Welsh blanket bag.
I have promised myself to reduce my stash of fabrics and not buy any new until I've used what I have.
This is not easy! I have avoided all the shops that I know will tempt me..... It's hard just walking past.
Today I had a mission --- use some up!!!
I caught sight of a piece of vintage Welsh blanket as I retrieved a bag of chocolate buttons hidden in the piano stool.( don't ask).
It's in beautiful 1930's colours' then I remembered a couple of linen tablecloths maybe the same date and in similar colours.
The blanket was big enough to make three handbags, this is the first, it has a long handle to go over your shoulder. There is also a pretty linen purse. Both are decorated with hand dyed lace. They would be great for anyone who loves a vintage look.
I'm putting them in my Etsy shop, so pop over for a closer look.
xox Angela.
This is not easy! I have avoided all the shops that I know will tempt me..... It's hard just walking past.
Today I had a mission --- use some up!!!
I caught sight of a piece of vintage Welsh blanket as I retrieved a bag of chocolate buttons hidden in the piano stool.( don't ask).
It's in beautiful 1930's colours' then I remembered a couple of linen tablecloths maybe the same date and in similar colours.
The blanket was big enough to make three handbags, this is the first, it has a long handle to go over your shoulder. There is also a pretty linen purse. Both are decorated with hand dyed lace. They would be great for anyone who loves a vintage look.
I'm putting them in my Etsy shop, so pop over for a closer look.
xox Angela.
Comments
It was so good to hear from you!!! And I love your creation--you are a marvel!!!
XO
Have a great weekend!
Sandie xx
I see my friend Cindy visits you :)
So happy to see that my post charmed you!! with the history of them widely used in England of course they would tug at your heart :)
My in laws lived there and all my ex- mother inlaws family does to this day :)
I am also enamored with your craft, and both blogs. We had a retail shop cottage style home decor called the mouse house! we loved that shop so this is why your wonderfully name blog the mouse house sticks so with us!!
Have a beautiful week, inspiring you beautiful things to create.
xx
Dore
those are so cute!! Not like anything I have seen here
blessings
barbara jean
I admire your strength - I try to only use what I have but it seems every so often I am tempted by a new fabric - working in a quilt shop doesn't help at all! I have been keeping track of my fabric in and fabric out so it's staying in my mind but I am still buying a bit....
Oh gosh, I made a post yesterday called Heart to Heart...I'd love your feedback on it if you have time--it's about what our art means to us!
XO
The little bags are lovely and what a good way to use up some of your stash.
Sounds exactly like me.
Hope that you are having a lovely week
Hugs
Carolyn
gorgeous! Love your comments and thanks!
Hugs, Suzy
:-)
Not been out for days... weeks.... :-)
Really need to escape for a few hours.. :-)
How about somewhere near. :-)
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Or I will be driven nuts when "one of us is rebuilding our kitchen "
How about... hum. thinking.... :-)
Let me know xxxxxxxxxxxxx Dartington....
OR... China Blue ?
No hills :-)
As long as I can park :-)
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I will definately check out your shop!
*hugs*
mo