Welcome to QA Bags!
Hi, I’m Isabella, and our little family business began with a big question: “How can my son, Philip, find fulfilling work that uses his talents and gives him a sense of self worth and belonging?” After eight hard years of job searches and setbacks, with no opportunity, the answer finally came to me in October 2023—We'd start a business together!
Philip is a bright young man with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Despite earning a college degree, becoming fluent in German, and learning coding skills, Philip found himself stuck in a cycle of odd jobs. So here I am: a clinical social worker by trade, grandmother, diving headfirst into the unknown to build a new business where my son can thrive. I want Philip to see what he may become.
What could we create that was meaningful? For more than a decade, I’ve handcrafted faux fur baptism blankets for children in my neighborhood, personalizing each one with the child's name and baptism date. These blankets have become cherished keepsakes, with many still snuggling with them today. Over the years, friends often asked me to make these blankets for their own children and grandchildren. I thought, “Maybe this could work as a business!”
Inspiration struck again. How about a unique design for a missionary bag that would be functional and stylish? Though I didn’t know how to make one, I took a sewing class while visiting family in Hong Kong in November 2023, and soon our first bag came to life—the Go and Do LDS Missionary Bag. Since then, every challenge has sparked a new idea: baptism blankets, missionary bags, scripture bags, temple bags, and accessories to inspire and share faith wherever life leads.
A Family Legacy
When I was an infant, my mother embroidered for extra income to support the family. Growing up in Hong Kong, I was surrounded by the hum of sewing machines in my parents’ textile factory.
My father was a skilled businessman and creative designer. My mother, a talented seamstress, taught me the value of patience, creativity, and the joy of turning a simple piece of fabric into something meaningful.
After school and during summer vacation, my three siblings and I would work alongside our parents. We did whatever was needed. It was there that I learned not only hard work, diligence, and the technical and organizational skills of sewing but also the power of making something with your hands—something that could bring comfort, beauty, and even a sense of connection.
As I created QA Bags, a lightbulb went off. All those years of watching my parents sew and run their business had given me the foundation to pursue this venture. I could make it happen! The same care and attention to detail that my parents poured into their work now fuels my passion for crafting each item we make at QA Bags. This is my family heritage. It's incredibly special to know that my son, Philip, is part of this creative journey.
At QA Bags, we create pieces designed to remind us to keep God close and reflect on our promises with Him. Through study, prayer, and faith in Jesus Christ, we can find guidance and answers to whatever questions we have.
We also believe that, as President David O. McKay taught, "Every Member is a Missionary." This guiding principle inspired us at QA Bags to design bags not just for full-time missionaries but for every Latter-day Saint. Whether at work, on the bus, running errands, or heading to church, your QA Bag can be a source of sharing the Gospel through simple conversation.
When I was sixteen years old, my whole family was taught the gospel of Jesus Christ. We were baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hong Kong and my life was changed forever. Therefore, I would hope that everyone has the opportunity to learn about the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We couldn’t have come this far without the support of our family, friends, and amazing community. Your encouragement and kindness mean the world to us. Thank you for supporting our family business and for being part of this incredible journey. We’re excited to create something meaningful for you!