Queen Bea - Shabby Chic

Beatrice necklet

This is a very feminine and easy to wear necklet on a supersoft velvet backing. It’s topped with a ruffled white rosette with a pale mauve pearl in its centre. The rosette is set off-centre so the necklet will tie and the front, and this becomes an added feature. So pretty, so ladylike, and so comfy that it’s almost as good as wearing a scarf...

£7.50

Belle necklet

Another variation on one of our favourite themes, this necklet starts with a crushed velvet ribbon in a beautiful lilac hue, topped with a rosette of cream-coloured lace and an antique-effect silvery button. This necklet will add plenty of romance to any summer ensemble.

£7.50

Sally necklet

This is a more modern style of necklet for fans of our patchwork flower brooches. This is a softer, shabby chic version with rich moss-green velvet ribbon, brown and dusky pink floral print cotton and pale olive suedette diecuts topped with a tiny pearly pink vintage button. The edges are left unfinished so it will fray a little with time for a more modern look....

£5.00

Lily necklet

A supremely pretty and feminine necklet, this features palest pink velvet ribbon ornamented with swags of vinatge pearls, with beaded drops at each end. Would suit a bridesmaid or other formal occasion, or dress it down with a jumper or cardigan. NB: All necklets are designed to simply knot round the neck

£8.50

Elizabeth necklet

I love this necklet for its sense of drama and history. The deep crocheted lace ruffle runs all the way along the necklet for a style reminiscent (but easier to wear) of a ruff. The ribbon threaded through is navy velvet and the centrepiece is a vintage costume brooch of pearl and paste. Wear this and be queen for a day. NB: All necklets are...

£6.50

Delilah handbag

This bag is the prettiest pink you can imagine, a barely-there blush in a crocheted lace doily, gathered into a drawstring bag, lined with hand-rolled silk dupion in a very slightly darker pink (think dew-jewelled rose petals in the dawn) and finished off with a ribbon tassel in shades of pale pink. Banish all thoughts of bubblegum and dolls, this is all about afternoon tea...

£25.00

Jane handbag

Based on a design from the 1950s, this smart handbag combines dusty pink silk taffeta with toning brocade in a rich diamond pattern. The whole thing is topped off with three blooming ribbon roses in a slightly lighter dusty pink. NB: The brocade used in this bag is now finished. Approximate size is 9in x 8in.

£15.00

Magnolia handbag

Start with pretty shabby chic floral canvas, add some delicately crocheted vintage lace, top it off with a few touches of pink, and what do you get? Magnolia, one of our most romantic bags ever. There are some tiny touches of dusky pink in the main fabric, and these have been set off perfectly by the dainty bows on each side of the handle, the...

£30.00

Sarah brooch

Here at Queen Bea we can’t get enough of vintage lace, but this is a decidedly more casual style than usual. Soft, chunky corcheted wool lace has been formed into a double rosette and topped with a huge navy blue vintage button. The perfect way to add a bit of panache to a lapel or jumper.

£6.50

Tansy brooch

Very unusual brooch of gathered white and pink vintage lace with a pink felt centre featuring a small blooming ribbon rose surrounded by tiny glass beads in clear,pearl, pink and aqua. Why not dare to be different and pin this one on a flowing summer skirt (perhaps revealing just a touch more lace underneath)? Approximate size is 4in wide

£6.50

Charlotte brooch

This is an extremely pretty and romantic brooch, consisting of a gathered ruffle of lots of vintage crocheted lace and topped with a delicate triple bow of hand-dyed silk ribbon in shades of lilac and mauve. Reminds me of something you’d find in an old trunk in the attic, pin onto a lapel, and then answer lots of questions about where you got it. You...

£5.00

Virginia earrings

Here at Queen Bea, vintage lace is one of our favourite thing. We can’t resist buying it whenever we find it, and the scraps we’ve used for these earrings are some of our prettiest bits yet. They are a very unusual colour of palest aqua, sewn into a frothy roesette and topped with a matching pearl. Would set off a simple twinset perfectly, or wear...

£7.50

Daisy earrings

Earrings are a relatively new product at Queen Bea, and this pair is one of our favourites. A classic colour scheme of white satin ribbon and yellow glass bead centres means they look very natural. These are set on ear wires in portrait style, meaning they will have a very slight dangle but sit neatly against the ear. NB: Ear wires may contain nickel. Please...

£7.50

Millie set

This is a sugary little confection that looks ever so pretty with a graceful neck and low neckline. A tiny ribbon rose in full bloom is cradled by a large pearly button and gives way to a frothy tassel of pink ribbons, the whole thing set onto a thin pale pink velvet ribbon to tie round your neck either centred or slightly assymetrical. Either way,...

£12.00

Ida set

A very delicate a feminine set, this features pale lilac satin ribbon with self-fabric tea roses, clear irridescent sequins and clear beaded swags. The necklet is designed to tie at the front for a further feature, and the hair ornament is mounted on a strong spring clip. Looks simply stunning on, and this popular colour would be the perfect thing to set off a dressy...

£12.00

Emma handbag

Shabby chic design at a slightly lower price to reflect a sewing mistake on the bottom of the bag (not visible when carried) – it was too pretty to discard and I couldn’t face starting over! It’s a soft gold velvet with a contrasting panel of a very smart pastel brocade, edged in pink ruffles, cream braid, and topped off with tiny hot pink ribbon...

