Introducing: Recycled Sail Pouches

Say hello to Reiter8's latest addition: the recycled sail zippered pouch.

These pouches are perfect for when you are heading out for a day on the boat or beach and need to keep sun block, glasses, keys, an ipod plus a little cash from sloshing around loose in your beach bag.

Whether you use it as a pencil case or cosmetic case, the heavy duty chunky YKK zipper will keep your belongings from wandering away into the abyss that lurks in the bottom of every bag.

$25 each
Available here.

4 K8

I recently made this custom recycled sail 'Kate' tote. Get it? K8 = Kate

It is a second anniversary gift - lined with organic cotton. I'm loving the custom orders that are coming my way. It gives me a chance to hear the stories behind the order and in this case, to meet the local gift giver - a real perk of my job.

Keep 'em coming!

WIP - Recycled Sail Graffiti Totes

It's been longer than expected since I've last blogged. Been busy sewing and creating some new looks and items. I'm happy to share the latest: Graffiti Letter Recycled Sail Totes! They would made a great Father's Day gift for an eco minded dad. Reiter8's totes are made from genuine used (and cleaned) sailboat sails and will often feature zig zag stitched sail seams. These totes are lined with organic cotton canvas and have interior pockets for keeping all that father stuff organized.

Available in exclusively in Reiter8's Etsy shop. Additional letters available.

Brooklyn Renegade '10

Hey, hey! It's the Renegade! The 6th Annual Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn is this weekend: June 5 + 6 from 11am – 7pm in McCarren Park. The fair will go down Rain or Shine.

It's FREE-TO-ATTEND! It's a craft, art, design and DIY spectacular and has over 300 of today’s finest indie-craft talents from all over the nation, free workshops, entertainment + other features!

My booth number is 208 and it's on the Lorimer Street side.

Hope to see you there!

Nautical Wedding

I was recently contacted by a bride-to-be looking to add nautical details to her Newport, RI wedding in July. After discussing several options, she decided on a ring pillow made from upcycled sailcloth.

I had a sail with a 'reefing' grommet that was perfect to secure the rope to hold the wedding rings. I customized it with the date embroidered on the royal blue stripe that matches her bridesmaid dresses. It was a fun project I loved creating something truly unique and special for her wedding day.

The Clever Type

I love the clever use of typography and numbers so when I saw this T shirt by Design Sisters, it jumped right out and bit me.

"2010love is a symbol created to inspire people to make a positive change in their own lives and the lives of others, starting now."

It's available in all sizes: infant through adult.
The price? $20.10!
More info and store here.

Oh Boy, Ohoy

Ohoy (No, that's not a typo) is the name of this sweet nautical wallpaper designed by Sweed Elisabeth Dunker of Fine. It's made of non-woven material, stable, durable and simple to hang. Order pre-cut lengths to fit your wall exactly.


Available here. Found via Design*Sponge