bowsprit Posted December 10, 2013 #1 Share Posted December 10, 2013 The old beige ones, not the new blue ones made of recycled paper that tears. Over the years we have received enough of the beige/white canvas bags to have made a bed cover. But unfortunately inspiration on what to do with them after a cruise only came late in the game, and now that I am actually seeking them; they have done away with them No, I am not making bed covers;) I make cushion covers from them. I made two long cushions using two bags for each. I had made a bench with a beach chair back. Two cushions look good on it. But then I decided to make a second bench, so now I need to make two more cushions. But I am out of bags, and thought that perhaps someone here would have a few stashed away that they no longer needed. I just need 4 bags in good condition if anyone has any to spare. I have added a thumbnail of the ones I have made so far. Click on it for a bigger photo. I have suggested this to HAL, Princess, Celebrity and RCI, as I think that cushion covers with their logo on it would be a great seller, it is a constant reminder of cruises, plus a great advertisement for them, but their eyes seem to glaze over.:rolleyes: I will be more than happy to reimburse the postage fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayisgerman Posted December 10, 2013 #2 Share Posted December 10, 2013 The old beige ones, not the new blue ones made of recycled paper that tears. Over the years we have received enough of the beige/white canvas bags to have made a bed cover. But unfortunately inspiration on what to do with them after a cruise only came late in the game, and now that I am actually seeking them; they have done away with them No, I am not making bed covers;) I make cushion covers from them. I made two long cushions using two bags for each. I had made a bench with a beach chair back. Two cushions look good on it. But then I decided to make a second bench, so now I need to make two more cushions. But I am out of bags, and thought that perhaps someone here would have a few stashed away that they no longer needed. I just need 4 bags in good condition if anyone has any to spare. I have added a thumbnail of the ones I have made so far. Click on it for a bigger photo. I have suggested this to HAL, Princess, Celebrity and RCI, as I think that cushion covers with their logo on it would be a great seller, it is a constant reminder of cruises, plus a great advertisement for them, but their eyes seem to glaze over.:rolleyes: I will be more than happy to reimburse the postage fees. I'll have a look. I might have one, I think. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted December 10, 2013 #3 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Check on ebay. They might have some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 10, 2013 #4 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Your cushions are lovely. Nice work. Hope you find some more bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted December 10, 2013 #5 Share Posted December 10, 2013 (edited) I just checked ebay and they do have some ranging in price from $3.98 to $8.00. I googled Holland America bags on ebay. The first one is the new blue, but if you scroll down you will find what you want. Edited December 10, 2013 by mamaofami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 10, 2013 #6 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Your cushion is very nice. Good job. What a great idea. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowsprit Posted December 11, 2013 Author #7 Share Posted December 11, 2013 @ Carol thank you. I went there and found 8 bags in a lot. clicked on "buy Now" and they are mine. As I only needed 4 bags to complete my benches, I guess that I will make up the rest for friends. I have one made up that only used one bag, it makes a small square (about 14 inches, photo below) So 4 friends will get a treat. And thanks ladies for the kind words. I love HAL, and enjoy looking and using the ones that I have already made up. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted December 11, 2013 #8 Share Posted December 11, 2013 What a great idea! You are very talented and your bag use is such a lovely idea :) Very nice indeed - I'm surprised that HAL and others didn't grab this idea. It would appeal to a lot of people I would think - the ones you are gifting them to are very lucky indeed :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted December 11, 2013 #9 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I'm glad you got those 8 bags in the lot. I saw those there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted December 11, 2013 #10 Share Posted December 11, 2013 What a super idea, your cushions look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innlady1 Posted December 11, 2013 #11 Share Posted December 11, 2013 What a wonderful way to recycle the HAL bags....lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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