COTTONARTS

COTTONARTS @ Craft Candy, SHEFFIELD

2010-07-04T10:24:00.000-07:00

17tH July The millennium galleries, Sheffield. COTTONARTS will be showcasing some good quality handmade bags at affordable prices :) COME SEE ME!

Upcoming events!!

2010-05-08T09:40:00.001-07:00

Love Music Hate Racism festrival

2010-04-29T01:56:00.001-07:00

BARNSLEY
THE WALKABOUT PUB (S70 2AB)
11-4 FREE ENTRY, situated outside pub hopefully.

A huge selection of everything from bags to clutch bags to journals, all handmade and all affordable prices. I will also have a bargain bath with me with a bit of everything in from just a fiver and under.
Any questions about this event please email me at gillian.gough@gmail.com

Time for a close up!!

2010-04-18T07:53:00.001-07:00

Here are a bunch of close-up images to show you the professional standard of my handmade bags and accessories, click images for larger previews!
Scroll down for loads more!!!

I do unisex!!

2010-04-18T07:30:00.000-07:00

Al bags are fully lined, with re-enforced straps and zipped compartments!! click images for larger previews

I do Vintage

2010-04-04T07:12:00.000-07:00

Cottonarts does a whole range of vintage inspired leather clutch bags, all unique and one-off handmade using genuine leather and re-worked vintage fabrics!
Direct to online shop here

perfect Festival bags

2010-04-01T02:46:00.000-07:00

Available at www.cottonarts.co.uk. These two examples are 'Marsh mellow' & 'Electric bite' both made from wacky striped jersey. These diverse designs are handmade using bold colour, patch work, buttons and asymmetric stitch unique to Cottonarts. These saggy shoulder sacks are ideal for this upcoming season of FUN!! Loads more variety and designs here

Grab a bargain!!!

2010-03-21T15:05:00.000-07:00

FREE UK POSTAGE ON EVERYTHING!!
www.cottonarts.co.uk has an instant payment service, powered by PayPal, simply add your item(s) to the shopping cart and check out...and UK postage is FREE on everything untill the end of April. So take advantage, new unique handmade items added weekly. Don't have a PayPal account? not a problem it lets you pay safely with all major credit/debit cards, it really is that simple :)

Cottonarts button loop chokers !!!

2010-03-13T03:47:00.000-08:00

Its not a secret that I have an obsession for buttons, and for years I have been wearing them around my neck on boot laces and leather thong. So here are some more to feast your eye's upon.
All I ask is that you measure your neck before choosing, these are designed to sit tight and high around your neck. At he moment I have from 12" 13" 14" and boot laced bow tie ones. 12" fit me perfectly, but this is a small size so again measure measure measure!! You can make the larger ones smaller, and some of them can be made about an inch bigger simply by re-knotting tightly around the last button, and you can cut off surplus length if you wish to.

The last lot last year went within weeks, so email me via the contact form on my website if your have any questions or requirements! Cute and quirky accessories.

2010-03-09T06:52:00.000-08:00

'FUDGE' A genuine leather shoulder satchel, handmade by Cottonarts!! This unique, one-off bag has been designed by Cottonarts to maintain individuality, never making the same bag twice! It is convenient, sophisticated and casual all at the same time, with it's quirky appearance. Combining a vintage feel, with innovative design to create a bag for all occasions. 'Fudge' is a large satchel, it has a large zipped center section and a large pouch under the flap, all kept safe with a magnetic snap fastener. 90's meets the real world, come join me up here!
Click images for larger preview!

'AHOY' matey!

2010-03-08T06:50:00.000-08:00

A low slung, soft jersey shoulder bag. 'AHOY' is a grey and mint green stripey bag with two large zipped sections. Complete with patch work and bold button detail. 'Ahoy' has a thick long strap featuring the cottonarts spray stamp! click image for larger preview, and visit my website for more!

'Hotdog'

2010-03-04T01:26:00.000-08:00

Two genuine leather bags, 'Hotdog' & 'Ladybird' both quirky and unique. 'Ladybird' is a vibrant red leather clutch with black button detail and then 'Hotdog' a uni-sex low slung shoulder bag with adjustable retro strap. Click images to open up a large preview!

