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A Pattern Book on How to Make a Patchwork Bag (Rayleigh SS6)
Are you creative? Do you know someone who is? This book contains the pattern for making an embroidered patchwork bag. Use your old materials up. This would make a good present.
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White Undercoat Paint (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
An old METAL tin of "Brilliant White Undercoat" (as it says on the tin). Never been opened and it is quite a few years old, so I can't guarantee what the paint inside is like. I haven't opened it in order to give the paint its best chance of being ok. The base of the tin is rusty but still strong.
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Small bag of soft toy or cushion filling (Rayleigh SS6)
This bag of filling (like Kapok but not natural material) has been previously opened but it has been closed up and kept in a dry place. The filling seems in good condition. My mother used it to stuff knitted toys.
11h
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4 Wickes Tester Paint Pots (Rayleigh SS6)
Planning some decorating? Trial out these colours in Tester paint for walls and ceilings.
11h
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2 bags of Glide Hooks for Curtain Track (Rayleigh SS6)
One unopened pack of 10 Harrison Drape glide hooks. Also a similar second unopened pack of Homebase glide hooks. Happy to let these go separately even though I've listed them together.
5d
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Dickensian Mice Knitting Pattern (Rayleigh SS6)
Start knitting for Christmas. This charming knitting pattern of a Dickensian scene of mice could be tackled as a yarn bomb or separate mice. Possibly for the knitting enthusiast. I'm happy to put this in the post to you if you prefer not to collect it.
5d
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Large cardboard box (Rayleigh SS6)
Left over from my house move - a large cardboard box approx 30cm W x 30cm D x 40cm H. I have a second box too which is half this size. Great for moving house. #removals
6d
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A Large Red Vase (Rayleigh SS6)
This vase has seen good service and now is getting bored on the shelf. It wants a new owner to love it in a forever home. It can cope with a copious amount of long stemmed flowers. 18 inches tall. My photo makes it look ginormous.
7d
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Small Deep Pile Mat (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
This small grey soft pile mat is about 70cm Long x 50cm wide. It has rubber backing. It would work very well in a bathroom. It started off by my bed but then I had it in my entrance hall for a time.
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Grey Patterned Rug (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
This light grey patterned rug is 120 x 170 cm approximately. It's not a distinct pattern. It's a modern rug with a faded pattern of blues and beige. It would particularly suit a hallway or a garden room.
20d
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"Perfect Hands" Handcream - unused present (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
I've already got so much hand cream (as a gardener I use it) but I know I simple won't get through this little number. It's by "this works". It is scented although I can't identify the smell. I'm also separately posting its brother - a bigger box of 3 creams so checkout my posts if you like to pamper or would like to gift to someone.
24d
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A Set of Deep Sleep Body lotions (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
From "This Works" - a set of 3 "Deep Sleep" lotions. One for your pillow to lull you to sleep. Another for your hands and body and the third is shower gel. Although I did once try out the spray on my pillow, the others are unused. This is the second of two pampering posts I'm presently putting out there today for you folks who fancy a bit of self care or who want to treat someone else.
24d
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White Knitted Baby Booties (Rayleigh SS6)
Expired
One pair of white soft woolen knitted baby booties. They look tiny to me but I suspect they are for a baby of a few months old. I think my mother knitted them for someone in the family and then forgot to send them.
189d
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A Hardback Book "Where to Go in Britain" (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
This 1990s hardback is full of information and photos of cities and towns of interest around the British Isles. I thought I would draw it to attention on here rather than consign it to charity shop anonymity. It might be useful for a project for a young person or it might inspire a trip for someone. Betty
218d
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An Oil Change Kit (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
This oil change kit was used once years ago. You will need a hose to attach to it as this machine acts as a pump. You will also need something to drain the oil into. I think this runs off the power generated from a car battery (hence the clips). This would also work for motor bike and boat engines. It should make the process less messy than laying underneath your engine with a spanner. Remember - you will also need to put in new oil afterwards. This would suit the D.I.Y. person.
