Poppy the 18th Century spinning wheel
Long, long ago, I bought a spinning wheel from a trusted 18th Century seller on Ebay. But even with the stunning patina of the wood, I just couldn't be sure of it's age... I know nothing at all about spinning. But, anything related to making and working with cloth makes my tummy tingle! The spinning wheel arrived and I had nowhere to put it. So it went into Poppies Cottage cellar, the only room in the cottage with the original ceiling beams, and the room that, from the day I
Poppies Cottage is Back! [Well, slowly!]
Well, my goodness! After months and months of grumbling and yearning for my old website, gremlins and fraught daughters, I am beginning to enjoy this new format! AND! I have never had a blog before! Crikey! These days, I am trying to explore clothing and textiles that I have not examined before. So, there will be a greater price range, from very inexpensive to very rare. As usual, I will always try to discover the 'story' behind the piece. Can you believe this? I am also star
