The treaty of blogging elevates you to the official position of ‘go-to’ person on your chosen topic!
I got a call from my good friend Vicki lately who needed some Salvaging done, I was her woman!
Her late Grandmother, a prolific seamstress, had an insatiable addiction to haberdashery in all its forms. I have never in my life seen a stash like it, with every description of wool, fabric and fibre imaginable, and for that matter unimaginable! I believe she made almost everything she wore. I would love to see some photos of her in her finery. This lady had an eye for quality, and she makes my hoarding won a minimalists award.
My trustee day tripper Fionna and I set off through the vales of Ards along Strangford Lough, through Balloo to Killinchy. This was to me an uncovered patch in our quilt of scenery here in NI. A grand day out, with beautiful coffee shops along the way, and sheer views over the water here and there.. it feels like you’re driving to the edge of the world.
Fill er up Fi!
We came upon our destination, where Alan, Vicki’s dad was clearing out. After the salvager’s excitement of seeing a few remnants and juicy tit bits, we were baffled as roll upon roll of beautiful material, and balls and balls of the finest wool kept appearing.
roll up
chair makeover sorted
life supply
Angora
As many an unconverted salvager would, the builders who were there at the time, were more highly amused and baffled at our delight in filling our car literally to the roof with our ‘treasure’. Much the same as Vicki’s husbands response! Luckily Ivan has given up on noticing my stock-piling.. almost. He uses this skill for the house work too! Hee Hee.
Tweed
Leather! any ideas?
Crocodile Dundee
Now, if you have an interest in some remnants, or what to do with rolls of leather.. give me a call, or drop in, it’s looking for a home, there’s only so much my garage can hold. xx
Salvage hi five
I hope Vicki finishes this coat off!
Storage solutions?
normally i am opposed to the use of the phrase OMG but this definitely warrants it! this is amazing, what a gift from the salvaging recycling underworld. seriously hope you are planning to give me some. this has inspired me to ensure my new sewing machine, currently strained under the weight of christmas crafts, is ready for action come the winter. I have an idea for the leather!! can i have some for my friends too??!! Luc
Luc, this post was for you! I’ve even kept it as secret so i could surprise you with it!! ha ha.. yeah you’re the woman I had in mind to do it justice!
gemma,
that looks amazing – so much fun to be had! if there was any nice coloured leather you could use it for a headboard for lucia’s bed? (maybe she’s already in a bed) – my sister did her little girl’s headboard in a gorgeous pink leather. I’ve been looking for a specific green for oscar’s bed – been headboardless for over a year and I think its time I got it sorted!
Nadine.. the green leather here is yours if you want it? Need to clarify if theres enough for a bed head if you want it.. will bring it to Tullyroan next time im up? x
Gemma – thanks! But never worry the green there is not quite the colour I was after. Also am having a rethink after coming across some gorgeous multi coloured stripy material. Oscar will be leaving home by the time I get around to getting his headboard sorted!
Ooh, that leather would make an amazing bag…or five by the looks of it! I’ll gladly experiment with it if you’re struggling to use it all, what thickness is it? x
Rebekah, its yours, which colour would you like? Only premise is, you write us a post and show us your bag!!? x