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Back Road Textiles

Worcester, Vermont

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Francette Cerulli

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Announcement Please visit my blog about living the textile life here: http://backroadtextiles.com/blog/

I make unique and comfortable hand knitted clothing with a focus on plant dyes and nature's colors: seamless wool sweaters, shawls for everyday and special occasions, and a line of clothespin bags and the pattern either paper or PDF (printable at your end on 11x17 paper) if you want to make your own. Some garments in acrylic for those allergic to wool or the hand-washing it requires.

All shawls and sweaters come in a pretty cloth storage bag to keep out dust and moths.

Announcement

Last updated on Oct 3, 2016

Please visit my blog about living the textile life here: http://backroadtextiles.com/blog/

I make unique and comfortable hand knitted clothing with a focus on plant dyes and nature's colors: seamless wool sweaters, shawls for everyday and special occasions, and a line of clothespin bags and the pattern either paper or PDF (printable at your end on 11x17 paper) if you want to make your own. Some garments in acrylic for those allergic to wool or the hand-washing it requires.

All shawls and sweaters come in a pretty cloth storage bag to keep out dust and moths.

All 17
Shawls 9
Clothespin Bags 2
Sewing Patterns 2
Quilts 3

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Shirley on Feb 15, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Yes to all above. Very nice pattern. Could read and understand it. The lady who sent it to me is super nice.

Clothespin Bag Paper Pattern

Clothespin Bag Paper Pattern
Lynne on Dec 18, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Nice of you to offer paper pattern instead of digital

Clothespin Bag Paper Pattern

Clothespin Bag Paper Pattern
Misha on Feb 5, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

Very well written directions and full size pattern pieces. Happy!

Clothespin Bag Paper Pattern

Clothespin Bag Paper Pattern
Julie on Dec 23, 2017

5 out of 5 stars

So incredibly beautiful Love this gold soft elegant shawl its fancy yet can be worn how ever one likes over a black dress or just around house for sheer warmth and comfort Beautiful work wrapped in a lovely dust bag which is a really nice touch! Thanks

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Julie on Dec 23, 2017

5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely gorgeous and soft ...perfect ..came so quickly beautifully carefully wrapped Thank you so much! Hugely highly recommend!

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Reserved for Rory4488
patrick pantano on Nov 26, 2016

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful sweater! We initially purchased a sweater that turned out to be a little tight on our son. We asked to swap it for a larger one we saw on Francette's site but instead of just swapping it for one already made, Francette asked for our sons measurement and knitted him a brand new sweater that fitted perfectly (with a little extra room to grow). Communication was great and Francette kept us updated along the way. Was even accommodating of our tight time line as we were heading off on vacation. Thank you so much!! Great experience.

Children's Pullover Sweater Gray and Brown Wool

Children's Pullover Sweater Gray and Brown Wool
Jan on Aug 16, 2016

5 out of 5 stars

This item was shipped very quickly! I haven't yet made the bag, but the instructions are written clearly and I look forward to using my fabric scraps to produce something useful!

Clothespin Bag Paper Pattern

Clothespin Bag Paper Pattern
Barbara on Mar 21, 2016

5 out of 5 stars

Thank You So Much!!! I just received my pattern, and I can't wait to make it! You went above and beyond my expectations!! I will buy from you again! Again, Thank You! You're the best!

Vintage Clothespin Bag Pattern PDF version

Vintage Clothespin Bag Pattern PDF version
Louise on Jan 1, 2016

5 out of 5 stars

I'm beyond happy with my purchase from Francette. She went above and beyond with this custom order for my son. The quality is just wonderful and best of all, he loves wearing it! Thank you xxx

LoopyG Special Order

LoopyG Special Order
Michelle on Dec 17, 2015

5 out of 5 stars

a gorgeous shawl. the fiber is so soft and warm and the colors are absolutely luxurious.

Pale Purple Shawl with Deep Purple Border and Burgundy Edging

Pale Purple Shawl with Deep Purple Border and Burgundy Edging

About backroadtextiles

Sales 74

On Etsy since 2008

Dyeing with goldenrod flowers
Summer dyeing workshop on my porch
Goldenrod yarn
Black Walnut dyepot
Full spectrum of walnut dyed yarn

I joined Etsy in 2008 and have been expanding my sweater and shawl lines ever since.

I live at the end of a long driveway off a dirt road in Vermont. Selling online is a great way for me to do business. I can work at home and not have to schlep my inventory to fairs or markets too often.

Though I love to work in the wool that features my plant-dyed yarn, I also make shawls and sweaters with the soft acrylic yarn now available, for those who are sensitive to wool and cannot wear it. Please let me know if you want something you see in my shop in a different fiber or size and I will do my best to accommodate you.

My sawtooth sweaters for children and adults came from designing a sweater for my husband, a carpenter, who also runs a sawmill on our property. I really like this clean sharp design mimicking the teeth of a saw blade, and changing the colors of this basic design gives each sweater a different character.

My shawls feature a double button to keep it closed so it won't slip off your shoulders. This little gizmo can be popped in and out along the shawl edge, so you can arrange the shawl how you like it. Right now I'm partial to ruffle-edged shawls; I love their frilly look, even in a very warm shawl, and the way they accent the shoulders and face of the wearer.

I also just started a line of clothespin holders/bags, using my very large stash of sturdy fabrics!

I am always open to custom orders.

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Francette Cerulli

Owner, Designer And Knitter

I was born in New Jersey and moved slowly north to Vermont. This portrait shows me wearing my passion around my neck--wool dyed with plants near my home.

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Last updated on February 16, 2023

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