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Here are some things I found while trawling some country op shops.
I found yet another apron, this one only cost $.50.


Some vintage fabric which I think is barkcloth. I'm not sure what I'll do with this yet, maybe a cushion. Have you got any idea's?

This is the front page of The Argus from 1876, which I think is now the Age,. I found this in an old tool tin, which I also wanted but couldn't fit into the car with all our camp gear. Can you imagine my dilemma when I had to leave it behind. AAARRGHHH!! The one that got away.


Yes, another old sheet, this one will be a cutter, as it has some damage. I also snapped up this old bias. Great for bunting.

As if I need any more wool, but how can a girl not buy pure wool hand spun at $.50 a ball. What am I going to do with it, any suggestions please.
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Lillabilly said…
What thrillingly lovely finds! I'm a sucker for pretty aprons too. And I just love the pattern on the vintage sheet - it goes beautifully with the bias binding...a new colour scheme perhaps? I can just imagine a quilt of those colours draped over the deck chair in the next picture, they would go incredibly well together!
October 3, 2010 at 4:04 PM
Unknown said…
WOW, thats amazing finding that 1876 newspaper! Gorgeous vintage fabric too, gotta love country op shops!
October 3, 2010 at 5:42 PM
Catherine said…
gorgeous finds! did you see Kate's (foxslane) fun wool dying project... in case you wanted colourful wool?
October 3, 2010 at 5:49 PM
Tracey@bountifully said…
oh I am weak at the knees at that barkcloth! Love the county oppie!
October 3, 2010 at 6:48 PM
Snooze said…
what wonderful finds ... i love the sheet. it'll look beautiful as part of a quilt.
My Flea Market Find
October 3, 2010 at 7:16 PM
yardage girl said…
Excellent finds - love the apron and the vintage fabric would make a great cushion, or maybe part of a quilt?
October 3, 2010 at 7:25 PM
Irene ~ RE~VINTAGED said…
Seriously love your Barkcloth! (green with envy....)
October 3, 2010 at 9:31 PM
sue said…
Oh the images on that barkcloth! Just wonderful stuff you have hunted up - have fun creating with all this lovliness!
October 3, 2010 at 10:35 PM
small forest said…
Hey there, I think the barkcloth needs to be a quilt as its too great to chop up too much. Id want to be able to see it from afar! Its a real 'find'!
October 3, 2010 at 11:46 PM
nadine paduart said…
so. okaaaaaaaaaaay. i love the yarn, of course. and i also love the apron. and that beau-ti-ful bark cloth? i'd frame it, girl!
October 4, 2010 at 2:27 AM
a.M. said…
I found some bias tape this week too...didn't even occur to me I could use it for bunting. Thanks! Now to get my sewing machine fixed!
October 4, 2010 at 3:27 AM
zigsma said…
Wow! Love the apron, very cute and the barkcloth is just stunning. The Argus (different paper to the Age) - 136 years old!!! The Argus building on Elizzbeth st, Melbourne is a beauty - check it out. Wow again!
October 4, 2010 at 9:06 PM
Annette said…
I can see you've had fun at the op shops! Pity you couldn't come away with that old paper, it would have made for some interesting reading.
I'm looking forward to a weekend of op shopping in a different region...can't wait!
October 6, 2010 at 7:48 AM
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