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| Quilt 4 - 1997 - Lap Size |
“I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.” ― Laura Ingalls Wilder
Five Bucks and a Thrift Shop, Round 1
Five Bucks and a Thrift Shop? What's this all about?
I am a big fan of thrift shopping. It's not because I can't buy things new and I'm dragging myself to the thrift store out of necessity. Instead, it's for the find, the score, the excitement. The "I can't believe I found this...and I need this" moment. It's amazing the stuff you can find. It sort of gives you a high. And then I come home and set up a little display for my husband to gawk at. Okay, so "Yup, that's nice" isn't quite a gawk, but I'm sure his non-nonchalant, monotonous mannerism is a cover up. Surely, he's silently just as enthusiastic and excited as me! How could one not be?! I mean, isn't this pile of treasures what you've always dreamed of having? He must be secretly busting at the seams with excitement. Okay, maybe not. But one can hope.
What's with the five bucks? Well, I saw some sort of article somewhere about a woman who goes to the drug stores with coupons and records what she can get for five bucks. Five bucks is usually what I end up spending at a thrift store anyway. Instead of spending $5 on a coffee, might as well see what you can get elsewhere.
So, I decided I'd try out something new. I'm going to designate Monday as the day where I'm going to share my treasures. I'll post and list what I got for five bucks.
Won't you play along? If you are a deal seeker, post a link with pictures or describe the awesome deal you got! I promise I will be just as excited as you! If no one posts, I'm going to assume no one cares about my treasures. It will be simply heart breaking to think I'm the only one who gets outrageously giddy over a brand new set of navy plaid cloth napkins for only $0.50. For a set of six, none less! Certainly, I must not be the only one, right?
Anyway, here's my score:
* A large zippered pillowcase, perfect for storing maternity clothes, for $0.50.
* A wooden abacus for $3.00.
* A children's "How To" book, published in 1953, surely must be an antique now, for $0.25.
* A DK children's book for $0.25.
* A yard of brand new 100% cotton, tags still on it for $1.00.
Total: Five bucks!
I am a big fan of thrift shopping. It's not because I can't buy things new and I'm dragging myself to the thrift store out of necessity. Instead, it's for the find, the score, the excitement. The "I can't believe I found this...and I need this" moment. It's amazing the stuff you can find. It sort of gives you a high. And then I come home and set up a little display for my husband to gawk at. Okay, so "Yup, that's nice" isn't quite a gawk, but I'm sure his non-nonchalant, monotonous mannerism is a cover up. Surely, he's silently just as enthusiastic and excited as me! How could one not be?! I mean, isn't this pile of treasures what you've always dreamed of having? He must be secretly busting at the seams with excitement. Okay, maybe not. But one can hope.
What's with the five bucks? Well, I saw some sort of article somewhere about a woman who goes to the drug stores with coupons and records what she can get for five bucks. Five bucks is usually what I end up spending at a thrift store anyway. Instead of spending $5 on a coffee, might as well see what you can get elsewhere.
So, I decided I'd try out something new. I'm going to designate Monday as the day where I'm going to share my treasures. I'll post and list what I got for five bucks.
Won't you play along? If you are a deal seeker, post a link with pictures or describe the awesome deal you got! I promise I will be just as excited as you! If no one posts, I'm going to assume no one cares about my treasures. It will be simply heart breaking to think I'm the only one who gets outrageously giddy over a brand new set of navy plaid cloth napkins for only $0.50. For a set of six, none less! Certainly, I must not be the only one, right?
Anyway, here's my score:
* A wooden abacus for $3.00.
* A children's "How To" book, published in 1953, surely must be an antique now, for $0.25.
* A DK children's book for $0.25.
* A yard of brand new 100% cotton, tags still on it for $1.00.
Total: Five bucks!
Spring Blossoms
Like the sun that gently touches the face of every flower, God touches our life with His care. -Hallmark
Play Kitchen Accessories Part 3- Potholders
In keeping with my husband's request for a 'manly' play kitchen (as in no pastels or pinks), I whipped up some potholders for play.
Cost: Free!
I put two right sides of fabric together and then a square piece of leftover quilt batting on the bottom. I pinned it, and added a loop to hang. I stitched the edges, leaving a small gap to turn it right side out. I turned it right side out, hand sewed the opening closed and top stitched the edges.
Baby Sun Hat, Take 2
Apparently I can't just make one sun hat. I love the one I made yesterday (click here to see), that I needed to make another one. I whipped this one up last night before bed. And I must say, I love it. As I always say, a baby can never have too many hats.
Cost: My neighbor had a pile of fabric she was going to donate in her barn. Upon request, she decided to donate to me. :) And the lining is a pair of khakis that my husband accidentally ripped. So, this hat was completely free!
Cost: My neighbor had a pile of fabric she was going to donate in her barn. Upon request, she decided to donate to me. :) And the lining is a pair of khakis that my husband accidentally ripped. So, this hat was completely free!
Sun Hat
Check out my cute little model wearing his new sun hat! Because a baby could never have too many hats...
I made up a pattern from a sunhat I had. I appliqued a little bear on it...which looks cuter in person. If anyone wants the pattern for the hat, I can absolutely copy it for you. This is not a beginner's project, as it's a bit tricky. But if you are somewhat skilled at making things, it's fun to have a customized hat.
Cost: I bought the fabric at the thrift store for $.99. I used 1/3 of what I had...so this hat cost a whopping $0.33.
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