Etsy Shop for madewhilstlistening2

Rosalie Messenger - Arrows

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:22:51 -0500

$22.00
The Rosalie bag is absolutely perfect for everyday use, big enough to fit everything in and keep your hands free but not too big or bulky!

The bag is made of a lovely vintage african type print in pure cotton (which is actually made in Ireland) with a co-ordinating soft lining of rusty red linen/cotton mix fabric.

The bag features a front flap and a divided inner pocket for stashing your phone or keys and a wide outer pocket on the back of the bag which is perfect for a notebook, travel pass or anything else you need close to hand yet still securely close to your body.

The strap's made of matching arrow print material and is securely attached to the bag. I have made the strap wide for a comfortable fit.

The front of the flap also features a decoration of 7 vintage buttons which perfectly co-ordinate.

Please click through the photos to see the inside of the bag.

The measurements are as follows -

Outside of bag: approx 13" x 12"
Flap length: approx 11"
Inside Pockets x2: 4" wide x 5" deep
Outer pocket: 8.5" wide x 6.5" deep

Thanks for looking, please let me know if you have any questions.

Love this print but want something different? Convo me!

Push Pins - Pink diamonds

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:53:35 -0500

$7.00
Push Pins? Thumb Tacks? Drawing Pins? Whatever you wanna call them these cute little pins are very useful and far better looking than plain shop bought ones! You get 5 pink "diamond" pins in this pack - approx 1/2 inch across - perfect for organising your home or office.
The tops of the pins are made up of 9 tiny pink diamantes in a grid formation on flexible black plastic backing.

Thanks for looking!

Push Pins - Green Buttons

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:53:35 -0500

$5.00
Push Pins? Thumb Tacks? Drawing Pins? Whatever you wanna call them these cute little pins are very useful and far better looking than shop bought ones! You get 8 vintage green button pins in this pack - approx 1/2 inch across - perfect for organising your home or office.

Message me if you need a different quantity :)

Thanks for looking!

Velvet Hearts Lillian Bag

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:54:31 -0500

$28.00
A perfect bag for everyday use, light but sturdy and big enough to fit everything in! The Lillian bag is great for slinging over your shoulder and opens wide for easy access when hunting for your purse/wallet or keys.

The outer fabric is a lovely soft navy blue velvet with a surprising lining of red connected hearts trailing over a white 100% cotton background. The bag also features a heart shape on the front made from vintage red buttons.

The bag has a lovely shape with 2 pleats on each side (outer and inner) and rounded corners with a flat base.
The top of the bag is a really nice feature with it's open sides meaning your bag can be opened up wide.

The bag itself measures approximately 14 inches in length and is 15 inches at it's widest point.
The straps are 22 inches long and the entire bag (including straps) measures approx 23 inches.

The straps are fastened securely and top stitched to give a neat finish.

Please let me know if you have any questions :)

Cream Flowers Lillian Bag

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:54:03 -0500

$26.00
A perfect bag for everyday use, light but sturdy and big enough to fit everything in! The Lillian bag is great for slinging over your shoulder and opens wide for easy access when hunting for your purse/wallet or keys.

The outer fabric is a heavyweight cotton in a modern yet still classic print featuring big flowers in cream, grey and beige and big greeny yellow leaves trailing all over a navy blue background.

The co-ordinating lining is a deep red 100% cotton.

The bag has a lovely shape with has 2 pleats on each side (outer and inner) and rounded corners with a flat base.
The top of the bag is a really nice feature with it's open sides meaning your bag can be opened up wide.

The bag itself measures approximately 14 inches in length and is 15 inches at it's widest point.
The straps are 22 inches long and the entire bag (including straps) measures approx 23 inches.

The straps are fastened securely and top stitched to give a neat finish.

Please let me know if you have any questions :)

Needle Book - Matryoshka

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:55:25 -0500

$9.00
This is cute little needle case made up of 3 matryoshka shaped "pages" with a hand embroidered and appliqued cover of a sweet little russian doll.

