Countdown to Abbeville Fete

Only a few days to go until the Abbeville Fete in Clapham – this Saturday 25 June.  We have a new selection of handmade drawstring and zipper bags in gorgeous fabrics, some totally fab totes (see below), lovely lavender sachets, and super-cute children’s aprons plus cushions in a range of sizes and fabrics – all lovingly handmade by us: Fiona, Sarah and Claire.

We also have a selection of charms with a seaside theme, bracelets and framed vintage coasters.  If you remember Babycham – and even if you don’t – you’ll love the framed collectable ‘passion for fashion’ series.

You can find the Turtle & Teal stall near to David Cuffe vets in the hub of Abbeville Road. We hope to see you there. Even better, the weather forecast is looking good…!

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Cooking in style!

Turtle and Teal child's apron
Child’s apron in strawberry pattern fabric

How cute is this?!  We will be selling a limited number of children’s aprons – handmade by us – at The Abbeville Fete on Saturday 25 June. Made from 100% cotton, machine washable and with two front pockets, each apron comes with a cookie cutter and wooden spoon. Get in touch if you would like to pre-order and pay & collect on the day.

Abbeville fete Clapham – we’ll be there!

Following on from our success at Ritherdon Road Street Party we are busy making more lovely bags, zipper pouches, cushions and accessories using gorgeous fabrics.  We’ll be taking a stall at Abbeville fete on Saturday 25 June on Abbeville Road, Clapham SW4 so do come and visit us there.

We will be making some drawstring bags using fabrics which appeal to younger boys and also introducing some new items – but you’ll have to come along to the Abbeville fete to discover what they are!

When you buy from Turtle & Teal you know that your purchase has been lovingly made by hand – by us! – and that no two pieces are exactly the same. If you have any requests for specific items, do get in touch.

Thank you!

Ritherdon road turtle and teal stallA huge thanks to the organisers of Ritherdon Road Street Party on Sunday and to everyone who visited our Turtle & Teal stall.  We had a great day and sold lots of lovely things so we are busy making more handmade bags and accessories ready for our next event at the Abbeville summer fete on Saturday 25 June on Abbeville Road (funnily enough!) Clapham, London SW4.

Everyone fell in love with our turtle mascot so we will be making a few for sale but numbers will be limited so don’t miss out!  We’ve also had requests for more items in designs that appeal to little boys so we will be searching our favourite shops for fabrics to make some new drawstring bags and backpacks for boys.

turtle and teal (Make it & Love it pattern)

If you have any other requests or suggestions do get in touch: turtleandteal@gmail.com  You can see our Spring/summer collection here.

Spring/summer collection

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Here is a sneak preview from our latest collection of handmade accessories using gorgeous fabrics – zipper, drawstring and tote bags. We will be selling these and many more lovely things at our next event: the Ritherdon Road Street Party in Balham on Sunday 22 May. It promises to be a fun day with over 50 stalls, live music, food and drink and children’s games. The road will be closed to traffic and the Ritherdon Road shops and restaurants will be open all day too. Make sure you look out for the Turtle & Teal stall – do come and say hello!

Perfect for Mother’s Day…

Here’s a sneak preview of what Fiona has been making this week using some of her Spring fabrics – a selection of super-cute lavender bags (perfect gifts for Mother’s Day coming up on 6 March) and a one-off gorgeous washbag in ‘little fishes’ fabric. Have a browse on our site to see some of our other designs. We’re happy to take commisions too!

 

Zingy Zebra fabric!

IMG_4093This practical tote bag is a great hit with Sarah’s teenage daughter. It’s easy to make using a free pattern from the Hip Home Ec teacher website and the multi-colour zebra fabric is from Fabrics Galore in Battersea. If you don’t have time to sew it yourself, do get in touch. We are happy to take commissions!

Bags & things for Spring!

Happy New Year to you all. It’s not exactly Spring out there – although we’ve seen plenty of daffodils in bloom already – but that hasn’t stopped us focussing on making new products. Out with the Christmas designs and in with some gorgeous spring-like fabrics to lift our mood. Here is a selection of our latest material purchases. We plan to design some stylish new totes, wash bags, cushion covers and accessories and we will post our creations soon.IMG_4084

 

Commissions Taken!

Just to reminIMG_4000d you that we take commissions. If you see a Turtle & Teal product you like but you’d prefer it in a different size or fabric, just email us at turtleandteal@gmail.com with your details and we will get back to you.

Cushion covers, bags in all shapes and sizes, lavender sachets, hand warmers, Christmas decorations – you name it, we make it!