Everyday Crafty Goodness

My friends and I went to a church rummage sale in Wellesley this past Saturday.  Admission $1.

 Enamel bowl made in Finland.  This is the first thing I grabbed at the sale.  Do you see the little hearts?  Only 25 cents.

 Vintage flat sheet.  50 cents.

 Vintage Thermos.  I can totally see that design in a quilt!  50 cents.

Cats mug (lions, leopards, and kitties, oh my!)  50 cents.

Rhino and black bird snack container.  I can see some little kid eating animal crackers out of this.  25 cents.

I got some other stuff and the total came down to less than $15.  Had a good Thai meal, got some sun and fresh air, hung out with friends…priceless!

A recent find from the Davis Square Goodwill.  A lovely avocado green afghan for a buck.  It looks better in person.  The greens are nicely balanced with cream and white.  I have it at work to keep me warm.

I’ve liked green since I was a little kid.  My favorite ice cream is mint chocolate chip and I think I picked it when I was little because it’s green.

Speaking of green, I’m looking at vintage Singer sewing machines.  My current sewing machine (a Brother from Walmart) doesn’t sew quite straight…it’s embarrassing to have crooked lines.  I’ve been reading about the older Singers and I really like the fact that they are all metal so nothing can really break.  I was thinking of getting a 201 or maybe a 221 featherweight  (but those are expensive!!) until I saw some GREEN ones.  Now I’m just looking at green machines and not even caring about what model they are.  How’s that for smart shopping? How fun would it be to sew on a mint green sewing machine? 

SHAZAM!  My newest power tool in my arsenal!

Found this baby on Craigslist.  I don’t even remember what I was looking for…certainly not a big ass industrial quilting machine.  Check out the long arm extension…I can fit under it!

Some vintage buttons I got from this swap.

I’m looking forward to the (sunny and warm) weekend.  I have all these things I want to make…mainly a dressform so I can start making/reconstructing clothes and baby stuff for friends (quilts, bibs, drool cloths). 

My newest dresser.  Found on Craigslist for $50.  It’s made by Lane. 

I had to put this picture in (it’s an animal lover thing).  Here’s Molly checking out the dresser and Elliot checking out Molly’s butt.