Tuesday, January 10, 2012

The Thrill of the Hunt

Are you one who gets the newspaper (yes, some of us are still 'old school' and read an actual paper in print not online)and immediately turns to the classified to find the garage and estate sales coming up? (Raise hand high!!)

Ok, I confess, I also log onto Craigslist daily and immediate check the garage sale category for interesting sales.
So when a friend invites my guy and I to go with her and her husband to an old time flea market where a vendor told her he was bringing in a load of sewing items from an estate, I could not resist. we got up at 5 this past Sunday morning to meet them at and be at the flea by 7 to get the "good stuff"!! We even beat the vendor there. We followed his trailer as he unloaded, BOX after BOX after BOX!!! Then we dove in as our guys guarded our carts and purses!

We hit the "motherload" of vintage and new fabric, lace, trims and craft items!! We started stacking boxes and tubs, not even sure what the other had found. My friend (in the 2nd photo) is an excellent seamstress so she was looking for different things than I was, so it all worked out perfectly!


We loaded something like 10 boxes and tubs of "treasures" prepared to pay dearly, but the vendor gave us a fantastic price and I whipped out the cash before he changed his mind.
So, if you are in need of gorgeous lace (both vintage and new) and trims of all types plus velvets, brocades, and other fancy fabrics and some assorted craft items, contact us. We have TONS!! We'll be taking it along with all the stashes we already had to some of our upcoming shows.
Next blog (and I promise not to be so delinquent in blogging next time) will feature some of Elaine's treasures she found at an antique store in Brady, Texas (hint... VERY vintage and wearable).
'til next time, blessings to you.

9 comments:

  1. Oh, I am totally green with envy! Those are the junking days we live for! I bet your heart was beating a mile an hour!!

    Carol

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    1. Carol, I apologize for not answering your comment on my other blog entry, but I must confess that I did promote your blog on Pinterest. I love that site and started a board of blogs that inspire me and of course I had to put your blog on my list. Thank you for coming over here to my blog! Betsy

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  2. Carol, you are so right! I was in "junking heaven"!! I actually thought of you and your wonderful tutorials as I was writing this. I am sure you would create some fantastic stuff with these tresures. Thanks, for commenting. And we may go back because the guy promised to bring more the following weekend! Yay!

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  3. Oh my gosh! Congrats on all your great finds....I love when that happens!

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  4. Hi lovely lady.
    Yes O Yes the thrill of the Hunt... I love going out junking also...!!!
    I would like to thank you so much for your sweet comments on my new Tablescapes. I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend.
    XXOO Diane

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  5. Hi Sisters, Thanks for stopping by my blog. This looks like so much fun, even better sharing it with someone you love. Happy Junking, cindy

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  6. Isn't it fun to get up early and then find treasures. So glad you stopped in and let me know about your blog. I'm planning a trip soon to come to Fredericksburg, acutally coming for Carol Bolton's shop party on Feb. 18. Maybe see you there.

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    1. My sister and I are planning to attend the special show w/ Carol Bolton and Magnolia Pearl because it's the same weekend as our Trade Days in Fredericksburg. I would love to meet you, because I have met several of your friends through shows and everyone loves you.

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  7. I am a huge fan of estate sales, though flea markets not as good in my area. Couple of thrift stores and thats it... slim pickings. I do have a bone to pick - it is frustrating for us regular thrifters, who are not buying up tubs and tubs of merc to re-sell, but rather buying on budgets for our own use/decor/enjoyment, to arrive right behing 'professional pickers' who purchase in mass bulk for re-selling later. Leave a little something for the next person, please!

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