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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
959 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2006 : 3:01:11 PM
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Okay, this is the same collector's forum but on this one, so we don't lose track of anyone and can easily access information, let's keep it simple. Go on here and post up to five small things you collect - No need to list any other information unless it relates directly to the individual item (for example, if you collect only off-white buttons say off-white buttons) - any other stories etc., we can chat about privately via email if we like - when someone on the list has something for you, they can then just email you privately for your address. Simple.... I will make the first posting. Happy hunting everyone! By the way - the first teacup and saucer leave for Virginia tomorrow!
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
959 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2006 : 3:05:34 PM
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Hi! I am going to make the first posting - I collect pictures of cocker spaniels,vintage bed sheets with pink roses, cocker spaniel figurines, vintage herbal books, white deer figurines.
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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Edited by - EnchantedWoodsGirl on May 24 2006 10:20:58 PM |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2006 : 3:09:12 PM
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Here are mine!
Old buttons, flower frogs, egg cups, vintage greeting cards and vintage ribbon.
Karin |
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sugarsfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
272 Posts
Leah
Woodward
Iowa
USA
272 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2006 : 4:39:07 PM
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heres my list! cloth hankerchiefs with designs, old buttons, botanical prints and medical illustration prints, pretty, old fabric (vague i know).
thanks!
You must be the change you want to see in the world. Mahatma Gandhi |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2006 : 7:16:53 PM
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Here is my list:
Buttons fabric and lace bits small pickle dishes old crochet old recipe pamphlets and recipes in general
Aunt George |
Edited by - Aunt George on Jun 02 2006 04:32:23 AM |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2006 : 8:43:08 PM
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okay... small brown cow (or just NOT black and white spotted cow) things, cloth hankies, old buttons john deere stuff old cookbooks
Jenny in Utah Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
Edited by - Aunt Jenny on May 25 2006 2:22:11 PM |
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rabbithorns
True Blue Farmgirl
544 Posts
Allison
Fort Scott
KS
USA
544 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2006 : 9:21:40 PM
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1) Vintage linens with embroidery, unique prints, tablecloths, velvets, etc. - especially torn or not usable - I use them in other crafts. 2) doodads - can be used for embellishments: charms, little plastic prizes from gum machines, a single earring, etc. 3) gnomes 4) enamelware and tin items - especially usable household items 5) jackalopes (rabbits with antlers)
http://www.rabbithorns.etsy.com |
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
1323 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2006 : 11:00:21 AM
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Okay:
Old kitchen utensils, real old cookie cutters, old hankies, any vintage looking fabric, old buttons. (there's lots more, but i will stick to 5!!). I have too much stuff, but I love it all.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life." Virginia Woolfe |
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dargaonfly1054
True Blue Farmgirl
257 Posts
Georgette
Nicholville
NY
USA
257 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2006 : 11:04:16 AM
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Hi all....
anything dragonfly clocks (I know a big thing....) watering cans old kitchen utensils (I have a bunch of stuff of my moms) wind chimes
That's it.
"We need the tonic of wildness, to wade sometimes in marshes where the bittern and the meadow-hen lurk..." Thoreau |
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
1681 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2006 : 7:56:35 PM
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Hello everyone, I collect roosters old grinders wash boards old linens OLD books tea pots
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2006 : 05:26:46 AM
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I am editing my reply because I listed things I collect in general, most of them being too big for this list.
Turn of the century post cards (1905-1920), especially real photo vintage aprons antique sewing utensils, like needlecases and thimbles, etc. hand-thrown pottery mugs small baskets
Okay, that's five!
Peace |
Edited by - jpbluesky on May 26 2006 01:45:36 AM |
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_Rebecca_
True Blue Farmgirl
568 Posts
Rebecca
OK
USA
568 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2006 : 06:17:31 AM
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tiki paraphernalia teacups & saucers/tea paraphernalia-incl. books cookbooks Victoria magazines unique purses tote bags
.·:*¨¨* :·.Rebecca.·:*¨¨* :·. Wife of Jonathan, Mother of Joel, Caitlyn, Elia |
Edited by - _Rebecca_ on Jun 19 2006 5:43:56 PM |
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asnedecor
True Blue Farmgirl
1054 Posts
Anne
Portland
Or
USA
1054 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2006 : 06:54:43 AM
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Okay I want to join.
