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          Carol Ann's Patriotic Travel Bag

          • Eco-Friendly

          • Machine Washable

          • Handcrafted with Love

          $59.00 USD
          $99.00 USD
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          Carol Ann's Patriotic Quilted Travel Bag — CRAFTFOLK
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          Handmade in Maryville, Tennessee

          Carol Ann Briggs, 65. Quilter since 1992. Every summer for thirty-three years, she has made her patriotic bags for the Fourth of July market. For America's 250th, she is making her last.

          "I was looking for a bag I could take to the market on the Fourth, carry my groceries home, and feel proud doing it. Something with the flag on it that didn't look like it came from a gas station. I couldn't find it. So I made one."

          — Carol Ann Briggs, Maryville, Tennessee

          What You Receive

          Everything That Ships With Your Travel Bag

          ✦ THE TOTE ✦

          Your Handmade Bag

          100% handmade. 3-layer wave-stitch quilted. Your chosen design, ready to carry.

          ✦ YOUR DESIGN ✦

          Six Motifs Available

          Eagle, Sunflower, Daisy, Poppy, Hearts & Stars, America 250. Each individually appliquéd.

          ✦ A NOTE ✦

          Carol Ann's Card

          A brief handwritten note from Carol Ann included with every order. A small piece of the tradition.

          ✦ GUARANTEE ✦

          30-Day Returns

          If it doesn't feel right when it arrives, send it back within 30 days for a full refund.

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          Why This Travel Bag

          Six Things You Won't Find on a Printed Duffel

          Every detail below is the result of thirty-three years of making the same thing — and refusing to cut corners on any of them.

          ✦ Construction

          Real 3-Layer Quilted Build

          A heavy cotton-poly outer shell, a full batting interior, and a dense wave-stitch pattern that locks all three layers together. Run your thumb across it. You can feel every stitch. That is not a print. That is real quilting.

          ✦ Motif

          Appliquéd, Not Printed

          The American motifs — flags, stars, eagles, sunflowers, poppies — are individually cut, layered, and stitched onto the panel by hand. They will not crack, peel, or wash off. A printed graphic is a picture of a flag. An appliqué becomes part of the bag.

          ✦ Handles

          Bartacked at Every Stress Point

          Wide reinforced canvas handles, bartacked at the four points where handles fail. They won't dig into your shoulder on the walk from the car, and they won't split at the seam when the bag is packed full. Carol Ann has been bartacking these handles since 1992.

          ✦ Capacity

          Holds Everything, Every Day

          A full weekend's packing — a change of clothes, a wash bag, a pair of shoes, and a book — with room left over. The bag holds its shape fully packed instead of collapsing at the bottom. The interior lining wipes clean. Most customers say it becomes their go-to weekend bag within a trip or two.

          ✦ Care

          Machine Washable

          Gentle cold, lay flat to dry. The stitching holds because it is sewn through three layers — not glued, not printed, not heat-pressed. Carol Ann has customers who have washed the same bag dozens of times. It comes back the same.

          ✦ Longevity

          Built to Last Twenty Years

          Carol Ann keeps a cedar box of notes from customers. The oldest is from a woman who has carried the same bag since 2000. Twenty-six years. That is not a throwaway duffel — that is a piece of daily life. This one is made the same way.

          ✦   Craft Note

          "The difference between a genuinely quilted bag and a printed one is immediately obvious when you hold both. A true quilted piece has loft — you can feel the batting beneath the surface, and the stitching creates a raised pattern that gives the fabric real body and weight. What Carol Ann is making is the real thing: a three-layer quilted construction with hand-placed appliqué, the same approach American quilters have used for generations. A bag built this way will outlast most leather goods on the market."

