Two's a charm

It's a quiet weekend for sales around here because every antique dealer in upstate New York is getting ready for the Madison-Bouckville antique show this week. I managed to eke out a few finds, though, and everything seemed to come in pairs. I found a pair of wire desk baskets (in back), and a pair of skiing Santas. I found only one Putz house, but it's identical to the last one I found, so it's sort of a pair.

I found a pair of yo-yo pillows, which I bought to resell. Then I changed my mind.

Not going to miss an opportunity for a yo-yo closeup.

These little pieces are a little bit of a mystery. The fabric is beautiful, and the bias tape finishing is perfect. I thought they were children's aprons. Then I noticed that one piece has a little strip of bias on the center of the yoke, and the other one doesn't, which makes me think they're a front and back. What do you think? I'm guessing a pinafore of some sort. Maybe that buttoned at the top and the sides, and it only needed buttons and buttonholes to finish. Personally, I love to make buttonholes, but not everyone feels that way, so maybe that's what kept them from being finished. Let me know your ideas.

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Naturally, I found two sets of them. Not knowing exactly what something is does not keep me from buying one. Or two.

Finally, I found a pair of fuzzy chick corsages.

Not going to miss the opportunity for a fuzzy chick closeup, either.

And then we have this: a pair of dogs.

I did not take leave of my senses and get another dog. I took only partial leave of them and offered to keep our friends' mutt Charlie while they're away for the week. He spent the first six hours here pacing and standing at the window with his little paws on the windowsill looking for his people. Then he was over it. Done. He loves us now.

He and Carson worked together to make a fluffy bed on the sofa. I think he's feeling quite at home now.

Comments

[Renee]

We could have made quite a pair enjoying your finds and comforting poor Charlie. Love those pillows but that pinafore is darling. I am always impressed with how those ladies of old could work with that ultra thin bias tape. Smiles..Renee

[Patty]

You are so sweet to set up a doggie retreat for your friends! Love the little "pinafore" pieces. :)

[Jewels]

What a couple of sweeties B - I miss my two puppies very much. Great finds as well...the corsages are really cute. J

[freckledhen]

That last picture is the sweetest ever. Charlie is in good hands!

[Kathy]

Awww... it's a dogs life!
I wonder if those "pinafore" things could be unfinished clothespin bags? Somehow they remind me of those.

[Lisa W.]

How funny that you found 2 of all of those great items ! I am totally crazy about the chick corsages and Charlie and ( of course ) Carson. The buddies are too cute cuddled on the sofa together !

[Ruth]

I love the yoyo's. I remember when I was a kid, one summer camp we made yoyo clowns :-)

[Kim Kenward]

Your skiing Santas are delightful. Sweet chick corsages too. Wonderful treasures...especially your furry babies.

[nanette]

Love the skiing Santas. thanks for my rug. I love it. My daughter wants one now. If you come across any others, let me know. Also love the fabric squares! thanks

[Maureen]

Love the two santas, but the two canines take the cake. What sweet dogs. There is nothing better than staring at a sleeping dog...so peaceful!
Maureen

[Melissa]

I brought home my very first feedsack this weekend!! :) You probably would've been the other gal bidding against the 2 women that got a box of about 40 of them up to $180. Is that a good price? Mine was a buck, because it snuck into a stack of other linens and the gal that bought the stack let me buy it from her.

Melissa

[chris mckinley]

I love your corsages!! And the two pooches aren't bad either!!

chris

[Carol @ Old Glory Cottage]

I just knew that when I ended my blog break and came here to see what you had been up to, there would be a treasure trove of feedsack and goodies galore to look at, and I was right! But that last shot of the pups on the sofa is my favorite, hands down!