Bags & Totes

A tote for people who never come home empty-handed, our Cotton Zip Tote is made for yarn hauls, market days, and everything in between.

Unlike your average open-top tote, this one zips securely across the top, so your project, books, groceries, or everyday essentials stay put while you're on the move. An interior zippered pocket keeps your phone, keys, wallet, and other small essentials from disappearing to the bottom of the bag.

When you're not using it, the soft cotton folds down easily to store in a suitcase, car, or another bag, which makes it especially handy for fiber festivals, travel, and shopping trips when you know you're coming home with more than you left with.

Finished with our maple leaf emblem on one side and "Thread & Maple craft your comfort" on the other, it's a reusable alternative to disposable shopping bags that you'll actually want to carry.

Whether you're heading to a crafting retreat, picking up a new skein, or simply keeping a project within reach, this tote is a practical staple you'll find yourself reaching for again and again.

The Santarena Tote offers versatility and elegance with its minimalist design and Goldilocks proportions. It comfortably fits a medium-sized project, such as a cardigan, yet it's compact enough to sling over your shoulder as a stylish purse when running errands or dining out. Handcrafted in Portugal from premium local cork, this sustainable piece is not only luxuriously soft to the touch, but lightweight, durable, water-resistant, easy to clean and long-lasting.

Inside you will find a small zip pocket for your valuables and a gorgeous silky navy blue inner lining. The shoulder strap features a beautiful navy accent atop the plunging V-line of the bag opening, that gives this piece its feminine and flattering look. The bottom is fitted with little metallic feet, so you can set your tote on the ground without getting it dirty.

Did you know that cork production actually cleans the air? A harvested cork oak is, by law, left for 9 years to regrow its bark, thus allowing a single tree to produce multiple harvests, while staying undamaged. During this time, the tree absorbs up to five times more CO2 than prior to harvest.

Meet the The Collectif Spin Bag, a beautifully handcrafted spindle case designed in collaboration with knitwear designer Andrea Mowry to inspire and support every step of your spinning experience. Thoughtfully made with the same attention to detail and quality that defines all Thread & Maple creations, this elegant bag is both practical and meaningful—a tribute to the fiber arts and the makers who carry on its rich tradition.

Whether you're spinning at home or on the go, the Collectif Spin Bag combines beauty and function with features made to keep your tools safe, accessible, and organized.

Thoughtful Design Features:

• Double Zipper & Wide Opening: Easily access your spindle and fiber without fuss.
• Reinforced Flat Bottom: Keeps your bag upright and your tools secure.
• Soft Fabric Lining: Gently protects delicate spindles and accessories.
• Smart Storage: A small outer zip pocket holds notions, while a long inner elastic pocket stores spindles, needles, or other slim tools.
• Versatile Wear: Carry it by the double loop handles or add an optional shoulder strap for hands-free convenience.
• Comes With: A small wool felt pad for buffing nicks and scratches in the leather, and a cotton drawstring pouch for added organization.

Looking for even more versatility? Pair it with the In the Round Zip Case, designed to hold your spindle bowl or extra notions, complete with an inner elastic pocket, magnetic base, and a clip for easy attachment.

Named The Collectif to celebrate the beautiful collaboration that brings every handmade fiber creation to life—from the artisans who craft your tools, to the indie dyers and designers who inspire you, to your own hands that transform fiber into art. This bag is a companion to your craft, made with purpose and care by our skilled leather artisans in Ukraine.

Designed with spinners in mind. Made to carry your craft with pride.