Laura Zalesak
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Crochet: Afghan block, Chart
These textured alphabet letters made simply with bobble stitches on a background of single crochet. The blanket itself was worked on its side so one color panel was worked at a time.

Crochet: Drawstring Bag
The Yarns noted were the types I tried this in. Either will work and each skein will make multiple bags.