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Handmade perched bird zip pouches by Bonnie Faulkner of Yarmouth, Maine. Handprinted with an darling bird perched on a branch. Handpieced fabric, these are unique one-of-a-kind pieces made for Shaker Village. Fully lined and button is accented with beads. Fantastic bag for a quick purse or to store your goodies in. Measures approximately 7″ wide x 5.25″ tall. Bonnie teaches gel printing and book binding workshops with us at Shaker Village each year.
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Sturdy and rugged canvas tote bag embroidered with a Shaker apple tree in the form of a Tree of Life and “Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village" written around it. Embroidered by friend and neighbor Diane Harriman of Hast Company. Natural oatmeal-colored body with navy blue accents on bottom and handles. Featured an exterior pocket on the front, an interior pocket, and an interior key clip. Measures approximately 21" wide by 15" tall body plus 11" length handles. Expands to 6.5" wide.
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This festive Christmas plaid tote bag is perfect for hauling gifts to your house or just for general use to brighten your day, handmade by Brian Braley of Auburn, ME. Made from a quilted padded fabric, the Christmas plaid exterior is complimented by a yellow plaid cotton interior with divided pockets on the interior front-facing panel. 100% salvaged fabric and thread. Black nylon handles and snap button closure on body and front fully-lined pocket. Brian loves to create utilitarian bags from salvaged materials that will be durable for a long time. When not making bags at home, Brian is the Associate Director of Spindleworks in Brunswick and Gardiner. Measures 13" x 16" x 4" with 12" strap.
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Learn to weave a fun “bag-ette” with this all-in-one kit by fiber artist Susy Perrine of Woolwich, ME. Using simple techniques you will weave in the round to create a handy small bag, big enough to carry your keys and phone, passport, or other treasure. Susy's handspun and dyed yarn (GORGEOUS by the way!) is extra-bulky and will weave up quickly. Finish by adding the enclosed shoulder strap, felted closure flap, and button. Cotton calico fabric will be included if you wish to add a lining. Your finished little bag will measure about 4.5" wide x 5.5" tall. Included in this full kit are: 60" cord for handle, large eye needle, thread, metal binder clip, rubber band, felt closure flap, fabric lining, and a 4.25" x 12" board loom, and handspun bulk yarn. All colors within each kit coordinate (yarn, felt, cotton, thread, and button.) See photos and drop down menu for color availability. Skills: Beginner, some sewing skills required. Susy is a creative weaver living in Woolwich, Maine. She uses a variety of looms and materials, learning and sharing with others the rich history of textile making. She teaches workshops with us here at Shaker Village in weaving, fiber arts, and trellis building-- her other favorite type of weaving! Susy constructs introspective textiles ranging from handheld, wearable to inhabitable. She studied art at the University of Southern Maine and, for several years, was weaving for Carol Schwartzott, creating a line of textiles that were sold in galleries across the country. Susy was a production weaver for Amy Putansu. She’s worked on large industrial looms including water powered Jacquard and electric powered Dobby looms. She has restored and assembled several barn frame looms.
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The texture of the blue and gray waxed canvas looks like ocean waves, and it'll just get better with age! Handmade by Brian Braley of Auburn, ME. Dark gray body is durable and sturdy with a blue large front pocket with contrasting stitch and snap button closure. Soft olive green cotton handles made from Shaker Workshops tape. Plaid cotton lining with interior pockets. Snap button closure on main body. Brian loves to create utilitarian bags from salvaged materials that will be durable for a long time. When not making bags at home, Brian is the Associate Director of Spindleworks in Brunswick and Gardiner. Measures 13" x 16" x 3" with 12" strap.
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Handmade Scottish Highland Cow head zip pouches by Bonnie Faulkner of Yarmouth, Maine. Handprinted with a Highland Cow and hand embroidered with accents. Handpieced fabric, these are unique one-of-a-kind pieces made for Shaker Village. Fully lined and button is accented with beads. Fantastic bag for a quick purse or to store your goodies in. Measures approximately 7″ wide x 5.25″ tall. Bonnie teaches gel printing and book binding workshops with us at Shaker Village each year.
