Welcome to ... Thistledew Acres 

home of the 

Ohio Bag Lady

and

Mr. Ohio Bag Lady,

Doug &Lee Felt


We invite you into our workshop and internet store filled with soft dulcimer bags and other music related items.  "We are dulcimer players and make our bags for dulcimer players."

"When you make a purchase from us, we ask for certain information to be used to process your order and to update you on the status of your order.  All information is kept private and will not be sold, given or rented to other companies or individuals."  
Lee & Doug Felt


Tablature book for Doug's CD, "A Little of This and a Little of That"  ...   Check out Doug's Music page link below.


For a closer look, click on one of the following:

 

BAGS
... including dulcimer bags, tote bags, music stand bags (for metal music stands)


INSTRUMENTS, BOOKS & VIDEOS
... connected wooden spoons (handmade by Doug), Waltons tinwhistles (key of D), 
and tinwhistle tutor books   
      

WOODEN FOOT STOOLS
 ... make playing your dulcimer more comfortable .... Lightweight and collapsible

WOODEN MUSIC STANDS
... make learning & playing music as easy and as comfortable as possible with these 
portable, lightweight and handcrafted wooden music stands


ACCESSORIES
... dulcimer straps, Herdim picks, Blue Lion dulcimer strings, 
Riverlark dulcimer strings, and wooden capos

      
EMBROIDERED STRAPS & PATCHES
... embroidered straps and plain straps with disconnects on both ends
... put that special touch on your bags, jackets, etc. featuring an autoharp, mountain dulcimer or hammered dulcimer

DOUG'S MUSIC
... CD recording, tablature book, concerts


ORDER FORM/PRICE LIST  

... print and fill out the order form and mail it to us 


FESTIVAL SCHEDULE 
  
... see us in person


ABOUT US
  
... from a hobby to a business

 

From the Mailbag ...

Hi! The order arrived and those are the slickest music stands we've ever seen. They're so lightweight - no need to worry about banging the instruments against them - they slide across our wood floors with the greatest of ease! Absolutely fabulous!! Thank you so much. My husband is anxious to learn to play the spoons, and I'm looking forward to the CD and music book as well. Thank you so very much for the quality of your work and the prompt shipment. Kathy M (5/08)

Hi, Lee!  This afternoon at my rural post office, I received my order of the burgundy double-dulcimer bag, the back-pack strap, the 3 dulcimer straps and 2 wooden capos.    What rapid service!  Your workmanship on the dulcimer bag is superb!    I'm bringing it to my dulcimer club's practice session on Wednesday night.   There at least two more ladies in my group who are interested in ordering one of your bags.    Even with the over-size package rate, the quality of this dulcimer bag is well worth the cost.  I will recommend your products to any dulcimer player!  Best Regards,  Carol P

Dear Lee ... The bowed dulcimer bag you made me arrived today. All I can say is "wow"!!! It is so beautiful! I can't thank you enough. I didn't know you would also do that beautiful embroidery on it with the heart too.  I love the color and everything about it. I am going to WCU Winter Weekend next weekend to get my bowed dulcimer. I think the case is the
nicest I've ever seen. thank you so much for  your beautiful craft work. I will love it for years and years to come!!    Sincerely, Renee


Hi Lee and Doug ... Just wanted to send you a hello, and to tell you of my bag's adventures.  My single bag has been back and forth to the states 5 times!!!!  It works very hard. I fit my Simerman in there, then another dulci in a nylon slip bag behind it very tightly, AND my strum stick beside it.  Then on my last trip I was travelling with a tenor Uke and could not afford to take my shoulder bag on the plane, so my mac laptop, and my ticket stuff and book go in the front pocket!!!!!!!!!

I want to thank you for making a strong and versatile bag, because if anyone was going to find the limits to it's endurance, it was going to be me.  When I first bought it I thought it would get my instruments home and maybe be good for local fests where ZI didn't want to carry a hard case.  Now all my hard cases stay home.  I would like to see a couple of side pockets for my phone, pencil and note pad etc.  as I think the beauty of them is that they seem to sneak into most any overheads on planes. Only delta has refused, and I now never
fly with them.  Had my guitar badly damaged together with a ruined case last trip, so overheads are really the way to go.
Only issue is dropping, as the headstocks are at risk, but careful attention to looking out for and only handling it personally should see me right.  So thanks again for making something with enough integrity that could forsee all the rigourous adventure I was going to put it through and survive, with it's precious cargo intact. 
~Adrian from Australia     12/07
 

Lee & Doug - I received my burgundy music stand, tote bag and patches yesterday and I am thrilled with them.  Your products are certainly well-made and very attractive.  I will enjoy them so much as I play my dulcimer.   Thanks - Danna D    8/07

Hello Lee...I just wanted to thank you so much for my beautiful double dulcimer bag and let you know how much I love it.  It is everything I'd hoped it would be and more.  The design and workmanship are beautiful and of top quality, and I love the cross-stitched dulcimer and embroidery.  I know that my dulcimers will be so well protected, and I really like the music bag and small, attached accessory bag - just perfect!  Thank you for a wonderful bag and for filling my order so quickly even though I know this (purple) wasn't one you had at the time in your current stock.  Thank you for "starting with purple."   :)   Ruth S  7/07

Lee ... My order came in the mail yesterday and I wanted to let you know it arrived safely.  I had placed my order sight unseen based on the recommendations from the people at the Everything Dulcimer site.  The quality and the care that you put into your work are obvious and I am very pleased.  Both of my Yocky’s fit perfectly and I love how plush the inside is; they will be well protected.  I didn’t realize the bag was going to come decorated, what a nice touch!  I’m going to start taking two dulcimers to my club meetings now, and I’ll be sure to tell everyone how much I like your products.    Thanks again,  Susan    6/07

Lee,  
We just got the dulci-bro bag.  Thank-you so much for the wonderful bag and for shipping it so quickly!  -----R. T. & L. B.   1/05
                *These bags are not always on hand.    Contact Lee directly for information.

Hi, Lee!   
My beautiful mountain dulcimer case arrived in today's mail (amid the swirling snowflakes!)--I couldn't be more pleased!  And the beautiful stitched dulcimer on the accessory pocket--you out-did yourself!  Wonderful, wonderful!  Thank you for your fine service and quick shipment!  All blessings to you both,  Karla A.  8~)  1/05

...  I really enjoyed meeting and chatting with you at New Harmony.  I know, I was one of your best customers there and am 
pleased with everything I purchased.  Al & Ann ... Fall, 2004

Lee,
 
I received the Priority Mail box today and I am VERY well pleased with the dulcimer bag you made for my new dulcimer! The music bag and the dulcimer strap are also VERY nice. ... Thank you for so promptly filling my order! Happy Holidays to you and yours! Rebecca H, Dec., 2004

Lee,
I just took delivery of my new dulcimer from J.C. Bradshaw and the bag you delivered to him at Unicoi. What a beautiful and well made bag!  It fills the bill perfectly, well thought out features and all. Thanks for making a superior product. Highly recommended!  
Larry G, 12/04

 

 

We are on the road several  times during the year doing festivals, but do receive our mail and e-mails while traveling.  We do carry an extensive inventory with us so we can ship immediately from wherever we are.  Occasionally, we will sell out  of something, somewhere along the way, and your order would be delayed until we get back home.  We would make you aware of the situation.  
Thanks!  ... Lee & Doug

Thanks for visiting with us.  Stop by again, soon.

Last updated:  5/20/08

  If you have any questions, click here to email Lee.