Show Us Your Purchases!

[zendy]

That ABC's of mending sounds awesome, I'm going to be on a lookout for that now that I know it exists. Great find!

 

[Lily Amelia]

There's a great charity/thrift shop close to where I work so I usually pay it a weekly visit to see what treaures I can find, so far I've picked up some old Babycham & Cherry B glasses and a tiki-style bamboo tray amongst other things. But this week I had a big find in the shape of a salon-style hood hairdryer! A bargain too at £8! It needs a bit of a clean up inside as its quite dusty but it's in perfect working order, much quieter than I expected too. Anyway, here it is....

http://www.fotki.com

http://www.fotki.com

I only picked it up yesterday so haven't had much time to play yet, but I was going out last night so splashed some water on my virtually straight hair and popped in some curlers then sat under it for about 10 minutes and got myself a quick curly do for the night

http://www.fotki.com

 

[December]

Lily Amelia that's amazing! I'm so jealous!!

I've just won this gorgeous winter dress on ebay

 

[Lauren]

Oh my gosh, December, that dress is so CUTE!

 

[December]

Isn't it just!

I can't wait until Autumn so I can wear it!

 

[Shirin]

December what a lovely dress. I bet you'll look (and feel) like a million in it.

 

[zendy]

fftopic: Shirin you look so lovely in your icon

 

[December]

December what a lovely dress. I bet you'll look (and feel) like a million in it.

Thank you. I'll be sure to post a picture of it on as soon as I get it!

 

[Shirin]

Zendy; thanks! That was nice to say. You're lovely too.

Here's my recent purchase, like I need any more patterns!

 

[glamour-girl]

shirin, this pattern is brilliant, you should post pics of how thease turned out, what fabric are you planning to use ?

 

[Shirin]

I'm not sure, maybe stretch linen suiting or some type of suiting material with pinstripes? IDK?

 

[Lauren]

That's so cute! I love the bell bottom ones with the ties.

 

[Inky]

Shirin i love those pants! what is the pattern number, if you don't mind my asking?


Okay, this probably 50's or 60's judging from the style of the mobile home, but I love it. We live in a manufactured home (the fancypants name for a mobile home - but mine has no wheels) and the story behind this plate is better than the plate!

I was watching 1000 Ways to Die on teevee (it's on Spike, in case you are into that sort of show) and they ran an episode of a fellow who was cleaning the toilet in a used RV (aka a truly mobile home). He used chlorine and when it mixed with the foul ancient sewage in the rv's tank, well, science ensued and he created a deadly chlorine gas and....died.

But I digress....in his adorable little death trap he had a plate much like this one. I thought it was a prop, but doubled over laughing yelling to the hubby I MUST HAVE ONE!! In less than a couple minutes on the fabulousness that is the internet, this silly thing was on it's way to my house and now hangs in a place of honor in the kitchen, right on the dreadful wallpaper we haven't re-done.

I don't love living in a mobile home, but it's only a mile from the ocean as the crow files, so I don't complain. and now my life is complete with my funny little plate.

and this is how collections begin....

 

[retrogirl1941]

Shirin i love those pants! what is the pattern number, if you don't mind my asking?


Okay, this probably 50's or 60's judging from the style of the mobile home, but I love it. We live in a manufactured home (the fancypants name for a mobile home - but mine has no wheels) and the story behind this plate is better than the plate!

I was watching 1000 Ways to Die on teevee (it's on Spike, in case you are into that sort of show) and they ran an episode of a fellow who was cleaning the toilet in a used RV (aka a truly mobile home). He used chlorine and when it mixed with the foul ancient sewage in the rv's tank, well, science ensued and he created a deadly chlorine gas and....died.

But I digress....in his adorable little death trap he had a plate much like this one. I thought it was a prop, but doubled over laughing yelling to the hubby I MUST HAVE ONE!! In less than a couple minutes on the fabulousness that is the internet, this silly thing was on it's way to my house and now hangs in a place of honor in the kitchen, right on the dreadful wallpaper we haven't re-done.

I don't love living in a mobile home, but it's only a mile from the ocean as the crow files, so I don't complain. and now my life is complete with my funny little plate.

and this is how collections begin....

OMG! I love that plate! I live in a mobile home too! I must start searching for one!!!

Samantha

 

[December]

Here's my recent purchase, like I need any more patterns!

Ooh they're lovely!!

 

[zendy]

Perfect pinker

I love crazy sewing gadgets, especially ones that make my life easier. I have no clue how old these are, but they work great!

 

[BeBopBaby]

Inky - I used to own a set of these. Yes, there are more than one in the collection. I ended up giving mine to a friend. lol

 

[lady eel]

Okay, this probably 50's or 60's judging from the style of the mobile home, but I love it. We live in a manufactured home (the fancypants name for a mobile home - but mine has no wheels) and the story behind this plate is better than the plate!

and this is how collections begin....

I think that plate (or one of the set) is in 'The Encyclopedia of Bad Taste' which is a must have book. So you could say you have a BOOK PIECE! hahaha

here is my granny plate

ironic, as I AM a smart ass

 

[hailey greenhat]

I love crazy sewing gadgets, especially ones that make my life easier. I have no clue how old these are, but they work great!

are they pinking shears or some kind of tracing wheel? O_0

Just got this pattern and while its not an actual vintage pattern, it could be a repro of one of their originals

I'm thinking of doing it in some black crape but I'm not quite positive does anyone have a suggestion?

 

[zendy]

Pinking shears

are they pinking shears or some kind of tracing wheel? O_0