Friday, February 19, 2010

Thrifty Thursday, er Friday + Wristlets!

Just popping in to show a couple of fun finds from last week.


A pair of '70s pillowcases and some vintage patterns. Thinking of sewing up some library totes from the pillowcases. . . .


And I'm sewing wristlets -- these from some fabric scraps that I 'won' from sewmamasew blog. I'm trying out the side zipper idea -- I think I like it a lot.

And -- big thrifting news -- the Salvation Army thrift store closer to me seems to be undergoing a transformation. Usually this particular store is a mess, with chipped china and stained linens and total chaos in the book section. Only occasionally do I find anything I want.

I popped in there yesterday, hoping to find maybe some more pillowcases, at least, or tablecloths for sewing projects. And, oh my! Shopping-cart-fuls of goods were being unloaded onto the newly organized shelves. After circling the aisles again and again as the carts were emptied, I emerged (was it an hour or two later?) with many many goodies, most destined for resale on Ebay or at the Inn Shop. I'll show some of my finds next week.

Enjoy the weekend. Spring seems right around the corner here, perhaps as soon as the 8" of snow (remaining from our recent 16") melts. The light is just beautiful.

2 comments:

carol said...

K: can you make me one of those vintage dresses? it says FAST!
hehehe Our yard has crocus, daffs and heather blooming - and today is 65 in the great nw.

Katie said...

C -- I did make you a vintage dress! It wasn't vintage at the time, though. Remember the dark green velvet dress? Mini? Where did that dress go??

Please send your 65 degree weather here. I need flowers.