Misneach, Maxville, ON (2026)

11/09/2022

WHAT’S NEW!! // Today’s prompt is . So, what’s new? Misneach! I’m one of the many new vendors at this year’s show! The One of a Kind Show has been a mainstay of the Canadian handmade scene since 1975. 😱 Participating in the show is a highlight of the year for many artisans and it can be hard to break into as a newbie. Artisans know a good thing when they see it and they tend to stick around. As a result, new spaces can be hard to come by, especially in certain categories.

There are over 650 vendors in this year’s OOAK show and I’m one of the 112 new artisans who have been selected to participate in the show! When I look at all of the talent in this group I am in absolute awe. I’m so honoured to have been included with this group of fine artisans and craftspeople.

For those who are new to Misneach and what I do, I hope that you’ll stop by from November 29-December 4 to say hi! 👋🏻

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02/09/2022

I don't spend much time on Facebook these days, and when I do, it's often not a pleasant experience. And I've decided that I no longer want to be on this platform. It has nothing to do with my audience (I love you all!), but more to do with the kinds of information and messages I'm bombarded with here. I just don't need it in my life anymore.

Most of my followers here also follow me on Instagram, which will be my main social channel going forward. For those of you who don't and who would like to, you can find me .ca!

This account will stay here for the time being, until I can find a way to safely delete it without compromising my Instagram account, as some of the functionality comes from Facebook. But I will no longer be sending my Instagram posts here, nor will be I checking messages sent through Facebook Messenger. If you would like to get in touch with me, my e-mail address is above.

Thank you all so much for all of your support of my small business!

Angela

xo

02/04/2022

HANDWOVEN BEAUTY!! // Isn’t it amazing how things change? At the beginning of Misneach (4 years ago! OMG!) Harris Tweed® cloth was a very small part of what I made. I remember the days when I would order scrap packs from weavers and 1/4m from some of the larger shops. And now, this week I just put an order in for 20m of double width tweed, because the 15m order I got in mid-December is almost gone (especially that Moss Green! I’ve gone through an extraordinary amount of this tweed in the last month and a half!).

It’s easy to see why you’re all loving my tweed bags so much. Those colours! That texture! And, even better, Harris Tweed® cloth is handwoven by the Islanders on the Isles of Harris and Lewis in the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. I love being able to support other small artisans in my business.☺️

What do you love most about Harris Tweed® cloth? Let me know in the comments! ⤵️

Angela
xo

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02/02/2022

EEEEEEEKKKKKK!! // Soooooooooo…I did a thing yesterday. I signed the contract for my new studio! 😱 I honestly can’t believe it. I’ve been dreaming about this for so long that it’s hard to believe it’s coming true!

I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how to expand Misneach. Did I want a storefront? A rented studio? Something on our property? Tough choices. We’ve done a lot of thinking and looking around over the past year. We’ve even gone to look at a couple of buildings for sale in the area. But at the end of the day, I decided that I don’t really want a storefront or to rent. I want to focus my time and energy on designing and making bags, not running a store. Plus, I’ve grown rather accustomed to my minimal commute down the stairs! I’m fortunate to have the space to accommodate an outbuilding on the property, so that’s where we landed.

We’re working with a local business who has designed the building and will build it. I can’t wait to see the results (and to finally get my house back!).

The old saying is true, big things happen when you dream big! Thank you all for supporting me in taking this business to the next level! 😘

Angela
xo

01/27/2022

KNIT CITY DROP!! // Who’s excited for this weekend? 🙋‍♀️ I’m looking forward to connecting with you live for the first time this year. Be sure to tune in this Saturday at 4:00pm EST/1:00pm PST to have a peek at my beautiful Celtic inspired bags!

Over the past six months, I’ve had to transition to a made to order model for my business, as the demand for my bags has increased. But I’ve been working hard the past week to make some stock to show you the range of bags I carry. To add to the fun, I’ll also be releasing a mini collection of Project Bags with some new Celtic fabrics. You can see them up close and personal during my live on Saturday. The new bags will drop at noon EST/9:00am PST on Saturday January 29.

