Monday, 8 December 2008

Thrift Shopping

On Friday, Kathy and I visited some thrift and antique shops in Latrobe and Devonport. I found these vintage threads at the Devonport Antique Emporium.

Very cool!
These doilies were $1.00 each at the City Mission shop.



At first glance, it's difficult to tell which side is the front on this one.


The stitching is just as neat on the back.



Although this one doesn't lie flat, I love the stitching and the shades of green.

This would have to be the smallest button hole stitch I've ever seen! Click on the picture for a closer look.



This last one was only 30c.
Not sure that I like the blue, but the centre is rather sweet.
Finally, I found this square frame for a few dollars which will be good for framing a stitchery or quilt block. It's often difficult to find larger square frames, especially at a reasonable price, so I had to have it. (The block shown is just a print.)


Kathy got some good stuff too that I'm sure she will blog about soon.
Next time, we're going to head to the other end of the coast to see what we can find in Wynyard and Burnie.
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21 comments:

  1. Karen8 December 2008 at 19:05

    You found some really great items. I love to go thrifitng. Doilies like yours just aren't made anymore and wooden spools...wow!

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  2. Stina Blomgren8 December 2008 at 19:12

    These are great finds Christine... you two really had a good day!!

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  3. Cathy8 December 2008 at 19:56

    Great Shopping! I love you new header...very Christmassy!! Cathy

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  4. Rose Johnston8 December 2008 at 22:27

    Great finds hun! Those doilies remind me of my Nans. When I wash hers its difficult to tell which is the front. Love the cottons too!!
    Big hugs xxx

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  5. Unknown9 December 2008 at 00:20

    I love your finds. The doilies are great!

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  6. Idaho Quilter9 December 2008 at 01:18

    Wooden spools are nice, I dislike plastic anything, but what choice do we have.
    Ahhh for the good ole days. :)

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  7. Karen9 December 2008 at 03:07

    Lots of wonderful things. Treasure hunting sure can be fun.

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  8. em's scrapbag9 December 2008 at 03:44

    You found some great treasures on your thrifty shopping trip. The doilies are really lovely.

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  9. Grazia9 December 2008 at 06:55

    You found pretty goods Christine!
    Me too, I go for vintage shopping on sunday...it's really funny!
    Have a good week
    Grazia

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  10. chiara10 December 2008 at 06:49

    Love antique shops too, everything just lovely!
    hugs
    Chiara

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  11. Leanne12 December 2008 at 20:33

    I love old doilies...I have all my grans old ones.

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  12. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries12 December 2008 at 22:29

    Hi there...we were in Penguin earlier this year...a lovely little spot, and some great finds you have there!

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  13. Sarah13 December 2008 at 11:00

    Hey Christine!
    What great buy's!!
    Love your new header too
    x sarah

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  14. Anonymous13 December 2008 at 12:10

    Hi Christine, isn't it so much fun going to thrift shops and garage sales? My hubby and I went to an auction this morning at an elderly couples home. There weren't many people there and everything went so cheap. I came away with 2 beautifully established 7ft ficas plants, a maidenhair and big sword fern plus a big cream planter pot with soil all for $68. Amazing. I might blog about them soon!

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  15. Karen13 December 2008 at 13:53

    I agree. Squares frames are hard to find, especially at bargain prices.

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  16. Chocolate Cat14 December 2008 at 07:24

    These are great purchases! Are you going to use the threads or just display them??

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  17. Anonymous14 December 2008 at 22:05

    You have had some great finds, I love the spools of thread.

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  18. Gill - That British Woman15 December 2008 at 10:58

    you did really well, and for so little money, you were lucky.

    Gill in Canada

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  19. Sheryl15 December 2008 at 21:33

    Love your festive header and your bargains, especially the doileys, the embroidery is lovely.

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  20. Grazia18 December 2008 at 20:58

    Hi Christine!
    Great purchases!
    Enjoy your holidays...merry Christmas!
    Grazia

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  21. EinzigundArtig28 December 2008 at 02:47

    I love the wooden spools!!!Very hard to find here...and also I can never resist old lace and embroidery! Very nice finds :)
    Claudia from Berlin

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Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate your thoughts.

Christine

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