I collect old tins, perfume atomizers (old ones), letter A's (like typesetting letters or letters from old signs, etc).
Oops forgot one - christmas ornaments (old and new, garden theme is the latest I am looking for)
Anne
"Second star to the right, straight on till morning" Peter Pan
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Edited by - asnedecor on May 25 2006 2:43:44 PM |
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celebrate2727
True Blue Farmgirl
989 Posts
Beth
MJF
Farmgirl
989 Posts |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2006 : 10:34:38 AM
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oh what fun .. (if we're compiling this list for 'swaps' .. i'll list things that you don't have to mortgage the farm for!) been trying to 'simplify' to 'civil war era' treasures .. and things that i 'use' ... but i still have my eye out for:
(1) snippets of very olde homespun fabric
(2) bits and pieces of original olde tattered american flags (the more unusual and interesting the fabric it was made from .. the more i smile!)
(3) (HAVE ENOUGH OF THESE NOW!!) olde glass milk bottles .. they hafta' be clean and not too scratched .. cuz' i use them for 'drinking' glasses.
O.K. ... EDITING HERE ... FOUND TWO MORE GREAT OLDE MILK BOTTLES IN MY VERY OWN BOOTH TODAY WHILE WANDRING AROUND GLOVER'S STATION!!! I NOW HAVE 8 .. WHICH IS PROBABLY 'NUFF .. CUZ I HAVE 18 OF THOSE REEEEEEEELY CUTE 1950'S GLASSES WITH FLOWERS ON THEM IN THOSE CUTE LITTLE HOLDER RACKS.
SOOOOOOOOOO .. I'M CHANGING NUMBER (3) TO:
(3) Country Living Magazines that Cabin Creek Farm appears in.
(4) wonderful unusual ANTIQUE spoons .. 'specially big-bowl ones!
(5) olde lithographs (or pictures .. but olde ones) of FARM life.
... gotta' add 'nuther one here! NEW FRIENDS! always on the lookout for gurlfrenz to add to my ever-widening wonderful 'circle of friends'.
True Friends, Frannie
My KENTUCKY RAMBLINGS 'blog': http://cabincreekfarm-kentucky.blogspot.com/ |
Edited by - CabinCreek-Kentucky on May 25 2006 4:19:39 PM |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2006 : 12:56:05 PM
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This list could be very long, but to mention a few- Old sewing items cookie cutters crock bowls old books fold out fans quilts old purses pie birds this is just to name a few. NANCY JO |
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
959 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2006 : 1:30:43 PM
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Gals, if you should change what you are collecting, just go back in and edit your original posting and then post a quicky note that something has changed. For instance, I took something off mine and added vintage sheets (bed) with pink roses - any size fine.
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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Photobugs
True Blue Farmgirl
363 Posts
Pamela
Post Falls
Idaho
USA
363 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2006 : 2:00:47 PM
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How can I ever keep this list to five things?
Old linens of all sorts (quilts, aprons, doilies, hankies, table cloths) Old Kitchen stuff (utensils, bowls, china, cookie cutters) Old photographs (just about any era) and camera equipment Old prints, lithographs (especially love the Jesus ones) Anything old to do with sewing or embroidery (treadle machines, thread spools, etc.) Old Christmas decorations...they are so sparkely and fun!
okay I went one over...but this is not easy!
What would I do if I did not collect stuff? I would have nothing to dust!
Pamela
"I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!" |
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vtharvestfolkart
True Blue Farmgirl
69 Posts
doreen
West Pawlet
VT
USA
69 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2006 : 03:40:45 AM
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Hello Everyone. I love old stuff.
