourself, but if you like to cross stitch, you can add a little panel of stitching to a purchased bag. This is a great gift idea that you can personalize for each recipient. READ NOW | |  | Thinking about the new school year? This easy knitting pattern is just a rectangle, folded and sewn into a bag. It’s also a great opportunity to practice lining a bag and adding a zipper. READ NOW | |  | This bag has compartments for shoes and water bottles, so it’s a great choice if you’re headed to the gym, the beach or just out with your kids. READ NOW | |  | | | An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! | | |  | Want More From About.com? | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Needlecrafts newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com | |  |  | |