Show and Tell Tuesday Textile Necklaces

Inspired by an upbringing full of DIY and mend and make do, I strive to create useful items to make you smile.  When you support this business, not only are you supporting a small family-owned business, you're also an important part of the spirit of artistry, craftsmanship and creativity.



Made right here in the USA by our own little hands, often using reclaimed materials, this jewelry is unique and one-of-a-kind.  Everything we do is personal.  Our family name is on our work and to us, a good one is worth more than gold.



Thank you for stopping by!

My Red Plaid Heart Textile Necklace

Part of my new collection, this one-of-a-kind textile necklace is fun, lively, expressive, imperfect, eclectic, unconventional, genuine and simple, yet brave.  This Tondeleya Allen original is for you!

* Coil, comprised of new cotton fabric, accented with beads, sewn on by hand, a salvaged button, a #-sign charm and a new red heart-shaped rabies vaccine tag.  Don't worry.  None of our furry friends have ever worn this.

* Colors: red, black, blue, yellow, green

* Materials: fabric, thread, beads, button, charm, grosgrain ribbon

* Measures about 27" long from end to end (not including the ribbon)

*hand-stitching, hand-beaded

* closes at nape with grosgrain ribbon

* each tie measures approximately 12" - 13" long

* Proudly made here in the USA, never mass-produced

* Whenever possible, to add more charm and character, I use vintage fabrics, buttons & other accents & include recycled/re-purposed elements. 

* Due to the length of the necklace, it may be shipped folded or coiled/wrapped in bubble wrap. Thanks for understanding!

* To ensure this item will last, spot cleaning is recommended. Please do not shower, swim or bathe while wearing.  Due to handcrafting, no two items are ever alike.  Please expect variation in color, stitching and patterns.

* Fabric, vintage buttons and colors speak to me, excite me, and shout of creative possibilities.  Even the smallest bits and pieces of exquisite fabrics are cherished and nestled away, where they wait to become an integral part of just the right project.   

* Hours of love and attention to detail went into this wearable art.  

I loved making this necklace and I hope it speaks to you and your individuality. I hope you'll be proud to call it your own.  Perhaps this vibrant piece can become one of your favorites.

Romantic Green Rose Textile Necklace

 Part of my new collection, this one-of-a-kind textile necklace is fun, lively, expressive, imperfect, eclectic, unconventional, genuine and simple, yet brave.  This Tondeleya Allen original is for you!

* Coil, comprised of new cotton/cotton-blend fabric, accented with beads, sewn on by hand

* Colors: green, white, pink

* Materials: fabric, thread, beads, resin rose

* Measures about 28" long from end to end 

*hand-stitching, hand-beaded

* closes at nape with toggle clasp

* Proudly made here in the USA, never mass-produced

* Whenever possible, to add more charm and character, I use vintage fabrics, buttons & other accents & include recycled/re-purposed elements. 

* Due to the length of the necklace, it may be shipped folded or coiled/wrapped in bubble wrap. Thanks for understanding!

* To ensure this item will last, spot cleaning is recommended. Please do not shower, swim or bathe while wearing.  Due to handcrafting, no two items are ever alike.  Please expect variation in color, stitching and patterns.

* Fabric, vintage buttons and colors speak to me, excite me, and shout of creative possibilities.  Even the smallest bits and pieces of exquisite fabrics are cherished and nestled away, where they wait to become an integral part of just the right project.   

 Hours of love and attention to detail went into this wearable art.  This necklace is accented with fibers, stitching, and beads.  Hand-stitching as well as machine-stitching were used to put this piece together.  

I loved making this necklace and I hope it speaks to you and your individuality. I hope you'll be proud to call it your own.  Perhaps this vibrant piece can become one of your favorites.

Ocean Blue Button Textile Necklace

 

* Part of my new collection, this one-of-a-kind textile necklace is fun, lively, expressive, imperfect, eclectic, unconventional, genuine and simple, yet brave.  This Tondeleya Allen original is for you!

