Welcome to QA Bags!
Ā Hi, Iām Isabella, and our little family business began with a big question: āHow can my son, Philip, find fulfilling work that gives him financial independence?ā After eight years of job searches and setbacks, the answer finally came to me in October 2023āIād start a business and employ him myself!
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.
What could we create that was meaningful? For more than a decade, Iāve handcrafted faux fur baptism blankets for children in my neighborhood. I 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, āMaybe this could work as a business!ā
Inspiration struck again. How about a unique design for a missionary bag that would be functional and stylish? Though I didnāt 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. 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 parentsā 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 skills of sewing but also the power of making something with your handsāsomething 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.
These arenāt just bags or blanketsātheyāre tools to help share the gospel and make everyday fashion a meaningful part of your spiritual journey.
When I was sixteen years old, my whole family was taught the gospel of Jesus Christ. We were baptized unto The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hong Kong. My life was changed forever. All that I am, and all that I have, is because of Him.
We couldnāt 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. Weāre excited to create something meaningful for you!