The stitchable areas are fitted with Penelope canvas which offers the flexibility to stitch in 10 mesh, 20 mesh, or a combination of both.
If you love details and shading, you
are going to love working with Penelope!
Each bag is hand-cut + crafted by
Texas leather artisans. As a result, no two are exactly alike.
Four strategically placed solid-brass D-rings allow The Ladybird to be worn both as a shoulder bag or a cross-body belt bag.
Made from an ultra-milled hide. A softer, stretchier cousin of the Caramel Ladybird. Ships in ~4-6 wks. All sales final.
No. 1
$600
The Ladybird
IN RUBY
- Solid brass fittings
- Suede lined seams
Penelope canvas is 10/20 count and double woven, meaning there are two intersections each way. If you work over 2 intersections, you will have 10 stitches/in. If you work over 1 intersection, you will have 20. stitches/in.
- Zweigart Penelope canvas
- Chrome-tanned leather
BAG:
STRAP:
Length: 7’’
Height: 5”
Width: 2.5”
Width: 2”
Length:
S - 34”
M - 36”
L - 40”
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“The Ladybird” was inspired by the countless trail walks my dog and I have taken around Ladybird Lake (aka Town Lake) in Austin, TX.
I constantly found myself going straight from the trail to bopping into boutiques, brunch or bubbly (oh my!).
Even if I did have time to zip home for a quick-change, more times than not, I’d run out of the house totally forgetting to switch my Amazon fanny for a cuter purse. Nothing says chic like a new sundress from Ref, my fav extra-tall Tecovas and… that dang trustee trail baggie in all it’s black waterproof polyester and plastic buckle glory.
I wanted to hop on the needlepoint bag train, but I couldn’t find anything zip-able and sturdy enough to actually be a usable item in my daily life.
The Ladybird is designed for versatility – sling it across your back for a dog walk and simply swap the hooks to bop into brunch. (If you’re in ATX, may I recommend Tiny Boxwoods? Those chocolate chip cookies… IYKYK!)”
The Inspiration
how do I stitch the ladybird
A: IN-HAND
Simply stick your hand in and out of the zippered area. Certainly a project for more intermediate/advanced stitchers, but surprisingly not too different than stitching a traditional canvas in-hand.
What will fit in The Ladybird?
A: EVERYTHING?
Small, but mighty roomy. Even an iPhone Pro Max easily slides in and out without any need for a game of Tetris. Mary Poppins would totally approve!
How hard is making my own design?
A: Steep learning curve, but totally possible!
I had never tried Stitchly before either and after an evening of binging tutorials on TikTok, I came up with the Westie design you see on this red sample in the photos. While the app was a learning process, it’s nothing a stubborn DIY girly can’t handle.
Alternatively, you can phone a friend!
Most local needlepoint stores can help you create a custom chart.
Watch my adventures with Stitchly for The Ladybird here.
Is The Ladybird for beginners?
A: Honestly, no.
I would not recommend this as someone’s first project.
If you are in the earlier stages of your love affair with needlepoint… never fear – there are more beginner-friendly leather goodies that will hit the shop soon!
*Note: Because each piece is crafted by hand & limited edition, returns or exchanges are not accepted.
However, it's important you adore your piece. If something feels off with your order, please don’t hesitate to drop a note
to danielle@shopshesfun.com within 7 days of delivery with any concerns so they can be resolved ASAP.
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