New to me old treasures ~

 

Yesterday, partner in crime Laura and I headed to a VERY upscale antique show about an hour and a half from home.  I had not attended this show in 20+ years.  It is a true antique show, full of wonderful early pieces with the prices that go along with such items.  I did not anticipate bringing anything home.  If money was no object, I would have needed to rent a U-Haul 😁  But since that is not the case, all my purchases fit in a paper handled bag.  

The items that came home with me were affordable because they are not considered "primitive" items by today's standards.  I would have loved to bring home a crock or two (or three or four) and maybe a like number of antique samplers.  Nope.  

I started collecting featheredge 40+ years ago.  It is my largest collection by far and I have not added any pieces in many years.  In all my years of collecting, I had never seen this variant.  It is marked Adams.  A small chip on the back is not noticeable from the front.

Another collection of mine is treen.  Treen refers to small, functional, handmade wooden household items.  I have collected small treen items for years but rarely purchase any because the little cupboards I use to display them are full.  With that being said, I could not resist the price of this sweet piece.  I also have a small collection of little Staffordshire dogs and once again the price was right.

Several dealers had the most wonderful antique Santas that I will never be able to afford, but did add to my Christmas collections with these little Santas.  The larger one is made of chenille and the smaller ones, just over an inch tall, were marked celluloid, but not sure that they are.

And how could I not come home with this vintage stuffed pug?  Because of his stains, he was what I considered a great bargain!  

I am not a purist so a few stains don't bother me.  Many of my antiques have major flaws, but they work for me so that is all that matters.

We had horrific winds on Friday!  I lost power for over 24 hours.  Thankfully it was restored yesterday but I believe some are still without.  The winds have once again returned.  Wind scares me but not much I can do about it.

Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs 😊
Lauren

Why I Sometimes Get NOTHING Done ~

Yes, Sue, I occasionally "play" more than I should.  If I play two days in a row that is unusual, but three days???  I must say I am loving life 😁

Friday was off to two antique shops, one a mall and one a small shop loaded to the gills.  I didn't find much at the mall (that I was willing to spend $$ on) but did get a little vintage (?) table riser.  At the small shop I found two treasures.  A sauce boat to add to my feather edge collection . . . 

. . . and a 2 1/2 inch tall Peaseware container.  The little finial has a chip so the price was affordable.  I did not even notice the roughness on the bottom until I saw in the picture.  It is not noticeable in person and I just turned it around so you don't see the flaws.

The piece to the right on the bottom shelf and on the top shelf marked St. Louis Exposition 1904 are also Peaseware.

The small shop is Wm. Hromy Antiques.  If you are ever in the north east-ish Ohio area, his shop is a must stop. His gardens are breathtaking.  His yard is very shady . . . lots of hostas and other shade loving plants.  So many concrete cats!  Heavy moss on some items.  And antique grindstones.  Dozens and dozens.  Some are propped up.  Some used as path pavers.  Two antique feeding troughs are now fountains.  I should have taken more pictures!!!

I am a big fan of junk for the garden, so did find a number of treasures.  One day I purchased the rusty old funnel and then I bought this plant stand (the butterflies will be hidden in plants and not seen).  Nothing great and the only thing I had that fit in the opening was the funnel.  I also got part of a weathervane.  Thankfully DSO is very handy and will add a pipe to put in the ground.  Picture later 😄

Happy Monday!  I hope your week is off to a good start.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs 😊
Lauren

It's Over ~

From Our Hand is but a pleasant memory.  So many wonderful treasure could be had.  Amazing vendors.  Here are a few of their booths.

Fellow hooker Kathy Bonnes of Homespun Antiques

 

Kelsey A Smith (Rebekah's talented daughter)

Debbie Hartwick ~ Heartwells

 

C Yenke Co

Christine Miller (Rebekah's mother)
Antiques and Folk Art

 

Guess who?

Lori Ann Corelis ~ The Spotted Hare

 

Stop by Lori's blog to see more of the vendors.  Her pictures came out so much better than mine. 

Once again I was too darn good!  There was a darling little sampler that I was considering, but Stacy Nash beat me to it.  She offered to let me buy it.  That was so sweet of her but I would not accept the offer.  My purchases were few, but I'm happy what came home with me.  Two pair of scissors and this wonderful little pincushion from Heartwells.  To give you an idea of its size, the smaller pair of scissors is just over 3 1/2" long.  The tiny strawberry emery that is attached is only 1/2" long.  I could never stitch anything that small. 

 

I could not resist this pair of scissors with the curved blades.  I love the detail on the handles. 

They are stamped STERLING.

This small tureen (?) minus the lid also came home with me.  It is Gaudy Welsh, circa 1870.  Not that I need to start another collection, but it does fit in beautifully with my feather edge.

Now that shows are over, I can think about hooking the three or four Christmas presents I'd like to give this year.  I did finish one snowman and even have it bound, but that's as far as I've gotten.  I need to get busy!

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren

Caught Up ~

 

It's rare when I can say I am caught up with my binding.  I finally finished Ned and even got the label sewn on.  It just needs a final steaming.  Still nothing on my frame . . . hopefully soon ~ very soon.

