Alice&Victor

Historically, I have been bad at buying lots of new fabrics, taking a photo and saying "Hey, let me make you something out of these - what do you want?" Or leaving a note on my listings saying, "Ask what else I have available! and having to send to-the-minute photos everytime someone actually asks! My new goal is to yes, keep buyin lots of fabric whenever I find a good sale or fresh new options, but I'm trying to keep them secret until they are listed. (Don't hold me to that; I may post a teaser here...) On that note, here are my new spring plaids! All sewn up, listed, and ready to go! I picked my three favourite combos from what they had, and got enough for one XL Bag, one XLong Bag, two Original Size Bags, and one Kid Size Bag. The day I listed them, the purple kid size one sold, so that's gone... but all the rest are up for grabs.      The Kid Sized Bags are 9x6 inches and are perfect as cuddle buddies to tuck your kids into bed with, or to keep in the fre...

 Welcome!! I have been posting for a couple of months now, but I'm finally ready to invite you in.  Welcome to the Alice&Victor Blog. I plan to use this space to launch new collections (like the spring plaids - those will be in the next post), to answer questions (like when should you use your wheat bag for heat therapy or for cold therapy?), and to show you some behind the scenes stuff...              I'm glad you came to check it out, and I hope before you go, you might consider signing up for the Alice&Victor email newsletter, too. That's also brand new, and I plan to use that to share any sales or new products - no more than one email a month, and I'll try to be clear in the header what the email is about so if you don't need it, you don't have to waste time opening it. The link to sign up for that is right  here  - and  the first 20 people to sign up for the email will get a special coupon for 20% off your next ord...

The tagline for my shop is useful playful colourful sewn goods . When I first started my shop, I knew I'd be making and adding new items as I experimented and played around and made new things for myself, but it seemed to me that most things I made for the shop were initially made for myself to use, so would be useful for others, and they were bound to be colourful and playful, because that's the way I like it. So when I was in Winnipeg last summer, I stopped by a fabric shop that we don't have here at home to check out new fabric options. The heavy twill (that I use for my Cornhole Bags) they had was a different brand than we have available here, and they had a pile of colours - it was hard to narrow it down, but I picked out 6 colours that I just love. I used them at Christmas time to make these fun Pencil Cases - they are all gone now, but I do have another set ready to make sitting by my sewing machine. And this week I finally got around to making what I bought them for...

Cornhole Bags are my most popular product through the spring and summer, but these smaller ones actually came first.  Originally, I made some bean bags with leftover flannelette and listed them in the shop as a set of three - there are so many uses for toy bean bags! From that listing, I had someone request a set of eight - four of one colour and four of another to use with a toss game. I figured if they were throwing them, I should see if I could find a sturdier fabric. So I found a heavy cotton twill, made them a set of red and blue bags - and took photos and listed those, too, in case any one else wanted a set. Then from that listing, I had someone ask if I could make a 'regulation size' set. What? So I did a little research and that's when I first heard of Cornhole. Regulation bags are 6x6 inches, double stitched, and weigh between 14 and 16 oz. Sure, I can do that.  Hundreds of regulation sets later, I still sell the odd smaller sized set and still have an assortment o...

Have you ever been unsure whether to use heat or cold on a sore spot? I've compiled a list for you. COLD THERAPY   What it Does: Cold constricts blood vessels to slow blood flow, reduce which numbs pain and relieves inflammation. It relieves pain, reduces swelling, and limits bruising. Use For: Sprains, bumps and bruises, headaches, fresh injuries, post workout soreness, post op swelling, and minor burns. How to Use:  Ice pack, frozen vegetables, bag of ice cubes, Alice&Victor wheat bag kept in the freezer. Timing: Cold is used for the first day of two after an injury. HEAT THERAPY What it Does: Heat increases blood flow, improving circulation, and relaxing tight muscles. It relieves chronic pain and aching joints, reduces stiffness, and eases tension. Use For: muscle pains, spasms, aches, and stiffness, arthritis, menstrual pain, and acute injuries like sprains and strains. How to Use: Hot bath, hot towel, heating pad, Alice&Victor wheat bag . Timing: Heat is ...

My goal for the beginning of 2026 was to get that pile of flannel down in my studio all cut, sewn up, and listed. And I did it! After school today I did a photoshoot of the XL Wheat Bag options and then got them all listed tonight. Sure feels good when a big project is done.  With all the bags made and listed, there are NINETY different options - lots of the fabrics are the same, but across 5 different sizes. Here they all are - thanks for coming to look!!  The littlest ones first - these are the Owie Freezer Bags, which are a quarter of the size as the Original and perfect for little ones: And these are the Kid Sized Bags - they are half as long as the Original and great for tucking into bed with a little one: Here are all the Original Wheat Bags, which are still my favourite and pretty much perfect: And the XLong, which are one and a half times as long as the Original: And finally the XL, which are twice as wide as the Original: Just a note - these photos are just of the cov...