223d
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Half Tin of Duck Egg Blue Paint with Sheen (Rayleigh SS6)
Expired
Recently used for a couple of walls in my bathroom. Crown Duck Egg Blue. Would do an accent wall or chimney breast.
223d
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Polyester Filling for Toys and Cushions (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
3 bags of unused Polyester filling for toys and cushions. My mother was a crafter but she ran out of time to finish things. Anyone out there who likes making toys or cushions? Maybe a Girl Guides or Boy Scouts group or a youth club or a knit and natter group? Please note I am in Rayleigh. I am willing to give the bags separately as there are three. Betty.
232d
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Soft Cream Rug (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
About 5ft long by 3ft foot wide. This rug is a light colour, some might call it cream. It was steam cleaned in 2024 but not used, since. Been rolled up in my shed. Hearth rug, bedside, bathroom, hallway or it makes a good outdoor play rug for a child.
233d
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Long Offcut of Beige Carpet (Rayleigh SS6)
Expired
10 foot x 23-24 inches (2 foot) carpet runner. It's an offcut. Colour beige/sand. Could be useful in a hallway or cut it up for a shed?
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Half a Tin of Timeless White Matt Paint (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
For walls and ceilings, half a tin of Dulux Timeless white Matt paint. Maybe one year old. Timeless is a soft off white. Easier on the eye than Brilliant White. Dulux can always mix you more of this if you like it and need more. You will need a couple of coats for better coverage. I can also provide a used paint tray if required.
237d
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Unused Single Car Front Seat Cover plus two Headrest Covers. (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
This car front seat cover was difficult to photograph! I also have two headrest covers. Am happy to give these separately. These were not mine so I'm guessing they fit an average small car like a Fiat Uno or a Renault Clio and not SUVs or Porches, BMWs or the like.
259d
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Small Step Ladder (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
4 foot steady step ladder. Useful when painting or reaching up high to bring things down. It's not too heavy as ladders go. Please note, for collection, I am in Rayleigh at the end of Grove Road area.
262d
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Double Inflatable Camping Mattress (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
Small double inflatable, blue, flocked, camping or guest mattress. Useful for sleepovers with youngsters. I do not have the pump to inflate it but it seems a sound mattress. Was only used once.
262d
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Used unpainted wooden internal doors (Rayleigh SS6)
Expired
Plain oiled, veneered, hollow (so they're light), dark brown internal doors. Standard height but two are slightly narrower. The veneer has splintered at the bottom of most of them, which is why I've replaced them. I think you would either have to repair them or use for something totally different.
268d
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Large Poster of Two Tigers (Rayleigh SS6)
Expired
Has previously been stuck on a wall but still in good state. I just don't have wall space for it and think it will give someone else pleasure. I haven't measured exactly but it's about two feet deep and four feet long.
1y
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Printing Set (Rayleigh SS6)
Expired
You fix the tiny letters into the hand held blocks then squidge it onto the ink block and finally stamp your message onto paper or card. Requires some more ink as the tiny bottle hasn't got much left. Can moisten the pad with ink and water. There are tweezers to help handle the letters. Fiddley for an old'un like me. More appropriate for a capable young person .
1y
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Air Pump Needles and Adaptor for Sports Balls (Rayleigh SS6)
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Needles for an air pump to inflate sports balls - Football, Volleyball, Netball, Basketball. I don't have the pump itself. As I've got 4 of these, I may not give all 4 to one person without a good reason. Depends on how many people respond.
1y
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Didgeridoo (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
One 4ft long didgeridoo. Not used for years. Just been sitting in a corner. It has produced many laughs in the past. Now it's time for someone else to try.
1y
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Synthetic Fur Coat (Rayleigh SS6)
Expired
Soft Synthetic Fur Coat! It is lined, clean and warm. Hardly used. However, it has a burn mark from an iron on one shoulder...... Good for making cushions, teddy bears, soft toys or child's fancy dress outfit. Anyone crafty?
1y
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Simple Sewing Craft Project - "Gay's Apron" (Rayleigh SS6)
Expired
An easy sew kit. Comes complete with fabric and pattern with step by step guide. The apron is for a doll or teddy bear. I've market this as "collection only" but I could put it in the post to you.
1y