Down on Main Street in my little town is an old antique store. It's in an old building that used to be an auto parts store. It's closing unfortunately, and they have a new sign in the window. "Everything 75% off." I walked in today a little sad, but looking for some old aqua mason jars. I found some jars, some old metal cookie cutters, a wood rolling pin, and then went around the corner and saw this.
I've always wanted an old wooden ironing board. The price tag said $25, I quickly calculated what 75% off of that would be. $6.25!!!!! Happy day!
The edges are painted aqua.
Here's her new home in my sewing room. I know I could make a nice cover for her, but I don't want to cover up the pretty sticker or aqua paint.
I also picked up this little clothes pin apron.... for $1.50. I know!!!
These little dresser scarves were $1.50 too, for both! I think I will make pretty cushion covers out of them.
These feed sack circles were purchased from the same store not long ago. But they were only 50% off. Still a great deal, no complaining here! I love them.
I found this vintage border print recently in a bag of scraps that I bought for $.75.
And I just love the fabric this vintage apron is made of. Another recent thrift store purchase.
I want to wear it and bake an apple pie.
New vintage cotton ricrac.
Recent sock knitting.
I have such a love for beautiful old things. They add so much character and coziness to our little home.
I also made a trip to the post office today to send off my Christmas in July swap goodies. I'm really looking forward to seeing what everyone has made! This Christmas sewing really has me ready for the cooler months. I can't wait to cozy up by the fire on a rainy day with some sewing in hand. Wait! What am I saying, I haven't gotten enough camp fires yet! And my blackberries haven't ripened for making jam yet either. But Autumn and Winter are my favorite times of the year.
Ok, as soon as I make jam I demand Autumn to start. So there. x
LOVE your ironing board! Wish I could fine one! Enjoy your weekend! :0)
Posted by: Terry | July 17, 2009 at 05:46 PM
The ironing board looks perfect in your sewing room. Like it's always belonged there! And the other treasures you found are just wonderful. Great bargains!
I'm with you about autumn, it's my favorite time of year. I'm not quite sick of summer yet but this time next month I will be. Apple-picking, crunching leaves, and crisp fall air...there's nothing better!!
Posted by: Jen in NY | July 17, 2009 at 05:51 PM
Deal! As soon as you make jam, we get fall. :)
Posted by: Terri | July 17, 2009 at 05:55 PM
Sad the little shop is closing but you scored BIG! If I bring the scones may I share your jam? :o)
Posted by: Stephanie | July 17, 2009 at 05:57 PM
Wow what great treasures you found!
Posted by: Jocelyn | July 17, 2009 at 05:58 PM
What about the mason jars that you went for? Where is a picture of those lovelies!
Posted by: barbara | July 17, 2009 at 06:05 PM
I certainly enjoyed your vintage show ! Thank you.
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | July 17, 2009 at 07:54 PM
That ironing board is fabulous. I'm also having a case of ric-rak envy.
Posted by: Missy Ann | July 17, 2009 at 08:31 PM
So sad your store is going out of business...but wow what great deals you got...I LOVE THAT!!!
Posted by: sheri howard | July 17, 2009 at 09:45 PM
What a great found!!! These treasures are so beautiful and charming and I love the ironing board. And I have a special addiction to the yellow fabric with that yintage border on it. :o)
Enjoy your day,
Sabine P. xxxx
Posted by: Sabine | July 17, 2009 at 11:49 PM
That ironing board is charming and all the beautiful vintage finds, but so sad it's closing. Our weather this summer has been rather cool but I like it maybe because autumn is my favorite time of the year too.
Posted by: Susan | July 18, 2009 at 06:59 AM
Fabulous finds!! I love the ironing board! And those handkerchiefs - they're gorgeous! Makes me long to bust out my embroidery thread, if I weren't already busy catching up on my quilting projects.
Happy jam making!
Posted by: Karen | July 18, 2009 at 09:30 AM
What a great shopping trip you had.Love all your goodies.
Summer will be gone before you know it. I am looking forward to seeing all the swap pictures too.
Posted by: Carrie P. | July 18, 2009 at 10:49 AM
I thoroughly enjoyed looking at your photos with my cup of coffee this morning. Wow! That ironing board is fabulous. It looks perfect in your sewing room. You must have had perma-grin. Lovely linens too. Lucky, lucky you!
Posted by: cathleen | July 19, 2009 at 06:59 AM
What a pretty addition to your room. Especially love your clothes pin apron & ricrac... a girl can't have enough ricrac!
Posted by: Renee | July 20, 2009 at 12:16 PM
I love all of your wonderful sewing room treasures! Thanks so much for sharing them all!
Posted by: sherri | July 20, 2009 at 08:47 PM
Well you were in the right place at the right time to get 75% off! Good for you. Your vintage finds are very lovely. Each one is perfect. I'm super jealous! I'm glad they made it to a good appreciative home though. I started my cottage quilt this past weekend. Thanks for your inspiration. I blogged about it today.
Posted by: nanette | July 21, 2009 at 08:02 AM
oh lucky you...all those amazing things in one place! I love the old ironing board. it is beautiful and looks so nice with your room.
Posted by: Leslie | July 22, 2009 at 08:04 AM
it is sad when these little stores close , but at least some of its contents are now in a good home... did you bake apple pie?
Posted by: periwinkle | July 22, 2009 at 01:17 PM
What a great trasures you found!! I love the ironing board!! It's fabulous!! Your corner quilt is very beautiful!!
Bia Cardeal
from Brazil
Posted by: Bia Cardeal | July 22, 2009 at 02:23 PM
Love your ironing board and other finds. I have an antique ironing board that I haven't used in a while. Since I am moving into a new home, you have inspired me dust it off and use it again.
Posted by: Karen | July 23, 2009 at 07:02 AM
Oh the treasures! And oh the sadness that the shop is closing. :'-(
Posted by: happy zombie | July 24, 2009 at 01:13 PM