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Yorkshire lavender bag with circular vintage embroidery of roses and leaves

About this item

Materials
Embroidery thread, Linen, Lavender
Made in
York, North Yorkshire
Description

This pretty lavender bag is made from the corner of a lovely old table cloth. Its sweet circle of leaves and pink roses was the perfect size for a lavender bag, and I have made the back from a different section of the same cloth. It has a softly washed and faded feel, showing its history as an often laundered table cloth for special occasions. It is filled with dried lavender from Terrington in North Yorkshire. Lavender has been used for centuries to aid a good nights sleep, keep clothes smelling fresh, and ward off pesky moths. This pretty vintage embroidery lavender bag would be lovely to store in a drawer with a bridal gown, as a house warming present or as a gift for Mother’s Day. This little bag measures 9 cm by 9 cm Inside is nestling a tiny muslin pillow filled with English lavender from North Yorkshire. There is a practical hook for popping onto a clothes hanger or hanging up in a bedroom, to keep the air sweet. The front and back are made from different sections of the same vintage embroidery, and create a different design front and back. The bag is finished off with my own embroidered name tag. Just squeeze gently from time to time to refresh your lavender scent. I like to reuse as much as possible. Your little bag will be posted out to you wrapped in clean, recycled packaging. It will be sent out to you by Royal Mail 2nd class with proof of posting.

A note from the seller

Hi there and welcome to my shop. Here you will find old embroideries, vintage fabrics and sparkling remnants made into something pretty and practical once again. As I try to recycle where I can, your order will arrive wrapped in clean, recycled packaging from my hoard. Thank you for visiting me at Folksy.

Shipping & delivery

This item will be posted to you by Petra Bradley Prints within 3 days of receiving payment.

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I like to winkle out these fragments of careworn linens on my fabric hunts. I even like their washed and faded appearance, and it's great to be able to give them a new lease of life, and keep them valued a little longer.

What buyers say about Petra Bradley Prints

All 131 reviews

  • Smashing bag, I love the juxtaposition of ticking and vintage embroidery. Great for a project bag and it easily folds flat for packing when travelling. Recently used aa an unusual handbag on opera visit. Supremely well made. Highly recommended.

    Dolly bag recycled from vintage floral embroidery of a young girl in a crinoline

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  • Delightful item, beautifully wrapped and arrived extremely quickly.

    Large lavender bag recycled from vintage embroidered crinoline lady table cloth

    Jo

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  • A lovely bag full of colour. It has been beautifully made and presented, and I will find many uses for the bag. Very happy with my purchase. Thank you and best wishes.

    Drawstring bag recycled vintage embroidery with a girl in a romantic crinoline

    Jill - New Zealand.

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