The Washerwoman

Sunday, 28 July 2019

Our next Textile Event Date!



More event details to follow soon.... Lizzie

Saturday, 6 July 2019

Textile Treasures being listed for sale on the sister blog this weekend!


Some very cute textiles and similar items being listed for sale this weekend on my other blog. Just click on the link here  Many thanks, Lizzie xx

Friday, 31 May 2019

The Vintage Bazaar at The Cheese and Grain


The next Vintage Bazaar takes place on Saturday 22nd of June at The Cheese and Grain in Frome. Doors open at 9 am and the event will close at 3 pm. Admission for adults £2. Full event details on The Vintage Bazaar blog.

Sunday, 24 March 2019

The Vintage Bazaar at The Cheese and Grain in Frome, Saturday 27th April


Thank you to everyone who came to our West Country Textile Weekend, we will announce the Autumn here very soon. In the meantime we have plenty of work to do in preparation for The Vintage Bazaar in Frome on Saturday 27th April at The Cheese and Grain. Full event details are on the blog, link here.

Friday, 4 January 2019

The West Country Fabric and Textiles Weekend


The date for the next West Country Fabric and Textiles Weekend is Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th March 2019. Full details to follow.

Sunday, 11 November 2018

The Christmas Vintage Bazaar, Saturday 17th November


  Our next Vintage Bazaar event is on Saturday 17th November at The Corn Exchange in the centre of Devizes, Wiltshire. 9 am to 3 pm. Admission £2


  You can find a full list of stall holders and event details on The Vintage Bazaar blog - here


 There will be textiles, tiny treasures, vintage Christmas decorations, vintage clothing, linens, quilts and much, much more.....


You can also follow the facebook page here for up to date news on the event.


 Hope to see you there! Lizzie x

Wednesday, 31 October 2018

A special Textile event on Saturday 10th November at Court House Farm, Portishead


 It is a busy time of year for events, but just wanted to spread the word about an exciting new textile event in a fabulous location. Court House Farm in Portishead (near Bristol).


 We will be there selling a selection of linens, dress fabrics, haberdashery, quilts and textiles on Saturday 10th November. The event is open from 10 am to 4 pm. The address is Court House Farm, Church Road South, Portishead. BS20 6PU. Admission £3. Parking in Roath Road car park. Visit the website or Facebook page for further details.

Monday, 8 October 2018

The Vintage Bazaar at The Cheese and Grain, Saturday 27th October


Good morning to all our new followers, and thank you to everyone who came to our event last weekend in Lydeard St Lawrence.


 We will announce the next West Country Textile event here very soon, but in the meantime we are preparing the stock for a very special event...


Beautiful textiles and other treasures will be for sale on our stand at The Vintage Bazaar at The Cheese and Grain in Frome on Saturday 27th October.


  As always there will be a super selection of stands selling Antique Lace, Linens, Haberdashery, Quilts, Vintage Costume, Millinery flowers and much more....


 The event is open from 9 am to 3 pm, with ample parking and disabled access. Admission £2 for adults, with an excellent coffee shop attached to the hall.

Friday, 29 June 2018

Dolls house destash and spring clean!


The dolls house items for sale are now listed on my other blog. Click here to take you to the sales page, many thanks, Lizzie

Thursday, 28 June 2018

The Vintage Bazaar in Frome this Saturday


The van is packed and ready for The Vintage Bazaar at The Cheese and Grain in Frome this Saturday.

  We have textiles galore as well as fabric bundles...


 French café curtains washed and ironed fresh from France


  Beautiful serene Religious figures


as well as trimmings, lace and braid...


The Vintage Bazaar is open from 9 am to 3 pm. Admission £2 for adults

Full details can be found here

Sunday, 22 April 2018

The Vintage Bazaar at The Cheese and Grain in Frome, Somerset.


