Little Creek Lambs
Aynn & Brian Lackey
64308 Hot Lake Lane
La Grande, OR 97850
PH (541)663-8349
 
Little Creek Lambs
Wool Products

 Below you will find Little Creek wool felt handbags, purses, totes, our 2 ply- yarn, and our popular dog coats. All of our wool products are made from fiber produced by our own farm flock of Texel sheep here in the Grande Ronde Valley of Eastern Oregon. Celebrate this fantastic fiber everyday with one of these classic designs.
Coming soon - needle felting batts sold by the ounce.

 

Little Creek Lambs
Wool Felt Purses and Totes

 I design and hand piece each one of my purses in my sewing studio here on the farm. Each one is constructed of wool felt fabric that is processed from my very own flock's fibers into soft beautiful felt fabric. The mill I have found to process my fibers is located here in Oregon and is also a small family run eco friendly operation. They do not use any harsh chemicals, bleaches, etc... in processing my felt. The resulting felt fabric is soft to the touch, and a beautiful natural cream color.

I am striving to create classic, but casual designs that use all natural fibers from beginning to end. I am using made in the USA fabrics such as Pendleton Mills woolen fabrics, pure natural cotton, linen, and silk fabrics to line the interiors of each design. Handles and embellishments are vintage and /or all natural such as shell, antler, and metal buttons.

 Each individual piece I create truly has come from the heart of our farm.  From winter snows, to summer heat, each fleece reflects a year in the life of our ewes. My line of all natural, eco friendly handbags truly celebrates the unique way that sheep provide us with this fabulous product called wool.

Below are styles currently available directly from my studio.
Remember that my designs are unique, one of a kind pieces, so if a design catches your eye order it! When it is gone it is gone!

I am currently retailing at Marie Josephine's Mercantile located on Depot St., downtown La Grande, Oregon and Marla June's downtown Pendleton, Oregon.

  *Read about my woolen art in a recent article written by  the La Grande Observer Newspaper*
 If you are a retailer and are interested in carrying my line please drop me an email or give me a call for wholesale opportunities.


 


The Taupe Collection pictured with a basket of our Little Creek farm eggs, features a soft taupe and cream plaid, a classic look all year round.  I added brushed bronze buttons on the larger bag and as a accent on the makeup bag. Both larger bags are lined with the plaid fabric and include interior pockets. Handles on the larger bag are constructed of sturdy two layer felt soft in the hand, but ready for daily use.


Make sure to click on the individual styles to see a larger picture


The Taupe handbag measures approximately14 by 10 inches excluding the handles.
$90.00

 

 


The Classic Taupe measures approximately14 by 8 excluding the handles. Its soft lines are accented with pleats both front and back. 

$90.00

sold

 

This makeup bag measures approximately 7 by 6 inches and is lined with unbleached cotton muslin. Brushed bronze lion themed button accents the front.
$20.00

 

I have included continental US shipping in the price of each design. If you are an International buyer please email me for shipping details.

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Argyle is fun in spring too! This small tote features an argyle pattern of my hand dyed blue, lavender, and mint felt diamonds accented with my own Texel yarn embroidery and real fresh water pearls. The felt handle is lined in a cream grosgrain ribbon. A linen/cotton blend fabric lines this bag with one interior pocket. The bottom is pleated for a roomy interior and the top flap fastens securely with a magnetic snap.

This tote measures approximately 8 by 12 inches.
  $65.00

Sold  

I love visual texture and  this larger tote features a simple weaved pattern using strips of felt. I used wool blackwatch plaid fabric for the gusset and a solid natural colored felt back. The interior is made of navy wool gabardine fabric and has one interior pocket. The handles are made of two ply felt for daily use. I accented this piece with a set of tassles made from my Texel 2 ply yarn.

This tote measures approximately 10 by 12 inches.      $90.00  

This spring purse is accented with purple felt flowers. I hand dyed, and then I appliquéd them onto the front with some of my hand spun yarn as the stem, I completed the design with purple pearl beads and hand made center plaid "buttons" . I used a magnetic snap closure for a quick close. The lining is the same purple plaid that is shown on the handles and the "ribbon" that runs around the top.

This floral spring purse is approximately 14 by 10 inches.
$90.00

 

This matching purple plaid mailbag measures approximately 8 by 6 inches and is lined with the the purple plaid . A real shell button and yarn tassel  accents the front flap. I appliquéd a single purple flower bud on the front and added some pearl beads for some shimmer. I have used a magnetic snap for a quick secure closure.
 

$40.00
 

 

 

I have included continental US shipping in the price of each design. If you are an International buyer please email me for shipping details.


 

 Everyone has a pair of weekend blue jeans that just say "relax its the weekend" I designed all of these styles to say the same thing. Grab a book, your knitting, or just a couple of bucks for a  movie, toss it in your bag and go enjoy yourself. For these casual bags I used a wool plaid blue/brown fabric that coordinates perfectly with both the natural felt on the small mailbag and the denim blue hand dyed felt on the tote and makeup bag.   

Make sure to click on the individual styles to get a larger picture

You may ask how do you take care of /wash your new purchase? Easy. Wool felt has been used by man for over 8,000 years!! so you will have no problem with its easy care: Step 1 Take out all of your "stuff" nothing like a wet phone to ruin your day. Step 2 fill your sink with warm water and you can use your favorite laundry detergent, about a teaspoon or so, if it is a liquid, and place your bag in the soapy water to soak for a few minutes. (If you find that you have a stain or two feel free to use a spray and wash type pre treatment) Just don't use any bleach !! this will weaken the fiber on the felt and will probably leave unfavorable marks on the lining fabric. Step 3 drain the soapy water and roll your wet purse up like a jelly roll, squeezing out the water as you go. Don't wring it out or twist it, this can leave lines in the felt. Step 4 refill the sink with warm water and let soak to rinse out the soap. Then repeat step 3. Step 5 place a towel in your purse to soak up any extra moisture and to give your bag a "form" as it dries. Hang or lay your bag flat to dry. That's it, put your stuff back in and off you go.... If you find you get some "fuzzies" forming on the bag simply trim them off, like you would a wool sweater.
 

