thrift fabric

Look what $3 bought me at the Thrifty Quaker!  What a haul of fabric, huh?  In my crafts and sewing I tend to use smaller pieces of fabric so grab bags like this are ideal.  At times, I might only want 1-2 pieces out of the bag so I buy it take out the ones I want and donate back the rest before I leave. 

But wait there’s more that I found at Attic Treasures…

thrift goodies

I found the pumpkin garland and the wire pumpkin garland there for $2.  In the center is the potholder that Rebecca from Sweet Goodness Swaps sent me for the swap button I sent to them (they chose another, but were nice enough to send me a prize anyway). 

Here is a close up of the potholder…

potholder

I love the colors and the rose in the center.  It is made from a cotton yarn.  Thanks Rebecca and the Goodness girls (who put on one heck of a swap).

These 2 fabrics are my pick of the litter and worth the $3 by themselves to me.

2 fabrics

Aren’t they sweet?  I love the hippos the most!  Can’t wait to figure out something to make out of that. 

If you are in the Richmond area here are the details on the shops:

The Thrifty Quaker
We are a non-profit thrift shop benefitting a different charity each month. We are run by Midlothian Friends Meeting (Quakers). Community nominates charities.
13567 Midlothian Turnpike
Midlothian, VA  23113
(804) 794-7158

Attic Treasures
13453 Midlothian Turnpike, Ste B2
Midlothian, VA 23113
Phone: (804) 794-4456

Tomorrow night is Friday for the Arts in Petersburg.  You can check out the events here.  The weather is cooler and it will be a great time to enjoy the fall weather and some art, too.  My friend, Ellen Murphy of My Beading Heart will be showing her jewelry at 3 Divas on Boilingbrook Street.  Ellen makes her own glass beads and then creates fabulous jewelry items with them using sterling silver.  They are great creations and she will have her Christmas beads at this show.  If you are there check it out and tell her I sent you! 

Christy, if you are reading here is a Halloween riddle and a swap hint for you:

What is scary and sweet and every kid thinks it cannot be beat? 

Guess you will have to wait to find out if you are right! <[:-P  <–sad attempt at witch smilie!