Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Nov 26, 2009, 1:39 am
Well it is the fairs time again. First stop the Lincolnshire Antiques and Home show at the Lincolnshire showground. I thought I'd show a photo of where you can find us. In the back of the photo is...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Nov 25, 2009, 12:12 pm
Morecambe during the storm 1906 Rough seas at Morecambe 1928 Yes - like many Winters here in Morecambe the wind whips the sea up into a frenzy especially when it is high tide. Today...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Nov 19, 2009, 12:17 pm
Items being listed tomorrow will enhance your home made flower brooches, pins, Christmas decorations. Lots of Vintage stamens and more floral embroideries to frame for presents. Why not give a sewing ...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Nov 18, 2009, 9:05 am
Thursdays new items being listed on RAG RESCUE website. Well the weather has not been kind to me, so clothed in waterproofs I ventured out at 7am and again at 1pm with Ludo. I actually enjoyed th...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Nov 17, 2009, 11:32 am
At Rag Rescue tomorrow - Wednesday 18th November Three sewing kits.....three bag handles.....two felt hats ....and a stitch in a magazine tree. Well not quite but you know what I mean. Home alo...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Nov 16, 2009, 10:08 am
Tuesday 17th November at the RAG RESCUE website I love browsing through vintage sewing books when I have time. These books are very inspirational. I think my favourites are the 'Fashion b...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Nov 16, 2009, 1:33 am
Now listed on RAG RESCUE WEBSITE I'm afraid this post is a little late as I was feeling unwell over the weekend.
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Nov 12, 2009, 9:46 am
Friday at Rag Rescue This has to be short I'm afraid as I have just finished photographing next weeks listings and have to record all of my new buys from the auctions this week.
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Nov 11, 2009, 4:40 am
Thursday 12th November RAG RESCUE Well today started off pretty roughly. We arose at 5am to travel for  over an hour to an auction which was a totally waste of time and diesel. Nothing there ...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Nov 10, 2009, 3:18 pm
Wednesday 11th November RAG RESCUE WEBSITE Why not tie up your Christmas presents with vintage ribbons.
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Nov 9, 2009, 9:19 am
TUESDAY 10TH NOVEMBER I have just come back from a long walk along the prom at Morecambe. It is such a wonderful Autumnal day. The sky is so very high and so very blue and reflects on the sea ma...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Nov 8, 2009, 7:35 am
MONDAY 9TH NOVEMBER I am starting this weeks listings with antique and vintage embroideries. Some are pieces which can be used again in your crafts or designs and others are complete vintage item...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Nov 6, 2009, 3:15 am
Wasn't it great to hear the news this morning. I hope everything can be sorted out now for the postal workers. So now you can order safe in the knowledge that there will be no more delays, al...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Nov 5, 2009, 11:06 am
Last of the vintage fabrics to be listed for at least a week. I will expand more tomorrow evening on next weeks listings. If you are going to celebrate Guy Fawkes night this evening, I hope the b...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Nov 4, 2009, 10:37 am
The rain may be beating down outside and the wind howling. The waves may be rolling in along the shore but the birds are still  waiting for their supper as the waves get closer. BUT You will ...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Nov 3, 2009, 11:49 am
RAG RESCUE WEBSITE Wednesday 4th November. QUOTE OF THE DAY 'Roses for the flush of youth' - Christina Rosetti
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Nov 2, 2009, 3:13 pm
Being listed tomorrow at RAG RESCUE WEBSITE QUOTE OF THE DAY “Cheerfulness is the very flower of health.”
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Oct 20, 2009, 10:51 am
All at Rag Rescue tomorrow morning (Wednesday) at 7am BST Just a few words again about the postal strike. I am suggesting to customers that they pay for items either by bank transfer or by payp...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Oct 19, 2009, 11:21 am
Being listed tomorrow Tuesday 20th October at 7am BST So what have I been doing today? - caring for my invalided mum - washing vintage fabrics - sorting out the stock room -  taking...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Oct 18, 2009, 11:39 am
Well I'm back home safe and sound, back to the rain yuk! The picture above shows the items that will be listed on the RAG RESCUE website tomorrow at 7am BST
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Oct 16, 2009, 12:12 pm
Lovely late 19th century French picture hook cover. I'm all ready now for the new listings next week so watch this space on Sunday for the items that will be listed on Monday. I'm just...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Oct 14, 2009, 2:08 am
I have been searching the web for couriers in case of an all out strike by the Royal Mail. Unfortunately the main couriers I have used for large parcels are far to expensive for small parcel carrying ...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Oct 12, 2009, 7:04 am
I've managed to prepare 10 more 6" squares which will be listed tomorrow morning. As you can see there are some lovely florals and tiny 5mm red check ideal for Christmas crafts. All the vintage fa...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Oct 11, 2009, 7:13 am
As I had to take some photographs for customers I had met at the fairs, I thought I'd take some of the new stock I bought to show you. All of these items need either cleaning or a ...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Oct 10, 2009, 1:23 am
We will be making our way home today, thank goodness. All three fairs were a success and I met some wonderful people from all over the world. We are however absolutely shattered, nine days of fairs is...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Oct 6, 2009, 12:20 pm
