tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post8303752575274149315..comments2023-10-07T21:22:42.209+10:30Comments on Quilting in My Pyjamas: Favourite Things FridayShayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11032969125788408807noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-58835807832068559712011-07-21T01:50:10.945+09:302011-07-21T01:50:10.945+09:30I used to go all the time, but my time seems to be...I used to go all the time, but my time seems to be eaten up by other things (children) these days. I don't go with a plan, just to see what's there. If something follows me home, so be it, but I am also happy to come home empty-handed (as is my hubby). He is strictly a "buy it new" kind of guy. He doesn't even use the library - only new books for him! Oh well, he supports the economy, and I keep our family out of the poorhouse. We make a great team!Vesuviusmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08447649002367621196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-75012722132598869622011-07-19T18:43:30.455+09:302011-07-19T18:43:30.455+09:30oh brother... I just linked to the wrong party. Me...oh brother... I just linked to the wrong party. Meant to be linking to Pyjama Party Sunday HA! Must have hit the back arrow (was reading this post last) and clearly wasn't paying enough attention... Sorry!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-16841027201006939842011-07-19T16:49:02.952+09:302011-07-19T16:49:02.952+09:30I am so far behind....where did last week go??
Yo...I am so far behind....where did last week go??<br /><br />You seem to have the knack for finding great things at the op shops, i can go in and hardly ever see anything but I have a friend up here who also has the knack. Its a gift :-)Baa-Me Kniitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00532601173550095905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-77202763072489617122011-07-18T13:08:56.052+09:302011-07-18T13:08:56.052+09:30I do way too much of this type of shopping! I don...I do way too much of this type of shopping! I don't have a place to put the things I have now, but certain things I just can't resist, especially if they are a bargain! I have only two chenille spreads, but lots of vintage sheets. I used to have plans for them, but I simply can't bring myself to cut into them! This weekend my score was a milk glass banana dish, children's sized, and a precious little angel for my sister-in-law. I did very well to limit my purchases to just two items!Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09662565253955618120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-69940428138552275252011-07-18T02:05:08.226+09:302011-07-18T02:05:08.226+09:30Kind of like a treasure hunt, isn't it? :-) ...Kind of like a treasure hunt, isn't it? :-) I haven't really learned to shop as entertainment ~ except for fabric. I'm usually focused on what I need to get in and out. That said, my cousin is trying to teach me. Maybe there's hope for me yet.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805403370463885686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-57888314022525570202011-07-17T22:32:45.236+09:302011-07-17T22:32:45.236+09:30Love all your Op treasures. The vintage sheets are...Love all your Op treasures. The vintage sheets are so cool and I'm in love with your lace finds. Wish I lived closer, then you could teach me how to find such treasures.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-17202856278694881892011-07-17T11:47:04.289+09:302011-07-17T11:47:04.289+09:30Op shopping is a talent and you have it!
Here'...Op shopping is a talent and you have it!<br /><br />Here's a suggestion for your vintage sheets: cut them into FQ's, bundle them in coordinating bunches and sell them on Etsy.<br /><br />Love your soup tureen (have seen it before, but it is still just as beautiful -- it is a very classic piece) and I can't wait to see what you're going to do with all the doilies. Please tell me you're not going to cover every horizontal surface in your house and get 15 more cats. Because I would have to arrange an intervention if that were the case.<br /><br />Fun post! Love seeing all your op shop treasures.<br /><br />xo -EElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07980461113595763030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-38330339906255683482011-07-17T05:35:44.866+09:302011-07-17T05:35:44.866+09:30Love your op shop finds! I am glad to be in good ...Love your op shop finds! I am glad to be in good company with you and others in shopping the thrifts for our favorite obsessions. That orange vintage sheet is begging to become a quilt back...or part of the front.Paulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181665241824945247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-53339814231783377712011-07-16T11:28:20.682+09:302011-07-16T11:28:20.682+09:30Some really great finds! I especially love the cha...Some really great finds! I especially love the chair and the fabric. I have to say the op shopping with my 2 small children is not nearly so fun or rewarding. Any rugby tackling would fully be reserved for them- tackling them away from them knocking down a wall of China. LOL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-1183007323397306382011-07-16T10:29:19.205+09:302011-07-16T10:29:19.205+09:30I love chenille quilts and I have dreamed I've...I love chenille quilts and I have dreamed I've having a beautiful green one with love pink & lemon flowers etc on it in the centre and the pillow foldover(you'll know the type I mean)I loved all your finds and isn't it GOOD to recycle....that's my excuse anyway.<br />Great FTF.Michelle Ridgwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-12780675220191744992011-07-16T09:33:59.544+09:302011-07-16T09:33:59.544+09:30Op shopping is my favourite past time too! Love th...Op shopping is my favourite past time too! Love the thrill of the hunt!! You have some fabulous finds there, could never resist a chenille bedspread, pile of doilys or vintage sheeting!melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13549068405128511290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-7336078359862913742011-07-16T08:41:26.945+09:302011-07-16T08:41:26.945+09:30Most of my shopping is done at the GW. I have want...Most of my shopping is done at the GW. I have wanted to find a soup tureen in grest shape but haven't yet..I'm being a little envyous right now....It may take me a while to find one as I'm a bit cheap...or should I say I'm thrifty. I like the chair too. TrishLove Of Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15498962484760408202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-54061234791454539212011-07-16T08:09:21.640+09:302011-07-16T08:09:21.640+09:30I occasionally browse our architectural warehouse....I occasionally browse our architectural warehouse....hoping in vain for an old table to double as an island in my kitchen and not dwarf the extra three inches I can currently spare!<br /><br />I love your finds....love the butter dish the most - is it Fostoria (sp?)