I missed attending quilt club in June due to the wedding and so yesterday when I took Miss Sarah to the doctor I decided to stop by the shop and pick-up the block kit I had missed getting at club. It was so worth the stop when I found out they were having a huge sidewalk clearance sale. Everything was an additional 50% off the lowest marked price. Unfortunately there was no fabric~darn! Upon checking out with all my bargains I learned that today (Friday) they were sweetening the deal even more. So a friend and I headed out first thing this morning arriving at the shop 20 minutes prior to it opening. We were the second people there but the line quickly grew. The deal...purchase a cloth bag like those is shops these days for $5 and you could walk away with anything you could fit in the bag paying no more then the $5 for the bag. My friend walked away with 6 bags full for a total of $30 and I with 2 for a total of $10. I also got an additional bag and let the kids join the fun. The kids came away with a nice selection of art supplies and kid crafts. Once home I went through the items I had selected and found that I had about a $1000 worth of merchandise for $10. I am still, hours later, giddy with excitement. And it's even better that I can mark a few things off the Christmas gift giving list.
This frame is in a dark red tone and goes well in my kitchen and of course that little cutie is my Ivy girl. Was also able to get three in black and 1 in a creamy white with plenty of room in the bag for a load of crochet, knit and quilt books and patterns, scrapbook paper and more.
This clock was too big for the bag but I thought $6 was a bargain fom the original $50. It measures 26.5 inches and looks great in my living room.
This is one of four that I snagged. They measure 8.5" and I thought they'd go over well for Christmas gifts. Original price was $25. I figure with everything else I was able to get in the bag with them I paid about 15 cents for each.
This neat bird cage went in the bag with the kids art supplies. Filled the cage with all their supplies and then put their other finds around it. It looks very nice on the bookcase in the living room now.
My Christmas tree should look pretty good this year with these added to what I have already collected. Also got a few extra to include in the Christmas in July Swap. These fit real well into the baskets we found and could not live without.
We had loads of fun and hope they do this again next year as we will be sure to go again.
I am so excited today. As soon as I complete this posting I will be out the door to post this pile of treasures. I have had so much fun putting things together for .... and hope they are well recieved.
Before I go though I want to share one more sneak peek. Isn't this little guy cute as can be.
This frame is in a dark red tone and goes well in my kitchen and of course that little cutie is my Ivy girl. Was also able to get three in black and 1 in a creamy white with plenty of room in the bag for a load of crochet, knit and quilt books and patterns, scrapbook paper and more.
This clock was too big for the bag but I thought $6 was a bargain fom the original $50. It measures 26.5 inches and looks great in my living room.
This is one of four that I snagged. They measure 8.5" and I thought they'd go over well for Christmas gifts. Original price was $25. I figure with everything else I was able to get in the bag with them I paid about 15 cents for each.
This neat bird cage went in the bag with the kids art supplies. Filled the cage with all their supplies and then put their other finds around it. It looks very nice on the bookcase in the living room now.
My Christmas tree should look pretty good this year with these added to what I have already collected. Also got a few extra to include in the Christmas in July Swap. These fit real well into the baskets we found and could not live without.
We had loads of fun and hope they do this again next year as we will be sure to go again.
Finally completed the wonky house wall hanging and was able to deliver it to my friend Denise for a belated B-day gift. Course I started it well before her birthday but the wedding put it to the back burner for a time. Denise was pleased with it though so I am happy. I used Cottage Romance by MAywood Studios for the piecing.
Got the general idea for this project from a friend and then expanded on it adding the patchwork. I also spray painted the embrodier hoops white. This one is of Sarah's hand and Ivy's just needs the stitching done. I am hanging them in the girl's room for art work.
Breezed right through Gail Pan's PEACE stitchery. Should be caught up on her blocks about the time the next one comes out...lol
Just a Birthday wish for my handsome hubby. Today he turns 44 but we are not able to celebrate together as he is half the world away. WE love you and are so proud of you.
Needed to fill some space in a parcel and decided to work up some of these mini doilies. They are super quick, about palm size, and cute. Both came together in approxmately 2-hours each.
Here's a sneak peek at whats on the sewing table this week. Coming along quite nicely and I found that paper piecing is not as tough as I thought it might be.
Also, FINALLY completed my last remaining Whonky House block. This month has been insane with not much time put into my stichery projects. Have my fabrics selected for the whonky houses so we shall see how soon I can get them put together.