The gold is not bright at all in person.

Yesterday I drove almost 2 1/2 hours south to Delaware, Ohio, to visit dear college friend Wink and her beau.  It's been a year so it was very good to visit with them.  I got a belated birthday present and ones for Christmas, too.  She spoiled me for sure.  The old rabbit mold was my birthday present and the vintage pin cushions were for Christmas. 

We only had time to hit one antique shop but what a wonderful shop it was.  I could have done some serious damage but only came home with two things.  A great piece of blue homespun and a featheredge platter.  Now I need another platter like I need another hole in my head, but the price was just too good to pass up.

It has such a beautiful edge.

She also gave me a Kohl's gift card and an applique pattern.  And of course a couple shot glasses to add to my collection. 

 

 

The shot glass collection is in retaliation for the salt and pepper collection.  I have been gifting her with S & Ps for more than 30 years.  They have to be cheap and tacky to qualify :)

 

Today is the first day in many I have been home and I am just frittering it away.  I wish I'd accomplish more, but it feels kind of good just to be doing "stuff".

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren



Crazy Ohio Weather ~

I'm not complaining.  I'll take it.  Our weather has been beautiful.  I mowed the lawn today.  Not that it needed it, but it is much easier than raking :)  Being only two blocks from Lake Erie is advantageous in the fall as we get a frost/freeze later than inland.  I still have a few flowers blooming.  Friday they are predicting a high of 70* with sunshine ~ and a possibility of snow on Sunday.  Welcome to Ohio.

 

Here are my goodies purchased at From Our Hands and Hearts.

 

This sweet little chair was one of a pair.  Friend Melissa purchased the other one.  Also got that wonderful stack of blue homespun and a couple linen towels.

 

 

This nubby linen (?) towel measure 24" x 30 1/2".  I have no idea what I will do with it (I really don't have a place in the kitchen to hang it) but my younger son is Jason Thomas so I could not resist.

 

 

I was so excited to find some featheredge.  It's not often I add to my collection.  From a child's play set the plate measures only 4 1/2" in diameter.  It is in excellent condition with just a couple tiny flea bites.  The little platter measures 8 1/2" wide.  It has lots of flea bites and small chips, but I've never come across a child's platter before.  The next day dealer Donna (Antiques on the Ridge in North Ridgeville, OH) brought the tureen and of course could not leave it behind.  

 

 

I now have an official collection of pinkeeps (3) from Lanna Omlor, Humble Rugs.  She is the talented sister of Lori Ann Corelis.

 

 

I also got a punch needle pattern and floss keeper from Lori Brechlin and some beautifully dyed velveteen from Stacy Nash.  All in all I'd say I got some wonderful goodes :)

 

Bobbie gifted me with this wonderful box from Lisa Evans, Folk for All Seasons.  What a perfect retirement gift!  I will put it to good use.

 

 

Grandson Jake had his first sixth grade orchestra concert this evening.  He is playing the cello.  What fun!  I know nothing about music and never played an instrument so am so happy he has the opportunity to learn.

 

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren

Swap Goodes ~

Blog friends are amazing.  How can someone you've never met know just what you'd love?  I decided to participate in a swap hosted by Rhonda over at Dirt Road Primitives.  I did not know who I would be receiving a package from and today it arrived from none other than Primitive Stars Francine. 

 

Look at the wonderful "chocolate" bunny ~ perfectly prim . . .  

 

 

. . . and a little spring pillow.  So perfect because my birthday falls on the first day of spring.

 

 

Love, love, love my vintage paper mache egg.  This may be the start of a new collection :)

 

 

For now, sitting in a piece of featheredge until I find the perfect spot.

 

 

Not the greatest picture, but a sweet little tea light holder.  I think its original purpose was an egg cup.

 

 

Thank you Francine for such wonderful goodies.  I will treasure them always.

 

I'm off to pull a few loops on a new little mat I am starting.  I'll share in my next post.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren

Gifts from Friends ~

I'm not sure how I got so lucky, but I won a give away by Tammy over at Scattered Seed Samplers.  If you've not checked out her blog, it is a must see.  She is a talented cross stitch designer and you can join her Little Sparrow Pinkeep Club to receive the most wonderful kits.  She has THE MOST AMAZING antique sewing collectibles ~ things I've never seen before.  I won this sweet little thread holder and these BEAUTIFUL hand dyed silk threads.  THANK YOU Tammy :)

My dear friend Saundra over at Woodland Primitives surprised me with this little angel who is guarding my Christmas cards.  She is the sweetest little thing.

Oh, my camera is giving me fits tonight.  I am pretty sure it is operator error . . . sigh.

 

Look at that face.  Lousy picture ~ so much prettier in person.  I don't think there is anything that Saundra can't do.  Thank you, girlfriend :)

From my dearest friend Wink ~ this little green featheredge plate.  Soft paste - probably 1780's.  What can I say other than WOW!  I have many pieces of blue featheredge, but only a few green.

 

She also gave me a couple celluloid Santas to add to my collection, including this guy in the car.

 

I am truly blessed to have such wonderful friends :)

 

My snowman mat is nearing completion.  I just have this corner left to hook. 

Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs :)
Lauren