Old Linen, Crock, Sifter, & Fur

Linen, Crock, Sifter, & Fur

    This is a most unlikely combination of flea market finds.  An old flour sifter, vintage linen, a crock bowl, and a fur collar, but, when I go out junking, I buy what I like even if it doesn't go together.
   The old sifter is from the 1800's, it had belonged to the great grandmother of a sweet little vendor who is probably in her seventies.
   The old crock bowl belonged to the grandmother of another vendor, who is in his sixties, and is getting ready to move to the Phillipines.
   The linen tablecloth is from the 40's or 50's, no kinship associated with that vendor.  The fur collar came in a box of junk, I don't know where it came from, but, it is a good eyecatcher.  It has been great weather for flea marketing this weekend, lots of good deals everywhere.  Hope you've had a great weekend, wherever you are.  Blessings, Trisha

From a Footstool to a Sewing Box

Wood Sewing Box Makeover

 

   I have been busy making lots of things, but, haven't had time to post pictures of them. This little footstool had a flip lid, so was a perfect candidate for a sewing box makeover.  

   I downloaded the vintage sewing machine graphic from Fairy Graphics, and printed directly onto the material. I did this by applying laminating plastic to the back of my material, and a small piece of card stock taped across the top back with the tape covering the edge of the material in the front. This gave the material enough stability to keep from jamming in the printer.  

   I used upholstery trim to cover my seams where I sewed the printed legal page sized piece, to the other pieces of material to make it large enough to cover the top.  I padded the top with quilt batting, and stapled the material to the back side.  I covered the back side with eyelet, folded the edges and lightly stapled.  

   It became a perfect home for vintage sewing notions, and the padded top worked great for a giant pin cushion. 

Have a Blessed Day, wherever you are, Trisha

Nippon Hatpin Holders

Nippon Hatpin Holders 

     I found these pretty Nippon Hatpin Holders at a local flea market on Saturday.  The two in the back of the picture are Nippon, the one in front is actually a saltshake, but, will be pretty for smaller hatpins. 
   I don't usually buy Nippon because it is so pricey, but, though these were priced at $25.00 each, and the saltshake was priced at $20.00, the vendor graciously made me a price I couldn't refuse.   
   I don't have any hatpins yet, but, I've always wanted to collect them, now I have something pretty to display them in, when I  find them.
  


God Bless you on this beautiful Lord's Day,
Trisha 

Where Mayapple Grew

Yesterday, I talked with someone from my childhood days,
and, I was reminded of things, I hadn't  thought of in awhile.
It was in the early 1960’s, we lived on a small farm in Rockholds Ky.
We had a cow named Phoebe, and lived a mostly quiet life.
Though we lived within a few hundred feet of a major highway,
the farm stretched for what seemed like miles behind our home.

We played in the big woods behind our house and walked through patches of Mayapple, 

standing like tiny umbrellas across the shaded forest floor.
One day our trek through the woods took us a little farther than we were
used to going.  We were within earshot, and clear sight of a railroad track,
we heard a train coming, and ventured a little closer out of curiosity.

Though we had seen trains when we went to town,

 viewing one up close was something we were not used to. 

 This particular day was eventual in it’s own way.  

We didn’t realize it then, but, we were watching history in the making.

We were a couple of hundred feet from the railroad track, 

and watched as the train slowly traveled the long stretch of rail.  

Our eyes widened when we saw the train cars loaded with missiles, 

with armed soldiers, standing along side them.  

We watched for awhile, not knowing exactly what this was about, 

but, decided we should run back to the house and tell mom about it.
We later found out about the Cuban Missile Crisis, then about a year later 

                                     our beloved President, John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
                                            On that warm and quiet day beyond the big woods
                                             where Mayapple grew, we watched history unfold.

2nd. Annual US 25 Yard Sale

2nd.  Annual US 25 Yard Sale

   A new yard sale route to run, or to set up on, is coming up, June 6th. thru 8th.  I usually have to drive a hundred miles or more to run one of these big yard sales.  

   Not this time, this one is within 2 mile of my home.  They had this sale last year in August , but, it wasn't highly advertised, so there wasn't a lot of local participation.  This year looks to be different.  I'm seeing more local tourism groups getting involved trying to get the event advertised.

The Sale will run thru Kentucky along US Hwy.  25.

For more information, search Google, or on Facebook search - 'US 25 Yard Sale'  

I am posting this early to give you something to think about.  If you don't have other plans, check it out.  I hope to, weather permitting and Lord willing, Trisha

This particular flyer reads:

2nd Annual

US 25

(Dixie Highway)

through the entire state of

Kentucky

YARD SALE

June 6-June 8, 2013

VENDORS WANTED!

BOOTH SPACE IS 

AVAILABLE AT VARIOUS

LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT

THE SALE ROUTE ALONG

U.S. 25.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT WHERE TO RENT A 

BOOTH CALL

JUDY WIGGINTON

CITY OF WILLIAMSTOWN

859-824-6351

If You Can't Sell it, Whitewash it

Whitewashed Baskets

 





   Seems like everytime I buy box deals at auctions, I end up with a lot of baskets.  These are some that I had in my booth that wouldn't sell, even for a dollar each.  Well I don't like to throw things away so I decided to try something different with them.









   I used white acrylic paint, thinned with water, then whitewashed them with a paint brush. Before they dried, I applied printed graphics from 'Fairy Graphics', let dry, and sprayed with a clear paint; after that dried I brushed on a clear acrylic finish to protect the graphics.
   I was on a roll with the whitewashing, so I whitewashed an old bottle crate and applied a bicycle graphic to it.  Whitewashing is not new to most of you, but, it was an adventure for me.  Now I will be looking for new things to whitewash.
                                                                         

Whitewash and Graphics


Hope you are having a Blessed day in your neck of the woods,
Trisha

God is our Refuge and Strength

When I made our morning coffee, I looked out my kitchen window 

and saw the fog rising across the fields, the sun coming up;

 and I felt in awe of His majesty. 

