Friday 29 November 2013

Thursday 28 November 2013

More Christmas tree hanger ideas from Rag Rescue

I found some more lovely ideas yesterday in a spare moment whilst having a break over a cup of coffee.

If you have already made some Christmas tree hangers, then please forward photos to me so that I can start an ideas page for them.


 

Tuesday 26 November 2013

Vintage fabric Christmas tree hangers.

I found these wonderful burlap Christmas tree hangers on pinterest. 
You can see how to make them at 

They would look superb using any vintage fabric, very striking.





Sunday 24 November 2013

Season Spectacular at Rag Rescue today.

Only one month to go before the big day. If like me you still have lots to do in the form of cards, last minute presents, tags etc, then I hope today's listings on the Rag Rescue website,will help you.
Everything that has been listed today has a Christmas colour theme.

 

You will find them all in the 'New Listings' section
HERE

They will stay in this section until I list again, which won't be for at least another week.




Saturday 23 November 2013

Sandie's Saturday special - Rag Rescue vintage fabric pick of the day.

Rag Rescue's vintage fabric pick of the day -
This vintage fabric looks like patchwork but it is only the design.
No fading but bright colours even though it has previously been used.22.5cms x 42cms
2 pieces available. Uncut until required Price £5.50

You can find it




Wednesday 20 November 2013

Rag Rescue, vintage fabric pick of the day

Vintage Swedish fabric for Christmas crafts - AG8
 This is an unused Swedish fabric from the early 1970's.
Stored extremely well, very clean and in excellent condition.
Lovely holly and Christmas roses.
Just ideal for Christmas crafts.

37cms x 29cms
4 pieces available. Uncut until required
Price - £6.00
to find it on the website

Friday 15 November 2013

Christmas vintage trims from Rag Rescue

Why not make your Christmas cards, parcels or gifts a little different this year with the addition of vintage trimmings from Rag Rescue. There are lots of trimmings in the embellishment and haberdashery sections of the website.
Here are just a few that I have added today.

 Why not make a gift card by adding vintage fabric to card, so unique.

Here are the vintage fabric squares I listed yesterday.



Wednesday 13 November 2013

Rag Rescue's sourced items for sewing art journals.

Something a little different today. A number of antique advertising papers have been added to the website.
These can be used in so many ways. I like to use them in my sewing journals, either as they are or copied onto linen. I am sure you can think of so many more uses.


I love this idea of using vintage haberdashery as a cover for an art sewing journal. Of course any of the above advertising papers would look great incorporated into the design.


Tuesday 12 November 2013

Christmas crafting with French vintage fabric.

If you have finished crafting all of your Christmas presents why not make some new adornments for your Christmas tree now. Here is one idea, it would look wonderful made with vintage French fabric.

if however, like me you haven't completed your Christmas shopping, then why not make a small bundle of vintage fabrics for all of your sewing friends. Here are today's listing on Rag Rescue and of course as you know there are plenty more to choose from.



Monday 11 November 2013

A busy time at Rag Rescue website

I've been busy making a large Christmas cake this weekend. It is years since I made one, but as the family are coming over for Christmas I thought I would make a big splash this year. Lots more baking on my list. That is when I have completed the decorating of the guest room.

I've still found time to wrap up all of the orders that came in over the weekend. My husband will have to take two large bags full of parcels to the post office this morning. This is why I haven't had time to write any posts this weekend, just so busy.

Today I've listed four lovely pieces of vintage fabric for all of those small projects.
I'm afraid two of them have already been snapped up but there are still plenty on the website to wet your appetite.
Here is a wonderful idea that I found and ideal for using small vintage fabrics.

It was made by
It has been sold now, but she has some great ideas.
Here are the vintage fabrics that I listed over the weekend.
You can see descriptions and prices 
HERE 



Well I'd better get moving now. I need to sort mum out and when the shops open go and buy some paint and sort out a new carpet for the guest room.
There is no rest for the wicked.

Friday 8 November 2013

Using vintage fabric for Christmas crafts

These vintage fabrics have just been listed on the website.

Use your imagination when creating Christmas craft from vintage fabric.
Here is one idea from ideasmag.co.za

 If vintage fabrics are used they will be so unique. So simple but effective.

Thursday 7 November 2013

A day out in Wensleydale.

I had a wonderful day out in the Yorkshire dales today. We passed through Ingleborough and on through Wensleydale to the market towns of Hawes and Leyburn. On our return we stopped at the Ribblehead Viaduct for lunch and a quick walk for Poppy as it had started to rain again. Ribblehead is an area of dramatic moorland with the viaduct being an engineering marvel a must see if you are ever up in Yorkshire.



It was wonderful to get out for the day. It is the first time I have left mum on her own all day but with emergency plans in place I was able to get some fresh air at long last.
I've listed some more French vintage fabric today, have a look at these - - 


Wednesday 6 November 2013

Antique black lace at Rag Rescue

Lovely, lovely antique black lace coming to the Rag Rescue website this morning at 7am. SOoooooooooo many uses for antique lace. If you have any ideas on how this lace could be used please comment and share with your fellow blogger friends.

Tuesday 5 November 2013

Vintage character cards from the 1950's

Something a little different today. Original cards from the 1950's. These are on sturdy card.
You could print off the various characters onto linen and make a whole variety of items, cushions bags, bunting, the possibilities are endless.

Monday 4 November 2013

Vintage fabric and vintage embroidery at Rag Rescue

Lovely vintage embroideries to incorporate into your sewing designs. www.ragrescue.co.uk

  I forgot to show you yesterdays vintage fabric listings, so here they are.


Friday 1 November 2013

Projects using vintage fabric squares.

Lots of projects can be created using vintage fabric squares. I've added some more onto the website this morning.
Why not make these wonderful fridge magnets for Christmas presents. They were made by acuppaandacatchup.com 
but you can make your own designs and I'd love to see them.