We saw a bunch of fabulous scenery and even more fabulous family on our trip through the mid-West, and we also visited a goodly number of antique stores.
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| 6 20-inch zippers for $1.50 |
While antiquing, I always keep my eye open for patterns and notions. Vintage is always a happy find, but I also love turning up contemporary items for a great price.
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| I got 3 big bags of seam binding and lace for a buck a piece |
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| Buttons in colors I'm liable to use, plus enough lace to trim the neckline of something or other |
And here are the patterns:
Now I'm itching to sew, but my machine is in the shop for a going-over. I could tell it was taking a nose dive when I was finishing up my pre-vacation sewing and sure enough, Doc Stitch's tells me I have burrs on my needle plate and a big wad of thread gumming up my innards. I should be back in business by tomorrow, thank goodness. I have my June Make a Garment a Month project eagerly waiting in my sewing nook.
