Showing posts with label Colorado. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Colorado. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Thrift Haul in Technicolor - Part 2

Here is the continuation of the spectacular haul (Part 1) I had a few weekends ago.  Why can't every weekend be like this one was?  Because I'd be freaking broke, that's why!  Ha!

I'll open with what is probably my favorite item from this haul.  That afghan!!!  The colors are just so perfect for my house it's unreal.  And it's so nicely done.  I'm in love!  The lady of the house was pretty dang good with a needle and thread too.  This embroidered deer table runner is impeccably done and the crochet edging is just perfect.  I was really hesitant to take it to the booth.  And that sewing kit is awesome!  I love anything with a kissing clasp.
Isn't this just a pretty picture?  I was so happy to finally thrift some good Pyrex!  They went to the booth while the fabulous blue pencil sharpener went to my Etsy shop.  
 I have no clue as to what I'm going to do with these, but I HAD to have them.
 Vintage Easter!  The little ducky and bunny have spun cotton heads and are actually little pieces of foil wrapped candy.  And who can resist a honeycomb Easter egg?  Not me, that's for sure!  
 I have a thing for old pencil sharpeners I guess.   This one is super heavy and very sleek looking.  They always sell well for me online, so I listed it on Etsy *SOLD!*.  And the neat old clamps will be available for sale on Instagram before I move them to Etsy.  Aren't they cool looking?
 These were in a bag under a table in the garage at the estate sale.  A great find, though  I could have totally gone without the giant spider that came screaming out the second I touched the bag.  I screeched like a little girl, everyone turned.  It was ridiculous!  Anyway, the bag had 6 of the honeycomb bells, two foil stars and one foil garland.  They gave it to me for $1!  SCORE!!!
 Another beautiful example of her stellar stitching skills.  She did 6 pieces in this set.  Does anyone know what each piece would have been used for?  I'm guessing a few of them were hankies, but otherwise I'm stumped.
 Stumped again.  Was this meant to be a wall hanging? I love the scene on this piece.
 The Husband asked me where the funeral was when I brought this home!  Phooey on that!  I'm almost as in love with this rain coat as I am the afghan..  It's a bit big on me, but I think it could be altered relatively easily.
The estate sales are heating up around here.  There are two in a little town not far from me that I'm thinking about hitting.  I would love to be the early bird that gets the worm but The Little Dude wouldn't be nearly as thrilled.  And I'm not a huge fan of that whole standing in line and competing with others to get the goods thing.  I'd rather poke around and take my time.  Ya know, enjoy myself!  I can't handle the stress otherwise.
Are you an early bird or an, "I'll get there when I get there" type when it comes to estate sales?