* Coil, comprised of new cotton/cotton-blend fabric, accented with beads and charms, sewn on by hand

* Colors: blue

* Materials: fabric, thread, gears, beads grosgrain ribbon, gear, washers

* The focal point is a big decorative button.  

* Measures about 26" long from end to end (not including ribbon)

*hand-stitching, hand-beaded

* each tie measures approximately 12"- 13"

* closes at nape with grosgrain ribbon

* Proudly made here in the USA, never mass-produced

* Whenever possible, to add more charm and character, I use vintage fabrics, buttons & other accents & include recycled/re-purposed elements. 

* Due to the length of the necklace, it may be shipped folded or coiled/wrapped in bubble wrap. Thanks for understanding!

* To ensure this item will last, spot cleaning is recommended. Please do not shower, swim or bathe while wearing.  Due to handcrafting, no two items are ever alike.  Please expect variation in color, stitching and patterns.

* Fabric, vintage buttons and colors speak to me, excite me, and shout of creative possibilities.  Even the smallest bits and pieces of exquisite fabrics are cherished and nestled away, where they wait to become an integral part of just the right project.   

 Hours of love and attention to detail went into this wearable art.  This necklace is accented with fibers, stitching, and beads.  Hand-stitching as well as machine-stitching were used to put this piece together.  

I loved making this necklace and I hope it speaks to you and your individuality. I hope you'll be proud to call it your own.  Perhaps this vibrant piece can become one of your favorites.

Wild Child Bohemian Boho Yellow Textile Necklace

* Wild Child Bohemian Yellow Textile Necklace

* Part of my new collection, this one-of-a-kind textile necklace is fun, lively, expressive, imperfect, eclectic, unconventional, genuine and simple, yet brave. And you won't see another one exactly like it.

* Comprised of new vintage Dick Tracy cotton

* 1 long strand (sewn on my sewing machine) is accented with an assortment of beads (size, style and color).  The beads are only sewn on ONE side of the necklace.

* This necklace measures approximately 90" long.

* Colors: yellow, pink, black, white

* Bead colors: 

* All beads were hand-sewn with red thread

* This necklace is so long it can be doubled or tripled around your neck.  It can be wrapped and/or twisted around your wrist and knotted to take up any slack.  It can be folded in half, placed around your neck and then tied in a knot in front (see the 5th photo).  It can even be tied around your head as a headband.

* Proudly made here in the USA, never mass-produced

* Whenever possible, to add more charm and character, I use vintage fabrics, buttons & other accents & include recycled/re-purposed elements. 

* Due to the length of the necklace, it may be shipped folded or coiled/wrapped in bubble wrap. Thanks for understanding!

* To ensure this item will last, spot cleaning is recommended. Please do not shower, swim or bathe while wearing.  Due to handcrafting, no two items are ever alike.  Please expect variation in color, stitching and patterns.

* Fabric, vintage buttons and colors speak to me, excite me, and shout of creative possibilities.  Even the smallest bits and pieces of exquisite fabrics are cherished and nestled away, where they wait to become an integral part of just the right project.   

 Hours of love and attention to detail went into this wearable art.  This necklace is accented with stitching, beads and charms. Hand-stitching as well as machine-stitching were used to put this piece together.  

I loved making this necklace and I hope it speaks to you and your individuality. I hope you'll be proud to call it your own.  Perhaps this vibrant piece can become one of your favorites.

Black White Number One Key Necklace

 

* Part of my new collection, this one-of-a-kind textile necklace is fun, lively, expressive, imperfect, eclectic, unconventional, genuine and simple, yet brave. And you won't see another one exactly like it.

* Multi-coils, comprised of new cotton/cotton-blend fabric

* Colors: black, white, blue, brown, turquoise, rust/orange

* Top coil: Measures about 24" long from end to end (not including ribbon)

* Bottom coil:  Measures about 28" long from end to end (not including ribbon)

*hand-stitching, hand-beaded

* 3 round coils, 1 accented with beads, 1 accented with charms (including a oval "1"), gears, a ruler charm and a key and wrapped fibers

* closes with grosgrain ribbon at nape
* each ribbon tie measures approximately 13" long

* Proudly made here in the USA, never mass-produced

* Whenever possible, to add more charm and character, I use vintage fabrics, buttons & other accents & include recycled/re-purposed elements. 

