Saturday, January 7, 2012

Treasure Hunt Finds

Hello Fellow Thrifters and Friends,

  FINALLY!!  I have so missed posting about my finds because I have not found anything lately. I went out by myself this morning with cash in hand ready to find some lovely treasures. I went 45 minutes before ever getting out of the car because every garage sale I went to there was nothing interesting at all. Then it happened. I drove up to THE garage sale. I knew it was going to be fun when I saw a sweet older lady running the sale, and I saw a bunch of boxes of fabric. I BURST OUT OF THE CAR! I was so excited. The real test was going to be prices. I listened for a bit to see some of the prices she was giving other customers and they were fantastic.

Here are the wonderful things I found

I saw this cute gingham box sitting on one of her tables


When I opened the box I discovered all of these wonderful sewing directions and patterns


 Each picture has a matching pattern and directions on how to make the items in the picture. Its so wonderfully sweet. The box has patterns for pillows and aprons, and everything 70's and vintage. 

You might be wondering how much I paid for this box of wonderfullness, and the answer is $1.00. I know pretty wonderful.  


I bought a whole box of vintage fabric for $1.00. I am not sure what will come of this wonderful fabric, but I have some great ideas. Posts to follow.


She also had a whole bin of vintage patterns she was selling for $0.10 a piece. I bought 10 patterns, and I can't wait to use them in my craft room.


I was so happy after leaving this sale with all of my cute finds.

After finishing up at a few more garage sales I went to the swap meet to see what treasures could be found there. I saw these lovely Fenton glass dishes. I have done a bit of research and Fenton glass seems to be collectable. I paid $1.00 for the both of these little dishes.


I think they are so pretty


At the same sale I bought these glass ornaments for $0.50.


Hope you all had a wonderfully thrifty week!

Smiles,
The Joyful Thrifter

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22 comments:

  1. OH my, you found some great items at that sale. I am so having withdrawals. no garage sales in my area for at least 3 more months. Auction should start soon though. At least I hope. At least I can live through my blog buddies finds. :)

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  2. What wonderful FINDS! You certainly hit the "jackpot"!

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  3. Well I think you had a pretty good day. Happy 2012! Hugs, Diane

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  4. Wow you hit a great yard sale! I love the box of patterns! My favs are the sweet little Fenton dishes...so cute!! hugs, Linda

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  5. Such wonderful finds. and all for such bargain prices. I cant wait to see your creations with the fabrics. x

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  6. Wow you certainly scored! Love the gingham box & the retro patterns. And those 2 blue dishes are very sweet.

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  7. Lovely and cheap finds! I'd kill, or a the very least maim, to find adorable vintage fabrics for a dime.

    <3Jackie @ Let's Go Thrifting!
    http://LetsGoThrifting.blogspot.com

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  8. Wowser! $1 for all those patterns AND in a pretty box. Well done you. I too need to get back on that thrifting train.

    Madison xxx

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  9. Sounds like a dream come true garage sale to me Some vintage outfits would have finished it off perfectly for me lol

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  10. So many fun finds! I love the vintage patterns. They remind me of my grandmother who sewed many outfits for herself and my feeble attempts to craft wearable clothes for myself. What a fun way to start 2012!

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  11. What a great bunch of stuff!! The ornaments are great!

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  12. You make me smile with your treasures. No garage sales in sight for us for months, although maybe the fairgrounds will have a small indoor rummage just to ease our pains.
    I am so happy you found THE sale to brighten your day.

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  13. I'm so envious, those patterns are so great!

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  14. I would have bought every single item you did! Can't wait to see what you do with them!

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  15. Wow, what a haul. I love the look of everything. Happy New Year!

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  16. I love, love, love the glass. The pattern box is so cute and $1, wow!

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  17. old patterns and old fabric...LOVE those "old lady" garage sales, usually the honey hole for sure.

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  18. SO jealous! GREAT finds with that fabric -- my goodness it's yummy! Sadly, I remember having many of those types of patterns and using them! Hopefully many of those styles will NEVER back!

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  19. Great finds! You are so lucky. I love the Fenton glass and the ornaments.

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  20. Ww, you hit the jackpot! What great finds. Fabric and vintage patterns~be still my heart! Thank you for joining TTF last week! I hope you are having a great day!

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  21. Now, this is what I'm talkin' about. What finds! If you get a moment, would you like to link up to my "Thriving on Thursdays" Linky Party here in Australia? I feature recipes, crafts, furniture makeovers, organisating and decluttering advice, makeup tips, vintage finds, financial advice, etc. Anything goes.

    http://domesblissity.blogspot.com/2012/01/thriving-on-thursdays-linky-party-2.html

    Anne @ Domesblissity xx

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  22. wow what great finds. love the ornaments! and what a great deal on that fabric! thanks so much for linking up at cap creations.

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