Each page is made of a different colour felt (turquoise, blue, yellow and pink) so you can seperate different types of needles and they are all attached with a bright yellow metal book ring so pages can easily be removed if needed.

Perfect for home or travel this cheery little doll is a perfect way to keep your needles organised!

The case measures aprox 3.5" by 2".

Please let me know if you would like a custom order :)

Circles Lola Purse/Handbag

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:55:08 -0500

$20.00
A really lovely lightweight, summery, cotton patterned bag! The Lola bag is a perfect size for slinging over your shoulder for every day use and pretty enough for night too. Opens wide for easy access when hunting for your purse or keys and holds a LOT!

The outer and straps are made from 100% cotton with a big circle print in red, pink, maroon and orange on a white background with a co-ordinating hot pink 100% cotton lining. It has been interfaced to keep it's shape and the inner and outer layers feature 2 pleats on each side which give the bag a great shape.

The bag measures approximately 9.5 inches in length and is 15.5 inches at it's widest point.
The straps are 21 inches long.

Love this fabric but want something different? Just let me know :)

Fabric Grocery Bag - Clouds

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:55:08 -0500

$9.50
These bags are addictive! I first made them for my own use but loved them so much I had to make them for everyone I know! The 2 main advantages to them are that you can get at least twice as much shopping into one of these as a normal plastic bag and that it doesn't cut into your hands like those pesky shop ones do, so it's much more comfortable to carry!

And that's without the lovely eco-friendly glow you'll feel every time you don't need to use paper or plastic bags! It puts colour in your cheeks ;) Just pop one into your handbag (they roll up really small) or get a whole load of them and leave them in your car boot/trunk for big supermarket shops.

This bag is made from a lovely cheery vintage clooud print material with a co-ordinating pale blue and white striped 100% cotton lining - it won't fray or break under heavy loads and is completely machine washable.

Modelled on the humble plastic bag it measures approx 18.5 inches from handle to bottom and 15 inches wide with side pleats so it opens out to fit in even more goodies!

The last photo shows how small these bags roll up in comparison to their full size - this is for illustration only and you will receive one bag.

Please let me know if you need a larger quantity.

Love this print but want something different? Convo me!

Thanks for looking!

Big Flowers - Kathleen Shoulder Bag

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:11:04 -0500

$24.00
This is the perfect bag for everyday use, lightweight but sturdy and big enough to fit everything in! The Kathleen bag is great for slinging over your shoulder and opens wide for easy access when hunting for your purse/wallet or keys.

The outer fabric is 100% cotton in a really bold, modern flower print in green, blue, white and purple on a dark blue background.
The perfectly co-ordinating lining is white 100% cotton with various shades of blue and green pinstripes.

The outer bag has been interfaced to help keep it's lovely shape and has squared off corners and a flat base.

The bag itself measures approximately 11.5 inches in length and is 16 inches at it's widest point.
The straps are 23 inches long and the entire bag (including straps) measures approx 21 inches.

The straps are fastened with a simple but strong bow which makes them fully adjustable.

There are 2 lined pockets, one inner and one outer which measure approx 5.5" x 6.5"

Please let me know if you have any questions :)

Craft Pocket - Cherry Blossom

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:11:04 -0500

$14.00
This cute circular waist apron is useful for so many things! It's shown here as a craft pocket for stashing all those things that seem to disappear just as you need them whilst crafting but could also be used for gardening, popping your pegs in so you you can keep your hands free whilst pegging out laundry, for a money pocket at craft fairs etc or even as a humble old apron!

The pocket is made from 100% cotton in co-ordinating blossom print material - deep red on the outside and white on the inside with purple and pink blossoms. It has 2 very deep lined pockets created from a central divider that are trimmed with purple bias binding and it ties around the waist with a lovely purple satin ribbon.
The apron has been prewashed, is 100% machine washable and can be ironed.

