i'm on a roll
Mark thanks you (and so do I!) for the birthday wishes--very sweet. By the way, I just love the photo I posted of him. My son Micah took it when we were in Italy . It has such peaceful contentment.
Oui. I have had no time to work on redoing my skirt. Zippo. Really, no time at all to do anything creative. Well, actually, I did drizzle the glaze onto Mark's piece of birthday cake with an artistic flair so that gave me about 3 seconds of creative satisfaction. Not enough, girls...not E-nough. But, I do have something to share that made me screech with excitement--these rolls of vintage fabric, found just in the nick of time at the thrift store. Eeeekkk!! (oops...another uncontrollable screech escaped)
I had already been perusing the store for about 30 minutes, checking all my favorite spots. It was looking like this trip would be an 'empty hander'. Instead of making a straight line for the front door, I took a left and strolled back past the linens again. What's this!? A giant bag of....fabric!!! Just brought out from the back. I dropped to my knees as I was silently chanting "oh my goodness, oh my goodness..." I stretched my head around to see if there was anyone spying my discovery (this would determine how fast I needed to work...ahem) Whew. No one else look interested. As you can see from the pictures, these were rolls of treasure. All of it vintage!!
Someone had cut strips of fabric, about 3 inches wide, and sewed them end to end to make one long roll. A small part of their unfinished project was in the bag as well. They were crocheting rag rugs I think, or maybe small mats or potholders. That is a project I always thought would be fun ( I would do a rug ) but loathed the thought of preparing the fabric. No longer! Someone did it for me! After I sifted through what I thought was the best, I ended up with about twice as much as you see here. Can you imagine all the the great patchwork that can come from this too? (I feel another screech coming on, but I'm keeping it under control)
What a fantastic find!! If the person who cut all these fabrics only knew how happy she made you!
Posted by: Mirre | March 30, 2007 at 01:26 AM
What an excellent haul! Such a variety of pretty fabrics.
Posted by: Felicia | March 30, 2007 at 02:27 AM
:swoon!: great find!
Posted by: jen j-m | March 30, 2007 at 03:25 AM
I think that they would be great for a string pieced quilt. You could cut them into 12 1/2 inch strips and sew 5 together for a 12 inch finished block.
Such a great find
Posted by: kate | March 30, 2007 at 04:43 AM
I'll do it for you on more time.. EEK!
Posted by: Mama Urchin | March 30, 2007 at 04:54 AM
I squeeled with excitment and I didn't find them! A patchwork would look wonderful and I even eyed a fabric that would look great as a trim on the new skirt I am making.
Posted by: LeeAnn | March 30, 2007 at 05:48 AM
Wow Wow Wow I would still be jumping. What a find!! They look too good to be rag rug'd you should make some log cabin or some straight stripe cushions or a pretty bag or some wow wow wow I'm excited for you!!!
Posted by: Lesley McCormick | March 30, 2007 at 08:13 AM
oooh lucky, lucky you. can't wait to see what they become.
Posted by: samantha | March 30, 2007 at 08:24 AM
What a find! Congrats!
Posted by: Brandy | March 30, 2007 at 08:50 AM
Oh my Goodness!! Why can't I find treasures like that when I peruse the thrift stores?! Have fun with that wonderful find...
Posted by: Amber A. | March 30, 2007 at 09:14 AM
Holy schmoly! And I thought I did good thrifting today! You scored big time! Oh, those would make some incredible rag rugs as well. The hard part is already done. Lucky you!
Posted by: Eren | March 30, 2007 at 10:27 AM
How fun! Love thrift store finds! I'm planing on making a rug this winter. Great fabric!
~Amelia
Posted by: ameliab | March 30, 2007 at 11:34 AM
How very cool! Lucky you :)
Posted by: beki | March 30, 2007 at 11:41 AM
lucky you! I do the same looking-over-the-shoulder thing when I find something great at Goodwill, too! If only they had video tape running--it would probably be hilarious!
Posted by: victoria | March 30, 2007 at 03:08 PM
They probably do have video tape! I can't stop laughing...lol. Sounds like you hit the lottery in fabric there. If and when you get to crafting with it, I sure would like to read about it :) Have fun!
Posted by: Glamour Mom | March 30, 2007 at 06:33 PM
I think we're all squealing over these, Toni--LOL! What great finds! You always manage to find the best things...Enjoy! Can't wait to see what you make of it all! Happy Weekend! :o)
Posted by: Tracy | March 31, 2007 at 07:07 AM
whoa! that is a major score. I'm so glad you took that little detour before heading out the door!!
Posted by: molly | March 31, 2007 at 11:24 AM
Oh boy, how lucky can one girl be... Just for you to get some super craft time going on...
SUzie Sews
Posted by: Suzie Sews | April 01, 2007 at 08:37 AM
Just stoping by to say hi! I had no idea what I have to catch up! It wont be trouble cause of all the cut things I saw! I have to do my blog in english at least partly!!!
Posted by: Lorna Doone | April 01, 2007 at 02:18 PM
Wow! Great fabrics. And I love that someone did all the work for you.
Posted by: Heidi | April 02, 2007 at 06:55 PM
How cute! That turned out so well Toni!
Posted by: beki | April 03, 2007 at 12:04 PM
what a great skirt!!!
all the fabrics are just lovelly!
luky you. : )
Posted by: dani | April 10, 2007 at 01:47 AM