Julie R. Neidlinger: Art and Store

Purse: The Green Cat.

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This purse has a story to tell. At least, that's how it appears. What's going on with the green cat?

Front: The front of the purse shows off the vintage necktie I've used for both the closure strap (velcro closure) and the purse strap. Two signature Lone Prairie cartoon characters (one with a velvet tie, both with cotton flannel suits) seem to be having some kind of interaction over a green cat. [view front of purse]. The shirt of the fellow with the cat is made from a small piece of antique fabric my grandmother had made into a dress. The stitching has been used as it's own art line work. [view front detail]

Back: The back of the purse [view back of purse] shows the green cat, this time in his own suit. [view detail of back] There are subtle hearts sewn into the fabric, too. The cat's mouth is a pocket, and could house your cell phone.

Inside: The inside of the purse is lined with an antique pink cotton, making use of the frayed ribbon edge and combining it with a dark peach-colored strip of cotton facing. There's a long pocket, divided in two, that covers one side of the interior. [view inside] The lining was hand-sewn into the purse to ensure a snug and tidy fit.

Detailing: The side of the purse has a long pocket, perfect for pens or a cell phone. [view side pocket]

This purse is completely unique, made without a pattern, never to be exactly recreated in either fabric or stitching. Its characters are the unique Lone Prairie characters found only here. It is fully hand-made. By me.

Materials: Fleece, cotton, satin-like material, linen, necktie.
Size: roughly 10" high, 12" wide, 3" deep
Other: Spot wash. Do not machine wash.
Price: SOLD

Labels: accesories, plushies, purse

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Purse: Striped Ties and Corduroy.

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This fun-colored purse -- light blue! lime green! chocolate brown! -- is made from a favorite pair of corduroy pants that, happily, became too big for me. I loved the material though, a delicate blue with washed streaks of warm cream fading through. I couldn't let the material go to waste, so I decided to resurrect part of it for a purse.

Front: The front of the purse shows off the vintage necktie I've used for both the closure strap (velcro closure) and the purse strap. There is also the signature LP (Lone Prairie) leather tag. [view front of purse].

Back: The back of the purse [view back of purse] uses the front five-pocket layout from the pants. I've also created a larger pocket behind the entire section using a lime-green old cloth napkin. There is also an area for a pen to be attached where the pocket has been left slightly open.

Inside: The inside of the purse is lined with a pale blue shimmery material with a woven wave pattern. A pocket section, divided into two convenient pockets, lines the back of the inside of the purse, edged with contrasting chocolate brown antique seam facing and lime-green material. [view inside]

Detailing: The purse has a number of hand-stitched detailing, from the embroidered blanket-stitched edging on the purse strap ends, to the entire lining being hand-sewn into place. [view detail]

This purse is completely unique, made without a pattern, never to be exactly recreated in either fabric or stitching. It is fully hand-made. By me.

Materials: Corduroy, cotton, satin-like material, linen, leather, necktie.
Size: roughly 10.5" high, 11" wide, 3.5" deep; Shoulder strap 10.5" from shoulder to purse
Other: Spot wash. Do not machine wash.
Price: $45

Labels: accesories, gift, mom, purse

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Purse: Yellow and Red Asian-themed Tote

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This soft and fun purse is made out of fleece fabric with satin and and other ribbon accents. In colors of wheat, yellow, and rich red, this little tote is not only sturdy, but heavily detailed with accents and linings sewn by hand.

Both the front and back designs are similar, featuring a handy pocket that is perfect for a cell phone or any other item you want to access quickly. Satin and tulle ribbon, in pale yellow and cream, border the top of this pocket with a raw, frayed edge peaking from behind. The edge of the pocket is lined with decorative elements, including hand-stitched flowers. [view the front of the purse | view the back of the purse | view detail]

Inside
Inside the purse, you'll find a bright red lining with a pocket that curves across one side. The inner edge of the lining is graced with a satin and tulle ribbon, hand-stitched in place. [view inside of the purse]

Purse strap: The purse strap is made of red cotton fabric and an elegantly patterned satin ribbon. It is triple stitched for strength and visual appeal, and finished with a golden yellow seam edging.

Sides: The sides have a unique gathered appearance. [view detail of side | view detail of side]

This purse is completely unique, made without a pattern, never to be exactly recreated in either fabric or stitching. It is fully hand-made. By me.

