Wednesday, June 11, 2008

~~Sunday Flea Finds~~

Good afternoon friends. Take a little break with me and have a cuppa. I'm having tea but the coffee is made too. Sunday was the WX Peddlers Faire and I did find a few treasures to add to my collections...... I love nesting chickens and look at this milk glass one I found. I'm calling her Mama....she is the largest in my collection. For now she is roosting here but I'll be putting her with the others in a few days. The flower pot holder is a flea find too. Can you see the little pink birdie peeking out of the ivy? It's a cake candle holder....too tweet. Love ivy. I always say...."when in doubt put a little piece of ivy there."
Here is the tablecloth ( ivy and little red flowerpots) and apron I was telling you about. Someone made this darling cloth with the fancy edging. At first I thought it was crochet, but now I'm not so sure. What do you think? I cross stitch and when I saw this apron, with all the cross stitching, on the $1.00 table I couldn't pass it up.
Here is a cute little girl for Christmas and I found this......
little chick for Easter. Well, it back to work for me. Enjoyed our chat. Remember, when in doubt ....try a piece of ivy. Warm hugs, Linda
at

36 comments:

  1. Kathleen GraceJune 11, 2008 at 1:56 PM

    Great finds:>) I found a red gingham apron very similar to yours, with the cross stitch trim fro 25 cents at a yard sale last year, I dont think it had ever been used. Aren't they pretty? I love ivy too.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Diana LynJune 11, 2008 at 5:31 PM

    Love your goodies, especially the chick! I use to hang all my laundry ouTside, was actually raised like that, have done it a lot in my adult life until I moved to Washington state! NOT! too much rain!!!!!!!! :o( Have a great day Diana Lyn

    ReplyDelete
  3. DeniseJune 11, 2008 at 5:34 PM

    I think the edging on the table cloth is tatting...... I used to tate a long time ago but did not get into it...... too much detail and too hard......... Your wonderful collection is tooooooooooo cute........ I love to go to flea markets........ maybe latter in the summer........

    blessings and have a wonderful Thursday....

    ReplyDelete
  4. Attic ClutterJune 11, 2008 at 7:08 PM

    Ball bugs and secret garden Oh I love it.. Ya I really like the lacey leaved veiw out the window too thanks.. and thanks on my cute babies(:)
    Your chickie you posted is darling.. hugs for now, Patty

    ReplyDelete
  5. bjJune 11, 2008 at 7:24 PM

    ooo, I love all your treasures! I do love flea markets !! So glad you found such great things!
    hugs, bj

    ReplyDelete
  6. AnonymousJune 11, 2008 at 7:32 PM

    thanks for the sweet words and you had some beautiful finds.

    ReplyDelete
  7. RosemaryJune 11, 2008 at 8:07 PM

    Hi Linda,
    Great finds. I especially like the little yellow chick.
    Have a great night,
    Rosemary

    ReplyDelete
  8. Ginger~~Enchanting CottageJune 11, 2008 at 10:38 PM

    What fun things you found. I just love going to places like that. Thank-you for taking the time to share how you started to blog it was so much fun reading about it.
    take care,
    ginger

    ReplyDelete
  9. Jillian's Bella Rosa AntiquesJune 12, 2008 at 3:07 AM

    HI Linda,

    I love to see what others find at the flea! I'll bet that was fun.

    And yes, our evening turned out great despite missing out on the movie! The ice cream flavor I chose was Vanilla Fudge Swirl. :-)

    ReplyDelete
  10. LibJune 12, 2008 at 8:47 AM

    Great Finds:o)
    Hope you're having a great day!
    Blessins',Lib

    ReplyDelete
  11. RhondiJune 12, 2008 at 10:10 AM

    Hi Linda
    I enjoyed having a cup of tea with you while I read your blog. I really did have a cup of tea!
    Hugs, Rhondi

    ReplyDelete
  12. Carole BurantJune 12, 2008 at 11:04 AM

    Hello dear Linda:-)

    Well I see someone else has been lucky in finding more treasures! hehe I always have so much fun seeing what others find in thrift shops/auction sales. Thank you so much for letting me know that the little creamer and sugar set I bought last night is called Moonstone...I had no idea! I checked it out on the net and found the exact set. Seems it's from 1940/41!! I'm so thrilled to know what it's called, thank you again!! xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  13. MJ OrnamentsJune 12, 2008 at 2:13 PM

    Oh my mom had a nesting chicken just like that one Linda! Love it. ~Martha

    ReplyDelete
  14. TinaTxJune 12, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    I just love to see what everyone pciks up thrifting. I went to our one little thrift store today but struck out. :(
    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    ReplyDelete
  15. KelliJune 12, 2008 at 2:44 PM

    What sweet little finds! I love the gingham apron and the chick is adorable!
    ~Kelli

    ReplyDelete
  16. NancyJune 12, 2008 at 3:29 PM

    What nice finds you have here. I have made up my mind to NOT buy anymore items to sit around. I have so much, there is just no place else to put anything. I am too attached to what I have to part with it all.
    Nancy

    ReplyDelete
  17. Rosie's WhimsyJune 12, 2008 at 4:14 PM

    Love the white nesting chicken. So perfect for EVERY occasion!