£15.00

Emma drawstring bag

Another diddy little drawstring bag. This one is made from a beautiful Regency-style striped brocade (same as in the Emma handbag) with a long cream fringe and a blue bead toggle. Use it as a purse, a gift bag, or ultra-glamourous storage for your mobile, MP3 player or jewellery. NB: This fabric is now finished. Approximate size is 4in x 5in.

£5.00

Lola hair clip

A pretty little hair clip for when you are feeling at your most girlish, this one features a cascade of narrow satin ribbons in several shades of pink from palest shell to deep raspberry, topped off with a peachy little tea rose. The whole thing is mounted on a strong spring clip. Wear this for a hint of summer breeze wherever you go.

£5.00

Lucy hair clip

Growing up in the countryside, we were always surrounded by masses of daffodils. Years later and living in the city, money was much tighter. But no matter how much he might scrimp on everything else, my father always bought fresh daffodils in the spring. Wordsworth liked them, too. If that’s not enough to convince you, just imagine taking the air on the first warm spring...

£6.50

Ophelia hair ornament

…There, on the pendant boughs her coronet weedsClambering to hang, an envious sliver broke;When down her weedy trophies and herselfFell in the weeping brook. Her clothes spread wide;And, mermaid-like, awhile they bore her up:Which time she chanted snatches of old tunes… I’ve always been fond of Ophelia, Hamlet’s tragic lady-love. Shakespeare gave her lovely poems, the pre-Raphaelites gave her a lovely face, and I am...

£8.00

Dolores hair clip

Clip on this velvet rose and be transported to a cottage garden. The last few drops of dew are still clinging to the old roses, and in the warmth of the sun they are just beginning to perfume the morning air. Coral vintage velvet ribbon hand-sewn and set on a strong spring clip.

£7.50

Pansy brooch

Bring a touch of spring to your wardrobe with this naturalistic brooch. Constructed of hand-sewn ombre ribbon, this would look particularly stunning on a hat, but could equally used on a cardigan, jacket, or waistband. NB: Pansy handbag shown in photo sold separately

£6.50

Violet necklet

This necklet is trimmed with traditional shabby chic lace and pearls, it’s still extremely feminine and pretty, but the deep purple colour of the satin backing ribbon suggests the woman who wears this is more than a pretty face. Maybe she is not as innocent as she seems. She may be quiet, she may be polite, but she’s also enigmatic. Don’t be surprised if people...

£8.50

Claire earrings

These earrings feature a simple, classic paring of pale blue and white. Each five-petalled flower is hand-sewn and mounted on ear wires in portrait style so they will site beautifully against your easr witha very slight drop. Perfectly cool and elegant on a summer day and very pretty indeed. NB: Ear wires may contain nickel. Please contact us if you have an allergy to discuss...

£7.50

Polly earrings

“Periwinkle” was a favourite colour from my childhood crayon box, but it’s rarely seen these days. So it’s a joy to be able to say these earrings are hand-sewn from periwinkle satin ribbon the same colour as I remember from all those years ago. Finished with a toning blue glass bead and mounted on ear wires in portrait style for a very slight, neat drop....

£7.50

Lace Flower & Dupion scrap badge

We are always looking for innovative ways to recycle – both cast off fabrics from other sources as well as our own leftovers. And we think these funky badges fit the bill nicely. They are a unique way to recycle some of our smallest scraps and showcase some of our most desirable fabrics, and they will add a disproportionate amount of flair wherever you pin...

£3.00

Peach Doily & Dupion scrap badge

We are always looking for innovative ways to recycle – both cast off fabrics from other sources as well as our own leftovers. And we think these funky badges fit the bill nicely. They are a unique way to recycle some of our smallest scraps and showcase some of our most desirable fabrics, and they will add a disproportionate amount of flair wherever you pin...

£3.00

Valentine scrap badge

We are always looking for innovative ways to recycle – both cast off fabrics from other sources as well as our own leftovers. And we think these funky badges fit the bill nicely. They are a unique way to recycle some of our smallest scraps and showcase some of our most desirable fabrics, and they will add a disproportionate amount of flair wherever you pin...

£3.00

Lucy earrings

Sunny yellow daffodils, just made to sway gently in the breeze. Or when you turn your head. Our standard 5-petal flower shape, topped with a self-fabric “trumpet” to create the very essence of spring. Hand-sewn from satin ribbon and finished with a sprinkling of green glass beads (inside the flower). Portrait mounted on ear wires to sit neatly against the ear with the daintiest of...

£8.50

Helena earrings

Beautifully feminine version of our flower earrings. hand-sewn from dusky pink satin ribbon and topped with a toning pink faux pearl, they are portrait-mounted on ear wires for a dainty drop. Just the thing for a summer wedding.

£7.50

Amy earrings

Pretty, fresh version of our favourite earring shape. These flowers are hand-sewn from mint green organza ribbon and topped with a glass bead in tones of leafy green and vibrant pink. Pop these on and you can practically feel cool spring breezes in your hair…

£7.50

Hyacinth earrings

Beautiful spring earrings in the most unusual lavender blue colourway. These little flowers are hand-sewn from satin ribbon and topped with vintage aurora crystal beads, and the whole thing portrait-mounted on ear wires for a subtle drop. May we suggest these for garden parties, summer weddings, or any other outdoor event that will allow the sun to sparkle off the beads? Just try not to...

£7.50

Shabby Chic scrap badges

We are always looking for innovative ways to recycle – both cast off fabrics from other sources as well as our own leftovers. And we think these funky badges fit the bill nicely. They are a unique way to recycle some of our smallest scraps and showcase some of our most desirable fabrics, and they will add a disproportionate amount of flair wherever you pin...

£3.00