UTW Bags

UTW Bags Carry it in Style. Messenger bags, purses, handbags, diaper bags, coin pouches etc. Each product is handmade by Anaïs or Sam but usually both.

Founded by Anaïs Fritzlan in 2000 out of a small apartment in Amsterdam, continued in downtown Toronto from 2001 to 2011, now situated in the beautiful countryside of Tay Valley. The work of UTW is done by Anaïs herself and since 2004 her husband Dennis who is called Sam by many of his friends especially his messenger friends. What began as a fun design challenge of a big messenger bag, a standard

messenger bag and a messenger hip pouch expanded into a full line of 24 messenger and cycling specific products and many new designs not cycling specific including purses, diaper bags, wallets and more. They still make bike messenger specific bags for their core patrons but anyone can appreciate any of their creations. Designing and making is the most fun for these two. Often they are asked to design and create special items specific to the customer and to prototype products that patrons or fans have devised. These have ranged from practical things like specially outfitted laptop bags and accessories to wild things like polo mallet quivers that hold mallets and balls but also act as goalposts during play. Aside from designing and making the bags, accessories and clothing themselves, both Anaïs and Sam enjoy decorating their creations for their patrons. Using a combination of embroidery and applique Anaïs has put beautiful images on hundreds of her patrons bags with great mastery. Anaïs also created all of the images on the t-shirts they hand screen in the workshop, drawn freehand in her sketchbook before being selected to go onto the shirts or bags. All imagery on bags is done in-house unless the image is a commercial image to be repeated on many bags. In that instance they are machine embroidered because the embroidery/applique process is time-consuming and repetition is no fun. Enjoy the pictures and updates and feel free to tag photos if you recognize a friend. Visit http://www.utwbags.com to see more.

04/30/2019

Ontario needs programs like this more than ever given our current government! Please help put them over the top!

Folks,

We are so close.

As you know, we have been faced with a most arduous task.

We came to you with a request for $30,000. We came to you with a timeline of less than 30 days to raise the funds. April 30th, when we have to make our decision.

Yet, here we are. So close. Only a couple of thousand dollars away from hitting our goal to keep this valuable program upright and moving forward.

We are almost there. Please help nudge us across the finish line. Donate today.
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/lanark-county-community-justice-program-inc/campaign/30-in-30/

We have a clear and sustainable path forward working with our community partners, focusing upon our core program of court diversion.

12/04/2018
Share the Love

We are blessed with a wonderful establishment here in Perth, Ontario that we call The Table Community Food Centre, also known widely as The Good Food Bank. Vote in support please, it's listed as The Good Food Bank, 190 Gore Street East, Perth Ontario :)

Vote for your local food bank to receive a donation of Ontario meat and poultry. It only takes a minute of your day! Learn more about hunger in Ontario at oafb.ca.

04/07/2018

New life for an old sweater.

03/25/2018

Spring Fling Sale on Now! 25% OFF all website stock until April 21st, new items added weekly.

03/20/2018

My besties know me.

12/11/2017
Family Pastimes Co-operative Games make the best gifts!

Cooperative Gifting gives more gifts than just the game. - Share Cooperation this season by giving it as a gift!

Did you know you can share cooperation? Share cooperation? Yes, gift our games and you are Sharing Cooperation!

12/03/2017

Some fun ornaments for the season. Decorate your tree, hang from a doorknob or tag a gift. Exclusive to starting today!

10/30/2017

And then sometimes the final product bears little resemblance to the prototype. Petty happy about this bag for it's got a tablet sleeve in there too!

10/19/2017

Hot colours for the coming cold.

10/17/2017

Playing (I mean working...) today with these gorgeous hand printed textiles from Frösö Handtryck of Sweden. I love the clean modern graphics with classic Northern European flavour. What shall I do with them all?!?

10/04/2017

Tasty delights served in a warm setting by wonderful people in the midst of Eastern Ontario's best autumn studio tour!

Come visit our neighbourhood :)

You don't want to miss the DELICIOUS homebaked goodies at Brooke Valley School this weekend! Come join us for our biggest fundraiser of the year, the Perth Autumn Studio Tour Harvest Lunch.

10/02/2017

The prototype: cobbled and patched together with ends and substitutes, this roughly finished bag's purpose is to find out for sure if the dimensions, proportions and functionality work as intended. If I've done a good job with the flat pattern, the next step is sale-ready production with fresh felt and careful finishing. This design needs a few tweaks and then it'll be ready for the world!

09/27/2017

Working up a pattern for a custom purse with integrated tablet sleeve. I love for new projects!

09/06/2017

Let the trimming begin!

08/10/2017

Riverguild Fine Crafts

Fun in pairs, ears to toes, sight taste and touch.

06/06/2017
Riverguild Fine Crafts

Riverguild Fine Crafts

How do you know Riverguild Fine Crafts​? Have you sold your work in the store? Possibly you've given or received a special gift bought here. Or maybe it's where you found the perfect mug/vase/scarf/pair of earrings/wooden bowl/etching/slippers/ etc. etc., just for yourself.

