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.

Skiing

Lovely Rifle Paper Company winter print, with coordinating snow capped tree lining.

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

Price: £32.00 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!

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!

Thistles and Bees

Teases and eryngium also feature on this fabric, with a very sweet tiny print lining.

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

Price: £32.00 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!

Anne with an E

Oh so pretty floral and bird print on a blue background with book cover lining.

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

Price: £35.00 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!

Strawberry Jam

A sugar pink colourway of this fabulous fabric. Creamy lining, perhaps I should have called it Strawberries and Cream!

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

Price: £35.00 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!

Meryton

A sampler print based on Pride and Prejudice, the lining is a print of letters from Jane to her sister Cassandra and sheet music.

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

Price: £35.00 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!

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 30

Front, red and green ferns, one small area of wear. Back, red and mustard with an original 'dot' patch to side and one small area of wear.

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!

Number 31

Front, green and red ferns, original patch. Back, half and half, using original patched quilt piece.

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!

Number 32

Front, green and red ferns with wave border, tiny hole bottom right. Back, half and half using original patched quilt piece.

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!

Number 33

Front, turquoise check, three areas of wear showing sari layer beneath. Back, blue/green check and turquoise check, original pieced quilt, two areas of wear showing sari beneath.

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!

Number 34

Turquoise check. Four areas of wear showing the layer of sari beneath.

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!

Number 35

Matching front and back using blue/green and turquoise check original pieced quilt.

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.

Anne of Green Gables

Oh so pretty floral and bird print on a blue background with book cover 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!

Fish Thread Winder

An engraved, antique mother of pearl chinese gaming counter in the shape of a fish, all are hand made and therefore unique. I cannot send these to the USA unfortunately.

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!

Cotton Reel

Vintage wooden Coats cotton reel, aqua thread.

Price: £2.00 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!

Cotton Reel. Emerald

Vintage wooden Coats cotton reel, emerald thread.

Price: £2.00 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!

Cotton Reel Peach Rose

Vintage wooden Sylco cotton reel, peach rose thread.

Price: £2.00 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!

Cotton Reel Sky Blue

Vintage wooden Sylco cotton reel, sky blue thread.

Price: £2.00 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!

Emery

Victorian Mauchline Ware emery. In lovely condition, with transfer print of the Imperial Hotel Blackpool.

Price: £40.00 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!

Wooden Etui

An antique egg shaped wooden Etui, complete with tailors thimble, thread and needle case. Note the needle case has a hole at the bottom!

Price: £30.00 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!

Mauchline Tartan Box

Victorian Mauchline Prince Charlie Tartan Ware round box in good condition for it's age. The base is also decorated with Tartan and that shows some damage. There is a stain to the interior.

Price: £45.00 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!

Leather Pin Disc

Unusual Victorian pin disc. Both sides made of leather, the front painted with flowers. Very tactile and in lovely condition for its age.

Price: £40.00 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!

Dog Stick Pin

A reverse painted glass cabouchon stick pin. I think this is late Victorian or Edwardian.

Price: £28.00 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!