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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2281 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2281 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 24 2022 : 6:29:13 PM
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This afternoon I was in the garage making some hat stands. I'll post them when they're complete.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1627 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2022 : 7:07:31 PM
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Can’t wait to see what you make, Vanessa!! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2022 : 11:00:56 AM
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Wow, Vanessa, what a lot of amazing thrift finds you have come across lately! I must say, all of you who posted have found great things for $1 each. I need to get back into checking out the Saturday yard sales once it gets cooler down here. Right now, the heat and humidity makes dragging around outside no fun.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2281 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2281 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2022 : 3:16:13 PM
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Voila! A quartet of hatstands..
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2022 : 6:24:36 PM
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wonderful Vanessa
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2022 : 7:38:41 PM
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So cute! Love the different fabric used for each padded topper!!
Dreamer42
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2281 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2281 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2022 : 04:51:38 AM
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Ah yes, 4 years of shop class came in handy! To be honest, I took it mostly to be around boys!
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1627 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2022 : 10:22:25 AM
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Lol, Vanessa!! I can totally relate! :) Cute stands!
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9438 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9438 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2022 : 04:27:28 AM
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Vanessa, how sweet those hat stands are. I hear you on the shop class. Lol.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2281 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2281 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2023 : 4:36:53 PM
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I stopped at a yard sale in Milford,south of my home (used a magnifying glass) and found this off white American Tourister Tiara for $5. The inside is in great shape, just a stain that I'll work on. The hingers are a bit rusty, but I have Brasso.
Right now I plan to paint it and maybe add legs. Sweetie suggested a mirror in the lid.
As a bonus, it was filled with Christmas ornaments that I'll use for our outdoor tree.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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Edited by - Audra Rose on May 26 2023 4:39:30 PM |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2023 : 7:41:28 PM
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Nice find Vanessa! You always turn those suitcases into beautiful pieces! I look forward to seeing what you do with this one.
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1627 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2023 : 6:53:03 PM
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Found Treasure!! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2281 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2281 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2023 : 6:20:59 PM
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When I visited my local library, they were clearing out books and I couldn't resist. 8 for $1! Six are quilting technique books, one is a squash recipe book and the final one is by Nora Ephron. My mother-in-law's dog Liesl is admiring them too!
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Dec 12 2023 : 04:27:28 AM
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Great score Vanessa.... Liesl is adorable
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2281 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2281 Posts |
Posted - Dec 12 2023 : 4:09:38 PM
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Coming soon to a book swap!
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2023 : 03:14:59 AM
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Have fun going through your treasures Vanessa.
Farming in WI
Michele
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MBurns
True Blue Farmgirl
1859 Posts
Marlene
Swisher
IA
USA
1859 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2023 : 09:44:00 AM
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Great treasures.
Farmgirl friends are fun. Farmgirl of the month 8/2016 and 9/2019
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2281 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2281 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2024 : 12:15:22 PM
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I can't say no to free fabric! From left to right, the geranium print is already hemmed and will be used as a tablecloth. I took 2 books, and precut squares of the same pattern in blue and pink, with the pink, blue and light green as borders. The zip lock bag has pattern pieces, and the tan print is silky, so ill make a sundress from it. Also picked up buttons, ribbon flowers and tassels.
I'll have to live to be 100 to use up all my material!
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2024 : 08:47:31 AM
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Vanessa, you did find a good freebie of cool stuff!! And I bet you will make use of the items and have fun making them. I have a great friend who loves to sew, like you , and she always says, "She who dies with the most fabric WINS!!! I think that is hilarious , but she is serious and like you has found more than one good stash of free fabrics that ended up in some project at some point. I think my friend, like you, can always "see possibilities" in something like you got. Me? I look at all that and my mind goes blank as to what I would do with it. I have no "vision" of potential projects. But, I sure can appreciate those who do have that vision and I always enjoy seeing what they come up with!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3140 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3140 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2024 : 6:19:21 PM
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What a great find!
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2281 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2281 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2024 : 4:09:34 PM
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The possibilities will have to wait in line till I finish my mother-in-law's quilt, then I will go wild. Many will probably be given to kids who are removed from a dangerous homelife.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1036 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
1036 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2024 : 4:39:05 PM
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Those hats stands are so cute. I should makes some. I have a few hats that could use them.
TW
When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1036 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
1036 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2024 : 4:45:12 PM
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I have always been a little envious of folks that can paint and those that can quilt. If I got ambitious and cleared out the black hole room I might have room to try one or the other.
Anxious to see how Vanessa's Suitcase will turn out. If you section the bottom portion off and add that mirror it would be a lovely jewelry vanity
TW
When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1036 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
1036 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2024 : 4:59:44 PM
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This is my recent find. I love a good cuppa tea in the evening. I usually buy loose leaf at a tea merchant shop near me.
Storing my teas in Tupperware wasn't aiding to the experience. I looked online and in local stores for a couple of canisters and nor find anything that I liked in my budget.
Stopped in at the Goodwill in Tyler and found one little aqua canister, then a shelf further I found the dark orange one! They are perfect with no scratches or dents. They even have the inside lids for extra freshness. I love thrifting. ($1.99 each)
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Also found the sweet floral cup with lid, no chips or crackling
TW
When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
310 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2024 : 10:28:19 AM
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Nancy
Great finds!
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
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