ArtFire

This, one-of-a-kind, bead knitted pouch measures 4.5" wide at it's belled bottom and 3.5" high including fringed trim. It was knitted from #8, Spanish made Finca pearl cotton and hematite glass beads from Czechoslovakia. The strap measures 36" and was crocheted and embellished with more hematite beads and fresh water pearls. This entrelac pouch was designed and hand knitted by Shelley K. Bossert, of Ursa Minor Miniatures.

My pouch designs began as vehicles for collectors of my miniature teddy bears to safely carry their tiny ursine treasures with them when they went out. Over time, non-collectors have begun to purchase and use them in the more traditional manner. This one is just large enough to hold a credit card and a lipstick, a cell phone, tiny teddy or any other small treasure.

For the knitters among you, a pattern with colored pictures is available for purchase separately in the Kits & Patterns section of my studio.

This piece was designed and hand made by Shelley K. Bossert of Ursa Minor Miniatures. To see more of my work, please visit my web site, UrsaMinorMiniatures.com.

In addition to personal checks and US Postal Money orders, I accept PayPal. Shipments paid for by check are held until the check clears.

I do not pad my shipping charges but do pass actual costs on to the buyer. ArtFire requires that I pick a number for shipping so I picked the least expensive, slow-boat-to-China rate offered by the United States Postal Service. Secondary shipping charges depend on what else you are purchasing. If you are purchasing more than one item at a time from my studio, please e-mail for shipping charges. If you wish to choose a shipping method other than the USPS to a US address, the cost is more. That said, U.S. or Canadian purchasers may choose the U.S. Postal System, UPS or Fed Ex. but please request a shipping quote before making a purchase.

International purchasers may only use U.S. Global Priority Mail. Costs for Global Priority shipments vary by destination and package weight. Please contact me for a shipping quote before making a purchase. I combine shipping costs automatically.

Insurance is optional but I accept no responsibility for damage to or loss of uninsured shipments.

I have a particular fondness for entre'lac. I designed this bag around that stitch pattern with the help of color coordinated fresh water pearls and Czech glass seed beads.

Finca perle cotton, Czech glass seed beads, fresh water pearls