LYN GENTRY ORIGINALS
Hi, social media is still not really my thing and I have been known to make a few blunders in my attempts at sharing information. Sorry.
During OCTOBER and NOVEMBER I have stalls planned on markets in Sawtry, Hinchingbrooke House Huntingdon and Gt. Staughton. I will post dates and times here and on insta.
While working to complete commissions, I am also making some new items perfect for gifting. I appreciate bags are mostly self buys so some smaller items are being included for the Christmas Markets.
During the coming weeks you may see me experimenting with online sales. As the leather is so tactile, I am not convinced it will work but I won't know if I don't try!
So, coming up: iPad/tablet sleeves in soft, protective, sheepskin. Glasses cases, too. Alphabet (Initial) key rings. Bag ornaments. Notepad sleeves.
Sheepskin and leather bags will be in the mix again as these were popular last winter.
Sept 2026 update
Hi, this me, Lyn Gentry
I have always been a bit 'arty crafty', trying out new things but never quite finding ‘my thing’.
In August 2023 I attended a small class to make a haversack with canvas and leather. That day I fell in love with leather. Thank you @justincapp
Within a few weeks I had sourced the most amazingly tactile lamb skins and set to work with a new needle in my domestic sewing machine, testing it to its limits. I considered shapes I like and made my first bag using the skills and tips picked up on that day with Justin.
Slowly, I have created a few patterns of my own, planned on graph paper, glued to cereal box cardboard! Each of my basic designs has variants. No two bags are the same and the insides are a surprise, too!
Encouraged by family and friends, I sold my first bag from a craft stall in May 2025.
One year on, I continue to love designing, making and selling my bags. I am producing some other items, too, bag accessories, key rings, glasses cases, slip cases for electronic devices, journals…
At last, I have found ‘my thing’. ❤️
You will find us at village craft markets in and around Cambridgeshire
Also in The Craft Shelf, St. Neots
Instagram: @lyngentryoriginals
