Sustainability is at the very core of what I do here at Bellarine Bee Wraps HQ. I’m busily upcycling the many off cuts that I’ve saved over my years of creating beeswax wraps into unique, one-of-a-kind scrappy Market Tote Bags, iPad covers, Book covers and cushions.
Recently I’ve been designing and printing my fabric locally in Melbourne through Next State Print. I’m so pleased to be able to feature photographic images of locally endangered species on my handcrafted beeswax wraps. Naturally I don’t want to waste any of this gorgeous fabric, so where there is an incomplete or smaller repeat of my image that fabric is saved for these textile projects. They are combining well with the pile of fabric off cuts that I have saved over the years.
I love to create couture, heirloom quilts. However, the pieces that I’m designing from these off cuts are being used to produce higher utility products – especially the scrappy market tote bags. These bags are sturdy, large enough for all of your market purchases, insulated by the quilting and feature comfortable quilted shoulder straps. I’ve also added an exterior pocket for ease of locating your phone and keys!! They can be machine washed if they get grubby from your fresh produce.
Keep an eye on my shop for regular product releases. I’m always happy to create custom items for you as well – drop me an email from the Contact page.
Stay warm, Kassandra x
