I originally planned this post to be a sad tale regarding the dismal state of local thrifting this past week. (I know! Fun, right? Who wouldn't want to read all about that?) However, after hearing about so many of you up to your eyeballs in snow and ice and sleet and perhaps unable to even drive down your street let alone to the nearest Goodwill store, and possibly experiencing symptoms of cabin fever while waiting to thaw out, I decided instead to 'accentuate the positive' while simultaneously creating a run-on sentence.
First, a happy photo collage to provide some balance to the gloominess currently happening outdoors. (confession -- there was a momentary 'sunbreak' here this morning but it was fleeting and we are now back to our regularly scheduled Pacific NW gray skies)
Secondly, because the thrifting gods did not smile upon me this last week, I choose to measure my thrifting success by weight, not volume. I brought home this one item. Thirty pounds, $7.
There's a mood-indicator dial on this vintage sewing machine. I've adjusted it accordingly.
I can only hope that somewhere there's some serious pre-Spring cleaning happening that will shake loose some vintage finds and soon. I might sound like I have a little problem. I don't think I need help (denial, a warning sign) but Vintage Rehab might be fun -- we (not that you have a thrifting problem either) could hang out and swap stories about our vintage adventures. And let's not call it rehab (too 'medical'), let's call it a 'club.' That's better.
Lastly, these three fabrics recently arrived for a doily factory makeover. They don't belong to me and I always love to see the vintage fabrics and tablecloths other people have collected. I've never come across that red & white plaid tablecloth before but I'll be on the lookout now. Love. It.
Here's one more happy vintage linen.
Hope you're having a very positive weekend.
Hope you're having a very positive weekend.
OMG, that is the most gorgeous sewing machine I've ever seen! Hope it sews as well as it looks!
ReplyDeleteHow can you not be happy looking at all that great vintage fabric. Colorful, cheery and just smiles at you. Love that seweing machine - glad you are feeling "tight" today!
ReplyDeleteSometimes the thrifting gods just give you one really spectacular sewing machine for only $7 for all your efforts..... It is wonderful!! I qualify for the "Club"---at least according to my husband. And I love the fabric :>)
ReplyDeleteAnnette
You crack me up! Love your mood sewing machine. I hope you are able to get a good fix soon.
ReplyDeleteFirst the "run-on sentence",then the "mood setting", (I'm laughing out loud at 1:30 A.M.)!
ReplyDeleteAmy, you are funny! Love the peek at the doily factory dwellers, and here's hoping the sun breaks out soon and your dial can be moved to loose.
ReplyDeleteI can always get to Goodwill. Through snow, sleet or rain. I don't even need a car, it is in walking distance. So I can just pop in on a lunch break or maybe when I am out supposedly just for groceries. The temptation is just too great. I will say that I am just looking for a book to read for the night but come home with a vintage apron, gardening book with beautiful cover, or pair of mercury glass candlesticks. No, I don't have a problem (denial, pure denial).
ReplyDeletePlease remember me when you go on a vintage hunt. I have not been in ages. I have no need for more treasures, but ....that hasn't ever stopped me before:)
ReplyDeleteLook at the gorgeous artwork on that sewing machine! And you have truly brightened my day with all the pretty vintage cloths. I really like the sunflower.
ReplyDeleteNow there's a group that I seriously need to join: Vintage Rehab! You lead the group, and I volunteer to be treasurer!
ReplyDeleteThat sewing machine is the prettiest I've ever seen! Glad to hear that you're not "loose"!
Happy Monday!
Carol
The mood indicator is a good thing. Every sewing machine should have one!
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Claudia
I would love to join the thrift store club, um, I mean rehab. Nothing better than telling stories about the 40%-off-everything-in-the-store-day. Even better than that, is the one that got away. Did I ever tell you about the 70's orange coffee urn...
ReplyDeletethat sewing machine is a fantastic find!! you have the best Goodwill by you! :D I went to my favorite antique store this weekend pricing vanities and it was all I could do not to walk out of there with an armload of goodies! :D
ReplyDeleteI'm loving everything about this post, especially the sewing machine and the idea of group therapy. Do you know if that red plaid fabric is feedsack? I have some navy blue a lot like it.
ReplyDeleteLove all those beautiful vintage fabrics. Even in Kuwait, we are having several days in a row of gloom. Doesn't happen often. Of course, there is no ice or snow in the forecast. Only a little drizzle mixed with some dust to add texture. HA! Love that vintage sewing machine. I haven't found any Singers for sale here, but can get knock off versions -- one called Butterfly and I forget the other. Black and chippy and rusty -- may still go get one. Have a great week. Blessings, Tammy
ReplyDeleteWith beautiful fabric and a sewing machine like that - no sympathy from me. These things are so beautiful. I would love to find them. Loved the "mood dial" ha.
ReplyDeleteYou are too funny...so your mood is tense...hang in there, yard sale days will be here before you know it. In the meantime, I am appreciated those very pretty prints. The cherry tablecloth is a big favorite!
ReplyDelete♥, Susan
Just found your yummy, eye candy filled blog! Love those vintage tablecloths and that fabulous vintage sewing machine you found for $7!! What an steal!!!
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