I decided that if there was a parking space outside the Antique Shop the next time I passed, I would stop, there was; and if the bag was still there, I would buy it...
I had minor palpitations when it wasn't where I'd left it last week, but to my relief I found it behind a new haul of goodies... that'll be fate then, phew.
The wonky handles measure 12" wide; the entirely hand sewn bag has seen way better days, but that's not the bit of 'charm' that I want to preserve. I am going to have those handles attached to my 'new bag' as soon as my hexing will allow!
If anyone thinks this is worth way more than the meagre £7 I paid, then please shout; I don't want to be the one sobbing in the corner of Antiques Roadshow when I unpick some Medieval original, reducing its 6 figure value to £0!
I think you're probably OK with that plan! Have fun ... How many hexies have you done yet?
ReplyDeleteMedieval ... probably not! 1930's...maybe! Worth millions... probably not! Worth it... absolutely!
ReplyDeleteLooks like someone upcycled a tablecloth! Now you are upcycling the handles! But went to the effort of lining it and all!?
ReplyDeleteBargain! You couldn't buy the handles new for that! You could always turn the old bag outer into a medieval cushion instead! Jxo
ReplyDeleteWhat a score! The handles are going to be perfect.
ReplyDeleteIt's a little sad what the actual bag looks like. Someone spent a lot of time stitching that :(
Good find, I'm jealous!
ReplyDeleteThose handles are great! They look handmade - I bet somebody's husband/father/brother made them specially for a sweet little bag :)
ReplyDeleteAbout a year ago I bought a bag in a charity shop just for the wooden handles. I've not done anything with it yet. You're putting ideas in my head Hadley!
Lovely bag! When I first read the price I thought it said £71!!! Definitely worth £7 and I think I would reuse the handles and use some nicer fabric....although the work is very pretty. I will take a photo of my bag at some point and post it for you to see. Just off camping now for a couple of weeks...Wiltshire then Devon.
ReplyDeleteGreat handles ... and you could make some lovely pincushions out of the bag itself - I think it's lovely!
ReplyDelete(I'm a bit of a sucker for 30s tableclothy things, not that I have any at all ... I just fondle them in charity shops LOL!)
Oh like Lindsey, I too thought it read 71 pounds..I really do need glasses. Phew. I was slightly concerned for a moment. I think you are okay ripping those handles out - the hexy bag sounds fun!
ReplyDeleteThis gave me a good laugh this a.m., thanks! I think you got a fair bargain. What fun, and how nice it was still there!
ReplyDeleteI am kinda cooky but I would carry that bag just as it is (with a little cleaning of course). Love that bag. But then I am sure I will love your bag when it is done too.
ReplyDeleteThose handles are great and the bag- I think you are safe tossing it. I can't wait to see what you make!
ReplyDeletesad to dump the bag bit, but I think it does look like its had its day and been loved, so I'd say go for it. You certainly wouldnt have gotten the handles for a tenner! Good buy ;-) ps my post arrived! ta sweetie, you're too good to me! x
ReplyDeleteThe handles are gorgeous! I love the bag itself too!
ReplyDeleteI don't think it is an antique and it clearly was well loved. So I vote that you use those lovely handles for a new bag that you love.
ReplyDeleteWow you did well to pick up that bag, it's adorable, the embroidery, dunno how much it's worthy but it came from a good home i'd say. Oh how I miss the UK! Fi
ReplyDeleteYou'll have us all off round the charity shops now - those handles def worth £7.
ReplyDeleteI'd definitely use the handles, and then I'd try to to clean up that embroidery and use it for something else - needle books maybe. I do like that naive embroidery..
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