Materials: Fleece, cotton, satin and grosgrain ribbon, polyester stuffing, glass beads, linen.
Size: roughly 7.5" high, 10.5" wide, 3" deep; Shoulder strap 15" from shoulder to purse
Other: Spot wash, avoiding satin ribbon if possible. Do not machine wash. The dyes used in the ribbons and fabric may bleed -- spot wash only!
Price: $45

Labels: accesories, gift, mom, purse

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Ballet Purse

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Though not really a purse for ballet or ballerinas only, the use of the pink ribbon is reminiscent of ballet slippers and hence the name.

This purse is one of many bags I've sewn, all in the "no pattern, no repeats, no plan" vein of thinking.

I found to pieces of old material and some quilted scraps (probably a mattress pad at one point) that were cut and ready to be turned into potholders by my grandmother years ago. Laying the material out on the counter and positioning the quilted pieces, I came up with a vague sense of what I wanted to create and began sewing.

My goal? I wanted a pieced-together inside-out looking purse. I used old seam bindings, ribbon, roughly-turned hems, aged pink and green paisley dress fabric to line it, and devil-may-care stitching to create this truly unique tote-purse. The sides have the quilted fabric encased behind the thin pink material, giving off an ever-so-slight quilted look.

Because of an apparent stain near the ribbon knot on one of the handle straps, I'm reducing the price from $50 to $40.

All crazy stitching and pattern development is intentional, and not grounds for a refund. Since the material used is quite old, you will want to be gentle with this purse and not load it up with a laptop or pet dog. Handwash and hang to dry only, if needed.

You like unique? There's only one of this purse on the planet. And it can be yours.

| View detail of bottom corner |

Materials: Satin ribbon, aged fabrics, seam ribbon binding,
Size: 10.5" x 10.5" x 2"
Other: Treat gently
Price: $40

Labels: accesories, gift, purse

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Bracelet: Wedding Set

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This set of four matching bracelets was made for a wedding. Each bridesmaid had matching bracelets with subtle yellow points of color that matched the wedding colors.

These bracelets were a custom order, made by request.

Materials: Glass, crystal, pearls, metal beads, toggle clasp
Size: Varied
Other: Special order
Price: Sold

Labels: accesories, bracelet, jewelry, sold, wedding

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Bracelet: Hearts 2

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This rich, warm-colored bracelet has highlights of copper-toned glass beads, deep scarlet glass beads, silver-toned glass beads, and coral shell-look glass hearts.

Materials: Glass, metal, toggle clasp
Size: 7 3/4" long
Other: Pearlized glass beads, metal heart charm on clasp
Price: SOLD

Labels: accesories, bracelet, gift, jewelry, sold, valentine

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Bracelet: Scarlet 1

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Deep scarlet red glass beads with antiqued sliver-toned metal spacers creates a band of rich color for your wrist.

Materials: Glass, metal, toggle clasp
Size: 7 3/4" long
Other: Handmade and one-of-a-kind; Pearlized glass beads, some with slight glittery sheen
Price: SOLD

Labels: accesories, bracelet, jewelry, sold

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Bracelet: Green Glass 2

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Pale green "beach glass" beads and plenty of clear and silver-look metal spacers create a bracelet that looks great with jeans and more. The look is subtle and organic.

Materials: Glass, metal, toggle clasp
Size: 7 1/4" long
Other: Handmade and one-of-a-kind
Price: SOLD

Labels: accesories, bracelet, budget, jewelry

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Bracelet: Green Rose 1

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Light green pearlized glass beads, combined with deeper green glass beads and silver-look metal rose spacers mimic a fresh green garden on your wrist. The toggle clasp with its rose motif adds to the the look.

Materials: Glass, metal, toggle clasp
Size: 8 1/4"" long
Other: Handmade and one-of-a-kind
Price: SOLD

Labels: accesories, bracelet, floral, gift, jewelry, mom, sold

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Bracelet: Green Glass 1

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This pale green bracelet with silver-toned accent beads accents the delicate green and lavendar focal bead. This bead has the look of garden flowers swirled into it.

Materials: Glass, metal, toggle clasp
Size: 7" long
Other: Handmade and one-of-a-kind; Focal bead of swirled glass
Price: SOLD

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Bracelet: Gold Hearts 1

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This fun bracelet combines the look of silver and gold with a heart motif. Small amber E beads, jump rings that provide "movement" during wearing, and shiny gold-tone metal heart beads make this a sweet addition to your wrist.

Materials: Glass, metal, toggle clasp
Size: 7" long
Other: Handmade and one-of-a-kind; Hand-strung amber E bead accents on large jump rings.
Price: SOLD

Labels: accesories, bracelet, jewelry, sold, valentine

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Bracelet: Antique Brass

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Heavy brass beads, reclaimed from antique jewelry, are mixed with delicate glass beads covered in color, metallic glass and textural bumps. This bracelet is made through the use of seperate metal sections, giving it lots of segmented movement on your wrist.