* Due to the length of the necklace, it may be shipped folded or coiled/wrapped in bubble wrap. Thanks for understanding!

* To ensure this item will last, spot cleaning is recommended. Please do not shower, swim or bathe while wearing.  Due to handcrafting, no two items are ever alike.  Please expect variation in color, stitching and patterns.

* Fabric, vintage buttons and colors speak to me, excite me, and shout of creative possibilities.  Even the smallest bits and pieces of exquisite fabrics are cherished and nestled away, where they wait to become an integral part of just the right project.   

 Hours of love and attention to detail went into this wearable art.  This necklace is accented with stitching, beads and charms. Hand-stitching as well as machine-stitching were used to put this piece together.  

I loved making this necklace and I hope it speaks to you and your individuality. I hope you'll be proud to call it your own.  Perhaps this vibrant piece can become one of your favorites.

Black White Respect Time Necklace

* Part of my new collection, this one-of-a-kind textile necklace is fun, lively, expressive, imperfect, eclectic, unconventional, genuine and simple, yet brave. And you won't see another one exactly like it.

* Multi-coils, comprised of new cotton/cotton-blend fabric

* Colors: black, white

* Top coil: Measures about 27" long from clasp to clasp

* Bottom coil:  Measures about 31" long from clasp to clasp

*hand-stitching, hand-beaded

* 3 round coils, 1 accented with beads, 1 accented with charms (including a round "Respect" charm and a "Time" charm), washers, and a vintage dangling silver-tone focal piece salvaged from a vintage earring.

* closes with toggle clasp

* Proudly made here in the USA, never mass-produced

* Whenever possible, to add more charm and character, I use vintage fabrics, buttons & other accents & include recycled/re-purposed elements. 

* Due to the length of the necklace, it may be shipped folded or coiled/wrapped in bubble wrap. Thanks for understanding!

* To ensure this item will last, spot cleaning is recommended. Please do not shower, swim or bathe while wearing.  Due to handcrafting, no two items are ever alike.  Please expect variation in color, stitching and patterns.

* Fabric, vintage buttons and colors speak to me, excite me, and shout of creative possibilities.  Even the smallest bits and pieces of exquisite fabrics are cherished and nestled away, where they wait to become an integral part of just the right project.   

 Hours of love and attention to detail went into this wearable art.  This necklace is accented with stitching, beads and charms. Hand-stitching as well as machine-stitching were used to put this piece together.  

I loved making this necklace and I hope it speaks to you and your individuality. I hope you'll be proud to call it your own.  Perhaps this vibrant piece can become one of your favorites.

Black Red Know Your Heart Necklace

Well, in the spirit of creativity, I just had to make one of these pretty necklaces for myself.  I am in love with how this came together.  I haven't worn this yet.  I'm waiting for a really special occasion or just a regular day when I want feel a little fancy.  Maybe I'll just put it on with a white t-shirt and a pair of jeans.


* Part of my new collection, this one-of-a-kind textile necklace is fun, lively, expressive, imperfect, eclectic, unconventional, genuine and simple, yet brave. And you won't see another one exactly like it.

* Multi-coils, comprised of new cotton/cotton-blend fabric & vintage checkered fabric

* Colors: black, white, red, blue, green, orange, brown, yellow

* Top coil: Measures about 25" long from clasp to clasp

* Bottom coil:  Measures about 30" long from clasp to clasp

*hand-stitching, hand-beaded

* 3 round coils, 1 accented with a red resin rose, charms (including a heart-shaped Rabies vaccine charm and a "KNOW" charm), washers, a salvaged button, gears, a shell, silver-toned ring, handmade music note charm and a black hoop salvaged from a vintage dress

* closes with toggle clasp

* Proudly made here in the USA, never mass-produced

* Whenever possible, to add more charm and character, I use vintage fabrics, buttons & other accents & include recycled/re-purposed elements. 

