Tuesday 30 April 2013

Bootsale Bargains

Sunday is car boot sale day. It was a lovely morning the sun was shining. Now the weather is warming both the local car boots near me are in full swing.
 
I was quite restrained for me. I think because we showed up late most of the great buys had gone....you have to get there early I think for the real bargains.
I bought two books.
 
Lovely Laura Ashley living room book and a vintage crochet book.

The crochet book has some fab patterns.

Some are quite dated but with a change of colours they could be great.

Check out this outfit crochet chic hehe.


The Laura Ashley book has lots of inspiring photos.

This garden room is beautiful like having the outdoors inside.
Now I just need some time to read them properly!
I have a pile of magazines and books waiting for me to read them.
 
 Do you remember me telling you about the hanging birds I made for the rehabilitation centre....Well there they are on the craft stall at the centre, my partner kindly took a picture for me to see.
The centre staff liked them so much they made a special stand for them! Eek very exciting hope they make some money for new activities for the people who use the centre.
xx


10 comments:

  1. I think, you will be making new crocheted pieces from this book.

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  2. I love vintage crochet books! What a great find. Wish I had something like that close to home that I could go to, sounds like a lot of fun. Congrats on the birdies too!

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    1. Me too I have a few. It may be the beginning of another collection! Thank you...I have my fingers crossed they will sell :)

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  3. Ooo I must remember to pop in and have a look at your fabric shopping. I love treasure hunting too :)

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  4. Ah lovely books FB - and I do like the garden room, it looks so romantic don't you think?
    Lovely to see your sweet little birds on their own stand - exciting and gratifying for you! Have you run out of yarn for the blanket yet? Joy xx

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    1. Hello Joy. I think it looks really romantic yes I'd love a room like that. Yes I was so pleased to see they liked the birds will find out tomorrow if any have sold fingers crossed one of two have gone. YES! I finished earlier the yarn is gone. Will post some photos tomorrow. Thank you for stopping in your encouragement as always is greatly received. Oh and weldone me for not deleting anything this time haha :) x

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  5. Great treasures from your car boot sale! That vintage crochet book looks wonderful - I look forward to seeing what you make from it. x

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    1. Thanks for commenting. Thank you I think it could be a good little book lots of interesting looking patterns.

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  6. Great finds! The hanging birds are looking very pretty. They sure are happy for the exclusive stand they got to perch on! :)

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