My new Lady's Reticule for your iPod Touch/iPhone/Cellphone was inspired by those handbag patterns of the 19th century. This is the first completed prototype and I played around with different embellishments I had in mind. I am also considering doing a netted version that is lined and features a drawstring closure (more in keeping with the more popular styles back then) and small pouch or pocket for earbuds.
The body of this one was hand crocheted in a dense Tunisian crochet pattern with cotton/acrylic blend yarn.
The top is edged with a delicate hand crocheted lace tipped with glass seed beads. A button closure keeps your iPod secure!
A hand crocheted flower with a beaded lace center and beaded bottom edging finish it off.
This is only a prototype and not necessarily what my final pieces will look like. So, with continued effort, and any opinions/suggestions you may have, I am hoping to work out different designs and get some of these up on Etsy by June. ❀
your pieces are very pretty! i love the old fashioned touches!
ReplyDeletefound you on etsy forums..I hope you'll come visit me too!
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Thank you! ...heading over to your neck of the woods now.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea and you always do beautiful work. Will you make any bags, purses, or anything in that nature in the future?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jenn! I would like to expand from the cellphone size up to full size bags. I've had my eye on some beautiful beaded knit bag patterns from the late 1800's.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what you come up with! :)
ReplyDeleteJenn, just want you to know I truly appreciate your kind support (^:^) Thanks so much!
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