Bits and Bobs this and that

I find it totally fascinating what can turn up in otherwise seemingly simple sewing boxes !
can you imagine having hose in the colours of these mending yarns, wow they were so chic.
This was also the period when zips were new and big and bold....at least they did not fall appart at the first excuse like the horrid plastic ones we have now !! some would make a fab feature in some customized garment they are so chunky and bold...ideas please readers, I have lots and lots!!
And what about these ? I love the way these are presented, obviously a special purchase or present


And this is just the cutest thing , what story it could tell ?A traveling sewing kit, how long has it been in the bottom of this ottoman ?





And this gorgeous little 1920's " China -man " travel set, is'nt he fun



finally this lovely little painted wooden pin cushion just so much in it's period , I love it

Haberdashery Heaven

having had a quiet response to my ad. in the local newspaper when it was published a couple of weeks ago ,suddenly the phone is ringing so they must have been having a sort out!
Amazing the social history contained in peoples sewing rooms and I swear they are the biggest hoarders of small pieces of elastic ! Has anyone a use for large quantities of polyester and crimpeline ??
Anyway amongst it all I have some wonderful buttons buckles and sewing aids all destined for my next few Vintage and Rag markets plus we are off to Cowslip Workshops in April

Major Studio re-vamp = 2 day's chaos and counting !

It's nearly five years since my studio was built and lots of times I have had a major sort and blitz but never a total re vamp.
Those of you that remember the shop No 6 , Dairy House and Muckleford will remember my huge pine cupboard I had built. It was a shop in its'self . When I moved from Muckleford I was persuaded to sell it to my god daughter not thinking it would fit the studio, at that time not yet built.
Long story but it is coming home and it has taken two days to empty the studio and today by the skin of our teeth we managed to get it through the house and into the studio ! it has transformed the space, the house looks a mess but the studio looks an oasis of calm.
I have had a little change around and now have a little work area looking over the garden and in summer can throw open the doors.
I am really pleased with the way it has slotted in and now really want to keep the space to move.
There will be loads of bargains at Bridport Vintage mkt March 27th down Les Alleez as I do not want it to go back in my studio. I am off to France the few days before the market so hope to have some new goodies

Wanted a Doll's bed

I have a customer looking for a dolls bed can anyone help me out ??

Richmond Re visited

Fellow dealer and great friend Sandra , we met for tea and scones down the lanes in Richmond to catch up on family news, more relaxing than Ardingly when we were too busy buying and selling to relax
Richmond riverside is a delight , really funny for me as so much was familiar yet so much had changed! just along from here was the Italian shack David and I used to love in early 70's.

Henry V111's Palace is just down from here just off Richmond Green

this Heron was like a stuffed bird amongst the ducks and Canada geese , never moved !

Richmond boat builders are famous, I asked this one if he was building " Gigs " we race them in the West Country..no he says these are ancient Greek boats for a film circa BC !
I took a " Megatrain" to London to catch up with my son and see his new flat in Putney , look them up you can get amazing deals on trains, takes a bit of fiddling but I got a trip to London for £26 return.
I could not resist the opportunity to go to Richmond where I lived in 70's and where Lawrence works , so was able to meet my friend for afternoon tea and re visit old haunts, meet Lawrence after work and go a few stops on the train to Putney.