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Ferne's Fawn Faux Fur Handbag
Ferne's Fawn Faux Fur Handbag
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Ferne's Fawn Faux Fur Handbag
Hand-sewn in Minden, Ontario · since 1977
A soft little half-moon bag with the spots of a newborn fawn, sewn by one woman at one kitchen table.
Ferne’s final batch · Only 57 left“I sew every one as if it’s going on my own arm to church.” – Ferne
“A fawn lies so still in the grass you’d walk right past it. I wanted something just as quiet and just as pretty to carry.”
Ferne McCaw, 71, Minden, Ontario
What arrives at your door
- ●1 half-moon handbag in the colour you choose, about 26 × 18 cm (10.2 × 7.1 in)
- ●1 soft fur-covered handle, clipped on with two silver swivel clasps, long enough to wear over the shoulder
- ●1 chain of polished silver beads draped across the front, fixed at the two large silver rings
- ●Wrapped in tissue by hand by Kaitlyn and shipped in a sturdy box so the fur arrives fluffy
Good to know before you order: it’s a small bag. At about 26 centimetres wide and 18 centimetres tall (10.2 × 7.1 in), it’s roughly the size of a large paperback book. It holds a phone, keys, a lipstick, reading glasses and a slim wallet. It is not a tote and not a work bag. It’s the little bag you grab for church, dinner, the Christmas concert or a trip into town.
What makes Ferne’s bag different
Cut from behind
Ferne cuts only the backing with small embroidery scissors, never the fur itself. The hairs stay long, so the edges look full instead of chopped.
Spots that keep running
She lines up the rows of fawn spots on both halves before sewing, so the pattern carries on around the bag like on a real fawn.
A seam you have to hunt for
After sewing, she lifts the fur out of the seam with a long pin, one small section at a time, until the seam disappears under the fur.
Rings set by hand
The two large silver rings are stitched on through the backing with a heavy needle and her mother’s brass thimble. No glue, no rivets.
Soft, not stiff
The bag is slouchy and light. It sits softly against your side and keeps its half-moon shape when you set it down.
One pattern since 1977
Every bag is cut from the same brown paper pattern Ferne traced off her mother’s winter muff. It still hangs above the Singer.
Three colours, all from the deer by the lake
Fawn
Light honey camel with cream spots, the colour of a newborn in May. Soft and easy with everything.
Chestnut
Rich brown shading to chocolate, with tan and cream spots, the colour of the doe herself. Warm with black, navy and camel.
Frost Grey
Dove grey to smoky charcoal with white spots, the coat the deer wear in January. Lovely with black, grey and winter white.
How to wear it
- 1Over the shoulder. Clip the soft fur handle into both silver rings and wear the bag close under your arm.
- 2In the hand. Hold it by the handle like a little evening bag. The silver beads swing gently across the front.
- 3Set it down. On the dinner table, the pew or your lap, the bag keeps its half-moon shape and the handle simply folds over.
A store-bought fur bag vs. Ferne’s bag
| Store-bought fur bag | Ferne’s bag | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | Cut by machine through the fur, bald edges | Cut from behind, every hair left whole |
| Pattern | Spots stop dead at the seam | Rows of spots lined up by hand |
| Seam | Visible, hairs trapped in the stitching | Combed out until it disappears |
| Hardware | Glued or riveted | Silver rings stitched on by hand |
| Who made it | A production line | Ferne, one at a time, at her kitchen table |
Made by hand in Minden
Ferne McCaw has sewn at the same table in her family’s log house in the Haliburton Highlands since 1977, on the black Singer her mother Ivy bought in 1952. The pattern came from Ivy’s worn-out winter muff. The spots came from a white-tailed fawn that lay for two days in the long grass by the shore that same spring.
For thirty years she sold her bags in one place only, the Christmas bazaar at the Legion hall in Minden. Now the joint at the base of her right thumb no longer lets her push a needle through the backing, so the 57 bags from her last batch are the last there will ever be. Her granddaughter Kaitlyn is offering them online, for the first and the last time.
“I want them out of this kitchen and on somebody’s arm. These were always meant to be used.”
Ferne McCaw
Perfect for
Ferne’s standard
- ✓Every bag cut, sewn, combed out and finished by hand
- ✓Every ring checked and every clasp tested before it’s wrapped
- ✓Wrapped by hand and shipped within 1–2 business days
- ✓Only 57 left from the last batch, on sale until December 20 or while they last
90-day money-back guarantee. Carry it to church, to dinner, to the store. If it doesn’t win you over, send it back within 90 days and get your money back. No questions asked.
Care
Faux fur, not real fur. No animal was harmed for this bag. Brush the fur gently with your fingers or a soft brush if it gets flattened.
Spot clean only. Dab marks with a damp cloth and let the bag air-dry away from the radiator. Do not machine wash or iron.
Every bag is sewn by hand, so the spot pattern is slightly different on each one.
Product details
| Size | About 26 × 18 cm (10.2 × 7.1 in) |
| Material | Soft faux fur with a printed fawn-spot pattern |
| Hardware | Two large silver-tone rings, silver-tone swivel clasps, silver-tone bead chain |
| Handle | Fur-covered tube handle, detachable |
| Colours | Fawn, Chestnut, Frost Grey |
| Made by | Ferne McCaw, Minden, Ontario |
| Shipping | Ships within 1–2 business days |
| Guarantee | 90-day money-back guarantee |
The Final Series
The Final Series
A message from Ferne:
After 49 winters at the same Singer, the joint at the base of my right thumb won’t let me push a needle through the backing any more. These 57 bags from my last batch are the last I will ever sew. Every one was cut from behind, lined up spot by spot, sewn, combed out and finished by hand at my kitchen table in Minden. Nothing rushed. Nothing outsourced.
My granddaughter Kaitlyn wraps and ships them for me. They’re on sale until December 20 or until the last one has gone.
When they’re gone, they’re gone.
Free Shipping
Free Shipping
Free shipping across Canada
- Ships within 1–2 business days
- Insured: every parcel is fully insured, with tracking
- Wrapped in tissue by hand and packed in a sturdy box so the fur arrives fluffy
- Spot clean only: dab marks with a damp cloth
Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question? Here’s how to reach us.
Got a question? Here’s how to reach us.
Kaitlyn personally replies to every single email – as fast as she possibly can. Whether you have a question about your order or just want to say hello to Ferne, we’re here.
You can reach us:
- Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (ET)
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (ET)
Email: info@countycraftco.com
Can I return it if it’s not for me?
Can I return it if it’s not for me?
Of course. We stand behind everything in our shop 100%. If the bag doesn’t win you over, just send us an email within 90 days and we’ll make it right – no hassle, no headaches.