Have I told you how thrilled I am that it's finally yard sale season in Maine? I'm sure I have, because I'm such a dork about it. This weekend, despite the heavy rain (again. ugh.), I ventured out, giddy with joy to hit the church rummage sales. And what treats I found!!
First, some sweaters for felting and sewing with. Mostly for diaper covers I think. But I'm psyched to see what that orange/yellow one does when it shrinks up--perhaps it would be a good handbag?
Second, whole bunches of vintage napkins (check out the blue and orange! wow!), an apron, sewing notions, and some patterns.
And then....the motherload of patterns. About 40 vintage knitting and crochet patterns to add to my ridiculous growing stash of these. I LOVE looking at these, and I swear, someday I'm going to have the time to make more from them! They were a nickel each--heavenly!!
And....(drumroll, please) saving the best for last, LOOK AT WHAT I FOUND!!! A vintage butterfly quilt.....oh my god, I love, love, love this. The fabrics! The condition! The colors! And I know this is totally tacky to do, but I have to tell you what I paid for it. 2 bucks. I was almost hyperventilating until I got it in my car--sure someone was going to snatch it away, or at the very least, change the price!
Whew. Is next weekend's treasure hunting really 5 whole days away? :(
