Sunday, September 18, 2011

Flea Market Finds....part 1

It has been such a busy couple of weeks.  And still so much I need to get finished....two  special projects...trying out some new techniques....my spiderweb quilt and still plugging away on the hexagon quilt.  Whew!!!

But today I had a very fun day with my husband at the Springfield Extravaganza!!! 

I have never been to the BIG Flea Market in Springfield and I was really shocked at the number of vendors at the show!  Unreal!!!  They had everything!!!  I sort of knew it would be big so I had in my mind what I was looking for....vintage fabric and, hopefully, feed sacks. 

Well, apparently, I was not the only one in search of feed sacks.  I was told by several vendors that they were a hot item and most were sold during the early bird hours.  But I was able to find an apron made with the sweetest fabric.

          
Isn't this fantastic?  I will use this in some fun projects ;)
Never fear, I found a few other great buys....I will show you later....

Today I began another small quilt using a quilting technique I have wanted to try.  Here is just a little peek....sorry I didn't have much time to get things together.  So stay tuned!


I am loving these big checks!!!
Finally, thanks everyone for showing your favorite fabrics and playing along!  Suz and I had a great time looking at all the fabrics and the stories behind them ;)
Hope the rest of your Sunday is wonderful...see you tomorrow!
mary
 

11 comments:

  1. oh, i love that fabric from the apron! it looks so soft and lovely!

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  2. I really like that apron fabric; am trying to work out my hexagon quilt. I made hexies into flowers and am trying to fit them together--yikes!!--what a mish-mash nightmare...where did I go wrong?? Still am loving sewing them though....Julierose a new blogger

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  3. The blue fabric with the daisies is LOVELY! It looks so soft and well loved but in beautiful condition! I am looking forward to seeing what that yummy yellow check project will be! Glad you had a fun day at the Springfield Extravaganza!

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  4. lovely vintage fabric and intrigued about the gingham!

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  5. What new project are you up to now - you tease Mary! Love your vintage find - great colour combination!

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  6. Yes! love the apron.
    My two favs on my last post were aprons, and I have many more that probably wont get cut up!

    Looking forward to part 2!

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  7. At least you found one great piece of fabric. I'm curious about what you're doing with gingham.

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  8. what a lovely fabric for an apron! it's always fun finding old items that are usable!

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  9. What a fun filled day! :o)
    I can't wait to see what you are working on! Love those checks! And your apron is adorable. I am wondering what your plans will be with it. ;o)
    Have a super week!!
    Sincerely, Trish
    ps. Cooler days are coming. yay!

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  10. The pinny fabric is lovely and I'm intrigued to see what you're doing with the big checks - is that a template/quilting paper I can see in the hoop?!

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  11. What a pretty apron! Love those big sunny checks! I know whatever you're doing will be utterly butterly gorgeous!

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