Vintage Black Friday

It is the first Friday of the month, so it must be Vintage Black Friday. Today I am linking up with Jill (Gypsy Brocante) at the French Cupboard for this little get together. I wasn't sure what to showcase today, but as I plan on sewing this weekend, I thought that would set the theme.When I was around 8 or 9, my mother gave me this little Singer sewing machine. Unfortunately, she can not recall its history. What I do know is that it has been one of my most cherished possessions for over 40 years. I spent hours and hours playing with it, making doll clothes for my Barbie. I still have the actual Barbie Doll patterns that I used that I am planning to showcase on a future Vintage Barbie post. This was a very happy time for me with my little sewing machine and my Barbie.

I haven't done any research yet on my machine and would love any comments that you may have on its year of origin, etc. Thanks for your input.

The Bingo card holds a collection of all black buttons created by my friend Jess. I know we have all seen buttons displayed this way. Jess has given me some cards from her stash and I hope to be playing button, button, where's my button ..... with my own button collection.

Next I have a vintage Crazy Quilt square from my collection. I found this at a Church sale a few years ago. I absolutely love crazy quilts. Any quilt is a labor of love and example of fancy stitching, but the crazy quilt with all its embellishments, is one kicked-up-a-notch quilt. It is also a testament to the women that sewed before us of recycling and repurposing at its very best.

I know this isn't all black; however, my favorite parts of this square are the black ones. I just love this embroidered flower.

Please be sure to stop over at the French Cupboard to see all the other goodies being shown today.

Also a reminder of the giveaway Melinda at The Alabaster Rose Designs is having. You still have time to enter.
Have a good day.
Sherrie

Tis the season for Church Fairs

Just as I had been lamenting about the winter hiatus of lawn sales, fortunately the church craft fair season began. Today I was there bright and early of my first fair, just as the doors opened. Of course I did check out the crafts, but didn't purchase anything....I could make anything I saw. I was there for the "Attic Treasure" room, the quintessential "white elephant" tables. The space is really small, and it was hot and crowded....but I found my treasures......three vintage tablecloths, 4 Halloween cloth napkins, vintage knitting needles, an amber glass pedestal bowl (for my Thanksgiving table), a large white oval platter, old sewing patterns, various wooden frames, candles, glass candlesticks, a few vintage Christmas ornaments, a blessing crucifix with the original candles still inside, olive green glass bowl and matching candlestick holders (another glass collection of mine) and 2 small fire king white bowls (each bowl for only five cents)...to name a few of my treasures.


I am going to frame or decoupage the sewing patterns for something creative. I should have done a better close up of the knitting needles, they are cool.
I also found some Catholic figurines that I collect and will probably use in a collage that I have been planning. My favorite find of the day was a 50's lamp for $3.00. I have it shown with my lamp from my family room re-do. It stands 4 feet tall and has a similar shape in the wooden section as my other lamp has. I love it!!! Now I need to find just the right table for it. I spent about $20 and did find a few more fun framed pictures, jewelry and of course some freshly baked cookies had to come home with me. As good as that was, my friend Tiff was also there and scored on all of these furniture pieces that I went right past and didn't see and spent only $16. Good job Tiff. It was a fun day. Glad to get out and back home before the torrential rain started. We are getting the rain that our friends down south just had. So with a hot mulled apple cider in hand, I am putting my treasures away. Yes, you have to love a good church sale.