The Vintage Bazaar at The Cheese and Grain in Frome takes place on Saturday the 28th April. Full details for this special event can be found on the blog

Sunday, 4 March 2018

The Vintage Bazaar at The Corn Exchange in Devizes, Saturday 17th March


It has been a busy few weeks as gathering items for the next Antique and Vintage Textile and Costume Auction at The Bristol Auction Rooms....


 .... as well as finding some lovely fresh stock for the first Vintage Bazaar of the year which will take place on Saturday 17th March. 9am to 3 pm. Admission £2 for adults. Further details can be found on The Vintage Bazaar blog, Facebook page or Instagram


 The auction details for the March 21st sale can be found here


Monday, 1 January 2018

The Spring pop-up Textiles, Fabrics and Costume Sale Saturday 10th February 2018


The Washerwoman presents.....



The Spring pop-up Textiles, Fabrics and Costume Sale
Saturday 10th February 2018. 9 am to 2 pm
at Lydeard St Lawrence Village Hall, near Taunton. TA4 3SE


A grand rummage with Antique and Vintage textiles and fabrics including dress fabrics, florals, linens, French toile, upholstery fabrics, haberdashery, trimmings, scrap-bags and buttons, together with a collection of Vintage costume including 1930s and Wartime dresses.


Linen and Cotton bolts of fabric ideal for making cushions


Antique floral textiles including French toile


Gorgeous old block printed Indigo.....

 Free admission and ample parking

Saturday, 14 October 2017

Thank you!


 Thank you to all the super customers who came to The West Country Textiles weekend. It was fun meeting so many keen fabric lovers and sewing enthusiasts. We will announce next years dates very soon. In the meantime we have The Vintage Bazaar to look forward to at The Cheese and Grain in Frome on Saturday 21st October. Full details on the blog.http://thevintagebazaar.blogspot.co.uk/

Monday, 31 July 2017

The West Country Fabric and Textiles Weekend - next date.....



 The next West Country Textile Weekend will be on Saturday the 23rd and Sunday 24th September at Lydeard St Lawrence Village Hall. TA4 3SE.


  Donna Flower will have her beautiful range of textiles, trimmings and other treasures....


Sue Meager (aka Vintage to Victorian) always has a stunning selection of haberdashery, quilts and textiles...



 East German and French linens from La Camionnette Bleue


 The Washerwoman will have some gorgeous dress fabrics for sale.... as well as buttons in all shapes and sizes. The event is open from 10 am to 3 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free and there is parking outside the village hall. Don't forget to pop the date in the diary!


Sunday, 2 April 2017

The West Country Fabric and Textiles Weekend - 2017


Here is the date for the diary folks. Saturday the 8th  and Sunday the 9th April 2017. The West Country Fabric and Textiles weekend in Lydeard St Lawrence Village Hall. TA4 3SE. Free admission and parking.

Thursday, 23 March 2017

The Vintage Bazaar in Frome, Saturday 1st April


The next Vintage Bazaar is Saturday 1st April at The Cheese and Grain, The Market Yard, Frome BA11 1BE. Check out the blog for a list of the stallholders. Here


 Expect to find Haberdashery, quirky stuff, gardenalia.....


Rustic ceramics.....

 Costume.... hats...accessories....



 Textiles and much more.....


The fair is open from 9 am to 3 pm. Admission £2 for adults. Sorry, no dogs allowed in the hall.

Friday, 17 February 2017

The Vintage Bazaar in Devizes. Saturday 4th March 2017


  It has been a busy few weeks, so not a lot of time to update the blog.....


  But, just wanted to touch base and post an important reminder for the first Vintage Bazaar of the year.....

 

The Vintage Bazaar in The Corn Exchange in Devizes on Saturday, 4th March.


To see a list of the exhibitors, just click here.


There will be a great selection of stands, selling everything from Costume, Accessories, Haberdashery and trimmings....


 Art Deco ceramics, mirrors and furniture.....


Beautiful Liberty fabrics, Quilts and other textiles....
The event runs from 9am to 3 pm. Admission is £2. Dogs are not allowed in the building by request of Devizes Town Council.