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JaM - taking Just a Moment to gather & share the things you have noticed, consumed, created &/or bought during your week....
So this week the kiddlywinks went back to school and I managed to get a few things done....
Shop for some lovely new fabrics for some more Shabby Annies dresses...
Hunt the thrift shops for some accessories for Shabby Annies...
A lady was admiring my Shabby Annies and asked me if I could make her some headbands like the ones on the dolls - so here is my first attempt...
My greatest find of the week!!!
A vintage Singer cantilever sewing box!!!
I couldn't believe my luck - when I got to the local markets a dear lady at a stall had this tucked under her table waiting for me. I had missed her at a few markets over the months as I have been away or too busy to get down to them. But apparently in May, I saw her at the markets and had been having a chat with her about how much I'd wanted one and had thus far been unable to find one within my price range or in good condition. So all my Christmas's came at once - I got this beauty for $20!!!
I have only been dreaming about one of these for 4-5 years so my patience has paid off in the end. My dear hubby is going to fix up the broken bit of veneer on the front and clean it up for me - it's moments like these that make all the stressful and emotional days disappear. There are certainly some lovely and thoughtful people out there.
Hope you all have a lovely week this week too xoxo
Well done with the sewing box Paula!you have managed to get some lovelies this week,the fabrics I especially love,they are my colours,can't wait to see what you make.I am so looking forward to catching up to you when we both get to CC on the same day lol I have some bits and bobs for you,otherwise I am going to have to land on your doorstop one day!Happy sewing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carole, I must have just missed you last week, I got to CC at 10am-ishy!! Not too sure about this week, but it'd be lovely if you're ever up this way to pop in for a cuppa!
DeleteWhat a great post Paula! Your op shop finds and fabric are terrific! Esp loving those pearls. They are something I always grab if I see any. :)
ReplyDeleteLove that you've managed to up-sell something from a doll that's made for a human! and that head band is lovely.
and oh my! How fantastic is that Singer box!!!!!!! It's just beautiful! Patience does pay sometimes hey? x
p.s. I'll let you know when i manage to finish a doll and will put it up on a post.
Thanks Pam, I was pretty chuffed with all of my treasures last week - now can this week live up to the standard??? See my new toy? - I think this week trumped last weeks post!! :)
DeleteGorgeous fabrics and lovely bits and pieces from the Op Shop. The Singer box is amazing, what a very thoughtful thing for the lady to do for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jackie, I still, amazingly, haven't filled the singer box as yet!!! My hubby insists on cleaning it up for me first, so I must be patient a little longer!
DeleteBest ever $20 find !!! bet you can't wait to fill it up with all your special bits and pieces.
ReplyDeleteThe very best find for sure!! And no I can't wait to fill this beauty up to the brim with goodies. Now to find a spot for it in the house? This might be difficult!! :)
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