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Christmas drawstring bag, reusable wrapping, with vintage fabric Advent candle.

About this item

Materials
Cotton, Buttons
Made in
York, North Yorkshire
Description

This festive drawstring bag is made from a lovely old piece of washed and faded vintage table linen. It must have graced many a Christmas table. On the front is an Advent candle design. Its holly leaves and berries are hand stitched by an anonymous seamstress, from little pieces of applique and embroidery. It is a simple unlined bag, with a drawstring fastening, and would make a great little childrens stocking, a storage bag for Christmas decorations, or to use as eco reusable wrapping. The bag is soft and unlined, and it measures 22cm across the front and 26cm top to bottom. Three of the sides are edged in red, and there is an applique design of an Advent candle with holly on the front, and 3 tiny buttons. The drawstring is made from green striped cotton, and the back is a soft, white, cotton moleskin fabric. The bag is finished with my own embroidered name tag. I like to try and reuse. Your bag will be posted out using clean, recycled wrapping from my hoard, and sent as Royal Mail 2nd class.

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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What a naïve and sweet little embroidery, full of the memories of Christmas! It is nice to think it has a new use, and will once again come out every Christmas to be loved again.

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

    Topsy70

    Bought 1 item
  • Delightful item, beautifully wrapped and arrived extremely quickly.

    Large lavender bag recycled from vintage embroidered crinoline lady table cloth

    Jo

    Bought 1 item
  • 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.

    Bought 1 item