Janice Pattie has always been interested in crafts but the felt handbag she made on a one-day course in May 2005, provoked such a positive reaction from colleagues and friends that she decided to set up in business designing and making felt handbags and embellishing them with beads and embroidery.

These unique and original felt handbags are handcrafted by Janice at her farmhouse in southwest Scotland. Her inspirations come from the countryside around her home and from travels around the world. The felt handbags are made around a template making them seamless and extremely strong. They are lightweight and the variety of colours and beaded embellishments make them ideal for day or evening.

In addition to the handbags, Janice also makes beaded brooches in felt and greetings cards with felt motifs.

Handbags, jewellery and cards are on sale direct from her website www.janicepattie.co.uk and handbags are displayed for sale at the ‘Time’ Gallery in Thornhill, Dumfriesshire.