KarenHeenan

Useful & Beautiful - Upcycled Handmade

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Announcement    To me, handmade is like organic; if more people could afford it, more people would buy it. By using recycled fabrics for my creations, I can provide quality handmade goods at an affordable price.

At Useful & Beautiful, you'll find soft toys, toddler dresses, accessories and home goods all made with fabric upcycled from clothing, vintage linens and more. I love the challenge of working with discarded items and can give a second life to almost anything. Repurposing old garments is the thread (bad pun, sorry) that runs through all my work.

My shop's name comes from a quote from William Morris: "Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." I think that says it all.

Please follow me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/UsefulBeautifulHandmade and on Instagram: www.instagram.com/karen.heenan

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Last updated on Jan 22, 2021

To me, handmade is like organic; if more people could afford it, more people would buy it. By using recycled fabrics for my creations, I can provide quality handmade goods at an affordable price.

At Useful & Beautiful, you'll find soft toys, toddler dresses, accessories and home goods all made with fabric upcycled from clothing, vintage linens and more. I love the challenge of working with discarded items and can give a second life to almost anything. Repurposing old garments is the thread (bad pun, sorry) that runs through all my work.

My shop's name comes from a quote from William Morris: "Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." I think that says it all.

Please follow me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/UsefulBeautifulHandmade and on Instagram: www.instagram.com/karen.heenan

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About KarenHeenan

Sales 468
On Etsy since 2013

Hand made. Well made. Responsibly made.

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  • Karen Heenan

    Owner, Maker, Designer

    I'm a lifelong crafter -- you name it, I've tried it. And if it made me stash materials and supplies, so much the better. This shop is my attempt to clear out years of excess, and better live up to my ideals of a simpler life.

Shop policies

Last updated on Mar 30, 2016

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Cancellations

Cancellations: not accepted

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More information

Last updated on May 11, 2022

Frequently asked questions

Custom and personalized orders

I happily accept custom and personalized orders. Please feel free to message me prior to ordering one of my custom listings to clear up any questions you may have. Once an order is placed, I will provide my shipping address (if you are providing materials) and will contact you again upon receipt of your package. I will provide an in-progress photo and will notify you (with tracking) when your custom order ships out. Please note that due to the nature of custom / personalized items, I cannot accept returns and that is why I am happy to answer questions prior to proceeding with a project.

Care instructions

All my items are made with recycled / repurposed fabrics that have already been washed/dried, etc. Clothing items (children's wear, scarves, etc.) are machine wash and dry.

Stuffed animals can be spot-cleaned and, in some cases, put through the washer and line dried. Care will be noted in the specific listings and on the item tags.

Sizing details

Clothing sizes: while clothing is handmade, sizing follows commercial standards. Flat measurements are provided for both children's and adult clothing.

Toys: full dimensions are provided for all stuffed animals. There may be minor variations in size due to the "stretch" of one fabric over another, but any variation will be minimal.

Wholesale availability

Please feel free to contact me with any wholesale inquiries.

Addendum to Refund Policy

My work is made from recycled fabrics, and as such, there may occasionally be imperfections or fading to fabrics, which in my view only adds to the charm of the piece. I aim to describe my items accurately (and note any imperfections) and hope there would be no need for refunds. But . . . if you're unhappy with your purchase, PLEASE reach out to me so we can work together to find a solution.