ThirdSisterVintage
Winnipeg, Canada ·
ThirdSisterVintage is taking a short break
Reviews
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francesca211 on Dec 11, 2014
5 out of 5 starsThese are truly exquisitely made! They must have taken a great deal of patience and love. Something precious that will last for a very long time. Thank you so much x
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Breanne Pearce on Nov 22, 2014
5 out of 5 starsSuper cute and slouchy sweater. Hand delivered within 48 hours. Love my purchase, and the service!
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Dion Labriola on Aug 29, 2014
5 out of 5 starsI saw a sloth that Laura had made and asked if she had ever made and octopus. She told me that she hadn't but she would give it a try - and this amazing little thing is what she came up with! What a talent!
About
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A small space once devoted to crafting.
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An early "studio" shot. Condo-dwelling crafters take what small storage/organization solutions they can get.
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A friend-in-progress peeking out from a supply bin.
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One of the boutonnieres that started it all.
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Third Sister at W.E.S.T.'s Handmade and Vintage Sale V. Photo courtesy of Caitlin of Decent Photography.
A third sister with a penchant for adorable things and old treasures
As the youngest of three sisters (and the end of the road for hand-me-downs) I developed a fondness for thrifting and vintage which has me spending too much time, and money, in thrift stores around my city. I love finding new homes for all the cute/weird/beautiful things that other people tossed into the donation bin.
So, Third Sister started as a twinkle in my eye as I began obsessively hoarding interesting vintage pieces and all the raw fibre and yarn I could get my hands on. It matured after an admittedly ambitious (read: ludicrous) attempt to needle felt all the boutonnieres for the groomsmen in my wedding. I later found out that needle felting is far more enjoyable when you're making sloths with silly expressions or mice with adorable rotund bellies.
It's sometimes difficult to make it all work. I have a small studio space in the house that I share with my artist/cartoonist/graphic designer husband and our cat, and my day job at a local library can be exhausting. But there's something really special about holding a new creation, or great vintage score, in my hands and shipping it off to find a new happy home elsewhere in the world.
And, just so you know, the boutonnieres turned out beautifully.
Third Sister is a proud member of the Winnipeg Etsy Street Team (WEST).
Shop members
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Laura Harby
Owner, Maker, Designer
I am Laura Harby. I am a knitter, fibre sculptor, vintage lover, and homebody. I am located up north in the fabled land of Winnipeg, Manitoba (where knitting is a survival mechanism).
Shop policies
We are open to customized needle felted works, send us a photo of your pet and we will recreate him/her in felt-form!
From time to time we will also accept custom orders for knitted objects. Feel free to convo us with a request.
Accepted payment methods
- Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Returns and exchanges
In the unlikely event that you are dissatisfied with your purchase please contact us directly and we will do everything we can to make it better!
Payment
Shipping
Shipping insurance and tracking will be made available only by request and will incur extra charges. If your actual shipping costs are more than $2 less than what you have paid we will refund you the difference either 1) as a partial PayPal refund for orders purchased through PayPal, or 2) as a coupon code for direct credit card purchases.
If you live in the lovely city of Winnipeg please contact us. You will be refunded your shipping charges if you opt for pick-up or hand-delivery within city limits.
Additional policies and FAQs
If you have any specific requests for vintage wear or objects please let us know. We may have, or be able to find, just the item you have been searching for!