Sunday, 24 January 2010

The sights and delights of Saturday! ;-)

Yesterday, we had a wander around Topsham.
It's always lovely to stumble across little flower shops such as this one.

Topsham is very quaint, with its winding street leading to the quay.

A quick snack and a pint here is always welcome.





At the quay you'll find the antiques centre which is a real treasure trove and worth a visit.
My 'finds' were some embroidered traycloths.




In order to make some more of these...





So that's my 20 minutes crafting, for the day!
(And... I didn't take my scissors to the embroidery...for once!)
Hope your weekend has been productive!
;-)

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26 comments:

  1. Victoria - Florence and Mary24 January 2010 at 15:16

    Your drawstring bags are lovely!

    Victoria xx

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  2. The Weaver of Grass24 January 2010 at 15:30

    I was really against cutting up old embroidery for new things until I went to visit Fiona at Marmalade Rose and she gave me a very justifiable reason - anything is better than them mouldering away at the back of somebody's drawer. They look so pretty made into drawstring bags Sal.

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  3. KC'sCourt!24 January 2010 at 15:30

    Lovely bags. I love doinbg this 20minutes, I get things doine that I have to do I also get things done I want to do too its wonderful

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  4. VintageVicki24 January 2010 at 15:41

    That first photo is a real reminder that spring is just around the corner :)

    Vicki xx

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  5. P.24 January 2010 at 15:50

    One thing I like in this blog is to see bits of England. I almost feel I'm there. The other is the beautiful things you show us. Thank you.
    Alfazema

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  6. Lalabibaby @ Dreaming of The Simple Life24 January 2010 at 17:34

    Recycling those wonderful old pieces of embroidery is my favourite pastime at the moment ... I hate to think of them going to waste. Topsham looks lovely too as do your pretty drawstring bags Sal x

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  7. silverpebble24 January 2010 at 17:57

    Sal you do have such lovely trips out and they always seem to end with beautiful purchases, which then lead to lovely makes. Your little bags are just gorgeous x

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  8. Sarah24 January 2010 at 18:23

    Ooh, your top photo gives me hope that Spring is round the corner!
    Love the drawstring bags, I have some tray cloths, but I'm too frightened yet to cut them up!

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  9. Andi's English Attic24 January 2010 at 20:43

    What impresses me the most about your wonderful bags is how white and beautifully ironed they are. Do you have a secret method? xx

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  10. LissyLou24 January 2010 at 21:59

    what a wonderful post full of such pretty things xxx

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  11. menopausalmusing24 January 2010 at 23:34

    Lovely, lovely embroidered bags. So very pretty.

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  12. Suzie Sews At DOTTY RED25 January 2010 at 00:05

    loved the tour. As for your ickle bags, what a great way to use the clothes and so pretty. A joy, as always.

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  13. Anonymous25 January 2010 at 08:37

    Oh ... thanks for that first picture - just what I needed on this grey miserable Monday morning!! I love your drawstring bags - I can feel a trawl round the charity shops coming on!!

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  14. Rosie25 January 2010 at 08:39

    Topsham looks wonderful as it always does in your photos. The spring flowers outside the florists shop have lifted my spirits:)

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  15. Helen25 January 2010 at 10:09

    Oh well done Sal they are gorgeous!!

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  16. Guenievre25 January 2010 at 13:13

    Lovely bags ! Only 20 minutes ! You're a champion ! I'm less fast (or fatest ??? I don't know ... sorry :-)) than you.
    Les broderies sont très belles.

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  17. Tallis25 January 2010 at 14:02

    What fabulous work and detail.

    You are a very talented lady.

    And I am jealous of your scenery:)

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  18. landcuckoo25 January 2010 at 15:14

    Lovely - pretty shop, pretty streets, pretty fabric, pretty bags! A pretty lovely weekend then!
    Sarah x

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  19. renaissance25 January 2010 at 17:55

    Gorgeous bags and waht a lovely weekend.

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  20. Callies Cottage25 January 2010 at 17:59

    That little florist in Topsham is lovely isnt it? At Christmas it smelt wonderful in there. Your little drawstring bags are beautiful!
    Warm Wishes,
    Cally x

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  21. Sue at Dollytub Cottage25 January 2010 at 18:00

    Lovely bags! I love the main picture showing all the bulbs sprouting. It makes us forget all about the recent cold snowy weather!

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  22. ginny25 January 2010 at 18:51

    hi sSal!
    your 20 minutes is like others 2 hours ... you are very speedy, the bags look lovely.
    lots of love
    ginny x

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  23. Josie-Mary25 January 2010 at 19:29

    Topsham is lovely & it's always nice to finish in the centre :)
    Love the bags :) x

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  24. MarmaladeRose25 January 2010 at 21:36

    Lovely drawstring bags Sal, right up my street!

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  25. Shabby Chick26 January 2010 at 00:29

    Looks like a really nice day out and I love the bags! Thanks for welcoming me back, sorry I haven't been by in ages.

    Mel xxx

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  26. Anonymous26 January 2010 at 20:22

    So lovely to see all those Spring flowers, lovely to see so much beautiful embroidery too :o)
    Does Mr.Snippets still have his blog, I wanted to visit it but couldn't remember the name....something about woodpeckers? anyway, send him my regards.

    ThankYou for sharing all the floral loveliness xxx

    Sumea

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