Welcome to Penelope's Pocket
Beautiful bags handmade in England for storing and transporting your stitching and knitting projects.
The Caroline
Quilted zipped project bag with clear vinyl front for cross-stitch, embroidery, needlework or English Paper Piecing projects. All have hand finished bindings.
Flower Trellis
Liberty print fabrics, paired in this smart blue/white combination with a pop of yellow.
Internal dimensions 32 x 27 cm (12 6/8 x 10 6/8 inches)
Price: £30.00 No longer available
The Dorothy
Vinyl free, padded, zipped project bag. Although the same size Dorothy is more flexible and can hold slightly more than the Caroline! She will come with a luggage label style tag as well as an optional tassel for recording her contents.
Angels
Really eye catching print of angels with harps and trumpets on a blue ground, lined with a pearlescent ivory coloured cotton.
External dimensions 34 x 29 cm (13 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches)
Price: £30.00 Available
A Japanese Liberty
A Liberty of London print with a Japanese style!
External dimensions 34 x 29 cm (13 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches)
Price: £30.00 Available
Daffodil
Spring has sprung!
External dimensions 34 x 29 cm (13 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches)
Price: £30.00 No longer available
Swans
Serene swans with their cygnets and a breathtaking lining.
External dimensions 34 x 29 cm (13 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches)
Price: £30.00 Available
Little Peacocks
Rifle Paper Company print, grab one to match your Gertrude!
External dimensions 34 x 29 cm (13 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches)
Price: £30.00 No longer available
Sajou Pansy
Glorious Sajou printed cotton with Liberty print lining. Perfect for your French Samplers!
External dimensions 34 x 29 cm (13 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches)
Price: £32.00 No longer available
The Gertrude
Made specifically to hold Caroline and Dorothy bags using heavier weight fabrics, high quality interfacing and beautiful coordinating linings. (Other uses welcomed!)
The Isabel
Each of these draw string top bags is a one of a kind. Made using vintage Kantha quilts and lined with beautiful coordinating cotton. Please note that they are hand stitched and truly vintage so will show signs of wear and craftsmanship, some may also be pieced by me.
Number 29
NOTE a larger than usual bag, approximately 2 inches wider and an inch deeper. Two original patches to one side. Golden bees to the lining.
Base 25cm x 10cm (9 1/2 x 4 inches) Height 30.5cm (12 inches). Width at top 34cm (13 1/2 inches)
Price: £45.00 Available
Number 20
The top layer is very fine so the sari fabric beneath is visible as a shadowy outline. Small multicoloured patch to front with tiny area of wear to left of it.
Base 25cm x 10cm (9 1/2 x 4 inches) Height 30.5cm (12 inches). Width at top 34cm (13 1/2 inches)
Price: £40.00 Available
The Mary
Sakura
Stunning design of Koi Carp and cherry blossom, highlighted with gold. Cherry blossom lining also with golden highlights.
Price: £35.00 Available
The Mary
Daffodils
Beautiful bright golden daffodils.
Price: £35.00 Not currently available