A crib quilt for a new baby, a silk jewelry pouch for a special friend, or a new personal bag or belt to update your wardrobe are all available from Tupelo Studio.
Accessories
Accessories include Jackets, Vests, Scarves, Jewelry Pouches/Clutches, Belts, Sashes, and Bags. A variety of materials are used for these items including cotton, linen, silk, repurposed Japanese kimono cloth. Each item is unique and handmade.
The eyepillows are made from dupioni silk with an appliqued strip of kimono cloth on top.
Crib Quilts
Three quilts are patterned on crib quilts bought by Ruth for her three children at their births in 1968, 1971, and 1975. The Freedom Trail quilt was bought in 1968. It was made in Alabama by a Freedom Cooperative and part of the quest for Civil rights. The Bright Blocks quilt was handmade and bought in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. in 1971. The Animal Antics quilt was handmade and bought in Newtown, Pa., in 1978. Fine quality cotton fabrics and batting are used to make heirloom quilts lasting for generations.