Hello there!

I started making handbags out of books (as you do) in 2013 and have been amazed and delighted by the way they've captured people's imaginations - and I now have happy repeat customers in 39 countries, which feels just a-mazing!

The books I use are often secondhand and definitely not precious. The fabric for the lining is mainly from Buckingham's 'The Nimble Thimble' where they no longer see matching fabric to books as a novelty (novel-ty! Ha!)

I began painting book-flavoured mugs in the March 2020 lockdown and have taken to it so well that... a year and a bit later... I've invested in my own kiln! Watch this space as I add more hand painted ceramics to my shop :)

I've taken pen to paper and illustrated a set of book-themed postcards and fabric for tote bags and make-up bags. Busy fingers!

Kate x

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Tingewick Platinum Jubilee Celebration
Tingewick Recreation Ground, Water Stratford Road MK18 4NU
Free entry 2-6pm
​Live music all day, over 30 stalls, Classic car show, TV's David Wilson
5th June 2022


Buckingham Meet the Maker Market
Buckingham Community Centre, Cornwalls Meadow, Buckingham MK18 1RP
Free entry 10-4pm
Pop up tea room
9th April 2022