-Vintage Linens -Old cookware/kitchen items -old photographs -Very old bobbins (the large ones) -vintage teddybears -anything from civil war era (sorry)...went over..
take care doreen
Please take a look at my folk art. http://www.crowsoup.com/Market1137.php
"IT'S GOOD TO HAVE AN END TO JOURNEY TOWARDS....BUT IT'S THE JOURNEY THAT MATTERS IN THE END" |
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lambgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
93 Posts
Heidi
Ellensburg
wa
USA
93 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2006 : 10:23:09 PM
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Hi Girls,
What fun this could be. Here's my favorites.
Vintage tablecloths Rodeo scarves (silk)vintage anything chicken (old feed signs are cool) Early American Prescut drinking glasses
Hoping for sunny days soon
Heidi |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2006 : 04:48:43 AM
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Kathy and Georgette- Both of your envelopes arrived yesterday with their little treasures inside!! Kathy- I love the vintage cards! They are perfect. Now to creat a project for them....Thanks so much.
Georgette- Thank you for sharing your Gram's buttons with me. I especially love the plaid ones- so cute!! My collection just got a lot happier!!
I have been taking my list with me as I travel out to yard sales. This is so much fun.
Karin |
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Rusty pins
True Blue Farmgirl
91 Posts
Paula
Oelwein
Iowa
USA
91 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2006 : 06:45:49 AM
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Here's my list. Gosh...just like Christmas! ~Vintage kitchen goodies with apples ~Enamelware and old tin ~Ironstone ~Old full bib aprons ~Old Christmas tree ornies
Sweet Blessins', Paula ;o)
"Life shall judge us harshly enough. Let us at least be gentle with each other."
http://www.rustypinsandoldlace.com/ 'Antiques & HandMades for your heart and your home.' |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2006 : 10:01:37 AM
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1. portugal rosters 2. ruby glass 3. mother of pearl buttons 4. old chrochet thread boilfast ( tattting too) 5. crochet patterns earlier than 1950 6. lace making tools ( anytype) 7. wood spools 8. vintage to antique hats 9. blue china 10. want to start collecting old aprons 11.cast iron biscut pans ( all shapes and sizes) 12. paper dolls 13 china dolls
to many collections
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Edited by - sunshine on Jun 15 2006 11:09:58 AM |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2006 : 11:01:39 AM
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vintage hats vintage purses old photos old hankies with flowers on them prints or pictures of lambs, birds or bug illustrations or any Norman Rockwell or Bougereau style art.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
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berries
True Blue Farmgirl
475 Posts
gloria g
Florida
USA
475 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2006 : 8:21:45 PM
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Hi everyone! I am new to MaryJanes's site, but have been reading for days, catching up on things, and finding where I actually fit in. But as far as collecting, well I'm big into Strawberries! I have 56 different strawberry cookie jars, everything strawberries. I love dishes, bowls, but mostly cookie jars. My business name has strawberries, my studio has strawberries, and I think they are beautiful, and make me happy! I make quilts with strawberries, pillow cases with strawberries, and I grow strawberries. I also collect strawberry jars for growing them! All sizes. This has been a love of mine since the late 60's - early 70's. I collect old emery's that are in the shape of strawberries, hanging off old pin cushions. So if you see a cookie jar of one - think of me. Or even let me know - I might want to buy it! :>)
I also love old sewing items. Since I'm a quilter, sewing needs are always on my mind. I also have several old Singer sewing machines. Pincusions are also a great find! Or old sewing and button boxes!
Well enough from me - thanks for sharing all your collections!
Have a great weekend!
gloria g. in Richards, TX
strawberry fields forever and ever! |
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Cindy Texas
True Blue Farmgirl
52 Posts
Cynthia
Mena
Arkansas
USA
52 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2006 : 8:38:19 PM
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Lets see.. I don't really collect a lot of things but here are a few.
Copper Lustre- I collect the pieces from the mid to late 1800's Roosters- I just love them. My house is very french country. blue pottery-I have lots of pottery in different colors but I prefer blue. milk bottles- I just started collecting them but I sure love the ones that I have.
I have really enjoyed reading what everyone collects.
Cindy |
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