'Popcorn'

2010-03-01T13:09:00.001-08:00

POPCORN A genuine leather bag with adjustable retro strap. This quirky shoulder bag is handmade by cottonarts using genuine leather, wool patch work and buttons. Click image for large preview.

Golf anyone?

2010-02-27T12:09:00.000-08:00

'Club' shoulder bag handmade by meeeeeeeeee!! John Hanson took these piccies, along with all the others on my site featuring me as the model!! :D

2010-02-26T07:31:00.000-08:00

'Peanut' a quirky custom made bag, handmade by Cottonarts using genuine leather. This bag has a big zipped pocket on the back and magnetic snap closure over the entire bag. 'Peanut' is a perfect example of the quirky unique style Cottonarts has to offer, consistant of patch work, bold buttons and colour and asymmetric stitch detail. Lots of bags are not on the website but will be updated as and when I get time, most bags sell before I get the chance to put them on site :D

Saggy back sacks!!

2010-02-26T05:50:00.001-08:00

This range is going to be the start of a fun line of back sacks :D For people that don't take life so seriously!! Click image for large preview and visit my website for more designs and accessories.

Juicy Redcurrant

2010-02-24T05:29:00.000-08:00

'redcurrant' A juicy, sexy cute clutch bag, with an injection of punk! A combination of bold colour, patch work, buttons and texture brings you a quirky, one off design handmade by cottonarts. Click images for larger preview!

'Banana man'

2010-02-23T05:57:00.000-08:00

'Banana man' is a vibrant and energetic shoulder sack handmade from fluorescent yellow jersey, tweed and deep purple corduroy. This bag has a long shoulder strap and a zipped front pouch. This combination of both old and new brings something unique to your outfit, stand out with your very own banana man. This W shaped sack is innovative with a hint of retro punk and remember no two bags are identical. I source fabrics from new and exiting places each week, bringing something exclusive each time I sew.

'sink or sew'

2010-02-20T09:22:00.000-08:00

'Reindeer' Is a vibrant and deep red, genuine leather clutch handmade by cottonarts. This retro inspired clutch bag has a cool and convenient strap, sitting sexy at the hips.Click images for larger previews!

Spicy 'Sausage'

2010-02-11T06:34:00.001-08:00

Sexy. Spicy. Saggy. Awesome.
'Sausage' is the latest addition to cottonarts, the home of handmade awesomeness.
'Sausage' is a practical, quirky retro design, with unique trates of cottonarts. Patch work and buttons sewn together using asymmetric stitch..It even holds a pen. Beast!
Click image for large preview!

'Humbug'

2010-02-09T03:24:00.001-08:00

'Humbug' is a black leather clutch handmade by cottonarts using tough, durable, genuine leather. This jet black clutch with silver magnetic snap fasteners has large front and back, zipped pockets. Humbug has bold button and patterned patch work detail, unique to cottonarts. This little black beauty has a low slung strap which sits happily at the hips. For more info on Humbug, and lots more designs, please visit cottonarts.co.uk :)

'Black midnight'

2010-02-02T07:00:00.001-08:00

'Black midnight' is the latest addition to the cottonarts handmade family. This super sized, sexy and sleek black leather clutch bag is available at cottonarts Click images for larger previews and detailed item description
You can also contact cottonarts via email - gillian.gough@gmail.com

'Orange rhombus'

2010-01-29T08:10:00.000-08:00

‘Orange rhombus’ A vivid and bold design, handmade by cottonarts.
This generous sized shoulder sack was designed using bold colour, loud patterns and soft fabric. The main fabric is diamond patterned jersey, lined with vibrant orange corduroy. This uni-sex sack hangs low and has a zipped front pouch, convenient and wacky with it’s asymmetric slant. Orange rhombus has a tough and strong burnt orange strap, ideal for pinning your badges on to. Cottonarts is not afraid to mix up exiting colours and texture. This is a multi-textural bag with a combination of shapes, lines and patch work which build up an interesting, characteristic slouch shoulder bag.
Add some fun to your outfit, accessories with this practical, punk inspired uni-sex bag. click images for larger previews

2010-01-27T03:25:00.000-08:00

My brother is off to India and wanted an ample sized journal for his photo's and to scribble things down as he travels. This journal has an owner, but within the next month I will be adding a range of journals available to buy at www.cottonarts.co.uk Click images for larger preview!

