Monday, May 18, 2009

Some fun fabrics and stuff from the thrift store


I seem to have a backlog of trips to the thrift stores - this one is mostly about fabrics and fabric related items - treasures I've found that no one else seemed to want - and they are all happy once again in my house.
I found bags of buttons on cards - flower buttons - some tiny flowers . . .

Some medium flowers . . .


And some large flowers . . . now to decide where they need to live. I think some of the big ones will go on the umbrella girl blocks that I'm making for a swap of blocks that remind us of Washington. Don't you think that umbrellas and big rubber boots are great for Washington?


I think a flower button would be perfect - now to sew them on . . .

This piece of pansy fabric just had to come home with me - it is so bright and springy and there must be a quilt somewhere just waiting for this wonderful piece of fabric.

Quilt labels - springy labels, holiday labels, fancy labels, plain labels. There were four pieces of fabric with these printed labels on them, all in one bag for 49 cents - total. I took them to a sew-in and shared with my friends - everyone cut out the ones they wanted - and I still have dozens left.


Well - this isn't a piece of fabric - it is a darling ladybug insulated bag - just the thing for packing picnics in - or for carrying cold things home from the store (hmmmm, need to put ice cream on the shopping list) - and each time I use it I'll think of our wonderful daughter-in-law - first because she is so wonderful - second, because she loves ladybugs and third, because she is a champion thrift store shopper (along with our son who can hold up his end quite well in their thrift shop adventures).

The bag still had the tags on it - and obviously has never been used. It has lots of compartments and a little bag inside for your credit cards and cash.

7 comments:

Purple Pam said...

You lucky girl! I must not be going to the right thrift stores. I never find great stuff like you do. The stores around here do not have much crafty stuff. I love the buttons you found. I have some of that pansy fabric in a couple of colorways in my stash!

Crispy said...

Oh yes your sunbonnet sue is very appropriate for Washington LOL. Love the labels, it's something I would need as I don't like making them....so don't LOL.

Crispy

blushing rose said...

What great finds you have ... isn't it such fun to run across wonderful 'things' you weren't necessarily looking for.
TTFN ~ Marydon

Cass @ That Old House said...

Oh I just love the pictures of your quilting projects! And I scrolled down through several posts -- you are a thrift hunter of Olympic caliber! Adorable finds!

Thanks for visiting That Old House today, and I think you are right-- whatever house we are in at the moment is the favorite! It's like my kids -- whatever age they were at the time, that was my favorite stage!

Best ... Cass

Christine Thresh said...

Those umbrella girls are darling and perfect for your state. (You are in Washington?)

JoyceAnn said...

Love the ladybug bag , it's so cute !

~ Blessings ~
JoyceAnn

pwetypweas said...

I think you're wonderful also :) -- and I LOVE the ladybug tote - very cute! You had some great finds these last couple of trips :)