Just thought I would let you all the know that the Lincolnshire Antique Fair and Home show is absolutely superb, extremely well attended with such a brilliant atmosphere. If you can possibly come al...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Sep 29, 2009, 12:51 am
Just thought I'd give you a list of the fairs that Rag Rescue and Oddities Antiques will be visiting over the next week or so. Why not treat yourself to a day out and come and see me and have...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Sep 28, 2009, 1:57 am
There are two large buildings on the Lincolnshire showground, the Epic Centre which is new and the Exhibition Centre. Between them are two rows of shopping arcades. On this plan you will find me in Sh...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Sep 26, 2009, 6:39 am
Morecambe Bay Only a few days left before I have to leave this behind and go on my travels. Although the RAG RESCUE WEBSITE  remains open for orders PLEASE NOTE THAT   A...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Sep 25, 2009, 12:13 pm
If you have managed to look at my blog or indeed sent me a cheque for an order you will see that our main business is called 'Oddities Antiques' and that 'Rag Rescue' is just one arm o...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Sep 24, 2009, 11:37 am
Tomorrow will be the last update of the Rag Rescue website in September. There are now over 1200 items on the site so plenty to browse through. Next week I start on the marathon long run of ni...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Feltissimo - Sep 23, 2009, 12:06 pm
As you all know I'm into recycling in a big way, not only with the antiques and recycled fabrics at Rag Rescue but I also subscribe to 'Freecycle'. I'm always on the look out for items...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Sep 23, 2009, 9:59 am
Listing at http://www.ragrescue.co.uk RAG RESCUE tomorrow. I'd just like to tell you that I made another blunder, as the square centre bottom was listed today by mistake. Today y...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Sep 22, 2009, 10:48 am
These are the last listing of scrapbags until mid October. It might be an idea to order them now as I have three fairs coming up and when they are gone,I won't have time to make any more unti...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Sep 22, 2009, 2:55 am
My wonderful website technician has sorted out the problem which apparently was of my own doing...oops! All new listings are now on the website So now I can carry on with the days celebr...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Sep 22, 2009, 1:35 am
It would appear that a problem has occurred with the listing of today's items. I am trying to contact my web technician to sort it out. In the meantime, if there are any items from the picture bel...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Sep 21, 2009, 10:11 am
These fabrics came from a 1940's curtain that was damaged along the edges and faded in parts. I managed to save many of these wonderful flowers and animals. Don't you just love the animals? I ...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Sep 20, 2009, 8:46 am
The website RAG RESCUE will be updated with these vintage fabric scrapbags tomorrow morning at 7am BST
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Sep 19, 2009, 12:06 pm
This picture I hope will wet your appetites for next weeks glorious array of vintage fabrics which will be listed on a daily basis next week. This week will be the last updates on the site until ...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Sep 17, 2009, 1:34 pm
These wonderful vintage fabrics will be listed tomorrow morning at 7am BST.Ideal for all of your Christmas crafts.RAG RESCUE
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Sep 16, 2009, 2:29 am
Beautiful vintage fabric squares and strip rolls being added to the website tomorrow Thursday 17th September at 7am BST RAG RESCUE WEBSITE
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Sep 15, 2009, 4:39 am
Tomorrow is the 1st day of 8 days of listing vintage fabrics.All of these Victorian fabrics have been painstakingly taken from damaged Victorian quilts. They have been tested for their strength and al...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Feltissimo - Sep 14, 2009, 9:43 am
 My second attempt at machine embroidery on felt.  I've been a little more adventurous this time. I was worried about the small size of the machine stitches but I think it has worked...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Sep 14, 2009, 7:31 am
 I couldn't resit putting on these wonderful antique button sets, pictures and bits and bobs before I start 8 days of listing more vintage fabrics.Don't you just love the little gloves, t...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Sep 13, 2009, 1:17 pm
 Lots of lovely old beadwork fringing. It can be used as a whole or in small pieces to add as embellishments to garments, cushions, cards etc.RAG RESCUE
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Sep 13, 2009, 1:48 am
Just thought you might like to see a sample of what is coming up this week.RAG RESCUE WEBSITE Listing starts tomorrow at 7am and every day this week.
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Sep 12, 2009, 12:08 pm
 I just love stripping the fabrics from damaged old quilts so that they can be used again. Don't you just love the subtle colours. My hubby tells me it was very hot outside whilst he was stri...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Sep 11, 2009, 12:56 pm
What a busy day I've had. I got out lots of new fabric that I had recently acquired and spent a lovely day sorting through it, finding the damage and cutting it into squares, scrap bags and strip ...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Sep 10, 2009, 7:08 am
Well it is the last day of threads tomorrow. There will be 16 different coloured embroidery yarns made by Pearsall's. All except one are pre 1924 as thye have abels which read 'Wood |Pulp...
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Sandra K. posted an article on Rag Rescue - Sep 9, 2009, 11:07 am
 These useful items will be listed tomorrow Thursday 10th September. A sewing kit, pinwheel, two folding button-hooks, a ladies mother of pearl handled button hook, a ladies buttoner for fastenin...
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