Must. Not. Sew. Fingers. Together.

2010-01-25T02:40:00.000-08:00

CLICK IMAGES FOR LARGER PREVIEWS! 'Coffee' A soft genuine leather clutch bag, handmade by cottonarts using both black and brown leather. This urban design is all zipped up nice and snug, with a magnetic snap closure. This clutch has a big bold button, leather patch work and asymmetric stitch detail, unique to cottonarts. Remember, cottonarts only makes one of each design! Available for full view and purchase, along with many other designs at www.cottonarts.co.uk

'Lavender' A soft, light purple clutch bag, genuine leather handmade by cottonarts. lavender' is complete with a front zipped pocket and two silver magnetic snap fasteners, one of cottonarts cuter clutch's with it's convenient yet quirky design. Click images for larger view!

love Ink!

2010-01-23T05:58:00.001-08:00

Introducing 'Ink' A vivid, deep blue genuine leather clutch, handmade by cottonarts!
This latest addition to the cottonarts family is large in size, and very convenient and practical..but most importantly it is versatile and will go with any outfit, use it for an evening bag or for a casual accessory. This rock punk, ink explosion is awesome! Click images for larger previews!

Stitch Stitch Stitch, the number of the beast!

2010-01-18T07:11:00.001-08:00

'Run to the hills' A passion inspired, creative explosion. This generous sized shoulder sack is designed and handmade by cottonarts using bold colour and soft jersey fabrics. This uni-sex bag hangs low and pulls in tight with it's drawstring closure. 'fear of the dark'? Then this vibrant striped Iron Maiden saggy sack is perfect.
Click images for larger preview.

My site is now linked with friends 'Alice takes a trip'A sheffield fashion label. All pieces from their collections are handmade in their Sheffield workshop. To see their exclusive range of quirky vintage inspired clothes, visit sisters Lauren & Claire for something truly different!

'Snitch on my every stitch'

2010-01-16T03:01:00.000-08:00

'Banoffee' A genuine leather Satchel with shoulder strap. This yummy brown leather bag has a hippie twist with it's stripey vibrant pocket, banana yellow leather patch and blue buttons. Banoffee is defiantly a bag with a difference, handmade by cottonarts. Click on images for larger previews.

'Violet' A purple genuine leather clutch bag, handmade by cottonarts. Big front zipped pocket and magnetic clasp closures. Lilac has beautiful flower detail, a purple felt patch and buttons. Click images for larger preview and visit website for more pictures and clutch's.

Reuse, Recycle Relive!

2010-01-15T01:44:00.000-08:00

Introducing 'Florence', a handmade rebirth from a pair of old school curtains to a vintage tote bag. Not magic, just crafty!!
Florence is a cute, vintage tote bag handmade by cottonarts using re-worked floral fabric. This floral print teamed with leather patches and beautiful buttons is a recipe for a outfit must have.
If you love all things vintage then this large tote is perfect with it's two big pouches. The main section is ideal for all the stuff you'd need for a day out, pop your pop and flask in the middle pouch, leaving the front zipped pocket ideal for you phone and purse.
Florence has two magnetic snap fasteners, one on each pouch to keep your belongs safe.Click images for larger view!
LOVE VINTAGE? LOVE FLORENCE!

Hooray for handmade !

2010-01-14T02:00:00.000-08:00

'Lilac' is a cute little purple, punk clutch with a convenient strap. Hanging by the hips, this handmade genuine leather bag is practical for all occasions! Click image for full size view.

3..2..1..SEW!

2010-01-13T01:56:00.000-08:00

'COOKIE' Handmade by cottonarts using genuine leather and pure passion and creativity. Click image for full size preview.
See more handmade bags, clutch's and uni-sex accessories online at www.cottonarts.co.uk