market and thrifting

Hurray!!!! I have finished my self imposed month hiatus from thrifting and headed out this morning. I found this home made quilt, in perfect, gently used condition. The tag reads " stitched with love for .................. by her Gradma............. 1998 .....place" I left out the names and place (right here in Ontario) because it would be like 'calling out'. Who in the world would throw out a quilt made by her Grandma? I bet she will regret it.

But, then again, I will never know the whole story.
Just as I though I was running out of overshot blankets I found this blue one in the 'fill a bag for a buck' bin. Its not in the best condition with some fading and a 6" mend, but too wonderful to pass up. Whenever I find a treasure in the 'fabb' bin I never find anything else I would want.

The red and blue blanket was inside a 30s quilt I unpicked on Saturday. again very,very worn and faded, but still lovely.

Sunday at St Lawrence market. My buddy Jeanette does orange this week.

I had a not bad (not wonderful) day. I sold several pieces of fabric. A deposit on the 19th century blue 9 patch and the 30s Dresden Plate' quilt. The 'plate' quilt was a touching sale as the buyer started to cry as memories of her mother came flooding back as she saw the quilt, apparently she was 11 when her mother died: this , and many other mother memories were shared by total strangers who were in my booth at the time.

The north market is going to be torn down soon, here is some idea of what will be done on the site. Toronto defiantly needs a weekly or weekender vintage market, I can't think of another major city that has so little. The Department of Tourism seems to have little or no interest in promoting one.

Raising the Titanic

I usually take some mending or restoring up to our cabin. This time I sort of missed as I was throwing a 30s quilt onto the dock.....it sank to the bottom of Lake Huron. Next day I organized the dive team (my husband) who donned mask and flippers to search for the quilt. It was akin to rescuing the treasures of the Titanic, but he did it. Above, sodden quilt lying, gasping on the dock.

Next day, recovering on the deck, not too worse for wear. There are many seam separations(from the weight of the water, I think), a few holes/tears in the backing and it will need a recut and rebind, at the moment there is a sweet 30s print back that is folded to the front to bind, I may be able to redo that.

That adventure left me with no textile work (well, I do have some 'car' knitting on the go) so what to do to keep me amused and busy. There are several lovely blogs that I read on what to do with vintage sheets and pillowcases, and I have a cabin full (Pam has another sweet blog) I sorted, photographed and intend to put a few lots up in my etsy shop. Here is a preview.

could't resist the pic of a group of young canoeists who paddled by and sang for me.

As it is Thursday (all right, the day after) it has to be Hermes day. I have many more up on flickrer

summer stripes

A small pile of striped vintage fabrics, measured, priced and ready to be taken to market.

whilst I had stripes on my mind, I browsed etsy and came up with this fresh selection.

pin cushions from dottyral. I bought from dotty last Christmas and everyone was delighted with their little gifts. Expect to hear from me soon, Dotty.
A French seller ikabags, fresh and summery
park and beach, love those retro colors
loulahbelle, always a favorite...does she really come from Huddersfield?

last week I was delighted to be invited to join the Textile and Fiber Art list. The more I browse the membership list, read profiles, visit websites and blogs, the more impressed I am.

My pantry

By way of a change, I though you my like to see my pantry...lol
yesterday my largest plate got broken and I had to rehang one wall. In the process the second largest plate smashed ( a gift from my sister...she won't be pleased)
well...its not the first accident I've had and it sort of gives me permission to buy a couple more (at the right price, of course)
I love china almost as much as textiles ,with old cutlery running third.
Don't even ask whats in the other cupboards.
one day I may even show the plates in the living room/hall/guest room etc.

Whats with the treasuries on etsy these days. I've had the same scarf featured in three different treasuries in 3 days. A very nice scarf but not a fantastic scarf...not even a great photo. (I'll never sell it with that kind of remark!) The latest ...coral luscious crush....is very pretty.

Thursday Hermes

Its Thursday, so it must be Hermes day. Two summery designs, but, strangely enough I have never worn either of them.

A 19th century quilt (not perfect) that I have just listed on etsy. Nice antique cottons.

overshot and TAFA

A couple of photos of my 19th century overshot woven blankets. I would like to keep an image as I am sure they will be sold by the end of the summer....lots of interest at the markets. These are all I have left at the moment.

I am delighted that I have been invited to join TAFA The Textile and Fiber Art list, a relatively new site devoted to textile arts. I feel almost awed to be in such fine company.

Max picks up his quilt

I'm in another really pretty treasury 'Feminine'........this is the 5th long pussy cat bow scarf I have had featured in the last week...must be something in the air.

Max (my godson's child) comes by to pick up his quilt today.