Thrifty Thursday June 30, 2011

 Yesterday, my pal Anne and I went a-thrifting around P-Town. 

That's Pittsboro for the un-hip ;)

I went hog wild in the Habitat Re-Store!

I spent a whopping $27!

Check out these.

The Kitten kit has been started but the violets are not. The Contessa pattern in the middle is for an adult sized smocked yoke night gown. I haven't smocked (English Style thank you) since Kat was about 3!

I know my EFU folks will love this kit. 

Every thing needed to finish it is in the baggie - even the needle! (Dru!)

I also nabbed a bag of polyfill, 6 yards of pink gingham, a wire basket, a wooden hoop, a couple of clock kit parts, a big Blue Cornflower casserole and that little Pyrex-y loaf pan was screaming "Becky!!!" (Right BW?)

We then had a relaxing lunch at Virlie's.  I could eat every meal there every day! 

It's that good.

Scored these way cool shoes at Second Bloom, the thrift shop that helps support the Chatham County Family Violence and Rape Crisis Center.

Now I gotta make a dress to wear with the shoes!

The art (eye) is one Kat drew today.

We checked out a brand new store in P-Town, Reclamation Home Furnishings!

 I lusted over a big blue sofa.

Check out owner Elyse's slide show for some of the cool stuff there!

Last but not least, we wandered to a down the way neighbor's house to check out a 1950's Frigidaire oven.

Not sure about the oven yet - I need to google the model number to make sure I can replace the parts as needed.

But I did score these album for $1.25 each!

Um, what color were Elvis' eyes? cause I see blue and I see brown?

And what's not to love about Nancy Sinatra sittin on a double decker bus wearin BOOTS!

And well, the Batman album speaks for itself!

What have you found lately?

Thrifty Thursday

I haz the upset tummies but I wanted to gloat, um I mean, show you some of my recent Thrift Shopping scores.

  Picked up for $6 in Raleigh when out thrifting with the multi-talented Amanda Irvin. She is a graphic artist and jewelry maker and fiber artist - Her etsy shop is Sprockets and Lockets.

 This is now hanging in our kitchen where Bill Hubby gets many kisses for being the cook! Found this for less than $1 when out with Becky Wagner. She has been stitching up a storm! Go see!

 Out and about in Pittsboro with Drucilla Pettibone, who has one etsy shop brimming with glorious hand spun yarny goodness and another full of vintage yumminess, we hit upon a couple of Habitat Re-Store bargains. The teeny little planter is now home to a teeny little cedar. I have visions of Bonsai.

 And at the PTA Thrift Shop I found a complete out fit for less than $10. 

Shorts are L.L. Bean! Nice comfy linen too. 

Bill always gets a prize when I go out - framed Ben Franklin "Beer" quote. 

That queen size sheet keeps arguing with itself. It says sundress, then it says, no, I'm an apron or three. Breaking up a fight with a queen size sheet is tiresome. I tucked her away til she makes up my her mind.

 And at the other Habitat Re-Store (yes, we have 2! One for home goods and one for Building your home goods!) I found these stitcheries stuffs. I'm keeping the bird, pattern, and cross-stitch border. The ducks, elephant, and tiny stitched items are up for grabs. Free. Anyone?

 First I was all dumb about this one with "Is this an arrow head? Why?" 

D'oh! It's a Christmas Tree!

I adore this Carolina Wren perched on the Yellow Jasmine. South Carolina's state bird right? Is jasmine the SC state flower?

It's dirty but I just bought a pound of this stuff - Retro Clean. The package says "Safely Brings Age-Stained Textiles Back to Life."

Has anyone else tried it? I'll give it a whirl and let ya know how it works.

Back to my sewing machine. 

Tomorrow my friend Anne and I are off to my home town* of Wilkesboro, NC to set up a booth at the 3rd Friday Farmers Market!

(*Okay, I am from North Wilkesboro, but we are talking twin towns separated by a mere few yards known as the Yadkin River!)

Finished It Friday!

 Happy Friday Folks!!!!

One of my friends (Dru) fussed at me this week to post what I have been working on. 

So here's some Finished It Friday Fun!

 This is now finished

and framed!

How do you like my Faux Bois matt? 

Brown paper bag and magic markers.

Kristy Kizzee Miss Zombie USA

Go see her etsy shop - Bombastitch

This beauty is on BillHubby's new shirt. 

Will get him to model it soon ( I hope)

 Sorry this pic is so dark. 

Finished one of a set of stamped pillowcases.

Kat Daughter wants me to make the other for her in pinks.

 I love, love, love the bee!

 Wedding gift

 is finished.

 TarHeel baby blanket

 His name shall be Henri! 

Pronounced "henree" not "on ree."

 Flannel cowboys on the back

 Happy Mommy to be. 

 

Don't forget

Just in time for Dad's Day, Graduations, Weddings and Summer Cook-out Fun. 

 I am offering free shipping in my etsy shop, 

Sew In Stitches, 

now through next Wednesday, June 15th. 

Just use coupon code SMS2011

or use 10OffSMS 2011 for 10% off your total purchase.

I am happy to discuss custom orders too!

Machine embroidered monograms or 

first names are available.

Just $5! 

That's cheaper than the famous catalogues and most stores!

 

BillHubby and I will be in Durham, NC participating in Duke Homestead's Herb, Garden and Craft Fair tomorrow, Saturday, June 11th, 10am - 4 pm.

Stop by and visit with us.

Weedy Wednesday

 Welcome to Weedy Wednesday!

I took a trip around my garden. 

Come along.

 

Just outside the fence on the partial rock wall. 

But who is that I spy?

  

Stanley spies him too.

 

Check out those claws!

 

 It's Mr. Red Eared Slider Turtle.

 Here's what Mr. Turtle was checking out.

 West End of the Garden

Kentucky Wonder Runner Beans

Cucumbers!!!

 East End of the Garden.

 By the front porch. Planted 5 years ago!

Bye- bye Mr. Turtle. 

Slide on back to the creek.

 

Come back Friday for Finished it Friday! 

 Many projects finally completed and gifted!