Charity shop finds...

I just wanted to share the treasure I found in the local Cancer research shop..

I don't know when I'll find the time or more the inclination to knit again but.. 

8 balls of Rowan felted tweed just £2 per ball.. 

Perhaps my enthusiasm for knitting will return once I've got a little inspiration.

Must get on... The paints are calling me...

I'm thrilled with my charity shop finds..

A beautiful hand thrown bowl from Porthleven a bargain at just £5, Two adorable egg cosie's, knitted so beautifully for just 10p each. An emu knitting gauge reminded me of my mum, and a bell knitting gauge - I have a plan for this, all will be revealed later in the year.. And a row counter that was so cute I had to have it..

Two charity shop finds

 How about this fella... 1960's/70's?

 It is a little 'used' but I couldn't resist it just £0.99p/$1.54. 

And this hand thrown stoneware dish in perfect condition.. Just £0.50p/$0.78. 

I had one similar when I got married in 1977... Such a long...Long time ago.. Surprised I can remember that far back.

Week 3. On my work bench.....

Brooches

 

On my work bench this morning a few more little darlings, work in progress.  I have really got into my stride and love making these little beauties.  I have even managed... Finally...Wait for it.... Drum roll please...

 

.....to get a couple into my etsy shop... ..

 

 What a phaff that is, I don't seem to get any better at doing it, or any quicker for that matter.

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As promised last week... Some of my charity shop finds

 This book was first published in 1959, my copy was printed in 1967. I absolutely love it, the colours are amazing, and the illustrations have a very 70's feel to me, look at the man's coat.. Sargent Peppers and the Beetles comes to mind.

And what about these illustrations, the wedding is fantastic..

 This fish reminds me of those nail and string pictures I made at school during the '70's... Oh no....Showing my age again..

 

These two I couldn't resist, just look at the covers.. Don't you just love them..

See you all soon my darlings... Julie

Charity shop find, OF THE YEAR!

 

Can you believe this find..   I was begining to loose all faith in the charity shop system.. They have got a bit big for their knickers... They are charging a fortune for second/third hand goods.. £6.99 for a ball'ed acrylic jumper I noticed last week...£34.00 for a coat that would'nt keep you warm on a summers day.  

But, hidden amongst all the hideously over priced 'stuff ' was this little lot of treasure.. Mine for just £11.00 including the pastry brush.. A funny thing to be included, but hey it might be the best paint brush I ever use.. 

There are still gems out there, it's just that they take a little longer to find... And it's so exciting when you do.