Thrift-a-long

A while back I decided to embark on a self-imposed moratorium of buttons. Essentially I failed miserably. Well who can blame me really - buttons are so lovely. And bound to be useful someday ... Well at the moment I feel I may need to attempt another moratorium only this time it isn't gonna be about buttons. No sireee - I think I have to stop collecting tins. They seem to leap out at me in the op shops and scream "I have an awesome pattern/patina/lid - take me home". But they are hard to store unless you cut them up straight away - and who does that? Not me apparently!

I came home with two more tins this week. And a lovely shopping basket.

I chose this one solely because there were crowns involved. sigh

This one has such a beautiful design ...

And has the added bonus of some information about the artists and the artwork ...

I have had a little poke around the Internet for more info on these women but haven't had much luck yet. I will keep digging. My teaspoon collection blossomed this week when I found these beauties.

Great detail on the handle of one of them.

Ok so this was one of those nostalgic purchases that no doubt end up back at the oppie. I remember having lots of  fun with these sewing cards when I was a kidlet. What can I say - they spoke to me too.

I fished some garments off the $1 rack to use in my new dyeing adventures.

I They are unremittingly beige and would not normally rate a second glance. They are however 100% cotton and both have interesting textures so they seem to be fitting sacrifices for the dye pot!

So that is my week of thrifting. What have you found? I hope the thrifting faeries were with you this week. Share the love and show us what you found. Use the link. 'Tis easy.