 

This denim blue makeup bag measures approximately 7 by 6 inches and is lined with unbleached cotton muslin. A  vintage button made from antler accents the front. The wool blue/brown plaid square on the front matches the fabric on the back.

$20.00

Sold

 

 

 

My mailbag style is perfect for your wallet, phone and keys. It is lined with the same plaid as the flap. A  vintage shell button and a natural colored yarn tassle accents the front. 
The Small Mailbag  measures approximately 8 by 6 inches excluding the handle.

$40.00
 

This is a great weekend tote. Not to big to get filled with extra "stuff" that will weight you down, but perfect for the necessities when your out and about. I used a magnetic snap closure for a quick close on the flap.  The lining is navy blue gabardine with two pockets to keep your keys and phone handy. Sold

The Denim tote is approximately 10 by 12 inches.
$90.00

Here is one of my Small size (12 inch) coats in Classic Scottish Red plaid.

Little Creek Lambs
 Wool Felt
Dog Coats

Here is the felt under side and  the velcro tabs for securing the coat to your dogs body.

Show your appreciation for all natural fibers, while keeping your dog warm and comfy. My dog coats are pieced with our farm flock wool felt on the inner side and fun prints and plaids on the outer side, a fun collar accents the top edge. Your pooch will look and feel warm and toasty while wearing all natural wool.

Because every dog is special I make each coat to fit each individual dog. Below are a few quick measurements I need you to provide me and I will then email you back with a quote and ship date for your dog's new coat.

<<<Prices below include shipping.>>>

 

Using a cloth measuring tape or  with a piece of yarn or string measure in inches;

1.   From the base of the neck to the tail                                       

2.   Circumference of  the chest                                                       

3.   Around the shoulder area , NOT  their collar measurement              

4.   Breed                                                             5.   Sex           

   Email your measurements and I will get you a quote back ASAP. 
Once you email me back accepting the quote I will forward a PayPal invoice for easy payment to your email address. Solution Graphics

 

Toy dog
6-8 inches from Neck to Tail

$ 30.00

 

 Small Dog
10-12 inches from Neck to Tail

$40.00

 

 Medium Dog
14-16 inches from Neck to Tail

$50.00

 

 Large Dog
18-22 inches from Neck to Tail

$60.00

 

 Larger then most Dogs... email and I will give you a quote.

Below are samples of the wool fabric styles currently available for your pets coat

Purple/ grey wool plaid with hot pink and red.

Pink/green wool plaid with purple and yellow accent stripes

Blue/green wool plaid with red and white accent stripes

Classic Scottish Red light weight plaid. This is the plaid featured in the samples above.

Blackwatch medium weight wool plaid
I do keep a few sizes in stock ready to purchase now. Check below for available patterns and sizes.

I am updating my available designs and will have them posted shortly....

 

Return Policy: You may return for a refund Little Creek Lambs products purchased through this web site 20 days from date of purchase, in its original condition. Please email us for return details and instructions.   Sorry, we cannot accept returns on custom made orders.

 

Little Creek Lambs
 Yarn

I have  found a small woolen mill that does an excellent job at spinning my Texel fiber into 2 ply yarn. My Texel fiber produces a lofty, almost springy type of yarn that I think makes the perfect yarn for outerwear such as those winter necessities; mittens, hats, etc, . That unique loftiness characteristic in the yarn tends to trap and hold heat in and thus makes your projects much more insulating then other fibers. If you have never worked with Texel fiber here is your chance.  Have fun dyeing it your favorite color or enjoy its natural cream color.

 

Each skein is spun from my Texel fleeces and is natural creamy white in color.
2 ply, worsted weight, 100 grams, and approximately 260 yards in length.
 $ 12.50/ skein
(Continental US shipping is included in price)
 

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I have included continental US shipping in the price of each design. If you are an International buyer please email me for shipping details.


 

Third Thursday art walk gets into holiday spirit

Written by The Observer November 07, 2007 04:00 pm
Little Creek Lambs on Hot Lake Lane is the featured artist at Marie Josephine, 111 Depot St., for Third Thursday Art Walk Nov. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Little Creek Lambs is a small family farm in the Grande Ronde Valley. The farm produces diverse products, producing not only Texel and Dorset breeding stock and market lambs, but also unique designer woolen products, yarn and naturally raised eggs from a flock of laying hens.

Aynn Lackey's one-of-a-kind handbags are constructed from wool felt made exclusively from fleeces sheared from the farm flock. The mill Lackey uses to process her fiber is located here in Oregon and is also a small family run operation. They do not use any harsh chemicals, bleaches or dyes in processing the felt. The resulting felt fabric, Lackey says, is soft to the touch and a beautiful natural cream color.

Lackey is designing and hand piecing each of her purses in her sewing studio on the farm. She says she is striving to create designs that use all natural fibers from beginning to end. She is using either Pendleton Woolen Mills fabrics or pure cotton fabrics to line each design.

Handles and embellishments are vintage and/or all-natural such as shell and antler buttons.

Lackey's woolen designs are for women who appreciate and celebrate the use of natural fibers. From winter snows, to summer heat, each fleece reflects a year in the life of the farm's ewes. Lackey says her line of handbags celebrates the special way that sheep provide this fabulous product called wool.