Reviewed by Rosie
Reviewed by Alison
Honestly, Mel makes the most beautiful things from vintage fabrics...I was utterly helpless to resist this bright and cheery little pouch bag. And I couldn't be more pleased with it, beautifully made and super quick delivery. Thanks Mel xx
Reviewed by Alison
More loveliness from Mel. Beautiful fabrics and expertly crafted. Can highly recommend her wares
Reviewed by Georgina
Love this! Thank you! Made beautifully as always.
Reviewed by Ctina
I am frequently returning to Aquila Craft for gifts and items for myself. I love Mel’s choices of fabrics and she is meticulous with her pattern placement, not to mention excellent sewing skills. Mel is extremely good at communicating and posts items within 24 hours of order.
SECONDS SUNDAY Bright retro cushion cover with reclaimed denim back
Vintage floral cotton drawstring bag project bag travel laundry bag
Vintage floral book bag shoulder straps reusable retro tote
Yellow floral velvet zip pouch large bag with pretty lining
Waterlily and koi carp velvet zip pouch large bag with floral lining
Reviewed by Mwillshaw
Absolutely love this! Did I really need a pin cushion? No, but I fell in love with this. Arrived promptly and nicely wrapped.
Reviewed by Topsy70
Another first class purchase from Aquila Crafts. Beautifully made and such a cheery fabric. It holds loads! Arrived most speedily. Very satisfied customer.
Reviewed by Ctina
I couldn’t resist these pouches from Aquila Crafts. I’ve got a whole collection for various different uses. I love how Mel uses reclaimed fabric and is so careful with pattern placement. Excellent communicator and speedy delivery.
Fabulous - and so well made!
Reviewed by Alison
More gorgeousness from Mel. Delighted as ever and can highly recommend
Reviewed by Victoria
A lovely hand made item which arrived beautifully wrapped.
Reviewed by Melanie1974
Lovely velvet coin purse. Great fabric and really well-made. Fast delivery. Really happy!
Reviewed by Melanie1974
Gorgeous pin cushion made on a lovely vintage pot. Beautiful embroidery A great addition to my collection. Super service as always. Thanks so much!
Reviewed by jopetportraits
Absolutely beautiful cushion cover. Really pleased with my purchase. Highly recommended.
Reviewed by Judith
Really pleased with my cushion cover, lovely fabric and great quality. Size is just right too!
Reviewed by Claire
I was extremely pleased and impressed with the service provided and my purchase, as was my sister , who I had bought it for as a Christmas present. I would highly recommend this small yet wonderful business.
Reviewed by Carol
Absolutely love this pouch. Well made and packaged.
Reviewed by Hilary
So beautifully made and the perfect size! My grandchildren will love them. Thank you x
Reviewed by Marie
Lovely quality and arrived very quickly. Bought as a gift for a friend so hoping she'll love it too!
Reviewed by GlintBeads
Gorgeous material, beautifully made and such lovely colours.
Reviewed by Jennifer
Beautifully made items, I love your work as always!
Reviewed by SUE
Lovely purse, arrived quickly, very happy with my purchase. Thank you.
Reviewed by Carol
Very pretty cushion covers and well made. Very pleased with my purchase.
Reviewed by Fourkittensfrance
Beautiful. My friend loved the gift. Very well made
Reviewed by Fourkittensfrance
Very well made. Gift which was loved
Reviewed by Ctina
I am constantly returning to purchase items from Mel as I love the fabrics she uses. This barkcloth is one of my favourites. Pattern placement is super well thought as well as contrasting fabrics used. Excellent communicator and speedy delivery.
Reviewed by Karen
These were gifts to family. All recipients loved them
Beautifully made lovely materials fast secure delivery. Great supplier. Will buy more from this supplier
Reviewed by Ctina
I have bought so many zip pouches from Mel. They make excellent gifts as well as keeping some for myself. I’m always commenting on how much attention she pays to the pattern placement as well as choosing lovely and coordinating fabrics. Can’t recommend her enough. Excellent communicator and speedy delivery.
Reviewed by Joanna
A beautiful cushion cover, expertly made.
Posted quickly and packaged well.
Reviewed by josephine
Just love the reclaimed denim pouch I ordered as a gift for a friend- tempted to keep it for myself!
Reviewed by Annemarie
This is the second pin cushion I have bought from Aquila crafts. The quality is stunning.
