Good morning from the East Coast , another dull day here but they promise us sunshine and warmer temperatures , so looking forward to that . This morning I thought I would tell you how I spent Friday night stitching with friends , first off it started off a little late as I attended a church yard sale , I can't resist finding a treasure . Now I know you want to know if I found any so I won't keep you wondering , first off I found quite a large selection of little doilies and coasters which I grabbed a few of since they were very cheap , you will see the price tags still on a few of them .
Only $.25 each , what do you think ? I will use these on bags and other crafty items . The next item my dear hubby found for me .
A collection of thimbles from various places this person visited and the little showcase came with it . I am not a collector of thimbles , maybe I should say I wasn't lol , but they are rather special and a couple really caught my eye , the one on the top first off .
Obviously this one came from Scotland , there is a piper on top and then the Thistle , which is so appropriate as I am a member of the Thistle Quilt Guild , so cool . Next is the pewter thimble from Niagara Falls .
I'd like to know who owned these little treasures but I think her last name was Fraser as one is the tartan for the Fraser clan .
Once I got home and settled into my cosy chair I started stitching on this little wool ornament , the pattern is by Trish Harriman and is a free OOM on a FB Wool applique group .
An adorable little chickadee , how did she know they are my favorite bird , this was such fun to stitch . Trish had suggested beads for the flowers and leaves but since I didn't have any on hand I just embroidered some and I think it works just fine . I am really enjoying these monthly ornaments , they are so quick to make . The wool I used for the background was once a scarf and oh wow it is so soft to stitch with , just love it !!
Thanks to
Cheryll for hosting the FNWF's I always enjoy stitching along , oh and on Thursday which would be the Australian Friday I knitted some more on my sock ;-)
Thanks for stopping by today , hope you have a fun day and get a little creativity in as well .
Hugs Sheila
Those are great finds and I love the little chickadee.
ReplyDeleteI love the crocheted doilies. I've made a few myself and know the work that goes into them. These have a nice variety of designs in them. The thimble collection is so interesting. Your chickadee ornament is sweet.
ReplyDeleteI love all your little doilies! I just saw where someone attached a bunch of them to make a long table runner. I never met a doily I didn't like. It's beautiful and sunny and warm here today. Maybe you'll get it tomorrow?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful crochet! I have some lovely old family pieces of lace. Love your little chickadee too......they are sweet little birds, we have seen (and heard!) them when visiting Canada.
ReplyDeleteFabulous finds. Love those doilies. The chickadee is so cute. Hugs, xx
ReplyDeleteGreat purchases and I love the Christmas ornament too.
ReplyDeleteHi Sheila,such lovely purchases and that little bird is so cute xx
ReplyDeleteYard sales hold such treasures don't they? Sweet ornament. Visiting from FNWF.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great find. I have just participated in my first thimble swap.... I might just have to start collecting them. They are very cute...
ReplyDeleteWhat great finds! My maiden name is Fraser, so maybe they belonged to some distant relative!!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous finds sheila...
ReplyDeleteLovely wool stitchery..
What a treasure your hubby found. Love the thimbles especially the Scottish one! Bargain doileys too. Love your little chickadee x
ReplyDeletelove your doilies... they can be used for such a lot now not only on the dressing table! what fun with your non collection of thimbles... and very sweet chickadee
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Looks like you added lots of treasures! Will enjoy seeing how you use the doilies!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on all of your neat finds, especially the unique thimbles!! I'm with you, I just love chickadees and hearing their call. What a neat way to make your own chickadee to enjoy :-)
ReplyDeleteJust popping by from the FNwF sign up post. What great finds at the church yard sale. And I love your little bird ornament!
ReplyDeleteI recently started a weekly Stitchery Link Party for all things hand embroidered and I would love to have you come link up your bird ornament. http://www.supermomnocape.com/2015/05/04/vintage-embroidery-monday-stitchery-link-party-4/
Your chickadee is adorable!
ReplyDeleteHello Sheila! Love the treasures you found at the sale and what a marvellous little bird you have stitched! :) x
ReplyDeleteLoving your doilies Sheila. What a pretty find.
ReplyDeleteOh lots to comment on! Great finds.... I'm almost green about the thimble collection but am being grown up - beautiful! And very cute little chickadee too. it sure sounds like a succesful Friday!
ReplyDeleteJust popping back to thank you for linking up to Monday's Stitchery Link Party! I do hope you join in again.
ReplyDeleteMany great treasures! You will surely make beautiful works with crocheted doilies.
ReplyDeleteA complete thimbles collection! Wow!
Good weekend!
Hugs!
Pretty doilies Sheila and a great collection of thimbles. Being a bit 'posh'!! hoho I tend to collect silver ones but I have a pewter one with a lift off owl. Does your piper lift off? xx
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