I have been staying away from the thrift stores because I do have enough stuff right here at home, but something pulled me in this morning. I couldn't resist these 2 finds that I got for a song since I'll be able to incorporate them in my Play Ground magic cloth. Click on the images for a closer view.
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| a partially stitched grid on a light cotton cloth including the green wicking thread. and a partially stitched embroidery with some beautifully colored floss. |
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I like the idea of incorporating parts of someone's unfinished project into my cloth...a kind of mystery collaboration.
I'm also gathering the supplies I'll need for Karen Ruane's next embroidery class...EXTENDING EMBELLISHMENT. You can read about it
here. You might like to join in, especially after seeing some of the embroidery she shares with us on her
blog.
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| I found some wonderful white scrim locally and ordered some interesting papers to play with when class starts. |
I ordered the papers from
here. They have some beautiful choices in lots of different colors and patterns.
22 comments:
Superior catch!
Ha! Deanna, I know too I have to stay away of those shops (ánd fabric, ánd yarn shops ...)
But it's always tempting!!!
I see you're continueing the work you did at Karen's, I'm very interested in the results again !
Deanna, great finds -- I hardly ever come across sewing-related items at thrift stores, I think the early birds get the worms. What's really cool is that something pulled you in and then -- ta-da -- like you're meant to have these things! I like your idea of incorporating them on your magic cloth, too. Makes me think....
No sometimes you just can't stay away from the thrift store. I was there this morning too and good thing I did. I found a piece of silk for dyeing. Your founds pieces are great. Enjoy - Nat
I love your idea of using others' unfinished projects, it talks to me of respect for their work.
Keren's embroidery is incredible, so exquisite.
It was meant to be! You fared better than I at the thrift store. I found a couple of blouses for a friend, but nothing in the sewing department. Have fun!
you too? i've been staying away from our Op (thrift) shops all year, too much stuff here already, i could open my own junk shop.
Nice buys! And yes, reckon Fate at work there, pulling you in like peggy says lol
I have been avoiding the thrift store, but it is so difficult. Leaving outside of town makes it a little easier! Now of course, seeing your great finds, I want to run to town! I have been moving boxes and boxes of stuff. That tends to discourage me. Glad we are going to be in Karen's next class together.
What great things you found in the thrift store. It is always interesting to look at other's needlework. I often wonder about the reason the needlework ended up in a yard sale or the thrift shop.
I am sure my daughters will be selling mine some day at a yard sale!
Deb
Great finds Deanna, meant to be! Like Mosaic Magpie- I wonder about the whys and hows of this unfinished worked ending up there. Funny how that grid showed up right as Jude was griding over at diaries! Have fun in Karen's class and please do show us your creations :)
I don't think I've ever found embroidery materials or tools in a thrift store - you lucky girl!
Lovely stuff from the thrift store! I've left you an award on my blog. Hope you like it!
wonderful treasures! i keep telling myself to stay out of those shops...but i don't do a very good job of listening.
I rarely find treasures at local charity shops now, I re;y on visiting the larger more specialist ones In London when I visit my daughter....
your paper look very exciting!
Those papers combined with Karen's class and your finely attuned stitching are going to be brilliant, look forward to seeing what you get up to!
i have read all the comments...am i the only one sitting here laughing?? guess i am still a kid, because i immediately saw the word 'fart' in the partly completed piece.
seriously, those are great finds deanna!! the grid...man is that something i would dive in on.
fun idea to give new life to others' work. i took some old unfinished things, that will never be finished by me, to the goodwill this weekend- along bags of other stuff. i hope they find a home like yours...
i loove karen's work!
great finds and buys too. never seen such a nice scrim.
I hunt the thrift stores, too. And I find great items to incorporate in quilts and more. It's amazing how a glittery, purple, stretchy shirt can morph into grapes - or a finger off a glove can become a kitty face - or whatever.
You always have such great projects going on. I want to try them all - alas, just not enough time in the day. I do LOVE the inspiration.
Oh such nice finds!!! And yes it feels good to continue someones work in you own work. I always feel a bit sad when I see an embroidered tablecloth in a thrift store. Makes me wonder why it ended up there.
I do love thrift stores and flea markets.. never know what little treasures one will find.
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