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I've been busy adding to my collection of wicker bags and baskets for sale, all of which have had a thorough wash and brush up and a new lining added, with pockets where possible and new fastenings if necessary. They'll be coming with me to the Helen Rollason Charity Vintage and Makers Day Out at Cressing Temple on 13th July, should you be free! Or following that will be listed mainly on Folksy with a couple on my website and a couple possibly on Etsy.      
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This year I shall be mostly turning preloved to reloved tired vintage wood, wicker, straw and rattan bags by adding new embellishments and linings. Making existing items pretty, practical, lovable and functional once more, using less of the world’s resources and creating unique one-off pieces to enjoy! Each bag will be carefully chosen, delicately cleaned, sympathetically mended and re-lined with a pretty colourful cotton fabric in keeping with its age. Each one will have: *A genuine vintage wicker, rattan or wooden outer. *A contemporary or repurposed vintage fabric lining. *A soft interior wadding to cushion your belongings. *An interior pocket or two, one zipped, one elasticated. *And of course any major flaws will be carefully described. Please remember these are vintage items, up to 75 yrs old! Use them for special occasions and treat them with love!❤️
Here's some I made earlier!
And here are a couple waiting for their turn to be beautified!
...at the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity Vintage Day Out on Sunday 14th July? The sun shone, the music and dancing on the green was fabulous, (I was right by the door so had a ring side seat), there were three sets of classic cars to stroll around and admire, oodles of vintage and plant stalls to browse and food and drink to consume. Everyone was so appreciative of my efforts, stopped to admire my work and chat and I made some sales, which is always a bonus. A big shout out to Sharon & Brett from Manningtree Vintage Vibes, a clothing shop, who were opposite me and made the day more enjoyable and to the staff and volunteers of the Charity who made the day such a success!  All set up in the Wheat Barn and ready to go! Please note vintage attire for the day and usual aging hippy look swapped for 40's/50's housewife!
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Hello, I'm Ruth Overton. My nickname as a child was 'Ruthie Toots' which is how the name Archives
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