This apron measures 16.5" wide at the top and 19.5" in the middle, 14.5" at longest point, the pockets are about 10" deep, and the total length of the ties is 97" long for a lovely big bow at the back!

Thanks for looking, please let me know if you have any questions :)

Stars and Stripes Bird Air Freshener

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:11:04 -0500

$8.00
This cute little bird is designed to replace those horrible cardboard air fresheners cluttering up your car! After searching the shops for something with a bit more character I decided to make my own.

The bird is made from 100% cotton in co-ordinating red prints - stripes, and a star print for his wings and is finished off with a little silver bead for his eye.
The bird is hung from silver metallic elastic making it ideal to hang from your rear view mirror or any hook.

The bird is stuffed with wadding to make him plump and a generous sprinkle of lemon scented crystals to give your car a lovely fresh citrus smell.

Perfect for yourself or a little treat for a friend it is also great for hanging in a closet or in a drawer or from a doorknob to freshen up any room.

Each bird is made fresh and packaged in a sealed bag to keep in the scent until it reaches you and measures approx 5" x 3" (5" x 6" including the elastic loop)

Please let me know if you have any questions :)

Key Holder with Vintage Buttons

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:40:12 -0500

$8.50
Great for hanging your keys around your neck or from a hook this lanyard can also be used for keeping your phone, mp3 player, camera, pen, work ID or scissors close to hand!

Made from a patchwork effect pink, white and peach 100% cotton it also features 12 co-ordinating vintage buttons in shades of cream and white.

The lanyard has been topstitched and is finished with a keyring.

It has a 17.5" drop and measures 35" all the way around. The fabric is 1" wide and the keyring is 1".

Please let me know if you have any questions or woould like a custom lanyard :)

Lost in the Woods - Nancy Purse

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:40:12 -0500

$20.00
This is a really lovely lightweight bag made from a beautiful 100% cotton featuring a forest of trees in shades of blue. The Nancy bag also features a lovely deep pleat on each side giving this bag a great shape.

The lining is made from a co-ordinating dark blue cotton and features a neat divider pocket.

The handles are a deep brown varnished wood and are securely attached with matching material. The bag is interfaced to help keep it's lovely shape.

This is a great sized bag for day or night and is big enough to hold all your essentials.

Measurements:
Width - approx 15"
Length (excluding handles) - 9"
Length (including handles) - 14"

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Love Brooch - Hand Embroidered

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:40:12 -0500

$8.00
All you need is love...

This is a cute brooch made from sparkly red material and a vintage button with the word "Love" hand embroidered in white cotton. Perfect for sprucing up your coat or bag and spreading some love!

The brooch measures approx 2" (5cm) in diameter, is backed with matching red felt and is finished off with a securely stitched gold coloured pin back.

Please let me know if you have any questions or would like a custom brooch :)

Birdcage Notebook

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:54:52 -0400

$12.00
This notebook cover is made from a vintage sixties 100% white cotton printed with yellow and green flowers all over and features a handcut bird cage in hot pink felt and a free bird in turquoise felt on the front.

This is a great multi purpose book for your musings, lists, notes, secrets or lyrics and would also make a great journal.

The cover holds an A5 lined notebook, which is included, and what's even better is that once it's full up of all your inspired scribblings it can easily be replaced with another A5 notebook.

The cover measures approx 9" x 6.5".

As always, let me know if you need this in another size or colour and I'll work on a custom order for you.

Love this print but want something different? Convo me!
Thanks for looking!

Cowboy Case

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:39:23 -0400

$7.50
This is a great little envelope style case which has endless uses! I've made it the perfect size to act as a glasses case but it really can be used for any small items that get lost in the bottom of your bag, or as a phone case, or a travel case for jewelry or make up, or for digital cameras or mp3 players etc etc etc!

Made from a really colourful and detailed bright blue 100% cotton which features cowboys, horses and horseshoes and is lined in a cheery yellow spotted 100% cotton.

