Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Making the most of all the fleas!

Have you noticed how many Flea Markets and Thrift Shops have popped up in the last few years? I guess the recycle experts finally convinced us not to throw everything away! It only took about 25+ years....some of us are slow learners, it's okay. Being dismayed at how much a stinking little piece of wool costs, a yard of fabric or any craft supply these days, I'm always looking for a good deal! I have my hand in LOTS of crafty projects!

When I have a few minutes between my commitments and find myself in the area of a flea market, thrift shop or garage sale I hunt for 100% wool sweaters, suit jackets, skirts, and scarves, along with genuine leather belts and 100% silk ties. I get more for my money there and everything I make is original and one of a kind! Last week I visited my favorite thrift shop and it was 50% off everything day!!! Woo hoooo, jackpot!!! Look at what I got for $20.00!!! Not too shabby eh?



I believe there is enough wool here to make tons of wool penny projects, a purse or a seasonal candle mat or two!




100% wool, silk or leather! 



100% Italian silk, dahling, so elegant!


The leather belts make great purse straps.


 Don't you think the ties will make a beautiful little clutch purse? 




I believe this sweater will become a beautiful pair of wool mittens...or maybe two pair of wool mittens! Won't the leafy vine make a pretty accent or cuff?


I'm so happy to get a good deal on my supplies, and it is great inspiration to get busy!! Check back to see what I whip up with my thrifty bargains!

Nini~


8 comments:

  1. The wool sweater would make adorable boot cuffs with the accent too! Nice thrifting ;)

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    1. Oh man, Erica...now I have to decide what to do with them...thanx a lot!! :) It is such a nice sweater...even better felted!!

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  2. You are my Thrifty Idol! What great finds. Can't wait to see your creations come to life. We need to take a trip to my old thrifty stomping place, right near where you pickup and drop off Chelsey. So.....When will she be back??? I feel a Play Date coming on!

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    1. Oh good, new places are always good, sometimes I feel like others have caught on to my clever ways and are buying everything out from under me!!! We definitely need to play with previously loved clothes!! You should see what I did with the white shirts I wore all summer...they have become christmas decorations...but that's a whole other post!!

      Nini~

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  3. So glad to see your post! Wonderful wool finds. I shop our local Thrifts regularly. Last trip I bought five 100% cotton shirts that are nearly new, $1.00 for all. I was looking for quilting fabric and the shirts were perfect. You never know what you`ll find.

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    1. I agree Cathy, sometimes it's wiped out and other days it's great...but that's shopping anywhere...a lot must have to do with what you're looking for and your mood! Some days things just jump in my hands and yell buy me!!! Other days not so much!! It's always fun even when it's full price day at the thrift store!

      Nini~

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  4. Great thrifting , it is such fun isn't it :-) Can't wait to see what you will create!

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    1. Sheila, It is fun, I wish I had more time for it....but then I'd have to make more things!! That list is already long enough! I will post the projects as I do them...I have a printed pattern for the wool mittens...now Erica's comment above has me rethinking that plan, but that's okay...I like to have options!

      Nini~

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