A wonderful image, Alan, @ccbandatp - the black and white really gives it atmosphere.
I’ve no idea what it was either but I love those wheels on the left hand part, look how those spokes divide from three at the hub to six at the rims, fantastic!
R is for Road Works, vintage style;
A touch of motoring nostalgia, a vintage 1960s pressed steel road works warning paraffin lamp, originally made by Advance Lamps, brought into the 21st century with a fresh coat of quality metal paint in its original colour scheme, an electrical...
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ccbandatp
(CornishCraftwork)
27 June 2024 18:58
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I’m going to go and have another look (if it’s still there!) next time I’m out that way. See if I can get a closer more detailed look at the mechanics.
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I think it will still be there, it doesn’t seem to have been moved for a long time! A fascinating subject!
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T is for Tree Nut Allergy
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samazama
(Liz De Boo)
27 June 2024 19:31
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U is for Unlimited Uses - this little bag can be a mobile phone case, a make up brush holder, crochet hook case, make up bag, tampon holder, or many other things !
This little bag, pouch, purse, case - call it want you want - has a variety of potential uses! A mobile phone case (fits Sony Xperia exactly) , a make up bag, cosmetics bag or purse, crochet hook holder. Or just to put odds and ends in. It is made...
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ccbandatp
(CornishCraftwork)
27 June 2024 19:43
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V is for Venford Falls on Dartmoor - I am sure Alan picked up his fascination for waterfalls from me . He used to moan at me for hunting out walks with a waterfall
https://imagedelivery.net/0ObHXyjKhN5YJrtuYFSvjQ/i-31e4a6d2-2008-4133-8033-ac63e5e5707f-photograph-venford-falls-
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Y is for yellow and I have lots of yellow ribbons in my supplies section
This listing is for a 7 metre length, sealed and on a cardboard reel. It is 10mm wide Matt grosgrain ribbon in LEMON PEEL YELLOW I have other ribbons for sale, please see my other items and excellent feedback. This item is ready to ship. I usually...
Pretty craft ribbon in yellow jute, trimmed with dainty white nylon lace This listing is for a 2.7m (3 yards) length It is about 38mm wide Would be lovely for Easter wreath making Will be sent folded, as sending on a reel would be expensive for...
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samazama
(Liz De Boo)
28 June 2024 08:58
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A is for Anniversary, or could be for Another birthday.
Here are some patchwork cards, well actually patchwork numbers on a card, to send for a Ruby or Golden Anniversary or 40th or 50th birthday
Ruby Wedding or Golden wedding. These cards are made with tiny scraps of fabric that most people would throw away, handsewn to make patchwork numbers sewn on to a square of fabric, which is then machined on to a card (red card for the 40 and white...
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A great way to teach the alphabet and a great way to keep snuggle and warm.
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samazama
(Liz De Boo)
28 June 2024 12:33
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All the alphabet in just one go!
Think we were actually on ‘C’!
C is for Case for needles and also for Cushion for pins
A matching set comprising a needle book and a pincushion, both made in handsewn patchwork in a variety of colours! Lovely gift for someone who likes sewing, crafting or dressmaking, or a useful item for yourself. The needle case measures approx 4.5...
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D is for Diode.
All of my lamps use Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs, some with the ‘filament’ in interesting shapes;
A striking table lamp, made from repurposed copper water pipe, which combines contemporary, industrial and steampunk styles. I have formed a heart shape from 22mm copper pipe, secured it to a wooden base and fitted a new brass ES lampholder to hold a...
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samazama
(Liz De Boo)
28 June 2024 19:43
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F is for Floribunda That was the name of this Laura Ashley floral print, used in this patchwork cushion cover
Cushion cover in 1980’s Laura Ashley "Flor… - Folksy
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