Originally posted 2010-09-22 07:18:47. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Timeless Totes has come out with their first self-finishing product and it’s a real winner.
The clutch is made of high-quality leather or suede in several colors. It has a magnet clasp for the flap and a lovely double-ended brass zipper. Open the asymmetrical flap and inside there is an open pocket. The purse is lined in high-quality satin.
It’s just about the best made leather good for self-finishing I’ve seen.
And it is also the best for self-finishing as well. The area for needlework is sewn around with stitching about 1/4″ beyond the open area. This creates a firm border for the needlework and makes it easy to know if you have trimmed your needlework enough.
The adhesive film is covered with paper, thoughtfully cut into three pieces. This makes it easy to remove without tearing, a problem I often have with other products.
The adhesive is really strong, so place your needlework carefully on the exposed film. Then lift the sides and tuck in the edges.
With other self-finishing projects, I felt I could always remove the needlework easily and replace it with another piece, but this needlework isn’t going anywhere.
The Timeless Totes clutch is a wonderful product.
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Could you please tell me the cost and where I could purchase the Timelss Totes self finishing bag as well as other self-finishing small items? Are there online sources for such items as Ilive in a rural area without nearby retail needlework or yarn shops. Thank you
Vikki –
I don’t have specific information about the retail prices of most items since the shops set their own prices. The first place to look for shops who might carry this item would be Timeless Totes own web site. Although those shops may not have the clutch in stock, they probably would be happy to order it for you. It’s a specialized enough item that it would need to be ordered even if you had a local shop.
Both Timeless Totes and Lee Needle Arts (they make lots of self-finishing items) are pretty widely sold, so you should be able to find a shop to work with you.
Keep Stitching,
Janet