The case measures 6.5" wide by 3.5" and fastens with metallic blue elastic and a vintage bright yellow button on the flap.

Want a custom order? Just let me know :)

Elizabeth Messenger / Laptop Bag - Planets

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:41:51 -0400

$26.00
Great for everyday use for yourself or a star gazing friend! The Elizabeth bag is made of a lovely stars and planets printed 100% cotton with a sturdy lining of navy blue 100% cotton. The front flap of the bag features a handy pocket with a navy blue zipper for stashing your phone or diary for easy access. It fastens with velcro on the flap.

Inside the bag there's 4 roomy pockets to hold all your essentials and knick knacks.

The strap's made of matching planet print material and is fully adjustable using a neat black slider and attaches to the bag with sturdy metal D-rings.

Please click through the other photos to see the inside of the bag. As shown this bag is big enough to transport a laptop around easily.

The measurements are as follows -

Outside of bag: 13" wide x 12" tall x 4" deep
Inside Pockets x4: 7" deep x 6" wide
Outer pocket: 8.5" wide x 6.5" deep

Thanks for looking, please let me know if you have any questions.

Love this print but want something different? Convo me!

Sleep Mask - Embroidered Music

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:41:51 -0400

$9.00
Because even Rock Stars need their sleep!

Perfect for getting some shut-eye on long flights, for getting your beauty sleep without interrruption every night, or even for cat naps when the sun is shining brightly outside! How did you live without one for this long?!

The eye mask is made from the same fabric front and back - 100% cotton in red, with a white star print and has a padded layer for comfort and to stop light getting through. It has white elastic to comfortably secure it to your head and is one size fits all.

The mask is hand embroidered in black cotton with 5 music notes and is accented with glittery irridescent cotton.

Measurements:
approx 7 inches at widest point
approx 3.5 inches at longest point
approx 2.8 inches at bridge

Thanks for looking!

Roll Up Eco Shopper

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:31:59 -0400

$9.00
After much testing (and much shopping!) I have discovered the perfect tote for those unexpected shopping trips. No more guilt at realising you've left your eco bags in the car/at home these roll up so small with the help of the unique ribbon tie you can carry one with you all the time!

The special thing about these bags is the innocent looking vintage button and red ribbon looped around one of the handles. This allows you - once your bag is folded into thirds lengthwise and rolled up - to wrap the ribbon length around the rolled bag and loop it around the button to secure it. It's amazing how small these bags roll up to - please see last picture for comparison.

This tote is made from a modern circle print 100% cotton fabric in shades of red and orange on a white background. It is topstitched in white cotton and all raw edges have been finished so your bag will hold up to heavy loads without any fraying. It has rounded corners and a flat bottom to hold more and the straps are the perfect size for carrying by hand or over your shoulder.

Measurements:
Length - approx 15"
Width - approx 14"
Handles - approx 17.5"
Rolled up size - approx 4" x 3"
Please let me know if you have any questions :)

Sleep Mask - Embroidered Breakfast

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:26:50 -0400

$9.50
Dreaming of Breakfast...

Perfect for getting some shut-eye on long flights (or after too many cocktails!), for getting your beauty sleep without interrruption every night, or even for cat naps when the sun is shining brightly outside! How did you live without one for this long?!

The eye mask is made from the same fabric front and back - bright red 100% cotton, and has a padded layer for comfort and to stop light getting through. It has metallic silver elastic to comfortably secure it to your head and one size fits all.

The mask is hand embroidered in embroidery cottons with a detailed slap up breakfast of pancakes, eggs and bacon!

Measurements:
approx 7 inches at widest point
approx 3.5 inches at longest point
approx 2.8 inches at bridge

Thanks for looking!

Sleep Mask - Embroidered Wish

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:26:50 -0400

$9.00
Perfect for getting some shut-eye on long flights (or after too many cocktails!), for getting your beauty sleep without interrruption every night, or even for cat naps when the sun is shining brightly outside! How did you live without one for this long?!

