Goodwill thrifting

Kerosene lamp was $.99Love this sheet. I think it was $1.99This tag was attached to the sheets below. There were 2 sheets that were brand new. Not sure what country they came from. Date at the bottom reads 1984. The 2 sheets were $1.99 for both at Goodwill.

These 2 pillow shams $1.99 for both. They look new.

This tag was on the bottom of the rooster bowl below for $.99.

Ribbon Organization

I bought some new ribbons a dollar each at Hobby Lobby last week and needed a new place for all of them. I put this rod up on my shelf with cup hooks and I can see them all.

Cindy Lou had this idea on her blog to wrap ribbons on clothespins. I found these at Hobby Lobby last week they were on sale for $2.35 for 24. I have a lot of ric rack, so I just dropped them all in one jar. I found the jars at Goodwill. The big one was $1.99 and the small one $.99. Now I can see what I have.

Finished quilt

I finished my pillowcase quilt a few weeks ago and simply forgot to post about it. So here it is. Ruby claimed this one, because the other one was Layla's. She said "It's just the one I wanted".

This is a twin size quilt machine stiched in the ditch. Thanks to Deb from Works in Progress for her tutorial. The second one I've made.

Scenes from the Relay for Life 2010

Yes, this is my Aunt Louise with the survior shirt and Aunt Betty sitting with her (my brothers in the background).

New curtains and Ruby's dress

Ruby let me know she was not wearing the shirt I made for the Relay. I had this pillowcase dress already made and added a little ribbon and a unicorn. Hope this makes her want to wear it. I may be making one for Layla. These were dish towels and I added the embroidery from my sewing machine.

Wednesday thrift finds

This cute little glass picture came from Goodwill for $.99. It looks really old. No markings on it. It has a ribbon on the back to hang on the wall. Layla loved it. Wednesday Layla, Ruby and I stopped by Our Thrift Store and found this pillowcase for $.25 and 3/4 yard of fabric $.79.

Rooster calender dated 1974 for $.99 (the year I graudated high school).

Two tablecloths for $1.99 each. My Mom will love the one at the top.

RELAY FOR LIFE JUNE 5TH

We've had all this time to prepare for this event and now it's here. This Saturday at 5:00 PM. Our team (Old Hope Church of Christ) has made the most money so far. Everyone has done a great job.

I made these charms from glass and paper to sell at the Relay. Made shirts for my two smallest to wear at the event. Made buttons for everyone on the team to wear.

WIP and crafting with Layla

I got these kits from Big Lots a while back and just remembered I had them. Layla and I didn't want to follow the rules on the package. We added our own beads. Beautiful hairbow

This broach is for Ruby
There's Layla modeling all of the things we made.

I worked on this pillowcase quilt all day Thursday and just couldn't finish before the kids came over Friday and Saturday. I'll finish it next week.

Thrifting and trip to Antique store

Green pillowcase with embroidery from Goodwill for $.99Dresser scarf from an antique store for $2.50

All 3 cats are from antique store. Two on the left were $2.50. They are "made in Japan" and have letters on the bottom. Other cat was $2.00
Soap dish from "Our Thrift Store for $1.49. Made in Japan -Andre Richard

Vase from "Our Thrift Store for $1.49 and the cute little bottle was $.49 at Goodwill. The bottle was "made in Belgium".

The Shack

First of all I have wonderful news about my Aunt Louise. Her test show she is in remission. Our prayers have been answered. She was diagnosed with breast cancer (the second time) last November.

Just finished reading "The Shack". It had been passed around in our family and it was my turn. I highly recommend it.

More thrifting

I just love this rabbit. I got it at "Our Thrift Store" for $1.49. I know they just put it out, because someone else would have bought this. It has a lovely begonia now. I got this a while back at Goodwill for $1.99. It needed some cleaning and some of the crystals are missing, but I don't care. You put 4 votive candles and it and let the wind blow.

It feels like summer here today. Very humid.

Thrift finds

This gold fire king bowl is the same color and brand as these coffee cups. This is my second little pyrex dish. Got this cute embroidered pillowcase. Only thing is the pillowcase itself is not very good quality.

This sheet will make an adorable dress for the girls.

Sewing marathon and Ruby's 4th birthday

I did get the dresses finished for Maureen. They both had to be altered, so it was like making 4 dresses. But I did it.

Ruby wanted this gown for her birthday and I finished it in time. I used McCalls 5969 and a sheet from here. Of course I had to make one for Layla from this sheet. I also made the sleeping masks for both.

Happy Birthday little girl. She wore the gown all day and night.

What I've been working on

My beautiful flowers from my children on Mother's day. We all had a cookout at my house for my Mom. Great day. Monday I started on 1 of 2 dresses I have to make by Friday for Maureen. One is finished except for hemming and working on the other one now. Ruby's birthday is Friday and want to make a nightgown and skirt (nothing like waiting till the last minute). Wish me luck.

Layla lost a front tooth

I know it looks like she lost 2 teeth, but only one. Her front teeth have a huge space.

The flooding was horrible over the weekend. I do live on a hill but all roads surrounding me were closed for a few days. Two of the grandkids got stranded here with me (lucky I guess). They got along pretty well and played and watched movies.

I've got to get back to sewing. It's been a while. Maybe after I mow the yard today.