My back tack II bag came from Margie!! She was very thoughtful of me as a mom of 3 little ones and made a good sized bag with lots of pockets.

I can fit my planner, a sketchbook, a diaper, a snack, a book to read, maybe even a small project–and yet it is not too big to carry around everywhere. I used it at church yesterday. I just totally love it. It is so well made– and there are squirrels and acorns on the lining fabric. So FUN!

To keep me busy she sent some tools for lino-cutting. YIPPEE!! I will be using them by the end of the week. I can’t wait. Also, there is some fun paper and some fabric tape to stamp on and make seedpod labels– which will be very cool on my books and bears and other things.

She had to pay an arm and a leg to get it to me, because she’s in Australia–hence to Koala Caremello candies (which are almost all gone now).

Take a close look at the post card she sent with a little note. It is lovely– a linocut by book artist Ilse van Garderen.

Back tack was sure a fun game to play.

I finished up my bag and kit to send today, so I’ll take pictures tomorrow when I can get some good light.