Eco-Friendly 3-Pack Reusable Cotton Canvas Grocery Bags - 12.5"x13.5"x6" Biodegradable Shopping Totes for Groceries, Farmers Market & Zero Waste Lifestyle

I bought 3 of these (9 bags total) to decorate as library book bags for kids for Christmas gifts. The price was great for this size bag, especially compared to the craft store. Upon initial inspection, all of the bags look well made - no holes in the seams or loose strings. I like that the bottom of the bag is flat - I think that will help it last longer because there will be less pressure on the seams when the bag is full. I ironed both sides of each bag prior to decorating and was able to get a nice smooth surface. I used a fabric pen and textile paint to personalize each bag. The paint took to the bags very nicely and the paint stayed where I wanted it to (did not bleed all over). I ironed the bags again after the paint dried. The instructions on the paint said the color would be set after 3 minutes of ironing. I don't think its a good idea to wash canvas, so I did not test that out.