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Capture the Romance of the Past with Designs by Lady Montana

  • Handbags
  • Aprons
  • Accessories
  • Holiday
  • Pincushions

Dorothea Handbag
Dorothea

The Dorothea Bag was a favorite with women of World War I. This version features a crochet closing as did many of the originals.

$7.50, includes S&H

The Angeline Bag
Angeline

Featuring silk ribbon embroidery, Angeline begins as a blank canvas and finishes as a work of art.

$7.50, includes S&H

The Sophia Handbag
Sophia

A ruched cuff and lace lend timeless elegance to fashions of yesterday or of today.

$7.50, includes S&H

The Isabella Handbag
Isabella

A replica of a 1930's handbag, this is an easy pattern featuring a silk ribbon rose, grosgrain ribbon, and fringe.

$7.50, includes S&H



The Leonora Handbags Leonora

Featuring ruching, these day and night bags appeal to the "modern" Victorian.

$7.50, includes S&H

The Hostess Apron IThe Hostess Apron I

Aprons are back and our half apron, with it's 1930's era yoyo embellishment, will keep you in retro style.

$5.50, includes S&H

The Hostess Apron IIThe Hostess Apron II

Tucks and skewed gathers give this apron, reminiscent of the popular "bazaar aprons" of the 1880's, a character all it's own.

$7.50, includes S&H

Winter's ScarfA Winter's Scarf

Bias velvet roses, ribbon work, and skewed gathers embellish our easy and elegant
winter scarf.

$5.50, includes S&H

A Victorian MuffA Victorian Muff

Stay warm in true Victorian style. A very easy pattern! 

$5.50, includes S&H

The Edwardian BoaThe Edwardian Boa

Create an Edwardian style boa that travels well in time as it's adaptable even for today's most modern fashions. This pattern works up quickly.

 

$5.50, includes S&H

 

Flapper Jewelry Bag
The Flapper Jewelry Bag

Travel in 20s style and keep your jewelry secure! At  6"x 3/4" deep, this flat, gusseted bag zips and fits anywhere.

$5.50, includes S&H



The Primrose Tea CozyThe Primrose Tea Cozy

A unusual tea cozy for those with a fondness for fabric manipulation.

$6.50, includes S&H

 

Crazy St. NickCrazy St. Nick

This free standing St. Nick provides the perfect canvas for either the novice or experienced crazy quilter.

 

$6.50, includes S&H

A Christmas CornucopiaA Christmas Cornucopia

This easy Victorian style ornament will delight your children when they find it dangling from the tree and filled with treats.

$5.00, includes S&H

A Christmas StockingA Christmas Stocking

This stocking is for those wishing to try their hand at a variety of fabric manipulation - ruching, pleating, ribbon weaving and more.

$5.00, includes S&H

High Hopes for HalloweenHigh Hopes for Halloween

Inspired by vintage postcards of the era, this wall hanging depicts the whimsical nature of yesteryear's harvest season.

 $8.00, includes S&H



The Holiday Mantle Scarf
The Holiday Mantle Scarf

With graceful curves and a snippet of quilt piecing, this holiday scarf will quickly dress up your mantle. No quilting involved.

 $5.00, includes S&H

The Corset Needle KeeperThe Corset Needle Keeper

Our Corset Needle Keeper resembles the long lace-trimmed corsets of 1896.

$6.50, includes S&H



    Hat PincushionThe Hat Pincushion

Our Hat Pincushion is wildly easy and takes us back to an era when the proper hat was crucial.

$6.50, includes S&H

The Reticule PincushionThe Reticule Pincushion

Our reticule pincushion hearkens back to the early 19th century when fanciful shapes for pincushions were common.

Note: This pincushion uses Lacis purse frame #LS69. The frame is not included in the pattern but must be purchased from Lacis. Please click on the Lacis link or call 510-843-7290.

$6.50, includes S&H

Sunflower PincushionThe Sunflower Needle Keeper

Our Sunflower Needle Keeper would have been a favorite with any pro-suffrage seamstress.

$6.50, includes S&H

The Whimsical PincushionsThe Whimsy Pincushions

Our Whimsy Cushions are reminescent of the items Victorian women made to sell at bazaars in order to raise money for the poor.

$7.50, includes S&H

A Trio of PincushionsA Trio of Pincushions

Our Trio of Pincushions reflect the elaborate keepsake examples Victorian women often gave one another.

$7.50, includes S&H