Thrifting finds

I have been checking out some thrift stores lately. I found some odds and ends today, but they are in the washer getting freshened up. Last week I made a special trip out to a quilt shop. Along with the quilts she sews, she also sells vintage sewing supplies. This lady has more buttons than I have seen in my life. You try sorting through five gallons of buttons at a time.

Here's a few of the treasures I came home with.

I bought this apron too. It was patched so I got it for $.50. I used it when I canned those strawberry preserves. It worked well. It is a full apron that ties around the neck, but I made just use it as a waist apron. I liked it that way best. And I also picked up the cover your own buttons for $.05. I have always wanted to try that out.

My sewing machine hasn't seen me in a week. I think it misses me. But it's summer time and now-a-days it seems like there is always something else to do. But I do have some projects in the works. I have been working on them a little at a time. However, I just purchased everything I need to make this found over at Megan's "the scent of water" blog. So yummy.