I haven't posted thrift finds in a long time - I have had some, but they've been few and far between. I remember it being like this last winter too. Hopefully people start doing their spring cleaning soon and things pick up! I should probably do a little spring cleaning of my own. I have to admit that another reason I haven't been showing as many thrift finds is that I have been a lot more selective about what I bring home. I'm running out of space to put things! Anyways, here are a couple of my favorite finds from the past little while.
An assortment of vintage sheets. The stripes and blues are harder to come by, so I was very excited to find blue stripes! And my shop is getting low on banners - I can't wait to make some from these fabrics.
For some reason, I am drawn to anything needlepoint, even though I don't do much of it. I just have a really hard time leaving needlepoint kits on the shelf. This one just took me right back to my very 80's childhood, so I had to have it!
And this one was already finished, so how could I pass it up? It is meant to be the front of a pillow - it even came with some very bright teal linen, piping, and a zipper to make it into one. Someone got this far, and then never made the pillow. I'm not too keen on the bright teal, but I think I will make it into a pillow, just with something a little more muted on the back. I think it would add a nice splash of color to our bed.
Love that embroidery--it would be fun appliqued onto the back of a jeans jacket!
Posted by: Queen of Fifty Cents | February 10, 2009 at 06:01 AM
What a lovely embroidery! I think it would be a great pillow!
Posted by: randi | February 10, 2009 at 06:13 AM
Nice.
I just thrifted a few sheets this morning. Fun stuff.
Posted by: lera | February 10, 2009 at 09:58 AM
I love the teal! I think it adds so much. Can't wait to see what you make with it!
Posted by: Phoebe | February 10, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Lots of thrift finds on blogs today! Love it!
Posted by: Carolyn | February 10, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Excellent finds! Love both the stitcheries!
Posted by: Beth | February 10, 2009 at 04:06 PM
Great finds and wonderful photos.
Posted by: Cayenne | February 10, 2009 at 09:47 PM
I can never find cute sheets. This helps with me with what to look for. Thank you for sharing your craftiness.I love that idea. I personally deemed today as leave a comment on every blog I visit. Have a good weekend.
Posted by: Machelle | February 13, 2009 at 09:07 AM
that is gorgeous i am always amazed to find other people's hard work given away so easily! when i find things like that i snatch them up!
Posted by: regan | March 01, 2009 at 04:53 PM