<br /><br />cute chair, too!Kirsten's Cookinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09129971420086685005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-78714173890407715782011-07-16T07:43:56.115+09:302011-07-16T07:43:56.115+09:30I think I need to find better op shops....I've...I think I need to find better op shops....I've never found anything that lovely in any of the ones I've looked in! I have been frequenting them more recently as I'm furnishing a holiday house, so have been mainly looking at kitchenwares - salad bowls, platters, etc. Of course, if you are looking for something in particular, you never find it, but I did pick up a great pair of (new) shoes!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335390760156436642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-26647547952386821732011-07-16T06:48:51.332+09:302011-07-16T06:48:51.332+09:30Hi - I've just found your Favourite thing Frid...Hi - I've just found your Favourite thing Friday and thought it would be fun to join in.<br />We don't have Op shops, but have found a Bazaar today for the first time, which was full of some truly wonderful rubbish, but not much worth buying!Dianne Nealehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03736776792425378741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-21458928231722095382011-07-16T02:43:48.730+09:302011-07-16T02:43:48.730+09:30Does 27 pairs of jeans count? Sometimes I think I ...Does 27 pairs of jeans count? Sometimes I think I need to go to the salvos more often, but most of the time I can tell myself that, no, I do not need another pair of low rise bootcuts, even if they're only $7. And especially if I donated them two weeks ago. It's a dangerous habit. Be careful.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11266313274046316499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-3868126716263006252011-07-16T02:38:51.091+09:302011-07-16T02:38:51.091+09:30LOVE the line about opening your vintage sheet sho...LOVE the line about opening your vintage sheet shop! HA HA!<br /><br />I wish I could do this - so many people do and are good at it! I get all creeped out like everything has fleas. Isn't that horrible of me? The good thing is, I don't go out and buy much brand new, wasting money on things I could find used, because I don't buy much of ANYTHING! Ha ha!<br /><br />I think people that can see past the state something is in, and see what they can make of it, are true artists. Go you!TheLabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805494195436969713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-38443177077986509252011-07-16T02:25:37.585+09:302011-07-16T02:25:37.585+09:30We call them charity shops over here and there are...We call them charity shops over here and there are some good ones. I never go clothes shopping but that's just because I avoid clothes shopping full-stop. But I have been known to pick up sheets in my time, though none are as pretty as yours. It's normally curtains in ours and yep, I've incorporated some in sewing projects. Loving your op-shop finds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-15618750742913572432011-07-15T21:57:20.416+09:302011-07-15T21:57:20.416+09:30You know I love to shop the thrift stores! I call ...You know I love to shop the thrift stores! I call ours "Salvation Armani" because I never know what goodies I'll find. ☺ My best find was 2 antique dough bowls at the Church Charity Shop...50¢ for both! Happy Friday night! ☺Larrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05551141093395055894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-44423148739782636812011-07-15T20:16:14.928+09:302011-07-15T20:16:14.928+09:30I shop for vintage sheets (not called old by me) a...I shop for vintage sheets (not called old by me) all the time. I love the look of them, the designs that are so very retro. I don't hoard them though....like some people...I use them for the backs of quilts. In fact the first orange quilt I made was from vintage. Value Village to be exact. It's something to look forward to this winter in Florida where there are many outlets.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425123492444675750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-11295420458917670062011-07-15T16:02:22.657+09:302011-07-15T16:02:22.657+09:30Hi Shay
Not only do I op shop, I work in one! It&#...Hi Shay<br />Not only do I op shop, I work in one! It's the best fun ever. I never cease to be amazed at the stuff that comes in. I find it a great source for quilt backs. Did you know old wool blankets make amazing quilt inners? Sure makes a cosy quilt. <br />Cheers<br />LindaRazzle Dazzle Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06900423438793574638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-50441681997271105832011-07-15T15:11:35.956+09:302011-07-15T15:11:35.956+09:30I don't go Op shopping regularly as I have a s...I don't go Op shopping regularly as I have a supplier in the Mother, as she volunteers in one she often gets to unpack the donations and snaffles things for me to look at in the comfort of her home. She usually washes them first too so I don't even have to put up with that musty smell.<br />You sure have gathered some lovely treasures.Misteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00041179627345053724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-12206359714027044852011-07-15T12:48:07.657+09:302011-07-15T12:48:07.657+09:30Here we call it thrift store shopping or "goi...Here we call it thrift store shopping or "going to Sal's" (Salvation Army). I haven't been in awhile (already have too much stuff!) but love to find pottery and rustic items, buttons and spools, etc. I have not seen a lot of fabric locally, though I always look. There seems to be lots of clothing and books and ugly couches at our op shops! My sister hunts for "shiny things", mostly silver or silverplate, Mom likes linens and jewelry. <br /><br />Great finds you made there, love that orange printed sheet.AnnieOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619125197850685345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-8227666963310946502011-07-15T11:11:30.065+09:302011-07-15T11:11:30.065+09:30no OP shopping for me -- I'm spending saturday...no OP shopping for me -- I'm spending saturday at the Mall of America with 30,000 other idiots trying to beat the heat humidity -- I must be nuts! <br /><br />there are treasures to be found there -- if you can stand roving batches of teenagers!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00478393502995922707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3678998574963856841.post-55515569297191044242011-07-15T11:09:53.909+09:302011-07-15T11:09:53.909+09:30I occasionally hit a "garage sale", but ...I occasionally hit a "garage sale", but I used to collect so many 'treasures' that only needed a screw or a coat of paint, etc. that it go out of hand, so now I generally sleep in on Saturday mornings and leave the bargain hunting to people with a less full house than I...Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123520405709193418noreply@blogger.com