          Ruth Callahan — Master Quiltmaker · 28 years · Former President, Tennessee Quilters Association

          Where It Goes

          Made For These Moments

          ✦Fourth of July Parade ✦Farmers Market Saturdays ✦Church & Sunday Morning ✦July 4th Cookout & BBQ ✦Gift for Mom or Grandma ✦America's 250th Anniversary ✦Daily Carry, Year-Round
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          Quality Promise

          Five Things You Get With Every Travel Bag

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          100% Handmade by Carol Ann Every bag is cut, layered, quilted, appliquéd, and inspected by Carol Ann herself — no factory, no assembly line, no shortcuts.
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          Real Quilted Construction — 3 Layers, Batting Inside Heavy cotton-poly face, full batting interior, wave-stitch quilting throughout. The bag holds its shape when loaded — it does not collapse.
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          American Motifs — Appliquéd, Not Printed Each design element is individually cut and stitched onto the panel. Six motif options. None of them will crack, peel, or fade with washing.
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          Bartacked Handles — Won't Split or Dig Wide reinforced canvas handles, bartacked at every stress point. Carry a full load without the strap digging into your shoulder or pulling from the seam.
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          840 Bags — Final Collection, No Reorders Carol Ann made 840 travel bags this winter for America's 250th. When they are gone, the sewing room in Maryville closes. There will be no restock.
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          30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

          If the travel bag doesn't feel right when it arrives — the weight, the stitching, the motif, anything — send it back within 30 days for a full refund. No questions, no forms. Just an email to our team.

          ✦   A Note From Maryville

          Carol Ann hand-finishes every bag and signs off on each one before it ships. Slight variations in the quilting pattern and motif placement are a natural part of handmade construction — no two bags are exactly alike, and that is by design. The appliqué is hand-placed. The wave-stitch is hand-guided. The bartacking is done one handle at a time. These are not flaws. They are the maker's hand at work. Thirty-three years of it.

          The Details

          Product Specifications

          MaterialHeavy cotton-poly blend outer shell, full batting interior, wipe-clean lining
          Construction3-layer wave-stitch quilting, hand-placed appliquéd motifs, bartacked handles
          Available DesignsEagle · Sunflower · Daisy · Poppy · Hearts & Stars · America 250
          ClosureFull-length zip-top — everything stays in, nothing falls out in transit
          HandlesWide reinforced canvas, bartacked at every stress point — shoulder-carry or hand-carry
          InteriorWipe-clean lining with interior zip pocket for phone and keys
          Approximate Size18″ L × 9″ W × 10″ H (45 × 23 × 25 cm) — holds a full weekend's packing with room to spare
          CareMachine washable — gentle cold, lay flat to dry. The stitching holds because it's sewn through, not glued.
          OccasionIndependence Day · America's 250th Anniversary · Weekend travel
          MakerCarol Ann Briggs — quilter since 1992, Maryville, Tennessee
          Final Collection840 bags made for America's 250th — no reorders once sold out
          Guarantee30-day full refund, no questions asked

          Why We Love This

          Crafted with care and timeless design, this piece adds effortless elegance to any look—perfect for elevating your everyday style.
          Crafted with care and timeless design, this piece adds effortless elegance to any look—perfect for elevating your everyday style.

          Soft Light & Warm Bed ——Awaken Your Everyday Bliss

          When the first sunlight softly filters through the curtains, the warmth of wooden furniture and the glow of gentle lights create a tender sense of home. The bedroom becomes more than a place to rest 
          • ​it’s a haven for your soul, where every texture invites calm and every design breathes warmth. 
          • ​Each lamp glows with quiet affection, each curve and fabric chosen to bring serenity. 
          • ​Crafted for comfort and emotion, this space awakens your senses and fills your mornings and nights with effortless happiness.
          When the first sunlight softly filters through the curtains, the warmth of wooden furniture and the glow of gentle lights create a tender sense of home. The bedroom becomes more than a place to rest 
          • ​it’s a haven for your soul, where every texture invites calm and every design breathes warmth. 
          • ​Each lamp glows with quiet affection, each curve and fabric chosen to bring serenity. 
          • ​Crafted for comfort and emotion, this space awakens your senses and fills your mornings and nights with effortless happiness.

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