ceruleanJAY

Handmade Leather Goods: Bags and Accessories

Ames, Iowa

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Announcement I am passionate about creating high quality folk art and leather goods.

I enjoy making leather products inspired by older times and can be used for years. I am currently pursuing a minimalist lifestyle, and have loved the amount of use I can get out of my leather products. Leather is a durable product that often looks better with age. I hope you can find something here that inspires and can last a long time!

Learn more about me at: http://ceruleanjay.blogspot.com/

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Last updated on Jan 11, 2016

I am passionate about creating high quality folk art and leather goods.

I enjoy making leather products inspired by older times and can be used for years. I am currently pursuing a minimalist lifestyle, and have loved the amount of use I can get out of my leather products. Leather is a durable product that often looks better with age. I hope you can find something here that inspires and can last a long time!

Learn more about me at: http://ceruleanjay.blogspot.com/

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Abigail on Jun 2, 2019

5 out of 5 stars

A very well made bag of excellent quality. It was shipped fast after being made as well. Made a great gift and they love it.

Weekend Traveler Leather Bathroom Bag

Weekend Traveler Leather Bathroom Bag
masoncrc on Jun 20, 2017

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent quality. Just what we were looking for. Would buy again.

Gardener Tool Belt

Gardener Tool Belt
sawyerroo on Jan 18, 2017

5 out of 5 stars

The belt is exactly as pictured. Beautiful leather and craftswomanship! Fits like a glove and is perfect in everyway. I am the envy of the firm!

Gardener Tool Belt

Gardener Tool Belt
april1 on Sep 13, 2016

5 out of 5 stars

Amazing pouch-beautifully crafted and incredibly soft. It's apparent a lot of love was put into creating it. The details are wonderful and it's an easy, wearable piece of art. ••••••••Many thanks••••••••

Turquoise Rounded Tassel Pouch Necklace

Turquoise Rounded Tassel Pouch Necklace
Scott on Sep 24, 2015

5 out of 5 stars

Perfect, amazing, handcrafted wonderfulness. Amy was so communicative and accommodating too :)

All Leather Moccasin Boots (no synthetics)

All Leather Moccasin Boots (no synthetics)
Chelsea on May 18, 2015

5 out of 5 stars

There are wonderfully made and SO soft and comfy.

Handmade Deerskin Puckertoe Moccasins with Leather Soles

Handmade Deerskin Puckertoe Moccasins with Leather Soles
Kristen on Apr 30, 2015

5 out of 5 stars

I LOVE my shoes! Amy had excellent communication throughout my buying experience and she graciously was able to resize these shoes so that they fit perfectly. They are made with high quality materials and are very durable. They are the most comfortable shoes and I want to wear them everywhere I go! Thank you so much!

Handmade Deerskin Puckertoe Moccasins with Reinforced Heel and Leather Soles

Handmade Deerskin Puckertoe Moccasins with Reinforced Heel and Leather Soles
CraftyCowgirls on Apr 29, 2015

5 out of 5 stars

Gorgeous. Wore it to Rendezvous!

Turquoise Leather Leaf Design Necklace and Coin Purse

Turquoise Leather Leaf Design Necklace and Coin Purse
Olivia on Dec 22, 2014

5 out of 5 stars

They're perfect! So soft and lightweight, my boyfriend is going to absolutely love them. Thank you so much :)

Handmade Deerskin Puckertoe Moccasins with Reinforced Heel and Leather Soles

Handmade Deerskin Puckertoe Moccasins with Reinforced Heel and Leather Soles
cathe312 on Jan 13, 2014

4 out of 5 stars

I love this print! Wish it would have been in more of a matte finish though. I just remodeled my living room and it is perfect for it.

Cozy Winter Cabin Print

Cozy Winter Cabin Print

About ceruleanJAY

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I mark patterns out with chalk before cutting.
All pieces are cut out either with a heavy duty scissors or rotary cutter.
Here is a bag half way assembled.
Snaps are hammered in and zippers are stitched on.
All stitches are done by hand, first a hole is pierced with an awl, and then are threaded through using a needle.

Hand Stitched with Love

I started working with leather when I was 10 years old. My first project was a pair of soft sole center seam moccasins. I wore them until they had holes in the soles. They were the most wonderful outdoor shoes I had ever had. I made another pair exactly the same and wore these to shreds as well.

I got back into leather working about 6 years ago. Leather is a wonderful, natural material that ages well, providing the quality of leather is good. I only use high quality full grain or top grain leather for my projects. This makes my products thick and strong.

I like to think that the hand stitching makes my pieces stand out from something ordinary and factory manufactured. I use a synthetic sinew and every hole is hand punched with an awl and stitched together with my own hands. As a result, each item is a bit unique, and was thoughtfully created. I don't strive for perfect stitching. Instead, I try to bring out the character of the leather with each piece.

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I like MAKING things. Obviously. But now my house is filling up, so I thought I should try to share my passion for making lovely and beautiful products with people who could enjoy them. End goal? Do this full time!

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Last updated on Sep 22, 2016

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