    :-) Rosie

    ReplyDelete
  18. MichelleJune 12, 2008 at 4:31 PM

    Linda,
    You found some great things on Sunday..it's hard to pick my favorite, but that chick is adorable! Of course, I love your nesting mama too!

    Michelle

    ReplyDelete
  19. Rose of SharonJune 12, 2008 at 5:24 PM

    Such fun treasures! You did good! I love the nesting hen and the little chick! Too cute! The little Christmas girl is awfully cute as well. We have the same taste!!!

    Hugs, Sharon

    ReplyDelete
  20. SwampgirlJune 12, 2008 at 6:02 PM

    Love the milk glass hen! The Mom of one of my friends collects them and has every size and color you can imagine! 100's of them! My friend hates them, I hope her Mom remembers me if she gets tired of them! I'd like to have a flock! Love the tablecloth, too, and I agree that it is tatting.

    ReplyDelete
  21. AnonymousJune 12, 2008 at 6:24 PM

    Hello!
    Thanks for coming by my blog!I sure am enjoying yours.The little red gingham apron the pattern is called chicken scratch, if that helps you.They are very pretty,My grandma use to do that and some she make had more intricate patterns.I even made a tablecloth once that my daughter scooped up.
    Take care,
    Diane of Crafty Passions

    ReplyDelete
  22. BettyJune 13, 2008 at 6:04 AM

    You found some wonderful items. That tablecloth and apron are so pretty. Where is the WX peddler's fair?

    ReplyDelete
  23. Reginas CottageJune 13, 2008 at 9:53 AM

    Hi Linda
    Loveley finds!!!!!!!!
    Have a nice weekend!
    Regina

    ReplyDelete
  24. Thru Pink CurtainsJune 13, 2008 at 9:59 AM

    love your little birdies!

    ReplyDelete
  25. joyh82June 13, 2008 at 11:51 AM

    What cute things you found! I love the little chick.

    ReplyDelete
  26. UnknownJune 13, 2008 at 3:17 PM

    What fabulous fun flea finds you found! Say that 5 times fast...LOL!
    I love the nesting hen. I found a pink glass one once and I'm kicking myself for not getting it.

    ReplyDelete
  27. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJune 13, 2008 at 6:23 PM

    Wonderful finds! I love the apron and the nesting hen...
    Penny

    ReplyDelete
  28. DenaJune 13, 2008 at 7:30 PM

    Oh you got some wonderful treasures! I just love that apron :)

    Hugs,
    Dena

    ReplyDelete
  29. JeanetteJune 14, 2008 at 2:56 AM

    Gday Linda, Just popped in to say Hi. Love all your finds from the flea market.Your cloth looks like a crochet edge done with very fine cotton.

    ReplyDelete
  30. ohiofarmgirlJune 14, 2008 at 4:49 AM

    It looks like you found some wonderful treasures. I love flea markets but I haven't been to one in a very long time! Dianntha ps...no fish in the pond yet but soon.

    ReplyDelete
  31. PATJune 14, 2008 at 6:47 AM

    Hi Linda

    Great finds! The tablecloth edge looks like tatting or perhaps lace that was sold on a reel, sort of like ribbon and lace these days. I'm leaning toward the idea it's store bought lace, rather than hand made tatting. Whatever it is, the table cloth is beautiful!

    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Pat

    ReplyDelete
  32. Yesteryear EmbroideriesJune 14, 2008 at 7:03 AM

    I just love nesting chickens! Wonderful finds! have a wonderful weekend, blessings, Kathleen

    ReplyDelete
  33. MamaJune 14, 2008 at 6:15 PM

    What pretty things! Do you think that edging is tatting? My dear grandma tatted, and my mother taught herself to do it when I was in high school. I still remember how difficult it looked. Hang on to that treasure -- someone's labor of love.

    You have a very nice blog. Come and visit anytime!

    ReplyDelete
  34. Country Cottage ChicJune 16, 2008 at 8:31 AM

    What super finds! I particularly love the hen & the little chick.

    :-)
    Jayne

    ReplyDelete
  35. Sweet Cottage DreamsJune 16, 2008 at 8:17 PM

    I would love a cup of coffee! Linda, you found some great things at the WX! Love chickens, too! You have some very sweet pieces my dear!

    xo
    Becky

    ReplyDelete
  36. Maggie RAugust 27, 2008 at 4:25 PM

    I love this apron. Lucky find for you...My girlfriend made me one recently. The embroidered design is called "chicken Scratch". Google it to read about it.... very interesting. Funny how retro aprons are back in vogue now...Everything old is new again.... too bad it didn't work for people!! VBG
    xoxo
    ((((hugs))))
    Maggie.

    ReplyDelete