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Handmade Scottish Highland Cow head zip pouches by Bonnie Faulkner of Yarmouth, Maine. Handprinted with a Highland Cow and hand embroidered with accents. Handpieced fabric, these are unique one-of-a-kind pieces made for Shaker Village. Fully lined and button is accented with beads. Fantastic bag for a quick purse or to store your goodies in. Measures approximately 7″ wide x 5.25″ tall. Bonnie teaches gel printing and book binding workshops with us at Shaker Village each year.
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Handmade Shaker Village landscape zip pouches by Bonnie Faulkner of Yarmouth, Maine. Handprinted with a beautiful landscape of Sabbathday Lake's buildings and hand embroidered with flowers. Handpieced fabric, these are unique one-of-a-kind pieces made for Shaker Village. Fully lined and button is accented with beads. Fantastic bag for a quick purse or to store your goodies in. Measures approximately 9.5″ wide x 5″ tall. Bonnie teaches gel printing and book binding workshops with us at Shaker Village each year.
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Handmade sheep zip pouches by Bonnie Faulkner of Yarmouth, Maine. Handprinted with an adorable sheep head and hand embroidered with accents. Handpieced fabric, these are unique one-of-a-kind pieces made for Shaker Village. Fully lined and button is accented with beads. Fantastic bag for a quick purse or to store your goodies in. Measures approximately 7″ wide x 5.25″ tall. Bonnie teaches gel printing and book binding workshops with us at Shaker Village each year.
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Handmade sheep zip pouches by Bonnie Faulkner of Yarmouth, Maine. Handprinted with an adorable sheep head and hand embroidered with accents. Handpieced fabric, these are unique one-of-a-kind pieces made for Shaker Village. Fully lined and button is accented with beads. Fantastic bag for a quick purse or to store your goodies in. Measures approximately 7″ wide x 5.25″ tall. Bonnie teaches gel printing and book binding workshops with us at Shaker Village each year.
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Handmade sheep zip pouches by Bonnie Faulkner of Yarmouth, Maine. Handprinted with an adorable sheep head and hand embroidered with accents. Handpieced fabric, these are unique one-of-a-kind pieces made for Shaker Village. Fully lined and button is accented with beads. Fantastic bag for a quick purse or to store your goodies in. Measures approximately 7″ wide x 5.25″ tall. Bonnie teaches gel printing and book binding workshops with us at Shaker Village each year.
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Salvaged waxed canvas & plain canvas combo make for a stylish and perfect-sized shoulder bag. Brian Braley of Auburn, ME handmade this murse (man-purse) but it would work for any gender! Made from waxed gray canvas and military-surplus green plain canvas with woven cotton interior lining and pockets. Features a black nylon thick strap for comfortable use on your shoulder or cross-body. 100% salvaged fabric and thread. New strap and snap button closures. Front features a divided pocket. Brian loves to create utilitarian bags from salvaged materials that will be durable for a long time. When not making bags at home, Brian is the Associate Director of Spindleworks in Brunswick and Gardiner. Measures 13" x 12" x 3.5" and 20" strap
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Reclaimed vintage textiles with handwork that were screaming for rejuvination! Wife & husband team Jamie Ribisi-Braley and Brian Braley of Auburn, ME salvaged the materials in this everyday zipper tote bag from a beautiful antique quilt square with a tree of life as the front pearl-snap button closure pocket. Set on a base of a black and white heavy cotton tablecloth with rainbow embroidery on the base. Interior is fully lined with a double pock, all made from vintage fabric & finished off with a salvaged metal zipper. Tote bag handles are a soft cotton webbing in olive green. Jamie & Brian love to find handmade pieces and salvaged materials that need some love and rescue them. This not only reduces our textile waste in landfills, but honors and continues a tradition of handmade fiber art. Jamie is the Office Manager here at Shaker Village and loves sharing handmade traditional arts across the world. Use with glee. Measures 14" x 16" x 3.5"
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Handmade Tree of Life zip pouches by Bonnie Faulkner of Yarmouth, Maine. Handprinted with a Shaker Tree of Life image and hand embroidered Xs make the round apple prints seems like buttons. Handpieced fabric, these are unique one-of-a-kind pieces made for Shaker Village. Fully lined and button is accented with beads. Fantastic bag for a quick purse or to store your goodies in. Measures approximately 7″ wide x 5.25″ tall. Bonnie teaches gel printing and book binding workshops with us at Shaker Village each year.