I picked up this vintage pyrex bowl and tupperware pitcher from the thrift store when I was looking for heavy winter curtains. The pitcher has a lid that seals so my iced tea will stay fresh. I heart vintage.
So since I brought 2 new (to me) pieces into my home, I will gather up some of the stuff I’ve been collecting to donate and actually donate them this weekend. I haven’t been decluttering as much as I would like to but I’ll start up again. Here’s a good link to some decluttering tips.
I picked up this little (vintage?) organizer for a buck at last weekend’s yard sale too. I love all the little drawers that you can pull out. This would be perfect for all the little sewing things like bobbins and embroidery needles that need a home.
Ooooh, look at what I got for a buck at a yard sale this weekend! This blanket is soooo warm and the colors are great … just in time for the cool nights we’ve been getting.
Vintage Singer 401a, a.k.a. the Slant-O-Matic. I won this from Ebay and picked it up last night. I got a good deal on it but it needs a bit of work. I started cleaning and oiling the machine and realized later that I wasn’t supposed to oil the gears…I was supposed to use a lubricant on them instead. D’oh!
I also spent quite a bit of time looking for the ON switch (which was not mentioned in the manual by the way) and finally realized that all I have to do is press on the foot pedal (duh). I’ve got lots to learn about this older machine but it is so cool to be able to see the innards and all the gears and parts (all metal). This machine is so much quieter than my Brother and feels totally solid. OK, no more buying sewing machines for awhile.
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