Monday, August 09, 2010

Thrift Share Monday - Fabric Finds

While I haven't been too lucky in the thrifty department lately I did want to share some of the fabric finds I've scored through out the year. The post was inspired by the fabric and apron I scored last week:



I am LOVING that red, white and blue fabric. It's screaming beach bags to me for some reason. (Maybe because I only seem to make bags and toys, perhaps?) The green fabric on the right is actually an apron:



The top is a pretty patchwork and I believe this was the style that was pinned to your top as there are no neck ties. I will probably use this as fabric but I'm still on the fence.

Here are some of my past vintage fabrics finds:



This is an appliance cover much too small for any that I own. I adore this pattern!



Another apron with no strings destined to be transformed.



I love this fabric. It's a heavy almost canvas feel and there are maybe 4 yards of it. What to do, what to do?



This is very light weight and drapey. It reminds me of vacation scarves and I think I'll try making my own. I may even try doing a hand rolled hem. LOVE those red feathers!



There is a ton of this and I am not sure what I'll ever do with it. It' very gauzy and almost see through but was a steal at under $2 and I couldn't leave it behind. Any thoughts?



I found about 4 yards of this vintage madras more than a year ago. And just so you don't think I'm just sitting over here hoarding:



A fun summer bag! (are you surprised, lol?)



While I love the polka dot lining I sort of wish I had left off the pocket on the front and have been considering removing it. I think it takes away from design. What would you do?

Thanks for stopping by! I love reading your comments and ideas. :)

5 comments:

Sarah and Jack said...

Is it a grown up sized apron? I have one like that, which I asked Ellen Anne (the apron lady about), but mine is child sized. A pinafore!

I think my linen colored fruit fabric is the same as the first fabric, but with a linen background. I love that fabric so much that I will only cut into for the MOST special things. LOL

Debbie said...

Love your fabric, but then I don't think I've seen very few pieces of fabric that I didn't love. It seems that double knit is about the only fabric that I don't collect. I believe I am just about to cross the line from fabric collector to fabric hoarder.

Purple Quilter Queen said...

Good scores! I'm headed to the local Salvation Army in just a few myself to see what crafty goodness I can find! Wish me luck! Jenn

Unknown said...

Cool madras fabric! I think your instincts about removing the pocket are right. I love the *surprise* of the polka dots on the inside of the purse, but you don't get that same surprise when you can see the pattern on the outside already.

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