Reviewed by CoastandCloth
I'm absolutely delighted with this gorgeous coin purse. I love the fabric, the choice of colours and the little touches like the leather zip pull. Beautifully made.
Reviewed by Ctina
Two of several of my favourite reclaimed fabrics that Mel uses. Love the coordinating pom-poms. Excellent communicator and speedy delivery.
Reviewed by Rosy
I’m so happy with Audrey and she’s going add extra sparkle to my Christmas.
She’s a beautifully made one-off from a very talented maker.
She was dispatched quickly too.
Highly recommend this shop.
Reviewed by Annemarie
Absoloutely delighted with this item, bought as a gift. as always, the quality of the work is fantastic. would highly recommend this maker
Reviewed by Sophie
Lovely products as always. Absolutely love this bag!
Reviewed by Hilary
Beautifully made and so lovely with the coordinating fabrics. It arrived so quickly and well packaged. Thank you so much Mel.
Reviewed by Annemarie
An absolutely stunning item, beautifully made. The lining complements the main fabric well and clearly made with great care. Fast delivery and beautifully wrapped.-
Reviewed by Ctina
This cross body bag is great for walks in the park, and when I’m travelling and don’t need a full handbag. And I love the velvet fabrics on the two zip pouches. Mel is very clever with pattern placement, a good communicator and delivery is always speedy.
Reviewed by Kels
Lovely cushion cover.
Reviewed by Natalie
Beautiful! My daughter and I are going to fight over this apron lol! XxX
Reviewed by Alison
Honestly, this little pouch bag just had to be mine. As soon as I saw it I fell in love. It's beautifully made and arrived in super quick time. It's the perfect little treat to myself. Thank you Mel xx
Reviewed by Ctina
I’ve already bought several items from Aquila Crafts and keep coming back for more, especially when I see something new in one of several of my favourite fabrics. Always quickly delivered and perfectly sewn. Mel is very good at choosing complementary fabrics to match the main fabric.
Reviewed by Hannah
The bag that I received was as lovely and well made as one that I had purchased previously from Aquila Crafts at a craft fair. The item was dispatched the same day I ordered this and arrived a few days later. Great service and a wonderful product. Highly recommended
Reviewed by Hayley
Beautiful item very well made and great customer service
Reviewed by KW13
Absolutely beautiful. Arrived super quickly, and really well packaged. Thank you!
Reviewed by Sophie
Beautiful purse, speedy delivery and great communication with the seller, i love her items and the finish on them is amazing
Reviewed by Zuzana
Beautifully done purse, great size for all my cards and cash and the colours and material are absolutely stunning. Really happy with my purchase.
Reviewed by josephine
love it and I cant stop looking at my sweet coin purse, it brightens my day.
Reviewed by Joanna
I have made several purchases from this seller. The workmanship and delivery is excellent.
Reviewed by Eleanor
An absolutely lovely bag, beautifully made and now with an Aquila label inside!
I’ve bought items from Melanie before and they are always well received, this one is a birthday present
Reviewed by Antonia
Lovely cushion and cushion cover. Nicely made and I had already bought the make up bag from a craft fair at Abbey Creake last year. Would highly recommend. Thank you.
Reviewed by Alison
Another beauty from talented Mel
Reviewed by Melanie1974
Another fabulous pin cushion from Aquila Crafts. Brilliant use of the vintage egg cup and just love the poodle. Excellent service as always. Thanks so much!
Reviewed by sassawetherald
Absolutely gorgeous little pouch - perfect for what I want to use it for. It's a lovely mix of vintage and practical, and is really well made. I couldn't be happier with my purchase.
Reviewed by Wubsys
Over the moon with my bag. Fabric is beautiful, feels so good and so well made. Can't wait to take it everywhere and show it off. Will definitely be back for more.
Reviewed by Ros
beautifully made and a joy to find vintage material re-used
Reviewed by Joanne
Fantastic bag, lovely fabrics, and really well made. Would highly recommend. I’ve bought a few items from Aquila Crafts and they never disappoint.
Reviewed by Paula
Beautifully made purses with a lovely use of fabric. I'm a returning buyer who is likely to purchase more. Thank you for your very prompt service.
Reviewed by Alison
More gorgeousness from Mel, delighted as always.
Absolutely gorgeous bag, beautifully upcycled and reusing a vintage piece of stunning needlepoint.i love this reuseof one clever woman's needlework by another! Bag is large and incredibly strong. Much recommended.