Comments on: The Desk Set: Searching for the Perfect Tote https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2019/06/the-desk-set-searching-for-the-perfect-tote/ For the love of pens, paper, office supplies and a beautiful place to work Sun, 02 Oct 2022 13:03:41 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 By: Gwen https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2019/06/the-desk-set-searching-for-the-perfect-tote/#comment-198617 Sun, 02 Oct 2022 13:03:41 +0000 https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/?p=2126418521#comment-198617 The Superior Labor Engineer XS or Mini (depending on your laptop size) is what you are looking for, I believe.

]]> By: EB https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2019/06/the-desk-set-searching-for-the-perfect-tote/#comment-141046 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 22:10:20 +0000 https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/?p=2126418521#comment-141046 I once followed a woman off the subway so I could ask her where she got her bag. It was the Qwstion Tote. Unfortunately the features didn’t quite work for me (e.g., the quick access zip is on the wrong side b/c I carry a tote on my left shoulder), but I still think it’s a gorgeous bag.

]]> By: Kim https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2019/06/the-desk-set-searching-for-the-perfect-tote/#comment-92890 Wed, 12 Jun 2019 05:05:13 +0000 https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/?p=2126418521#comment-92890 Oh my! Some of these bags are gorgeous! I’ve been on the search for the perfect bag for a long time. For me, I need to be able to fit my camera in it, which I generally like to take with me everywhere. So far I’m having a hard time finding a bag that’s the right size. I’m in love with Peak Design, having bought both the Everyday Messenger & the Tote. Unfortunately both a too big for me. Which is a shame because I love the aesthetics, the quality of design etc. I’ve found the tote style is the best for me, but I can’t seem to find the right one. At the moment I’m using a Spencer & Rutherford handbag. Its working so far, so I’ll keep my fingers crossed.

]]> By: Karin https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2019/06/the-desk-set-searching-for-the-perfect-tote/#comment-92884 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 22:16:50 +0000 https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/?p=2126418521#comment-92884 In reply to Ana.

To date, my favorite knitting bag is the Vera Bradley Little Travel Case. The design is retired, but I found mine on eBay. It measures about 10 x 14, and can be 3+ inches deep, depending on contents; there is a small handle; the lid zips open for full access; the underside of the lid is a full-sized zip mesh pocket that can hold a paper pattern or electronic device with your KnitCompanion pattern, extra skeins of yarn, tools, etc.; and there are 3 small open mesh slots to hold skein wrappers, a small tin of stitch markers, and more. It waxes and wanes in size depending on what is inside and where you pack it. Then, when your project is done and the bag is emptied, it flattens to nothing (thereby not taking up valuable space, you know, that space where you can store MORE YARN), just waiting for your next project — my kind of knitting/project bag!

]]> By: Ana https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2019/06/the-desk-set-searching-for-the-perfect-tote/#comment-92882 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 20:54:05 +0000 https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/?p=2126418521#comment-92882 In reply to Karin.

My current favorite knitting bag is the Fringe Supply Co. Field Bag. It was foolishly pricey but it’s sturdy, full of pockets and gorgeous.

]]> By: Karin https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2019/06/the-desk-set-searching-for-the-perfect-tote/#comment-92881 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 20:21:56 +0000 https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/?p=2126418521#comment-92881 In reply to Ana.

Loving bags (ALL kinds of bags) as I do, I would never expect one bag to fulfill 2 needs … what would be the fun in that?!? I was thinking of knitting bags only … that in and of itself is HUGE!

]]> By: Barb w https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2019/06/the-desk-set-searching-for-the-perfect-tote/#comment-92876 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 17:23:32 +0000 https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/?p=2126418521#comment-92876 Thanks!

]]> By: Janis https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2019/06/the-desk-set-searching-for-the-perfect-tote/#comment-92875 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 16:58:48 +0000 https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/?p=2126418521#comment-92875 Also a knitter (& spinner), which is why I’m so enjoying this topic. I’m honestly not trying to shill for Levenger or anything, but has anyone checked out their convertible tote-to-bin? Holy cow! That looks like it would be a hit for knit night, but what about every day use?

]]> By: Ana https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2019/06/the-desk-set-searching-for-the-perfect-tote/#comment-92871 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 16:10:45 +0000 https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/?p=2126418521#comment-92871 In reply to Sue Heston.

Those Portland Leather Goods totes are handsome!

]]> By: Ana https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2019/06/the-desk-set-searching-for-the-perfect-tote/#comment-92870 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 16:09:29 +0000 https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/?p=2126418521#comment-92870 In reply to Tracey.

I have the Swift. It’s sitting by my couch as “time out” for projects. I am not a fan of the clear plastic pockets inside. They squeak. I am SO picky.

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