tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256856731783623188.post1488848797235847771..comments2023-10-09T14:55:40.069+01:00Comments on Flying Blind On A Rocket Cycle: Dodgy Old Bag...Mrs Flying Blind...http://www.blogger.com/profile/15064004823351464643noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256856731783623188.post-79933237882145020862011-08-07T20:04:41.625+01:002011-08-07T20:04:41.625+01:00I'd definitely use the handles, and then I'...I'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..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256856731783623188.post-38118443786262447842011-08-07T08:25:23.788+01:002011-08-07T08:25:23.788+01:00You'll have us all off round the charity shops...You'll have us all off round the charity shops now - those handles def worth £7.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148803101055301234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256856731783623188.post-16123609305860410502011-08-06T21:16:40.828+01:002011-08-06T21:16:40.828+01:00Wow you did well to pick up that bag, it's ado...Wow 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! Fipatchworkdelightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16944691509225231774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256856731783623188.post-27671905403199177122011-08-06T14:27:51.846+01:002011-08-06T14:27:51.846+01:00I don't think it is an antique and it clearly ...I 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.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16285223648285145607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256856731783623188.post-86449159237044098412011-08-06T13:50:47.399+01:002011-08-06T13:50:47.399+01:00The handles are gorgeous! I love the bag itself to...The handles are gorgeous! I love the bag itself too!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14578196250828548303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256856731783623188.post-35758849031650584482011-08-06T13:45:32.250+01:002011-08-06T13:45:32.250+01:00sad to dump the bag bit, but I think it does look ...sad 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! xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401124377008075764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256856731783623188.post-69337739953196188582011-08-06T13:02:25.490+01:002011-08-06T13:02:25.490+01:00Those handles are great and the bag- I think you a...Those handles are great and the bag- I think you are safe tossing it. I can't wait to see what you make!Jennifer Mathis of Ellison Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948038420636643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256856731783623188.post-7827376739345788642011-08-06T12:45:39.580+01:002011-08-06T12:45:39.580+01:00I am kinda cooky but I would carry that bag just a...I 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.Rhonda the Ramblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04381491345256616685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256856731783623188.post-23924990257034767062011-08-06T12:20:06.372+01:002011-08-06T12:20:06.372+01:00This gave me a good laugh this a.m., thanks! I th...This 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!Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07507897357860936296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256856731783623188.post-80207165207748081162011-08-06T12:06:22.443+01:002011-08-06T12:06:22.443+01:00Oh like Lindsey, I too thought it read 71 pounds.....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!Annabellahttp://www.kechquilts.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256856731783623188.post-66274914773439076202011-08-06T11:50:06.252+01:002011-08-06T11:50:06.252+01:00Great handles ... and you could make some lovely p...Great handles ... and you could make some lovely pincushions out of the bag itself - I think it's lovely! <br /><br />(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!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07063909153475218313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256856731783623188.post-47024992595627740492011-08-06T10:08:57.899+01:002011-08-06T10:08:57.899+01:00Lovely bag! When I first read the price I thought ...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.lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123994240735969882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256856731783623188.post-16957145859017799172011-08-06T09:57:20.507+01:002011-08-06T09:57:20.507+01:00Those handles are great! They look handmade - I be...Those handles are great! They look handmade - I bet somebody's husband/father/brother made them specially for a sweet little bag :)<br />About 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!Fiona @ Poppy Makeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13851982947425855195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256856731783623188.post-15507233243647476532011-08-06T09:41:39.622+01:002011-08-06T09:41:39.622+01:00Good find, I'm jealous!Good find, I'm jealous!Erin @ Billy Button Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13788697465318566201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256856731783623188.post-36641831631991381582011-08-06T09:15:48.175+01:002011-08-06T09:15:48.175+01:00What a score! The handles are going to be perfect...What a score! The handles are going to be perfect.<br /><br />It's a little sad what the actual bag looks like. Someone spent a lot of time stitching that :(Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702598565262409462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256856731783623188.post-68127470154817742872011-08-06T08:46:11.019+01:002011-08-06T08:46:11.019+01:00Bargain! You couldn't buy the handles new for...Bargain! You couldn't buy the handles new for that! You could always turn the old bag outer into a medieval cushion instead! JxoJudith, Belfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15912127248240222402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256856731783623188.post-57421502812143866142011-08-06T08:33:30.188+01:002011-08-06T08:33:30.188+01:00Looks like someone upcycled a tablecloth! Now you...Looks like someone upcycled a tablecloth! Now you are upcycling the handles! But went to the effort of lining it and all!?Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437815900953193788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256856731783623188.post-58329372351826756902011-08-06T08:14:37.323+01:002011-08-06T08:14:37.323+01:00Medieval ... probably not! 1930's...maybe! Wo...Medieval ... probably not! 1930's...maybe! Worth millions... probably not! Worth it... absolutely!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902546150683095705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256856731783623188.post-45683239786092716762011-08-06T08:07:02.302+01:002011-08-06T08:07:02.302+01:00I think you're probably OK with that plan! Ha...I think you're probably OK with that plan! Have fun ... How many hexies have you done yet?Benta AtSLIKstitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02941463498655836647noreply@blogger.com