Boston - June 12, 2009

A Fine Point

Lizzie Fortunato Needlepoint Bags and Belts

You’re more interested in tying one on than sitting in a sewing circle. (But who doesn’t love crosshatched, yachty, Nantucket-threw-up accessories?)

Keep suckin’ back Dark ’n’ Stormies in your whale-print pants; Lizzie Fortunato has your cross-stitching covered.

The designer (along with sis Kathryn) recently launched a collection of needlepoint bags and belts in perfectly preppy patterns representing the signs of the zodiac. Each pouch is lined in bright silk and backed with light brown leather, perfect for holding a pair of sunglasses and some cash.

With delicate brass chains that slip around your waist or over your shoulder, the little designs are drawn up by the duo’s nana and sewn by the girls — so they are hand-stitched (just not by you).

Leaving you free to take the stitching out of bitching.

Available at Looc, 12 Union Park Street, South End (617-357-5333 or loocboutique.com). To see styles, go to lizziefortunatojewels.com.