Materials: Glass, metal, toggle clasp
Size: 7 1/2" long
Other: Handmade and one-of-a-kind
Price: $12
Availability: This item is on consignment at the Heritage Arts Gallery. Please email me directly if you would like to purchase it.

Labels: accesories, bracelet, budget, jewelry

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Bracelet: Antique Pearls 1

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Pale blue, pink and lavender fresh-water pearls, combined with metal antique-looking accents, create a delicate and almost victorian piece for your wrist. Looks great with blouses and jeans. Very muted, subtle and classy.

Materials: Pearls, metal, toggle clasp
Size: 7 1/2" long
Other: Handmade and one-of-a-kind; Real freshwater pearls
Price: SOLD

Labels: accesories, bracelet, jewelry, sold

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Bracelet: Antique Garden 1

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Pastel glass E beads that will wear to a pale white with color-accented edges combine with highly detailed glass accent beads to bring a small garden to your wrist. Antique-looking metallic spacers round out the picture.

Materials: Glass, metal, toggle clasp
Size: 7 1/4" long
Other: Handmade and one-of-a-kind
Price: SOLD

Labels: accesories, bracelet, floral, gift, jewelry, mom, sold

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Bracelet: Maroon Venetian Glass 1

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Rich maroon-hued glass beads with a fun and dimensional pattern encased below clear glass combine with deep-red pearlized glass beads and antique-look silver accents to create a solid and rich look for your wrist.

Materials: Glass, metal, toggle clasp
Size: 7 3/4" long
Other: Handmade and one-of-a-kind; Very solid feeling, weighty
Price: SOLD

Labels: accesories, bracelet, jewelry, sold

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Bracelet: Glass Pearls 1

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Rich dark turquoise pearlized glass beads mix with their pale green counterpart and antique silver-look accent beads to create a rich, jewel-toned accent piece for your wrist.

Materials: Glass, metal, toggle clasp
Size: 7 3/4" long
Other: Handmade and one-of-a-kind; Very solid feeling, weighty
Price: SOLD

Labels: accesories, bracelet, jewelry, mom, sold

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Bracelet: Mauve Venetian Glass

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Subtle mauves and other mixed colors combined with caned glass techiniques create a fun bracelet with lots of visual interest. This one's a bit longer than usual, perfect for larger sized wrists.

Materials: Glass, metal, toggle clasp
Size: 9" long
Other: Handmade and one-of-a-kind
Price: $18
Availability: This item is on consignment at the Heritage Arts Gallery. Please email me directly if you would like to purchase it.

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Bracelet: Lapis Heart 1

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A fun mix of real lapis lazuli beads, beach glass beads, metal hearts and funky silver speckled glass beads creates a subtle but fun piece for your wrist. Looks great with jeans.

Materials: Glass, metal, toggle clasp
Size: 7 3/4" long
Other: Handmade and one-of-a-kind; Real lapis lazuli
Price: SOLD

Labels: accesories, bracelet, jewelry, sold

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Bracelet: Mauve Rod

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Subtle shimmery lavender glass beads, cut in haphazard shapes, combine with purple-mauve rod beads that have been highlighted with gold. The look is soft and feminine, but strong. Silver metal accent beads in hearts and circles round out the look.

Materials: Glass, metal, toggle clasp
Size: 7 3/4" long
Other: Handmade and one-of-a-kind
Price: SOLD

Labels: accesories, bracelet, jewelry, sold

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Bracelet: Fish 1

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A fun and funky fish-themed bracelet in complimentary colors of blue and orange is the perfect piece to wear if you're not afraid to be noticed. Glass beads in blue, orange and silver mixed with silver-look metal beads finish the look.

Materials: Glass, metal, toggle clasp
Size: 8" long
Other: Handmade and one-of-a-kind
Price: $14
Availability: This item is on consignment at the Heritage Arts Gallery. Please email me directly if you would like to purchase it.

Labels: accesories, bracelet, budget, fish, gift, jewelry

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Bracelet: Fish 2

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A fun fish-themed bracelet in blues and oranges, all glass. The glass round beads are covered in small glass "bubbles" and metallic swirls. The two large blue fish glass beads have swirls of white and gold in them.

Materials: Glass, metal, toggle clasp
Size: 8 1/4" long
Other: Handmade and one-of-a-kind
Price: $19
Availability: This item is on consignment at the Heritage Arts Gallery. Please email me directly if you would like to purchase it.

Labels: accesories, bracelet, budget, fish, jewelry