Over the Edge Designs is a cottage industry located in Central Georgia, USA, dedicated to the creation of the finest in handmade tarot bags, rune bags, and spreadcloths. It started as a natural extension of my own fascination with all aspects of tarot and runes. Whether one is a reader, a collector, a student of the historical or esoteric aspects of these oracles, or some combination of all of these, one's cards and runes are treasured friends, to be treated with the utmost care and respect. My goal is to create bags, and spreadcloths which are suitable for both tarot and rune use - and, just as importantly, are artistically and aesthetically appealing in their own right, and which will add to my customers' enjoyment of their oracles.
Because tarot, especially, is an intensely visual medium, the tarot experience is enhanced by surrounding one's cards with beautiful tarot bags and spreadcloths, sometimes called lay cloths, or reading cloths.
Runes are traditionally stored in, and sometimes drawn from, special rune bags, and then cast - or spread - upon a spreadcloth or casting cloth which delineates a sacred space for the reading.
Serious tarot collectors who have numerous decks often find it helpful to be able to identify the deck by the fabric of the bag!
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All of my tarot/runes bags and spreadcloths are hand-crafted from fabrics which are especially selected for their beauty and, in many cases, the symbolic or mystic nature of the fabric pattern. In keeping with tarot and magickal traditions, I use only 100% natural fibers, such as cotton, silk, or linen. Although most of my products would be appropriate for use with any tarot deck, oracle deck, or rune set, many fabrics are chosen with particular decks in mind, like the "Renaissance" bag (shown left), which was designed for The Renaissance Tarot. |
| Each tarot/runes bag measures 5 inches wide by 7-1/2 inches tall, making it large enough for all "standard" and many oversized tarot and oracles decks. My bags close with an elegant and durable miniature robe drawstring in a color chosen to complement the fabric. My spreadcloths measure 25 by 25 inches square. Because I use only natural-fiber fabrics, my tarot bags and spreadcloths can be gently handwashed to keep them in beautiful condition for years of use. |
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I take pride in careful construction. For instance, all seams on my bags are finished by pinking or overcasting. I never use fabric glues or "stiffeners" to finish raw edges. Stress points, such as corners and drawstring openings, are double-stitched for extra strength and durability. I am diligent about straight stitching, and no raw edges or loose threads are ever left to ravel on an Over the Edge Designs creation! The corners on my spreadcloths are mitered, not straight-hemmed, for an especially elegant look. Each bag and spreadcloth I produce is zealously inspected at the time of completion, to make sure that it is one which I would be proud to use myself. If it doesn't meet that standard, it doesn't leave my Shoppe! |
For your shopping convenience, my tarot/runes accessories are divided into collections. Click on a title button below, and you will be taken to the main page for that collection, which features thumbnail images of all in-stock items for that collection. Clicking on a thumbnail or product title will take you to a catalog page for that particular item, where you can see a larger photo and read a detailed item description. When you find an item you'd like to order, just click on the "Order" button below the item. The item will be added to your shopping cart, and you can then continue your shopping.
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Magical stars, moons, suns, and other heavenly bodies, as well as astrological patterns! |
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Delicious paisleys, sophisticated florals, abstract patterns, and more! |
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Kaleidoscopic and mandala-like patterns. Some of these fabrics display "3-D" effects or Escher-like optical illusions! |
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Halloween, baseball, and other whimsical fabrics for the playful decks in your collection! |
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Celtic, Egyptian, Eastern, African, Native American, and others - for theme decks, or for honoring your own special spiritual path! |
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Visit this page to see the newest additions to the collections. Updated constantly! |
You will find navigation links at the bottom of each collection page and each catalog page. For a complete listing of all products in stock, arranged alphabetically by title, visit the
If you don't find exactly what you are looking for, I would be delighted to fill your special request for fabrics or colors to coordinate with your favorite deck - just email me!
To complete your order when you are finished shopping, simply click on the "Check Out" button on any catalog page. You will be taken to a check-out page, where you can view your total with shipping charges already computed, and also complete your order by giving us your shipping information, and choosing regular or insured shipping. You may then choose one of the following options for payment:
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Online Payment With A Credit Card Through PayPal |
Over the Edge Designs has made arrangements with PayPal.com, an internationally-accepted secure online payment service, to accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover payment for your Over the Edge Designs order. If you don't already have a PayPal account, opening one takes only a few seconds, and is absolutely free! Click here to learn more about paying through PayPal. If you choose this option, click on the PayPal button near the bottom of the checkout page, and you will be taken directly to the PayPal secure site to remit payment. |
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Mail Payment By Check Or Money Order |
If you prefer to pay by check, money order, or cashier's check, check on the "Send Order" button near the bottom of the checkout page. I will receive email notification of your order, and you can then remit your payment by a check or money order (U.S. funds only, please!) made payable to "Over the Edge Designs" and mailed to: Over the Edge Designs, P.O. Box 1766, Gray, GA 31032. Please make your check/money order payable to "Over the Edge Designs." U.S. Funds only. I reserve the right to allow time for personal checks to clear my bank before shipping items. You will receive an email confirmation of your order, and I will ship your item when your payment is received through the mail. |
I will ship your order immediately upon completion of payment (please allow time for personal checks to clear). My standard shipping method is through United States Postal Service First Class mail on U.S. or international orders. Shipping charges are as follows:
Order total under $24.00: $1.50 shipping/handling fee
Order total $24.00 to $49.99: $4.50 shipping/handling fee
Order total $50.00 and over: FREE!
If you need expedited shipping, please email me for rates.
I am so sure that you will be delighted with your purchase that I offer an unconditional guarantee on un-used products: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, I will cheerfully replace the product or refund your money - your choice!
If you have your own business (either storefront or online) and would like to offer my products to your customers, I invite you to join the growing circle of satisfied retailers who carry Over the Edge Designs tarot and rune bags and spreadcloths. Just email me!
You can pick up some great deals on Over the Edge Designs tarot/rune bags and spreadcloths at Ebay! Just search under seller ID: overtheedgedesigns, or click on the link below:
Images from The Renaissance Tarot, and The Ancestral Path Tarot reproduced by permission of U.S. Games Systems, Inc., Stamford, CT 06902 USA. İU. S. Games, Inc. Images from The Tarots Art Nouveau reproduced by permission of Lo Scarabeo. İLo Scarabeo. Further reproduction prohibited. This page and its contents İKimberly S. Schwartz, d/b/a Over the Edge Designs, 2002. All rights reserved.
