Made By You - Vintage Linens Repurposed

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Volunteer Carey Ann used vintage tablecloths and embroidered runners from ECA to fashion small bags known as reticules. Reticules were originally popular in the mid-1800's when women had no dress pockets. The drawstring would be worn around the wrist and many precious valuables were hidden inside. The reticules were listed on her Etsy: Carey Ann Handmade shop. Soon afterwards, a customer from the Disney studio in London purchased one!