Sorting Wool

I posted a couple days ago about my acquisition of the box of wool squares. Since then, I have signed up for a wool crazy quilt round robin. To help organize I emptied the box and sorted by color. I am amazed at how many different wools. I may consider selling some in my Etsy shop.

BLUES

GRAYS

PINKS and YELLOW

RED and PURPLE

Wool Square Project

This Summer while driving to Milan, MI for the Blue Grass Festival, Fuzzy and I stopped at a rummage sale. It was my favorite kind of sale.. You take anything you want and pay whatever you think it is worth... The proceeds benefit the Susan Komen Foundation. There was TONS of stuff and they were almost done for the day. I happened upon this gem. It is a box full of pre-cut wool squares... Someone had probably intended to make a quilt. They have sat in my sewing room until recently.

   I was involved in a Secret Santa Swap and my giftee mentioned that she wanted a wool pincushion.  I consulted this website for directions and ended up with this.

 

It was fun to do... except for the choice that I made for the bottom of ultra suede... VERY difficult to hand sew through... However I think it turned out so nice, I am planning to make myself one.

Beaded Cuties

I am still always on the look out for good garage sale deals. I found these three beaded cuties for 15c for all... I can't wait to use them in a block.

Strawberry Shortcake Anyone?

I have been an admirer of those glass garden totems for a while. Basically you take old glassware, dishes, pottery, etc. Glue them together and put them in the garden. They can be beautiful. I have been collecting glass over the summer, but hadn't had enough courage to put one together. With my husband home over the weekend, we decided to give it a try by working on a "joke" totem for a friend. Mistakes and flaws would be ok.   My hubbie and his friend have a running joke about Strawberry Shortcake and they are sending gag gifts both ways.  So we decided to make a Strawberry Shortcake totem. What do you think?

Ottoman Makeover I

I got this green ultrasuede storage ottoman at a garage sale for about $1, It was in good shape but for some stains on the top. So I decided to try and recover it.  Stay tuned for progress.

One dollar heirlooms

At a rummage sale recently I came across these gorgeous stockings for $1 a piece. Someone put a lot of work into them. I am pleased I can have them for my own.

Not for the squeamish

More spiders!

Here are closeups of two. They are on a crocheted tablecloth I got at a garage sale for 50 cents.

Garage Sale Ottoman

I grabbed this ottoman for $2.50 acutually I got two ottomans for $5. They will be used in my office at work. Great condition.

Chair?

Hubbie and I went to a few garage sales yesterday. I found this chair. It was only $1. I think I will fill in the back "hole" by cutting a board to fit and recovering it with some fabric. It is pretty sturdy. Just needs some sanding and some wood for the seat? Does it have possibility or am I crazy?

Japanese Pin

I purchased this pin at a garage sale. I was told it is Japanese, but do not know what it stands for? Can anyone help?

Garage Sale Goodies

Garage and rummage sale season is in full swing. I always look for pretty vintage linens for use at home or to cut and using in my crazy quilting. These are some I acquired at sales over the last two weeks. None cost over 50cents.

Under the Sea Block

I picked up this shelf at a rummage sale for $1 over the summer. I thought it would be great for showcasing a crazy quilt block. I am starting an Under the Sea Round Robin soon and decided that is what I will put in the frame. Here it is before embellishment. I can't wait to see what the others do to bring it to life.

September Sunny Day

Today was a beautiful day. The evenings are cooling and the sun is setting earlier, reminding us of Summer's end. One thing wonderful about being a dog owner is that it gives me excuses to get outside more. Today was no exception. Unfortunately, Chloe does not take pictures well due to her color. I managed to get a few, but her contrast is so that she comes out a bit blurry. Here are she and Drizzy playing in the yard. She is teaching him break dancing.

Yard sales are also coming to an end and I have been remiss about posting my finds. Here is one, the pedestal was had for $1. I made the"globe" out of a bowling ball and attached jewels and mirrors with clear caulk.

Windmills and Bargains

On Saturday, Fuzzy and I had a busy day, we spent the morning in a nearby town called Fowlerville. They had their annual neighborhood garage sales. The find of the day was an Anderson vinyl double hung window for $20. We can use it when we refinish the upstairs bedroom. We also were on the lookout for "stuff" for my son. He is getting an apartment when he goes back to school in the fall. I found a cool end table/lamp combination for $1. While shopping we found this yard with these windmills. The gentleman who made them was sitting outside and was pleased we wanted to include them in our blog.

Disco Ball

Before July ends, I wanted to post one last picture. This  is our latest Garage sale find last weekend in Mishawaka. Fuzzy's eyes about popped out of his head when he saw this for $3. I'll let the picture speak for itself. For now it is hanging on a hook outsde the back door. But I am sure it will be up above the dance floor in the pole barn soon.

Garage Sales and Gardens

We ventured out this morning in search of yard sales. We happened upon this sale and while there we noticed the outstanding garden. Pat, our new friend, graciously allowed Fuzzy to take pictures for your inspiration as well as ours. First a picture to prove it acutally was a garage sale, note the boxes in the corner with merchandise....Now enjoy the garden tour!