Textile bookmark - aqua blue embroidered curtain, wool and velvet fabrics
£5.00
£1.75 UK delivery. Dispatched within 2 days.
Loved by 49 people
By Sharon Lloyd
£5.00
£1.75 UK delivery. Dispatched within 2 days.
Loved by 49 people
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About this item
Stunning bookmark that has eco-credentials as well as good looks. Combining a beautiful vintage-style embroidered linen textile with pure wool tweed, and backed with silky velvet, it is very tactile - you will want to stroke and smooth it. An ideal gift for book lovers, it is easy to post. Zero waste - all the textiles are reclaimed or offcuts. Both the cream embroidered front and the aqua blue floral velvet back are fabrics I reclaimed from a curtain sample book destined for landfill, and the soft blue wool layer is surplus tweed from a tailoring business. The embroidered front has been machine-stitched to wool fabric using blanket stitch to catch stray fibres. After straight-stitching these layers to the velvet backing, I frayed the wool to add even more texture. The curtain sample fabrics have a backing of paper (the original edge of the curtain sample), giving the bookmark a little extra rigidity. Unique gift - there is only enough fabric to make a small number of bookmarks from each sample, and each one has different embroidered details and colour accents. See my other listings.
About this item
Stunning bookmark that has eco-credentials as well as good looks. Combining a beautiful vintage-style embroidered linen textile with pure wool tweed, and backed with silky velvet, it is very tactile - you will want to stroke and smooth it. An ideal gift for book lovers, it is easy to post.
Zero waste - all the textiles are reclaimed or offcuts.
Both the cream embroidered front and the aqua blue floral velvet back are fabrics I reclaimed from a curtain sample book destined for landfill, and the soft blue wool layer is surplus tweed from a tailoring business.
The embroidered front has been machine-stitched to wool fabric using blanket stitch to catch stray fibres. After straight-stitching these layers to the velvet backing, I frayed the wool to add even more texture.
The curtain sample fabrics have a backing of paper (the original edge of the curtain sample), giving the bookmark a little extra rigidity.
Unique gift - there is only enough fabric to make a small number of bookmarks from each sample, and each one has different embroidered details and colour accents. See my other listings.
Hi and welcome to The Old Button Sews, where I sell beautiful gifts designed and sewn by me, together with a range of sew-it-yourself craft kits. Most items are dispatched within 2-3 working days, and I post Tracked 24 at a flat cost, no matter how many items you buy. (Cards and bookmarks are sent First Class, at a lower postage cost).
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This item will be posted to you by The Old Button Sews within 2 days of receiving payment.
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You can cancel the order and get a refund from the maker within 14 days of receipt, provided the item has not been used. Faulty items can be returned within six months of payment being made.
Unless faulty, the following types of items are non-refundable: items that are personalised, bespoke or made-to-order to your specific requirements; items which deteriorate quickly (e.g. food), personal items sold with a hygiene seal (cosmetics, underwear) in instances where the seal is broken; digital items.
Please note that if your order is being posted outside mainland UK, you (or the recipient) may have to pay customs or VAT charges and a handling fee. The seller is not responsible for any charges or fees that may incur.
What buyers say about The Old Button Sews
All 59 reviews
I absolutely love my vintage bookmark, the fabrics are gorgeous and my Christmas felt decoration is perfect for my fresh tree in December. Stitching is spot on. Thank you, Sharon. Prompt delivery, packaged beautifully in white tissue paper.
Jacqueline
Bought 2 itemsI was very pleased with my purchase. It was very well presented and came up to my expectations. Created to inspire! Lovely colour co-ordinations and quality materials,
Angela
Bought 3 itemsThree gorgeous tags with vintage silk and lace. These are my favourite fabrics along with velvet. The fabrics on the tags are delightful. And the small buttons are so cute. Stitching is perfect. Absolutely love them. Thank you, Sharon.
Jacqueline
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