* Due to the length of the necklace, it may be shipped folded or coiled/wrapped in bubble wrap. Thanks for understanding!

* To ensure this item will last, spot cleaning is recommended. Please do not shower, swim or bathe while wearing.  Due to handcrafting, no two items are ever alike.  Please expect variation in color, stitching and patterns.

* Fabric, vintage buttons and colors speak to me, excite me, and shout of creative possibilities.  Even the smallest bits and pieces of exquisite fabrics are cherished and nestled away, where they wait to become an integral part of just the right project.   

 Hours of love and attention to detail went into this wearable art.  This necklace is accented with stitching, beads and charms. Hand-stitching as well as machine-stitching were used to put this piece together.  

I loved making this necklace and I hope it speaks to you and your individuality. I hope you'll be proud to call it your own.  Perhaps this vibrant piece can become one of your favorites.

Black White Green Wish Necklace

SOLD!
"Your necklace is stunning. It is so beautiful, creative, and unique! My friend will love it for her special day! Thanks for your creativity. " John H. California

* Part of my new collection, this one-of-a-kind textile necklace is fun, lively, expressive, imperfect, eclectic, unconventional, genuine and simple, yet brave. And you won't see another one exactly like it.

* Multi-coils, comprised of new cotton/cotton-blend fabric & vintage checkered fabric

* Colors: black, white, green, blue, yellow

* Top coil: Measures about 27" long from clasp to clasp

* Bottom coil:  Measures about 32" long from clasp to clasp

*hand-stitching, hand-beaded

* 3 round coils, 1 accented with a green resin rose, charms (including a heart-shaped charm and a "wish" charm), washers, a salvaged button, gears, a shell, silver-toned ring, handmade music note charm and a green hoop salvaged from a vintage dress

* closes with toggle clasp

* Proudly made here in the USA, never mass-produced

* Whenever possible, to add more charm and character, I use vintage fabrics, buttons & other accents & include recycled/re-purposed elements. 

* Due to the length of the necklace, it may be shipped folded or coiled/wrapped in bubble wrap. Thanks for understanding!

* To ensure this item will last, spot cleaning is recommended. Please do not shower, swim or bathe while wearing.  Due to handcrafting, no two items are ever alike.  Please expect variation in color, stitching and patterns.

* Fabric, vintage buttons and colors speak to me, excite me, and shout of creative possibilities.  Even the smallest bits and pieces of exquisite fabrics are cherished and nestled away, where they wait to become an integral part of just the right project.   

 Hours of love and attention to detail went into this wearable art.  This necklace is accented with stitching, beads and charms. Hand-stitching as well as machine-stitching were used to put this piece together.  

I loved making this necklace and I hope it speaks to you and your individuality. I hope you'll be proud to call it your own.  Perhaps this vibrant piece can become one of your favorites.

Vibrant Blue Turquoise Coil Textile Necklace

* Part of my new collection, this one-of-a-kind textile necklace is fun, lively, expressive, imperfect, eclectic, unconventional, genuine and simple, yet brave.

* Multi-coils, comprised of new cotton/cotton-blend fabric

* Colors: cobalt blue, turquoise, green, orange, yellow, red, pink, fuschia

* Top coil: Measures about 25" long from clasp to clasp

* Bottom coil:  Measures about 31" long from clasp to clasp

*hand-stitching, hand-beaded

* 3 round coils, 1 accented with beads and wrapped fibers

* closes with toggle clasp

* Proudly made here in the USA, never mass-produced

* Whenever possible, to add more charm and character, I use vintage fabrics, buttons & other accents & include recycled/re-purposed elements. 

* Due to the length of the necklace, it may be shipped folded or coiled/wrapped in bubble wrap. Thanks for understanding!

