Quilted Artisan Bag - Black Cat on Books

EVERY BAG 50% OFF+TRACKED WORLDWIDE SHIPPING+SUMMER SALE+HAND-QUILTED WITH LOVE+WHEN IT'S GONE, IT'S GONE+

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Quilted Artisan Bag - Black Cat on Books

Name: Quilted Artisan Bag - Black Cat on Books
Brand: Paulina Bags
SKU: DHOD1-BZ523002
Price: 39.95 USD
Availability: InStock

$39.95$80.95

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(15 in x 14 in)

(17 in x 16 in)

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The black-cat-on-books design you love — in our beautifully quilted style.

A cozy black cat resting on a stack of treasured books, finished in our soft, padded quilting. For the woman who collects both cats and stories, it’s a daily companion that feels like home.

Whether it becomes your everyday companion for errands, the library, and farmers’-market mornings — or a heartfelt gift for the animal-loving, book-loving woman in your life — this bag carries more than your essentials. It carries a little piece of who you are.

Why you’ll love it

📖 A quilted black-cat-on-books design — cozy and timeless
🧵 Beautifully quilted fabric with an elegant wave-stitch pattern
🛍️ Roomy & practical — with a handy interior pocket
🎁 A heartfelt gift she’ll reach for every single day

Product details

Dimensions: 15″×14″ – 17″×16″
Thickness: 5.5″
Construction: single-layer quilted bag with a handy interior pocket
Material: soft, breathable & durable polyester
Easy care: machine wash cold on gentle, air dry, avoid bleach

Thoughtfully made and lovingly designed for women who adore the little things. If it isn’t love at first sight, our friendly support team is always here to help — your happiness means everything to us. 💛

This isn’t mass-produced. Every piece is hand-quilted in small batches by artisans who pour real care into every stitch — so you bring a little of that warmth into your home every day. Beautifully made, charming, and built to be loved for years.

Pick your size from the options above. Every size is shown in both inches and centimetres, so it’s easy to choose the right fit wherever you live.

Every order is carefully packed and tracked worldwide. You'll get a tracking link by email as soon as your bag is on its way.

Shipping is free on every order, and multiple bags ship together in one parcel. If anything isn't right, our 30-day happiness guarantee has you covered with an easy, no-fuss return.

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The Paulina Bags Summer Sale

How the Summer Sale Works

It's my summer sale — so every hand-quilted bag is going out at 50% off. Here's all there is to it:

1

Pick Any Bags You Love

Browse the whole shop and add as many hand-quilted bags as you like — totes, beach bags, makeup bags and duffles.

2

Every Bag Is 50% Off

The summer price is already on every bag — no code to enter, it's applied automatically at checkout.

3

Safely On Its Way

Your order is packed by hand and posted with tracked delivery, straight to your door.

💛 No code needed — the summer price is already applied.

Shop the Summer Sale →

Our Story

About Paulina

Every bag I make begins the same way — a pair of hands, a spool of thread, and the belief that the things we carry every day should be made with love, not stamped out by a machine.

Every summer, I clear my shelves for the new season.

My grandmother taught me to quilt at her kitchen table, and I've spent years passing that little craft on through these bags. Every summer I clear my shelves to make room for the new season's designs. Rather than pack this year's bags away, I'd rather send them to homes that will love them. That's why everything is 50% off right now. Thank you for being part of it. 💛

— Paulina

100,000+ Happy Customers Love Their Bags

See what women across the country say about their Paulina bags.

Margaret W., Ohio

Beautifully stitched and so sturdy — you can feel the care in every seam. I reach for it every single day.

Carol M., Florida

Even lovelier than the photos. The colours are rich and it’s become the piece everyone asks me about.

Patricia R., Texas

Ordered one, loved it, and came straight back for a second as a gift. Wonderful quality.

Real Customers, Real Stories

Eleanor, VTVerified Buyer

Rosalind, GAVerified Buyer

Maxine, ORVerified Buyer

4 Reasons Women Love Our Artisanal Bags

Swipe through — this is what 200 years of quilting craft looks like.

1

A Craft Passed Down by Hand

Quilting is a tradition handed from grandmother to granddaughter. Every Paulina piece is still sewn by hand, one at a time — never stamped out by a machine.

2

Made to Be Used & Loved

Soft, sturdy and surprisingly practical — made for real, everyday life. Not to be admired from afar, but to be reached for again and again.

3

Gets More Beautiful With Time

Hand-quilted cotton only grows softer and more characterful with every wash. Yours slowly becomes truly your own.

4

A Keepsake, Not a Throwaway

Built to be treasured for years and passed on — a little piece of warmth you'll want to keep, or give to someone you love.

Paulina vs. Other Brands

Paulina

Other Brands

✓Hand-quilted, one at a time

✗Mass-produced by machine

✓Soft, durable cotton-blend

✗Thin, scratchy materials

✓Made in small, caring batches

✗Cranked out by the thousand

✓Colours stay bright wash after wash

✗Fades and frays within weeks

✓Backed by a 30-day happiness guarantee

✗Little help if something goes wrong

✓Made to be treasured for years

✗Forgotten in a drawer

A note from Paulina

⚠️ Beware of Imitations

As word spreads about my summer sale, I've seen other sellers copy my designs, my photos, even my words — then sell cheap, machine-made knockoffs that fade and fall apart. There's only one Paulina, and these are my own hand-quilted originals. Please make sure you're claiming yours here, from me.

— Paulina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Each piece is hand-quilted from a soft, durable cotton-blend fabric with careful stitching and a lovely finish — made in small batches with real care.

Choose your size from the options above — every size is shown in both inches and centimetres so you can pick with confidence wherever you are.

Easy to care for. Spot clean, or gently machine wash cool and air dry. The colours stay bright and cheerful wash after wash.

We’re always happy to help! Email info@paulinabags.com any day of the week and a real person will reply, usually within a day. 💙

Love it or return it within 30 days for a refund or exchange. Your happiness comes first — always.

Checkout is simple and secure — pay with Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Shop Pay.

Every Stitch Tells a Story

For years, every bag has been hand-quilted in small batches at my little workshop. Every summer I clear my shelves to make room for the new season's designs. Every bag that's left is looking for a new home — and I'd love for it to be yours. Everything is 50% off while it lasts.