Sunday, August 15, 2010

Garage Sale Fun

Saturday Morning

Sleep in late

Have a cup of coffee

Go out for breakfast

Go to a few garage sales with my husband
Now that is a great and relaxing morning.  

The fact that we found some great bargains at the garage sales made the morning a little sweeter.

Look at the things we found

If you love vintage linen like I do you will appreciate some of the things I found
The two picture frames on the left have already been used for a project I'll show you in another post.
All of the linens, the frames, and the wooden item (not sure what it is) came to a total of $17


Six hand embroidered napkins

The tablecloth on the left is beautifully embroidered and pretty large.

I am always drawn to embroidery with blue in the design

This pictures shows a large plain white tablecloth, a chenille bedspread and butterfly embroidered dresser cloth and a small embroidered hand towel.

Another look at the same items

Light up light house for my husband, he has a few in his office - $3
It is a lighthouse on Whidbey Island not  too far from here.

Snowflake tablecloth $2.50

Two snowflake wreath hangers $1
(Maybe I should paint them white, we'll see)

This is the item I am not sure what it is, maybe you know.
I asked what the lady who sold it used it for and she explained.  We will have to think on this a while
Cost $2

Now I just realized that I didn't take pictures of the wonderful finds my husband brought home.
He found himself a new weedwacker and that nylon string stuff to go with it.  He said that the parts were interchangeable with his old one and for $10 he couldn't go wrong. 
All in all we were thrifty shoppers and had a good time together
You sure can't beat that! 

I will be linking to
Today's Thrifty Treasures at Southern Hospitality 
 Garage Salen Party at Debbiedoos 

12 comments:

  1. I think we must be soul sisters. I love all of your treasures.
    My mom used to do embroidered table scarves (as she called them). I still have a few, but most of them are very worn. I know she had that same basket design. I want to take some of the better bits and pieces and make something for my granddaughter.
    That little table is interesting.

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  2. I love everything you found!! Yep...you cant beat a good yard sale! Its a fun thing to do on a Saturday!

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  3. That is great that your hubby goes with ya. Now I can get my husband to antique stores, but not so much garage sales. I love vintage linens too. I hardly have any though, so I have to start looking for some good bargains out there. Thanks for joining in on the party. Debbie

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  4. I wonder if the little table was used for spinning, weaving or something along those lines? I have no idea..that is just a shot in the dark, but I think it's neat no matter what it is!

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  5. Sherry, that is some great stuff you found. Love those linens. Thanks for joining the party this week!

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  6. Those are some fun finds! My interest is peaked with the little table! What an unusual shape...

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  7. that's Ok that you didn't post your hubby's finds! I love linen it is is what makes my heart beat fast, I have not found any for sooo long!!

    Carol

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  8. Hi Sherry! Thanks for coming by and entering my giveaway and I really appreciate your posting my button.

    It looks like ya'll had a wonderful Saturday. I love that little white whatever it is stand. It's got a great finish and oh' how I love the linens.

    I noticed that you like Carol King and James Taylor from the 70's. I love there music, like the Tapestry and Machine Gun Kelly albums from then too.

    I'm looking forward to following you and becoming friends.
    Hugs....Tracy :)

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  9. Sherry,
    We share a love for old linens. You really got some beautiful pieces and they all look like they are in good shape too. You certainly got them for a good price. I would really like to know what that little table is for. I sure hope one of your fellow bloggers will know the answer.
    Debbie

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  10. Great finds! I love vintage linens too. Cute little table. It will be interesting to find out what it was used for.

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  11. I have learned all weed whackers are not the same and that a shaft for one can cost upwards of $35 dollars. So to get the whole thing and be able to use the parts is the way to go, if you know the type you need. Similar to lawn mowers - the handles are as expensive as the cutting deck.(almost)
    All I can think with the topknot on the table is some sort of braiding or ropework, weaving.

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  12. Oh being a vintage linen addict, I LOVE all your awesome finds here! And some great prices!

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