A few weeks ago I went to a great estate sale in Burbank. I found it on Craigslist under the heading of "Estate Sale -tons of vintage sewing!"
It was as if I was at my Grandmother Hatties house. I began talking to the granddaughter who was running the sale. We commented on the many similarities between our grandmothers who saved *everything*. This woman saved glass Windex bottles, tins, and every button and bobbin that ever crossed her path. There were many unopened toiletries. Powders and lotions- most likely gifts from the grandkids that were "too good to be used."
This spool especially reminds me of my grandmother who would've saved those little bits of thread too.
I took home a bunch of thread and sewing notions, a few scraps of vintage fabric and some other odds and ends. My mother warned me that the thread might be too old to really use. So I was thrilled to find this wire thread rack for $0.99 this weekend at Salivation Army. Now I can just enjoy the rainbow of colors.
I am joining in ( a little late) at Southern Hoslitality for some Thrifty Treasures. Head over there to see all the wonderful treasures people find.
What treasures! I would have loved to been at that sale!
ReplyDeleteI love old notions! The thread is definitely pretty to look at. Did you find any buttons?
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun sale.
ReplyDeleteGlenda
Oh, I love thread on wood spools! And what a great find that spool holder is! That's just a great picture of all the spools on that holder!
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ReplyDeletePatti
That looked like a fun sale. I just love looking through someone's old junk. You did good! Thanks for playing today.
ReplyDeleteAwesome finds, what a Great deal on the thread holder!
ReplyDeleteOld notions always bring back memories of home. I think those are great treasures! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. Very sweet of you~ hugs, Cindy s
ReplyDeleteHow fun, what memories...my great grandma had lots of thread spools just like that !
ReplyDeleteHugs ~ Kammy