The eye mask is made from the same fabric front and back - floral 100% cotton and has a padded layer for comfort and to stop light getting through. It has metallic silver elastic to comfortably secure it to your head and one size fits all.

The mask is hand embroidered in blue metallic embroidery cotton with the word "Wish".

Measurements:
approx 7 inches at widest point
approx 3.5 inches at longest point
approx 2.8 inches at bridge

Thanks for looking!

Fabric Grocery Bag - Dalmatian

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:24:51 -0400

$9.50
These bags are addictive! I first made them for my own use but loved them so much I had to make them for everyone I know! The 2 main advantages to them are that you can get at least twice as much shopping into one of these as a normal plastic bag and that it doesn't cut into your hands like those pesky shop ones do, so it's much more comfortable to carry!

And that's without the lovely eco-friendly glow you'll feel every time you don't need to use paper or plastic bags! It puts colour in your cheeks ;) Just pop one into your handbag (they roll up really small) or get a whole load of them and leave them in your car boot/trunk for big supermarket shops.

This bag is made out of a lovely cheery vintage dalmation spot print material with a pale green 100% cotton lining - it won't fray or break under heavy loads and is completely machine washable.

Modelled on the humble plastic bag it measures approx 18.5 inches from handle to bottom and 15 inches wide with side pleats so it opens out to fit in even more goodies!

The last photo shows how small these bags roll up in comparison to their full size - this is for illustration only and you will receive one bag.

Let me know if you need a larger quantity.

Thanks for looking!

Tool Roll - Flower Fairies

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:36:24 -0400

$12.00
This is a great case to keep you organised! Perfect for storing sewing tools, art supplies, knitting needles, cooking utensils, gardening tools or anything else you can think of!

This roll has 6 slots, including 1 skinny slot which is perfect for storing a pen/pencil or knitting needles and 5 other various sized pockets to store all your different sized equipment.

The roll is made of 2 co-ordinating adorable flower fairy print 100% cottons and edged with deep purple cotton binding. When folded it's secured with purple grosgrain ribbon and ties with a generous bow.

The wrap is 100% machine washable and ironable.

Measurements:

Flat, unfolded - 22.5" x 12"
Pockets - 5" deep, varying widths - 4.5", 2", 5.5", 1.5"
Width when folded - 6"

Please let me know if you have any questions :)

Love this fabric but want something different? Message me!

Embroidered Bookmark

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:14:34 -0400

$6.50
This bookmark is made from funky 70s vintage 100% cotton and decorated with an original hand embroidered picture of an open book in black cotton.

The bookmark has been interfaced to keep it's shape and to keep it firm and not floppy! It is the perfect size for both paperbacks and hardbacks at 22cm x 7cm :)

I'm more than happy to work on a custom order if you'd like a different fabric or embroidery - just let me know! It would make a great present embroidered with someone's name!

Thanks for looking.

Summer Flowers - Anna Bag

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:04:33 -0400

$22.00
A really lovely summery, light cotton bag! The Anna bag is the perfect size and really comfortable for slinging over your shoulder for work or shopping, or even a night out.

The outer bag and outer straps are made from 100% cotton with a breezy modern pattern of flowers in light blue, cream and green outlined in teal on a white background.

The co-ordinating lining is a pale green 100% cotton and the bag has been interfaced to keep it's shape.

The inside of the bag features a divided pocket in the same fabric as the outer, perfect for holding your keys and phone.

The bottom of the bag has a flat base and lovely rounded corners and the top of the bag and straps have been topstitched for a clean finish.

The bag is fastened with a rounded flap and secured with velcro for quick and easy access and has a pretty vintage button in sky blue for detail.

The bag itself measures approximately 10 inches in length and is approx 14 inches at it's widest point.
The strap is 19 inches long.
The pockets X2 measure approx 4.5" square

Love this fabric but want something different? Just let me know :)