 What beauty God gives us, what glory and peace within. 

This is one of my favorite Psalms;  no doubt many of yours as well:

Psalm 46

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, 

and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea:  

Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, 

though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof.

                                                         Selah.

There is a river, 

the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God,

the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.

God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved:

God shall help her, and that right early.

The heathen raged, and the kingdoms were moved:

He uttered His voice, the earth melted.

The Lord of hosts is with us;

the God of Jocob is our refuge.   Selah.

Come, behold the works of the Lord, 

what desolations he hath made in the earth.

He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; 

He breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder;

He burneth the chariot in the fire.

Be still, and know that I am God:  

I will be exalted among the heathen,

I will be exalted in the earth.

The Lord of hosts is with us;

The God of Jocob is our refuge.

                                                                                                         Selah.

New Life for Old Tapestry, Crock Pads

Crock Pads

 


   We've been collecting crocks for a long time, and have always had problems with them getting bumped or scooted, and scratching the hardwood floors.
   I've been trying to think of a way to remedy this.  I was going to cut up throw rugs, and make pads, but, most of them were too thick.
   Today I thought about an old tapestry I purchased a few months back.  It was woven tightly and worked very well.
   I simply cut circles, various sizes for different crocks, and ironed them out.
   What a relief, no more scratches on the floor, when someone bumps into a crock.  I planned to sew edging around the outer edge, but, it was woven so tightly, I didn't have to.  No rocket science with this project, but, these little crock pads will serve a good purpose.

Have a Blessed Day,
Trisha

My Soul Desires the Firstripe Fruit

Woe is me, for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, 

as the grapegleanings of the vintage:  there is no cluster to eat: 

 my soul desired the firstripe fruit. 

Micah  7 :1

   After church today, this verse kept coming to me.  

I think I know why.  We have churches all around us,

 but, don't feel God's presence in them.  

We long for the presence of God.  

That's one reason we go to church. 

 Our souls desire the firstripe fruit.

   We did feel God's presence in church this morning,

 and had a good time in fellowship afterward;

 but, we had to drive many miles into another county to do so.

   Last week the Pastor asked my husband,

 "After we're gone, do you think the younger men will pick up the reigns

 and keep the church going right?" 

 My husband said, "They will pick up the reigns,

 but, I'm afraid they might not go right, they might pull to the left."  

   I've posted before, if you are in a good Spiritual church, 

please guard it with all your heart, and fervent prayer.  

How quickly the world moves in, and moves God out of the services.  

We've seen this happen in most of the churches near us.  

Good people got caught up in politics, sports, movies, and worldly things,

and lost sight of the great commission. 

God is real, Jesus Christ is real, The Holy Ghost is real.

When we get saved, they set up their abode in our hearts.

At the end of our days, they will receive us into glory. 

Until then, my soul desires the firstripe fruit.   

Have a Blessed Day,

Trisha

Metal Chair, and TV Tray Stand, Makeover

Old Metal Chair Makeover 

  Today, I madeover this old white metal chair.

I first painted it a dark blue, using metal paint.

  Then I dry brushed it with white paint, 

and sealed it with a clear  finish. 

Printed Graphics Chair Seat

I printed my fabric for the seat with  

JO Draper & Co. graphics, 

I downloaded from ' Fairy Graphics.'

Towel Stand Made from TV Tray Holder

I removed the slotted sides, 

that held the tv trays

and used them for the feet.  

I used the feet for the towel bars. 

I dry brushed white over the base coat,

 and added the J O Draper graphics 

to the towel bar sections.  

I cut those graphics apart.  

After everything was dried, 

I put on a clear topcoat  to protect it.

It is hard to see the graphics it this picture,

 but, they turned out nicely.

Have a Blessed Day,

Trisha

Newcomb Vintage School Record Player

Newcomb Vintage School Record Player

   At the flea market Tuesday, I found this nice old record player that was commonly used in schools around the country when I was growing up.  It still plays great, and the sound is awesome.  With it was a 45 of  'Old Time Preacher Man' sung by Gospel Harmony.

   I've had many old record players in the past, but, this one by far has the best sound.  I'm thinking about painting it either aqua or Robin's egg blue.  I know I will enjoy my trip down memory lane with it.

Hope you have a Blessed day, Trisha

Vintage Train Case and Bob Pins

1950's Train Case

 





  I found this old black patent leather, polka dot train case today at a local flea market.  It is in pretty much pristine condition.  When I asked the price, I expected about $15 or $20 dollars; but, the lady said $5.  Wow, was I excited.  A beautiful day, good finds; yes, God is good.  

And a  25 cent pack of Bob Pins

   I found another little treasure at the same market, a pack of vintage Bob Pins, the original price in the 1950's was 25 cents.  When I asked the price of them, I had to laugh, because the man said 50 cents, then he wanted to give me back a quarter because the original price had been 25 cents.  Of course, I didn't take it.
   This has been the nicest day we've had this Spring, and everyone seemed so happy to be out of the house.  I found lots of great buys, and had such a good time.  Hope you have had a Blessed day where ever you are.

Trisha 

Portrait in Words

 Thanks to my daughter's post  on pinterest, I found a website that allows you to do your portrait in words. 

   For my portrait, I chose the 23rd.  Psalm.  

   One of my favorites.  

You can write your own words as well.

   The website is:

youareyourwords.com

   It is a free website.

This would be sweet to do

with children and grandchildren,

and weddings and anniversaries.

Blessings Everyone,

Trisha