Three Thrift Store Finds, What Wanda Said, Embroidery for Christmas

Chicory is in bloom along the country road sides. It is a true late summer sight here in Ontario. I love the blooms and their unique shade of blue. Blue always seems like a special colour when found in flowers.

And I was happy to welcome bluebirds at the birdbath and the feeder all summer long. Here is a small one about to take a dip.

I got to go thrifting with Daughter last month and it was another great outing. It was a Tuesday so seniors get 20% off that day. I always challenge myself to see what I can find for $20.  Here are three of my finds that met my mark. 

This quilted bag is very large and beautiful with its bright red and green prints. It is also reversible and in perfect condition. Several people commented on it including the check out lady. $5.98

This new with tags tea cosy with the bright chicken on it and ripe corn speaks of autumn. I liked that it was extra large and could cover most of our large coffee turned tea pot. The tag said $4.99 and it was priced $1.99.

I was very interested in this necklace below...the tag said Kazuri and I loved how heavy the stones felt and the pretty designs. The turquoise and pale greens were so pretty together, not to mention the designs. $3.99 and when I looked it up I found out this was made in Kenya. Kazuri means small and beautiful in Swahili. Retails for over $50, made by women. I was delighted this came home with me. 

Thrift store shopping is so carefree and perfect recycling with the added fun of feeling like a treasure hunt.  Though prices have risen, things can still be found for a real bargain. 

✅From Wanda at Exuberant Color comes a point I second...she says she would much rather her scrap bag be in her estate sale than her yardage. So cut into that yardage!

I'm feeling a little tired which I will explain in Thursday's post. My TO Do list this week was and is to take care of Hubby.  In terms of stitching, I've been embroidering more of the Moda Holiday Stitchalong blocks that I started last year. I need time to warm up my running stitch I noticed. That's new. These patterns are still available HERE. Still to be discovered: how to incorporate these into a quilty project.

Nanette, A Passionate Quilter, has been embroidering these as well. 

Another one or two of these will be worked on during quiet times. 

Hope you find some quiet time this week to do what makes you happy too!

So happy to share this post with Linda's linky party at Texas Quilt Gal, Kathy's Quilts, Small Quilts and Doll Quilts, Traffic Jam Weekend and Floral Friday Foto.