My Story
Welcome to Caitilin's – Where Nature’s Beauty Comes to Life on Fabric
A place where the vibrant colours and shapes of nature inspire beautifully handcrafted accessories for you and your home.
Let me share a little about myself and how this journey began. I’m Caitilin, a proud mum of four, and my love for sewing started with a simple yet meaningful project - handmade aprons for my children. The wonderful feedback I received encouraged me to explore my passion further, turning a small homemade venture into something truly special.
I have a passion for beautiful fabrics and love combining contrasting designs to create something truly unique. My inspiration comes from a deep love for creativity, and I’m always expanding my range with new and exciting pieces.
Inspired by nature and the ever-changing coastal environment, my designs feature a mix of florals, spots, stripes, and maritime patterns, bringing a fresh, contemporary, and vibrant feel to every piece.
Each product is carefully designed and handmade by me in my cozy home studio by the sea in Cornwall. I work with strong cotton and high-quality cotton-backed oilcloth, ensuring durability and practicality. The oilcloth’s wipeable surface makes it easy to keep clean, while the high-quality materials I use mean my products can withstand frequent washing and everyday use. Every piece I create is made with care, creativity, and love, bringing a touch of warmth and charm into everyday life.
SUSTAINABILITY
At Caitilin's, I believe in the power of sustainable living and supporting local artisans. My handcrafted products are made with a commitment to sustainable practices, ensuring that each item is not only beautiful but carefully made and environmentally friendly. I source my fabrics locally and ensure they are printed in the UK, lowering my carbon footprint. I have a no waste ethos; upcycling all fabric offcuts. All packaging is recyclable (bags and boxes) no plastic anywhere!
I have a total eco range of products, including; eco sandwich wraps, snack bags and reusable facial wipes.
By choosing my handmade goods, you are not just buying a product - you are buying into a mindful ethos that values the well-being of our planet and our local community.
The Made in Cornwall Scheme. This is an approved origin scheme where all members have been certified by experienced Trading Standards Officers, providing customers with the assurance that the products are genuinely made in Cornwall, using components sourced from Cornwall where possible, and that the product meets all relevant UK and EU Regulations.
Buying from a Made in Cornwall member benefits the Cornish economy by keeping revenue within the County, helping us to support our local communities.
I am proud to be a member of the Made in Cornwall Scheme because working hard from my home in Cornwall and trying to source as many raw materials as I can locally is something I am proud of, especially in this commercial world of mass production and online shopping where people don’t always think about how the products are made or where they come from.
Thank you for embracing and supporting my handmade, sustainable, small business - I hope you love my creations as much as I love making them! 💙
.... Caitilin ....