You may be under the impression that needlepoint bags look like the very expensive Fendi bag pictured top. Or that they are leather or canvas bags with a needlepoint insert such as my Haida Feather bag, center. Or even that they are made entirely from needlepoint, similar to this bag from Needlepoint, Inc., bottom.
One thing they all have in common is that they are modern bags incorporating needlepoint. But needlepoint as a front for bags has been around a long time. Lovers of vintage fashion can often find needlepoint bags such as the one above because quite often they were kept for special occasions.
If you want to learn more about needlepoint purses, or buy one of your own, start with About.com page about needlepoint purses, written by Cheryl Fall, Needlepoint Guide.
Thanks to Jane from Chilly Hollow for pointing this out, I’m sending cool thoughts your way.
About Janet M Perry
Janet Perry is the Internet's leading authority on needlepoint. She designs, teaches and writes, getting raves from her fans for her innovative techniques, extensive knowledge and generous teaching style. A leading writer of stitch guides, she blogs here and lives on an island in the northeast corner of the SF Bay with her family
You are welcome. It was a fun browse, wasn’t it? And have you seen Melissa Shirley’s pink rose purse on the front of her website? Awesome!
Wasn’t it though? I’ve been thinking about trying to do a needlepoint purse lately, but I keep worrying about it getting messed up when I carry it.
I should just get over it and start stitching.
I have had 3 customers bring in Fendi bags for us to paint on the letters. It is much more complicated than it looks! Also, I suggest stitching the background too, so the bag doesn’t wear out too quickly. We design custom bags for our clients so they can have something more unusual, and personal.