Thrifting Fun & a Wool and the Gang Giveaway
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Yesterday my Mom and I went and did a little antique shopping. We visited two shops that are about a 20 minute drive from my house. The first stop was an antique shop that I could absolutely spend hours in and never get bored. It's three floors with the first floor being the usual antiques...bubble milk glass, jewelry, dishes, pictures, lamps, etc, etc. The second floor, one of my faves, is full of vintage clothing. Shoes, mink coats, polyester suits, Mad Men attire and even a few handmade items. I even found a few patterns but none that absolutely caught my eye. The third floor is full of furniture. I've decided. If I'm ever to win the lottery my house will be completely refurnished with antique furniture and lighting. I wish I would of taken pictures of some of the cool pieces I seen but I didn't even think about it and it didn't even dawn on me that this might be a post some or you would consider interesting.
I don't think I've ever left an antique store empty handed. I love sifting through what others may think is junk and finding little treasures. I found these little treasures..a bag of various thimbles for $10 to add to my collection.
Isn't the little redhead novelty thimble the cutest?! I must find more. I honestly didn't know novelty thimbles were a thing.
Our next stop was a flea market. If your down for a treasure hunt then flea markets just might be your thing. The flea market we visited has approx. 50 booths. This particular flea market is open year round. There are approximately 50 booths that are rented out to individuals and they can put literally anything they want in these booths to sell. I'm serious, ANYTHING from tools to mattresses to used hairbrushes. Uhh yeah I found a used hairbrush one day, hair in it!! Some booths are set up real nice, antiques or handmade goods. Others look like the owner opened up their closets loaded all their junk in a garbage bag and brought it to their booth and just poured it all over the floor. Those are the booths I skip, especially since finding a used hairbrush and a curling iron gummed up with hairspray. wtf people!
Of course my main goal for visiting flea markets is scoring vintage patterns. I found this ziploc bag full of patterns. Only problem I could only see the top and bottom patterns. What was in between those I do not know because it was taped up and tied up like Fort Knox.
The front pattern is McCalls 6906, Home Dec In-A-Sec, circa 1993. 4 curtain patterns, nothing spectacular.
The bottom pattern is Vogue 1754, St. Nick Knacks, circa ???. 11 embroidered ornament patterns. They are actually pretty cute if your into that kind of craftiness.
So do I take the risk?? I tried everything I could to peer in between the layers of what might be. The bag was crammed full and I wasn't even able to get a glimpse of if I'm dealing with all home dec patterns here. I then seen the $1.28 price tag. How awesome would it be if I found a DVF wrap dress in the mix!?! I've been searching high and low for one online that's not $60!! I paid the cashier and left the store with my fingers crossed.
So are you excited as I am!? I couldn't wait to get home and rip that bag apart. The second pattern to be discovered was...
Wah, wah, waaaa....Simplicity 5950, Bedspread Quilt, circa 1973...Next!
Ok that's more like it! Simplicity 8599, circa 1970. Two collar options, not caring much for the puff sleeves even though that polka dot illustration is super cute. And who does the girl in green remind you of? I think I've seen Lladybird strike that pose a time or two. :)
I feel as if I'm on the game show Press Your Luck. No whamies, no whammies, STOP!
Simplicity 7018, Bags & Belts, circa 1975. Nothing I'm super excited about but it's better than another quilt pattern.
Whammy!! Simplicity 5894, Shag rugs, circa 1973. Now if I do happen to win the lottery and refurnish my house with all vintage I may just whip me up a shag rug to go with the decor.
Holy shite! Simplicity 5644, circa 1973. How cute is this bathing suit!? I love the bottoms, they actually cover your rear! I've already got my fabric picked out, here. Just in time for my July vacation. Florida beaches here I come!
And the last pattern, more Christmas crafts, Vogue 1312, circa ???
So no DVF wrap dress but I think I scored pretty well. Simplicity 5644 and Simplicity 8599 was well worth the $1.28 spent. Do you enjoy antique shopping or thrifting? What's your favorite find?
Before I leave I wanted to share an awesome giveaway being put on by Wool and the Gang. They are giving away $1,500 to one lucky winner to spend on anything on their site. Check out their bright and beautiful yarns, knit kits or patterns. Don't knit? Don't worry, me neither. Buy something already knit for you like this comfy cardigan I've been crushing on. Ack their site is making me what to give knitting a try again. Maybe this winter...
So what have you got to lose? Nothing! Simply click here and enter your email address for a chance to win. Good Luck!
38 comments
You got lucky with the pattern packet and I'm looking forward to seeing your quilts, shaggy rugs and Christmas decorations on your blog!!! Funny thing is that the seller should have put the dress and bikini patterns top and bottom before sealing it then could have put the price much higher!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up on the giveaway! One day I'll win one! You got some cute stuff. ..I want a novelty thimble so bad now!
