Designs by Diane  Fine Handwovens

Designs by Diane  Fine Handwovens

Recycled Items for Sale 

French silk handbag

Made from imported French silk fabric left from making a jacket, this purse is fully lined and has blue silk zipper closure and handles.  Medium sized but holds a lot.  #486  $95

Vintage silk handbag

This classic bag is made from recycled vintage silk for a very "in" retro look. Medium sized but holds a lot! Zipper closure and interior pockets. A real work of art-to-wear. $125 #488

Burgundy felt handbag

Burgundy wool purse from recycled handknit sweater is simple and timeless. $55 #463

Merlot silk handbag

Stunning bag in recycled merlot silk features rich silk tie as decoration on the front flap,  back (shown), sides and handle. Interior pockets and one exterior pocket. Magnetic snap closure. $95 #491

 French silk minibag

Thin strips of gold and blue French silk are woven to form the back and flap of this small purse, which has a front made of a recycled silk tie. Fully lined, brass-colored chain handle. #533  $40

 Beige French silk minibag

Thin strips of French silk in browns and golds are woven to form the back and flap of this small bag while the front is beige linen. Fully lined, brass-colored chain handle.  #525  $40

Large Iris purse

Synthetic brown satin bag is decorated with recycled silk tie.  Fully lined with interior pockets and magnetic snap opening. $90. #501

Felted gray tote/crafter's bag

Made from felted sweaters, this bag has a large front pocket, handstitched edges on handles, and an overall-type clasp.  #543  $50

Red & black tote/crafter's bag

Made from a felted sweater, large bag has overall-type clasp, black grosgrain ribbon handles.  Matches the next two items.  Large bag #539  $50

Set of large bag, knitting needle bag and small hook/needle bag taken together  $80

Small felted bag matches tote above.  Hand-crocheted edging on flap which closes with a button, it is the perfect size for crochet hooks, yarn needles, small scissors or other crafter's items.  It is also the right size for a camera or cell phone.  #540  $25 

Set of three bags $80

Matches tote and minibag above.  Made from the sleeve of a felted sweater, bag has a gathered top.  #541  $25. 

Set of all three $80

Medium lacy pink filet

Bag is modeled on the European "filet" which is light but expands to hold a lot. Made from the yarns left after projects are cut from the loom, cotton bag is sturdy, washable, and holds alot.  Handcrocheted.  #499  $35

Blue, yellow & orange plastic bag

"Plarn" is the ultimate in recycling, making "yarn" out of all those plastic bags and making a new, reusable bag for groceries or anything.  This bag is crocheted and has handles.  #449  $35

Red & white plastic bag

"Plarn" is the ultimate in recycling, making "yarn" out of all those plastic bags and making a new, reusable bag for groceries or anything.  This bag is crocheted and has ribbon handles.  #497  $35

Market Bags

These colorful bags are modeled on the European "filet" which is light but expands to hold a lot. Made from the yarns left after projects are cut from the loom, cotton bags are sturdy, washable, and hold alot.  Handcrocheted.  Large purple/burgundy filet  #473  $40

Smaller blue filet  #454  $35

Pastel tote

Colorful tote in pastels is made from thrums--short pieces of yarn left when a weaving is cut from the loom. This handwoven cotton and rayon bag is large, light-weight, and machine washable. $50 #468

Mouse

Stuffed mouse is made from a recycled felted wool sweater.  Hand-crocheted white scarf.  Needlefelted eyes and nose and embroidered mouth are safe for children. #532  $45

Primitive cat

Stuffed cat is made from a recycled felted wool sweater.  Hand-crocheted red scarf.  Needlefelted eyes and nose and embroidered mouth are safe for children. #495  $45

Red silk pillow

Red silk with a recycled silk tie decoration has random quilting in metallic gold.  Approx. 14"x14". #428  $45