Annnnnnd, if you tune in, I’ll be sharing a discount code for my peeps. The discount can be applied to any regular stock products, which is everything except custom orders and Market Totes. I’ll also be sharing the discount code with my mailing list, so if you haven’t signed up, make sure you do! See you all on Saturday!

Angela
xo

01/20/2022

NEW FABRIC OPTIONS!! // Leading up to the holidays, I had a number of requests for my Harris Tweed® Project Bags to be made with a solid lining, rather than my usual florals. And I was more than happy to oblige! Although I loooooove working with florals, I know that they’re not everyone’s cup of tea, and I want to create pieces that appeal to everyone.

As much as I wanted to take some photos of the bags with solid linings, but I was honestly run off my feet by mid-December and I didn’t want to hold anything up by stopping to take photos. But I can assure you that the results were gorgeous. One of the best things about Harris Tweed® cloth is that it isn’t just one solid colour. If you look closely, there are several colours woven in. This makes choosing co-ordinating colours even more fun! I made a pilgrimage to with some tweed in hand and chose a couple of colours that worked with the Moss Green tweed. And now I want to expand those offerings. So I ordered a few colours, as well as this amazing colour chart for the Kona Solids so that I can colour match here at home. Over the next few weeks, I’ll start choosing some beautiful solids that match some of my most popular tweeds and you’ll be able to order many bags choosing either a floral or a solid, depending on your tastes.

And I hope to have a couple of Project Bags with solid fabrics available for my Trunk Show on January 29 if you’re curious about how they’ll look! See you there!

Angela
xo

01/14/2022

KNIT CITY!! // I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be taking part in ’s Virtual Show and Trunk sale the last weekend of January! I’ve absolutely loved taking part in these virtual shows over the last couple of years (and cannot wait until the in-person show can take place in Montreal so that I can see you all in person!).🤞🤞🤞

You can catch me live here on Instagram on Saturday January 29 at 1:00pm PST/4:00pm EST to see my bags as close to in person as we’re going to get these days! And I may have a discount code available for all of my Knit City friends.

To get ready for the show, I need your help though! About halfway through the year last year I had to transition over to a made-to-order model due to the high demand for my bags. This means that I literally have two bags made right now. Obviously, I’ll be some making bags to get ready for the show so that you’ll have something to see, but I need to know what you would like me to bring. Let me know in the comments below! ⤵️

01/07/2022

IN WITH THE NEW!! // I’ve been quiet here on socials, but busy behind the scenes getting ready for all kinds of newness! One of my top priorities is to give you even more selection in my regular collection. And here are the first two – Houndstooth Bonny Bags!

I’ve always had a huge love for this classic black and white houndstooth Harris Tweed® fabric! For me, it’s the quintessential Harris Tweed® pattern. And you all showed your love for it last fall with many Market Tote and custom orders. So, I want to bring it to all my styles. To start, here it is as both a Bonny Bag and a Double Zip Bonny Bag! And what’s better is that there is one regular Bonny Bag that is ready to ship in my shop!

What else do I have up my sleeve? Welllllllll, a lot of you have been asking for a larger Project Bag and I’ve been mulling over different design ideas in my head these past few weeks. Before I attempt a prototype, I’m going to be asking for your views on certain design features. So please stay tuned here and in my stories in the next week! I want to make sure that this bag meets all your project bag wants and needs!

Angela
xo

12/30/2021

NEW YEAR’S SALE!! // Well, here we are at the precipice of another new year. Is it just me, or does it still feel like 2020 just started and that we’ve been stuck in the movie Groundhog Day since then? 🤪

To celebrate new beginnings, I’m offering a bit of a sale on all regular stock items (meaning, everything that isn’t a custom order or a Market Tote). Starting tomorrow, December 31, 2021, at noon EST, I’ll be offering 15% off regular stock for the first 22 orders on my website when you use the code HELLO2022!

Here’s what you need to know about this offer:

✨Offer valid only on regular stock on my website www.misneach.ca.

✨Custom orders and Market Totes are excluded from this offer.

✨ The code is only valid for a total of 22 orders (however, each order can have more than one bag and it will still count as only one order). If you want to take advantage of the sale, be sure to shop early!

✨ As my bags are made to order, orders using the code HELLO2022 will be shipped by January 17, 2022.

