Penelope's Pocket - Hand made project bags for sale

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.

A Swallow Summer

Swallows, owls, rabbits and flowers on a celadon green background, with a flowering clover print lining.

Internal dimensions 32 x 27 cm (12 6/8 x 10 6/8 inches)

Price: £32.00 No longer available

Include Tassel + £3.00
Include Thread Keep + £3.50
Include Baby Bow scissors + £6.00
Include Gold scissors + £8.00

I accept the Terms and Conditions: 1. The prices quoted are pounds sterling there is no VAT. 2. All payments are handled securely via Paypal. 3. Items will be posted via the Royal Mail service you select - see www.royalmail.com. 4. The pictures are of one of the available bags, fabric placement will vary on each bag. 5. Bags are handmade and hand finished and as such each one is individual. 6. No guarantee or warranty is offered on any of the products. 7. There is a no return policy on all products. 8. Props and projects not included!

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

Include Tassel + £3.00
Include Thread Keep + £3.50
Include Baby Bow scissors + £6.00
Include Gold scissors + £8.00

I accept the Terms and Conditions: 1. The prices quoted are pounds sterling there is no VAT. 2. All payments are handled securely via Paypal. 3. Items will be posted via the Royal Mail service you select - see www.royalmail.com. 4. The pictures are of one of the available bags, fabric placement will vary on each bag. 5. Bags are handmade and hand finished and as such each one is individual. 6. No guarantee or warranty is offered on any of the products. 7. There is a no return policy on all products. 8. Props and projects not included!

Beach Finds

Sea glass and pottery pebbles on a smart navy ground.

External dimensions 34 x 29 cm (13 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches)

Price: £32.00 No longer available

Include Tassel + £3.00
Include Thread Keep + £3.50
Include Baby Bow scissors + £6.00
Include Gold scissors + £8.00

I accept the Terms and Conditions: 1. The prices quoted are pounds sterling there is no VAT. 2. All payments are handled securely via Paypal. 3. Items will be posted via the Royal Mail service you select - see www.royalmail.com. 4. The pictures are of one of the available bags, fabric placement will vary on each bag. 5. Bags are handmade and hand finished and as such each one is individual. 6. No guarantee or warranty is offered on any of the products. 7. There is a no return policy on all products. 8. Props and projects not included!

The Gertrude

Made specifically to hold Caroline and Dorothy bags using heavier weight fabrics, high quality interfacing and beautiful coordinating linings. (Other uses welcomed!)

Strawberries Natural Linen

The classic design by Kim Kight, printed on a cotton and linen blend canvas weight fabric. Lined with a fine cotton coordinating strawberry print.

Base 34 x15 cm (13 1/2 x 6 inches) Height 29 cm (11 1/2 inches). Width at top 48 cm (19 inches)

Price: £57.00 Available

Include Baby Bow scissors + £6.00
Include Gold scissors + £8.00

I accept the Terms and Conditions: 1. The prices quoted are pounds sterling there is no VAT. 2. All payments are handled securely via Paypal. 3. Items will be posted via the Royal Mail service you select - see www.royalmail.com. 4. The pictures are of one of the available bags, fabric placement will vary on each bag. 5. Bags are handmade and hand finished and as such each one is individual. 6. No guarantee or warranty is offered on any of the products. 7. There is a no return policy on all products. 8. Props and projects not included!

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 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 No longer available

Include Baby Bow scissors + £6.00
Include Gold scissors + £8.00

I accept the Terms and Conditions: 1. The prices quoted are pounds sterling there is no VAT. 2. All payments are handled securely via Paypal. 3. Items will be posted via the Royal Mail service you select - see www.royalmail.com. 4. The pictures are of one of the available bags, fabric placement will vary on each bag. 5. Bags are handmade and hand finished and as such each one is individual. 6. No guarantee or warranty is offered on any of the products. 7. There is a no return policy on all products. 8. Props and projects not included!

The Mary

Drawstring top project bag, made to the same dimensions as The Isabel, using my favourite fabrics from the update.

Loiseau Rouge Rouge

My favourite French General fabric, RED lining

Price: £38.00 Not currently available

Include Baby Bow scissors + £6.00
Include Gold scissors + £8.00

I accept the Terms and Conditions: 1. The prices quoted are pounds sterling there is no VAT. 2. All payments are handled securely via Paypal. 3. Items will be posted via the Royal Mail service you select - see www.royalmail.com. 4. The pictures are of one of the available bags, fabric placement will vary on each bag. 5. Bags are handmade and hand finished and as such each one is individual. 6. No guarantee or warranty is offered on any of the products. 7. There is a no return policy on all products. 8. Props and projects not included!

Old Stuff

Here you will find a selection of mostly sewing related vintage finds. There might also be other gems to add to your sewing box or stitching displays too, who knows what I might acquire.

Thread Winder

A pair of engraved, antique mother of pearl chinese gaming counters, one with a length of hand dyed silk thread. I cannot send these to the USA I'm afraid.

Price: £12.00 Available

Include Baby Bow scissors + £6.00
Include Gold scissors + £8.00

I accept the Terms and Conditions: 1. The prices quoted are pounds sterling there is no VAT. 2. All payments are handled securely via Paypal. 3. Items will be posted via the Royal Mail service you select - see www.royalmail.com. 4. The pictures are of one of the available bags, fabric placement will vary on each bag. 5. Bags are handmade and hand finished and as such each one is individual. 6. No guarantee or warranty is offered on any of the products. 7. There is a no return policy on all products. 8. Props and projects not included!