ReplyDeleteThe bikini is SO cute!! A swimsuit is next up for me I think. Good find!
ReplyDeleteThat bathing suit pattern is frickin amazing!!!!!!!! Wow! WOW!!! Totally worth the $1.28! I like the accessory pattern for the obi belt.
ReplyDeleteOBI belt! Yes!! I couldn't for the life of me remember what those belts were called. haha! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteI thought the same thing. I wondered why they would of hid the clothing patterns and not marked it higher. good for me though. I'll most likely go back and visit their booth for some more hidden gems!
ReplyDeleteEep! That swimsuit! So cute!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWould love to make but am unable to download patter:( could you please email it to me...hovis1971@yahoo.com...Thank You
ReplyDeleteHi Diane! I emailed you the pattern. Please let me know if you don't receive or need anything else!
ReplyDeleteI would love to make one, but can't seem to get dropbox to cooperate. Is there any way you can email me the pattern? debby.heatwole@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI am not able to find the cute owl pattern Would you be able to send it to my email address? marthastepp3@gmail.com. Thank you so much if you can do that.
ReplyDeleteI've sent the pattern. Please let me know if you don't receive. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI am unable to download the pattern using dropbox - are you able to email it to me? daleandsarah@inspire.net.nz Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThe pattern link doesn't work for me. Help!
ReplyDeleteemail me at shanniloves@yahoo.com and I can email it to you or you can find the pattern on Craftsy.
ReplyDeleteAck somehow I totally missed these little guys. They are adorable!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMy email is kyrene.goldleaf@gmail.com.
ReplyDeleteI want to make the owl for my daughter for her sewing area. Yes, and one for me, too.
oh my, I love it. I dearly love owls and I will be making one for me. ty for sharing
ReplyDeleteJust made one! Thank you so muchh for to great tutorial 😘
ReplyDeleteI love this and will make one for myself at least. I would like to propose that I make some for sale at a Cancer Carer's market in Australia. Could I have your permission and any restrictions your require?
ReplyDeleteI am unable to open the pattern, would you be able to send it to me at a.das@genesis.qld.edu.au?
ReplyDeleteThankyou :)
great idea... i think its better with its wings in because it looks like its carrying everything
ReplyDeletehow do u make the bow for the girl, its adorable
ReplyDeleteI just cut a bow shape out of two pieces of fabric. Sewed them together with right sides facing, leaving both ends open so I could flip it right side out. After I turned it right side out I then serged the edges and sewed on the button detail.
ReplyDeleteMe and my friend made these this week as the first pattern we have EVER followed and the first time we have EVER sewn anything we are proud of ourselves ....still learning parts of our machines i must add!! We had a right giggle making these xx
ReplyDeleteIt wont upload my picture :-(
Here they are hahaaaaa...
ReplyDeleteOMG this just made my day!! They look so happy and I just love their eyebrows! hehe! Did you find the instructions easy enough to understand and follow? I'm so happy that you made these little guys and wow it was your first time sewing. How fun to have a friend to sew with too!! Thanks so much for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteYes our very very first time sewing before this we have just been practicing sewing straight lines 😂.. we started a sewing class in Manchester, England 2weeks ago... oh gosh we are so bad but we had such a giggle (especially when my friend had sewn the nose directly under her owls eye! ... yes we found the instructions easy to follow its just a shame we cant sew very good YET!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this pattern we have many a giggle over our 'owls'... my little girl has pinched mine and sleeps with it 😂😂😂 x
here's my first owl.. also first time i used a sewingmachine
ReplyDeletemy first owl.. and also the first time i used a sewingmachine
ReplyDeleteHe's the cutest! I love those big ol' eyes!! You did a great job for the first time using a machine! Very impressive. Thanks so much for sharing! I'm so glad you enjoyed the pattern.
ReplyDeleteHere is my cute owl sewing buddy. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI don't see him. Could you email me a picture?
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I love these super cuties. I've made 3 already. Fabulous pattern. Xxxx
ReplyDeleteHi, only just stumbled on your tutorial via Pinterest yesterday. Just had to make one for myself - and now my scissors will always be close to hand :). Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!! So glad you enjoyed the pattern. Thanks for sharing your pic!!
ReplyDeleteHi! Love this little owl -- I've downloaded the tutorial, but I can't seem to find the pattern pieces. Could you email them to me, please? ferret_fingers@embarqmail.com
ReplyDeleteThank you!
oh my grand girl are going to love this owl ,i'll be making 8 and all owl will be different for them the little one can put school supply stuff and older ones can use for there i phone and extra stuff ,and one for me my will working in sewing room with me as my helper
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