* To ensure this item will last, spot cleaning is recommended. Please do not shower, swim or bathe while wearing.  Due to handcrafting, no two items are ever alike.  Please expect variation in color, stitching and patterns.

* Fabric, vintage buttons and colors speak to me, excite me, and shout of creative possibilities.  Even the smallest bits and pieces of exquisite fabrics are cherished and nestled away, where they wait to become an integral part of just the right project.   

 Hours of love and attention to detail went into this wearable art.  This necklace is accented with fibers, stitching, and beads.  Hand-stitching as well as machine-stitching were used to put this piece together.  

I loved making this necklace and I hope it speaks to you and your individuality. I hope you'll be proud to call it your own.  Perhaps this vibrant piece can become one of your favorites.

Blue White Rose Textile Necklace

* Part of my new collection, this one-of-a-kind textile necklace is fun, lively, expressive, imperfect, eclectic, unconventional, genuine and simple, yet brave.

* Multi-strands, comprised of new cotton 

* Top coil: Measures about 24" long from clasp to clasp

* Bottom strand:  Measures about 30" long from clasp to clasp

*hand-stitching, hand-beaded

* 3 fabric strips and 1 round coil accented with beads, a resin rose, and a white hoop salvaged from a vintage dress

* toggle clasp

* Proudly made here in the USA, never mass-produced

* Whenever possible, to add more charm and character, I use vintage fabrics, buttons & other accents & include recycled/re-purposed elements. 

* Due to the length of the necklace, it may be shipped folded or coiled/wrapped in bubble wrap. Thanks for understanding!

* To ensure this item will last, spot cleaning is recommended. Please do not shower, swim or bathe while wearing.  Due to handcrafting, no two items are ever alike.  Please expect variation in color, stitching and patterns.

* Fabric, vintage buttons and colors speak to me, excite me, and shout of creative possibilities.  Even the smallest bits and pieces of exquisite fabrics are cherished and nestled away, where they wait to become an integral part of just the right project.   

 Hours of love and attention to detail went into this wearable art.  This necklace is accented with stitching, beads, and a rose.  Hand-stitching as well as machine-stitching were used to put this piece together.  

I loved making this necklace and I hope it speaks to you and your individuality. I hope you'll be proud to call it your own.  Perhaps this vibrant piece can become one of your favorites.

Black White Bohemian Hoop Textile Necklace

$35 (FREE US Shipping)  

* Part of my new collection, this one-of-a-kind textile necklace is fun, lively, expressive, imperfect, eclectic, unconventional, genuine and simple, yet brave.

* Multi-coils, comprised of new cotton/cotton-blend fabric

* Top coil: Measures about 25" long from end to end (not including ties)

* Bottom coil:  Measures about 28" long from end to end (not including ties)

*hand-stitching, hand-beaded

* 3 round coils, 1 accented with beads, 1 accented with round hoop salvaged from vintage dress and wrapped fibers

* ties at nape with black grosgrain ribbon

* each tie is approximately 13" long

* Proudly made here in the USA, never mass-produced

* Whenever possible, to add more charm and character, I use vintage fabrics, buttons & other accents & include recycled/re-purposed elements. 

* Due to the length of the necklace, it may be shipped folded or coiled/wrapped in bubble wrap. Thanks for understanding!

* To ensure this item will last, spot cleaning is recommended. Please do not shower, swim or bathe while wearing.  Due to handcrafting, no two items are ever alike.  Please expect variation in color, stitching and patterns.

* Fabric, vintage buttons and colors speak to me, excite me, and shout of creative possibilities.  Even the smallest bits and pieces of exquisite fabrics are cherished and nestled away, where they wait to become an integral part of just the right project.   

 Hours of love and attention to detail went into this wearable art.  This necklace is accented with fibers, stitching, and beads.  Hand-stitching as well as machine-stitching were used to put this piece together.  

I loved making this necklace and I hope it speaks to you and your individuality. I hope you'll be proud to call it your own.  Perhaps this vibrant piece can become one of your favorites.