Category Archives: custom order

100 Mile Fleece and Fibre Fair

Posted on May 21, 2013 by admin

It has been a busy spring chez Pip ‘n’ Milly Creations. Between all the usual family things like school, swimming lessons, gymnastics, gardening, Lego-building, movie-watching, story-reading, bike-riding and more, I’ve continued working on sewing orders, test knitting and doing some … Continue reading →

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Catching up

Posted on October 10, 2012 by admin

I would be catching up a little faster, but I accidentally deleted the post I just wrote. Frustrating beyond belief, when I finally get round to writing something! Believe me when I say it was thrilling and entertaining… 🙂 Anyway, … Continue reading →

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Boy-friendly messenger bag

Posted on September 1, 2011 by admin

No, not designed for a boy, but for a mom who has three boys and wanted a bag which would withstand the rigours of an active, rough and tumble life! The exterior is a hard-wearing denim with a subtle herringbone … Continue reading →

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Butterfly messenger bag

Posted on August 9, 2011 by admin

I worked on a particular order in July for a customer in Vancouver, but haven’t been able to post about it yet, as it was destined to be a special birthday gift. I’ve just heard from the recipient and she … Continue reading →

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Latest custom orders

Posted on January 9, 2011 by admin

A belated happy new year to you all! After a lovely, peaceful family Christmas, everyone is content to get back into a normal routine. New year, new projects, new goals. It is going to be a great year! This first … Continue reading →

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Function and fun in one

Posted on August 11, 2010 by admin

I was recently contacted by a lady overseas who wanted a bag made for her sister in eastern Canada, as a birthday gift. After much discussion I set to work making a bag which has, I think, fit the bill … Continue reading →

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First masculine bag

Posted on May 13, 2010 by admin

Obviously, most of my bag orders are from women, but I have just completed by first order for a young man. He is very artistic and likes to carry his supplies with him, so I designed a unique messenger bag … Continue reading →

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Special project for Hanukkah

Posted on December 10, 2009 by admin

A lady approached me at the Market I participated in at the end of November and mentioned that she liked the idea of  something similar to an advent calendar for her children for Hanukkah. After various emails back and forth, … Continue reading →

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"Water nymph" tutu and crown set

Posted on April 30, 2009 by admin

These are the finished pieces for a custom order. I made some changes since my last post, adding some additional embellishment to the tutu and to a little vest to complete the set. It must be a winner, as my … Continue reading →

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