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Billet-Doux

Everything we make, we make with our four hands.  Individual differences will occur in any handcrafted item.  It's these differences that make them special!

All of our items are made in limited numbers - when they're gone, they're gone!  We do not make more.  Instead, we move on to something new!  Check back often to see what we're up to!

 

 

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While billet-doux is French for "love letter", the literal translation is "sweet note".  We thought that struck just the right note for this sweet piece perfect for a Secret Sister gift or that special stitcher. 

A Sweet Note for Thee

Because we used motifs from a Quaker sampler, "A Sweet Note for Thee" seemed the perfect name for our little note.  Decorated with coordinating ribbon, this little beauty is a practical gift, too - it holds a lovely Kelmscott mother-of-pearl ruler in it's own pocket, and Swarovski crystal beaded pins nestled in 100% wool felt alongside some tapestry needles.

 

©2010
1817. Sarah Almy’s Sampler Wrought in the 11th year of her age, 10th month. American. Private collection.

A Sweet Note for Thee  $17.50  

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Heart of the Sea   

This little sailor’s ditty is filled with necessaries for you to carry with you on your voyages!  A tiny pair of Little Gem scissors (good for airplane travel) and a gorgeous mother of pearl fish thread winder rest snugly in their individual pockets.  Below, you’ll find heart shaped thread keeps in mother of pearl holding coordinating silk threads, along with bejeweled pins and some needles nestled in 100% wool felt. 

©2010    Ann Wilson  her work finisheb Ogust the 25, 1810  agb 11 (sic)  English.  Private collection.

Heart of the Sea  $27.50*

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Elizabeth’s Pocket   

 

We made this pretty pocket specifically for Kelmscott’s Elizabeth I scissors – those 2 ½ inch beauties we think are so lovely!  With this pocket to keep them safe and sound, you won’t need to wonder where your scissors are anymore!  They’re just where they should be – sheathed in their own package!  Includes Elizabeth I scissors. 

©2010  A.H. 1862. The Netherlands. Private collection.

 

Elizabeth's Pocket  $19.75*   SOLD OUT!!!!!

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