I had the photos downloaded and ready to post yesterday, I promise! But I had a little boy who wanted me to go upstairs to read to him and I never did make it back down to the office.
Not much in the way of fabric, but I did make some great finds!
This is a cute little vintage apron in a design I've never seen before- someone actually cut a half-circle out of a rectangle of fabric and ran the ties along the curved line, then used bias tape on the rest of the edges. The result is a very wavy, pleated-looking apron with considerably less work. Clever!
A tea towel apron that I just had to have. I love the orange flowers.
I can't remember where, but I read on someone's blog just the other day that they found a flower shaped bowl while thrifting. I thought to myself- "geez, I'd love to find one of those!"
Well, lo and behold, what did I find at the thrift store?
A pretty little white bowl that looks like a flower! Also a cup and saucer from a particular 1930's collection called Georgette (AKA petalware) by W.S. George. It's not a terribly pricey thing to collect, which makes me happy, and the pretty designs and colors of this collection make me smile. I found several pieces for my mom for her birthday, and then found these. I decided to keep these for myself and build my own collection.
I also found a vintage sears nightgown in a sweet print, and vintage yardage cotton in a nice floral print. They were both in their oxyclean soak when I took photos so we'll have to wait for those. I also snagged a couple of jars of old buttons. Nothing terribly exciting in there but I did find a few that looked like bakelite and another that appears to have swarovski crystal in it. The rest will make great crafty fun for my boys, so all-in-all a good investment.
Along that subject, I've been quietly amassing a collection of vintage plastic buttons. I love the flower shaped ones and I've been haunting ebay for them. I almost won an auction for 300 of them, but was outbid in the last few hours. I really, really prefer the buy it now format, but buttons are so collectible that smart sellers know they have a good chance to make more money if they go auction style. Ah well, there's always the next mother lode!
I've been meaning to photograph my little beauties to share, so hopefully some time soon (after I get my new digital SLR. Shhh! I didn't say that, really. I'm not obsessing about getting a new camera! Not me! Ok, fine. Yes, I'm obsessed with getting this thing. I'm a photography lover, and actually have a fair amount of college education in it. The little point-n-shoot Canon is wonderful, but I sorely miss the artistic freedom of SLR. I'm afraid there will be a momma needs a new camera sale at Adorneya in the very near future. Can't. Hold. Out. Much. Longer!).
I'm excited to share the second vintage pocket tote that I've made. I'm really enjoying making these.
This one makes use of a cute birdie print that I only got a teeny amount of. I probably have enough to make one more tote like this, but that's it. They way the print is laid out, there are only birds every 12 inches, and who wants a birdie print bag with no birdie? This one's going up in my etsy shop later today.
I've been totally obsessing over a new camera! It will have to wait! Great finds! The petal dish poster was Janet from Primrose Design. She found a similar one in yellow I believe; and my mother has had a set in white forever! I love the aprons (obviously), and that cup and saucer is mighty pretty in that shade and shape! Good job!
Posted by: Carrie Sommer | August 25, 2006 at 09:37 AM
A bird print bag with no bird is very sad. Lovely finds!
Posted by: Lilie | August 25, 2006 at 10:41 AM
Your blog is adorable.
Posted by: Fashion Kitty | August 25, 2006 at 03:10 PM
Yes, that was me! The exact same bowl but in yellow. They're pretty aren't they? Love your apron finds!
Posted by: janet | August 25, 2006 at 04:58 PM