Find Regina at FARMGATE CIDER, 4547 Mohr’s Road, Arnprior

Regina’s meticulously hand-stitched items include purses, tote bags, small wallets, coin purses, business card holders, keychains, fantastic animal masks for kids and adults, doggie poop bag holders, leaf trays, foldable valet trays for travelling, and more. Each item is hand cut, as well as completely hand sewn with a durable and secure saddle stitch. (As Regina explains, a saddle stitch uses a single thread with a needle on either end and the seam won’t unravel from a break.) Regina also hand dyes leather pieces, either in a single colour or to achieve a marbled effect, which uses differed coloured dyes.

In Regina’s own words: My journey into leather work began just before the covid outbreak. I was given some leather by my son, found a free pattern, watched some videos and gave it a try. After making my first small purse I was hooked. For the last 4 years I have been reading up on leather work, watching tutorials, crafting items and honing my skills. There is always something new to learn, something to refine, something to practice, and something new to try. Bring me an idea, and I will give it my best to make it. Leather is a very versatile material!

Regina is from Arnprior and can be contacted by email at mostlyleather@gmail.com, or by phone 905-410-6568.