✨ Offer is not valid on previous purchases.

✨ Offer begins on December 31, 2021 at 12:00pm EST sharp. Offer ends on January 1, 2022 at 11:59pm EST.

Thank you all so much again for your amazing support of my small business in 2021. I am sooooo looking forward to what 2022 and beyond will bring! 😘

Angela
xo

12/24/2021

Nollaig Chridheil!! // To those of you who celebrate – Merry Christmas! Truthfully, we are not Christmas people. Beyond an amazing meal (hello prime rib and Yorkshire pudding!) and some movies by the fire, we don’t do much to mark the occasion. But I know that many people love to celebrate Christmas and to those of you that do, I hope that despite the current state of the world that you’re able to find some hidden pockets of hope and joy.

The one thing I do enjoy about the holidays is the renewed sense of hope for things to come, and I think we could all use a dose of that right now. So, I’m going to hang onto that hope. And my wish for all of you is, despite the hardships of the last two years, that we can continue to show up for each other through it all.

Angela
xo

12/16/2021

HOME FOR A REST // I’m going to come out and admit it, I’m tired. Physically, mentally and emotionally. It’s a hard thing to admit. My whole life I’ve just soldiered on, despite periods of utter exhaustion. In fact, in the legal profession, working to the point of burn out is often expected, and sadly, a point of pride for many people. So, it’s something that I’ve become used to. But, if these past two years have taught me anything, it’s that we need to take care of ourselves first and foremost.

In the past year, I’ve lost my two best friends, my cats, who were with me for 20 and 19 years respectively. I know many won’t understand, but my girls were my whole world. They got me through many, many dark times. They were both ill for an extended period of time and required a lot of care to keep them well. I miss them both terribly. Scott had a terrible accident and surgery to repair his shoulder, which was an awful experience. The amount of pain he was in for an extended period of time was heartbreaking to witness, especially when there was nothing I could do to help alleviate it.

Through it all, work was a bit of a tonic. If I kept working, I didn’t have to feel and process all the bad things going on. But it’s caught up with me, and I need a rest. A rest to reset, a rest to process and a rest to grieve. So that’s what I’m going to do. I have a few bags left to make for the holidays, but then I’m taking a break, a real break, until the new year. A break to do things I haven’t had a chance to do for a long time. Read a book, watch a movie, go for a walk, crochet something maybe! Next year will be a big one for me, and I want to make sure I’m rested and mentally ready for it!

If you’ve been to the website, you’ll see that new orders for made to order items will not be made until after the holidays. There are a couple of ready to ship items and gift cards available, but I won’t be taking any new orders for bags I need to make before Christmas. I always get a flurry of requests in the week leading up to Christmas, and I always accommodate them. This year, I’m accommodating myself first. Thanks so much for your understanding and support!

Angela
xo

12/04/2021

LAST CALL FOR ORDERS!! // The elves have been busy crafting all of your lovely orders. I know that many of you have been anxiously awaiting the opening of regular stock orders and today is the day! At 3:00pm EST, I’ll open up regular stock orders for the last time before Christmas.

Now for the fine print (yeah, I know, but I’m a lawyer and I can’t help it)…I know shipping is on your mind. Will my bag make it under the tree? Obviously, I can’t make any guarantees about delivery times. But now that school is finished, I’ll be dedicating 150% of my time to making bags next week. Within Canada, I ship mostly by courier. Within Ontario and Quebec, deliveries have been really quick, often next day. The west coast has been a bit more challenging with the recent floods, but couriers have started taking packages again and it looks like they are taking about 7 business days to get to the lower mainland, with more time to places on Vancouver Island. Some more remote places in BC I can only access with Canada Post. Courier prices are often prohibitive.

Packages to the US have always been fast! I use Chit Chats, which physically takes packages across the border and puts them into the USPS system.

Orders placed this weekend will ship on Monday December 13. So use your best judgment about whether you think you’ll receive it in time.

And, of course, you can always pick up your order at my house in Maxville! Or you can skip the insanity and give a gift card instead! Your recipient can choose any bag they’d like in the calm of the new year!

Happy Shopping!

Misneach

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