To help us celebrate our 40th, share your story in the comments: what has Riverguild meant to you? Then click on the link to enter to win July's $40 gift certificate (we're holding monthly draws all year) or even a special $150 gift certificate in honour of Canada's 150th! Draws will be held at the end of July.

http://www.riverguild.com/sign-up-to-enter

05/31/2017
Felt Envelope Clutch

The Felt Envelope Clutch: Carry in Style, even when you're only carrying the essentials.

A simple and classy clutch made of 100% Merino wool felt. Just the right size for your wallet, phone and keys, take it with essentials for an evening out or a coffee on the patio with your besties, or slip it into a larger bag for daily errands.
Materials: The bag is made from 100% merino wool 3.....

05/24/2017
Felt Mini-Tote Handbag

This little beauty is my new go-to bag. Just the right size, sturdy and comfy, and I love the colour!

This tough and stylish bag is just the right size for your basics. Easy to grab the comfy handles and go, the wide opening gives easy access to your wallet, key

05/19/2017

UTW Bags's cover photo

05/19/2017
Everyday Bag in Designer Felt

So excited to get this bag out in the world!

This tough and stylish bag is just right for toting your everyday items around. The convenient size fits your needs without being cumbersome, and the functional design means you can carry it comfortably on your shoulder or by hand.Materials:The bag is made from 100% merino wool 3mm designer felt....

05/15/2017
Riverguild Fine Crafts

Riverguild Fine Crafts

Thanks for the shout out from Cat's Cove Communications, we are proud to be part of this list of destination shopping in Perth!

05/07/2017

Riverguild Fine Crafts

Moms, treat yourself for Mother’s Day!

Maybe next weekend you’ll get breakfast in bed or brunch at your favourite spot in recognition of all those meals you’ve made, some fresh flowers to complement your beauty, a spa gift to give you a break or a good book to stimulate your mind.
But why not treat yourself now to a browse at the Riverguild, where you can find a beautiful handmade vase for those flowers, an etching or a quilt with flowers that will last for decades, a unique bag to stash that book in when you go out for coffee, or some fun one of a kind earrings just because you deserve it?

We’re open Sunday from 12-5, Monday to Saturday 10-5:30, and we’re happy to help you fine that perfect gift, whether it’s for your mom or yourself!

05/07/2017
Bridget O'Flaherty Thread Painted Art

Stunning thread art work in process by friend and colleague Bridget O'Flaherty

Under my needle today. Playing with 2 colour thread sketching. Fun to be back at it!

05/02/2017

What I've been up to lately...

05/01/2017

Having so much fun working with this designer felt it's almost criminal. Guess what I'm making today?

04/26/2017

An outlet for local artisans, a great gift shop, and a solid element of the Perth business community. So proud to be a member and helping to celebrate 40 years going strong!

04/13/2017

Fun times to come this Saturday!

TODAY IS THE EASTER SCAVENGER HUNT IN DOWNTOWN PERTH!!
Pick up your puzzle right after the Easter Egg Hunt in Stewart Park. Hop downtown and visit the 32 stores taking part downtown, from 11-4 p.m.and you might win one of two large gift baskets. Over 40 stores and restaurants have contributed to the baskets. Baskets contain gift certificates, donated gifts and even some chocolate for those with a sweet tooth.
For every ten stores you visit, we will give you one ballot. If you visit ALL 32 stores, we will give you 4 ballots. If your little one is wearing an Easter outfit, they can fill out a ballot to win an extra prize. If you are arriving late, more puzzles will be available in front of the Edward Jones office on Gore St. after 12:30.
Drop off your ballots before 4 p.m. in front of the Edward Jones office on Gore St. for the 4:15 draw.
Hint...look for the big bunny!
Visit http://www.downtownperthbia.ca/bia-news

12/31/2016

If you're heading south send us a postcard!

If you are heading south don't forget your beach bag.

05/11/2016
Day 4 Experiential Workshop Program

Help fund an innovative child learning experience program with just a vote! Help even more with shares on FB & Twitter! It will be difficult for this small country school in a rural area to be seen among all the other contenders, but your vote can help!

08/27/2015
Upside Cyclestyle

Upside Apparel is a unique boutique with a focus on cycling fashion. They design and make their own line right in their storefront at 209 Harbord!

Besides designing & building their own line they also carry limited amounts of other lines for your enjoyment. They now also carry a small number of UTW bags including some unique one-of-a-kind pieces!

Check them out right at & ! You will find something you like and the satisfaction of it being something you won't see on every other cyclist that goes by. You will also be supporting a burgeoning local small business that does everything in-house!

http://www.upsidestore.com/

Upside Cyclestyle is a fashion brand and concept rooted in an emerging global urban bicycle movement outfitting the casual fashionable city commuter.

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