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Handmade at Barn Swallow Farm

Creating unique & functional handbags, totes, and accessories with the philosophy that recycling, reducing, and reusing can be beautiful!

06/11/2026

ICE BLUE! 💙Really, that's the name of this beautiful blue waxed canvas! How fitting it is as we move into the hotter days of summer (except at Yellowstone where it is snowing!) This little bag is bigger than you might think: a large cell phone will fit in the front pocket, and a large wallet, keys, glasses, snacks, even a water bottle will fit in the bag itself. What a great choice for those summer (fall, winter, and spring) outings! Lined with gray, lightweight water-resistant canvas.

In the shop now: https://handmadebarnswallow.etsy.com/listing/4520285292/blue-waxed-canvas-belt-bag-unisex-fanny

Pattern: Kincaid F***y Pack by Kindred Sewls
Waxed Canvas: ALFrances Textiles (Etsy)
Water-Resistant Canvas: Sullivan's Trim

06/05/2026

Here's a bright blue waxed canvas bag for summer and beyond! Plus, there's a retro flower party on the inside! You can wear this on your left or right side, thanks to d-rings on both sides of the back of the bag. Pockets for everything, and it is large enough for a water bottle This bag is made at 85% of the full size (see photo comparing sizes).

In the shop now: https://handmadebarnswallow.etsy.com/listing/4512419542/navy-blue-waxed-canvas-sling-medium-size

Pattern: Retro Sling by Kandou Crafts
Waxed Canvas: Klum House

05/27/2026

It feels like summer! 🌞 Hot, humid, dry, dusty . . . can you tell it is not my favorite season?? 😝 The best thing about summer is flowers! These two beautiful flowery "hobo" bags are perfect for summer and are 20% off right now! Let's get this summer party started! 🌸🌼🌺💐

White background, dogwood denim, art deco flowers: https://handmadebarnswallow.etsy.com/listing/4312003428/flower-crescent-moon-hobo-style-slouch

Retro multi-colored flowers, twill: https://handmadebarnswallow.etsy.com/listing/4312004599/groovy-flower-crescent-moon-hobo-style

Art Deco denim design by Katelin Nagy for Spoonflower
Retro flower design by Helen Bowler for Spoonflower
Pattern: Fairfax Sling by Sotak Handmade

05/15/2026

Wallets are restocked! I have 5 waxed canvas and 2 in lightweight twill! I love the geometric barn swallows! Each has 8 card slots, pockets for cash and receipts, plus a zippered pocket for coins. Upcycled materials used throughout (zippers, pulls, tabs). Find them all in the shop now: https://handmadebarnswallow.etsy.com

Next show (weather permitting): Gateway to the West, Blair, Nebraska on June 6, from 8 am to 2 pm

Designs by Portugal designer Selma Cardoso (Swallows) and Netherlands designer Samira Ahmadianzadeh (sage green flowers) for Spoonflower.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! My mom has been gone for two years, and she loved giraffes. Every time I see a giraffe, I know she's thinking of me. Love you mom! 🦒💕

Photo by Simon Van Rompaey on Unsplash

04/28/2026

Pink is pretty! Pink is spring! Pink is also rugged and long-lasting, like this beautiful new crossbody, just in time for Mother's Day! 💗💗

This bag is made with heavy duty pink waxed canvas and adding to the beauty of this bag is rose gold hardware, even in the zipper coils, and a gorgeous pink and cream fancy strap. The interior is like opening the door to a garden of flowers, and pockets! The great thing about handmade is that it is one of a kind, which makes it very special!

Check out this bag, and other great items just in time for Mother's Day: https://handmadebarnswallow.etsy.com/listing/4496253706/pink-waxed-canvas-medium-crossbody

Pattern: by
Waxed Canvas: Sailrite (heavy duty style)
Strap: Georgia Girl Stitches

04/23/2026

Thanks to the suggestion of a client, here is a slightly larger version of the ever popular messenger-style bag, in a deep purple! I increased the pattern by 15% for a bit more room for all the things you want to carry with you. The back pocket is perfect to keep your phone handy, and the two interior slip pockets and zippered pocket will keep all the things organized. Mother's Day is almost here! 😉

In the shop now: https://handmadebarnswallow.etsy.com/listing/4481975135/purple-waxed-canvas-messenger-bag

Also in brown: https://handmadebarnswallow.etsy.com/listing/4474663315/brown-waxed-canvas-messenger-bag

Pattern: Dianne Crossbody by Evergreen Threads
Waxed Canvas: Emmaline Bags

04/14/2026

Something new in the shop! This bag has a structured boxy shape with two exterior pockets (one magnetic snap, one zippered), along with several pockets on the inside (2 slip and 1 zippered). I found this beautiful gray upholstery weave fabric at a ReStore Home Store. I love how it turned out, so subtle and classy! What a great Mother's Day gift! 😉
In the shop now: https://handmadebarnswallow.etsy.com/listing/4482008429/gray-upholstery-fabric-crossbody-bag

Pattern: Ceety Crossbody Bag by Apple Green Cottage

04/08/2026

Walter and I are sad I won’t be at the YMCA Spring Craft Fair on Saturday 😢
Family always comes before business.
In the meantime, I have new bags in the shop. Browse away!

https://handmadebarnswallow.etsy.com

04/04/2026

I’m getting ready for the first show of the year!

Fremont Family YMCA (inside)
810 No. Lincoln Ave., Fremont, NE
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
$5 admission

Stop in and say hi!

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Blair, NE

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http://etsy.com/shop/handmadebarnswallow

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