Night before last I made the final stitches in the round robin blocks in my possession. Last night I had NOTHING ready to work on. I felt like a fish out of water. All month I’ve tried to get my March CQJP block constructed. My fabrics were selected and prewashed and laying in a wrinkled pile on top of my work space. On the first day of March I designed the layout of this month’s block and traced it on my muslin. Today I finally took the time to press my fabrics and stitch my block. Yea me! Tonight the embellishing will begin. This block is the third of a monochromatic theme. It is shades of green, and all the materials used to embellish will also be green.
Here is a picture of the naked block…
Yesterday my husband and I ran errands. While we were out we stopped by one of my favorite thrift stores. I found a few framed vintage handwork pieces, a pretty little tea bag holder, and a choker necklace that will be taken apart and used for embellishing crazy quilt blocks.
Framed tatting (I think this is tatting. I cannot tell the difference between tatting and fine, cotton crochet) The shadows on the matting are in the photo only. The piece is pristine, and I love it! It is hanging near the chair where I sit and stitch and is a sweet inspiration…
I grew up in Virginia and have visited historic Williamsburg several times. Finding the next two pieces was almost like going home. The cross stitch samplers are circa 1950’s. I don’t know where I will hang them, but I couldn’t resist bringing them home. A lot of care and time went into both pieces, and I always feel a strange connection with the unknown person who spent her time working on them. I feel a sadness that no one who loved her wanted to hang on to the pieces.
The Raleigh Tavern…
Brutan Parish Church…
I assume this pretty little piece is a tea bag holder (I am drawn to blue glassware and china. I don’t know if this is a replica or vintage. It’s pretty, and I will use it. It’s hand decorated in the USA (a BIG plus in my book) by CC Fine China…Morgana Collection. I found nothing about it online, but that matters not, because I like it. 🙂
Robert Rose Faux Pearl Choker (I can’t imagine wearing anything like this around my neck, but the parts will be perfect for embellishing CQ blocks…too bad there are no green pieces!)
That’s my thrifty finds from yesterday…thank you for stopping by. I welcome your comments.
Until next time…
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally. . . . But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. James 1:5-6
apron strings 
What a beautiful block you constructed. It makes me all the more anxious for Springtime and color. You must have had my thrift shop fairy riding on your shoulder today! You snagged some terrific items! I think the framed doily is so beautiful.
What a great bunch of treasures you found!! I agree with you I always feel an attachment to things that are handmade and no family member kept them…such a shame. What a great block you made!! I love it. Blessings, Pam
I’m in agreement, you stumbled onto a lovely group of treasures. The tea bag older is beautiful. The framed doily does look like it might have been crocheted. Thanks for sharing your “naked” quilt block. It will help this newbie once I get started. Please share its progress with your emblishing.
Boy! Am I ever slow replying to the comments on my blog! Life must have been busy. 🙂
I hope to keep that sweet little thrift store fairy around. She was great to have around that day!
I think I am finished with my green March block…thank you so much for the twisted, green beads. They fit right in and added another touch of bling.
Hugs and prayers,
Judy in MS
~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ She seeketh wool, and flax and worketh willingly with her hands. Proverbs 31:13 http://www.apronstringsandothertiesthatbind.wordpress.com
Hey Pam,
I am way behind on replying to the comments on my blog. I appreciate you stopping by and letting me know you were there. My green block is complete…I think. I’ve got quite a collection of handmade things that have been cast aside for whatever reason. I almost feel like they belonged to adopted family members…I hope all is well with you!
Hugs and prayers, Judy in MS
~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ She seeketh wool, and flax and worketh willingly with her hands. Proverbs 31:13 http://www.apronstringsandothertiesthatbind.wordpress.com
Hi Redbam,
Thank you. I’m glad you like my thrift store finds. I’ve used the little tea bag holder several times already. It has come in very handy. My green block is probably complete. I’ll pull it out and look at it again to make certain it has everything it needs.
Did you join the crazy quilting newbie group? I’m working on a couple of hearts for the heart swap hosted by that group now that my green block is done. I’ll be posting both soon.
Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. I’ll be seeing you on yours again soon.
Judy in MS
~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ She seeketh wool, and flax and worketh willingly with her hands. Proverbs 31:13 http://www.apronstringsandothertiesthatbind.wordpress.com
Judy, I haven’t been online much lately. Saw your post to CQ4N about the heart swap and swung over here to see what you’s been up to. Great hearts, blocks and thrift finds. Enjoyed the visit very much. Ruby