The sale I went to Friday was fine. Very nice, actually. Found some old gardening-type things, including more frogs, which seem to be following me, not that I'm complaining.
And a nice old galvanized can. It's not a watering can, but all the cool kids like galvanized anything now. Maybe it's an oil can?
There was a little bit of everything at this sale. Actually, there was quite a bit of everything at this sale. And it was close by. And the prices were really good.
So many fabrics I could pick and choose.
There's at least six yards of this print. Maybe eight. I think it would make a beautiful quilt back.
Even a couple of feedsacks (on the right), and a cute border print.
I know, I should be more enthusiastic. I even forgot to award aprons.
Great stuff, close by, excellent prices.
Another apron for feedsack. That makes four.
There was a healthy supply of patriotic buttons, just in time for 4th of July costumes.
Nice collars, with fancy fur and pearls for the grownups, and pretty pique for the little ones.
Lots of kiddie hangers.
Bow ties - did you know it's a law in New York that any time you use the word "bow tie" in a sentence, you also have to use the word "dapper"? Look it up if you don't believe me. (On second thought, don't.) The kerchief printed with berets is a Vera, believe it or not. It was going to be a neck scarf for Carson until I realized it was a Vera.
There was a goodly supply of pretty wrapping paper.
A pretty vanity case with sweet little velvet forget-me-nots.
And a satiny yo-yo quilt.
I think I'd better throw in another apron.
For extra-good merchandise.
That's five aprons. Yes, indeed, a very nice sale. I should probably sound more enthused, but it's just that ... oh, we'll get to that in a minute.
The yo-yo quilt isn't quite finished, and it's kind of an odd design, with this central diamond motif in the center ...
And multicolored triangles on all four sides. Not quite sure if the design works, but the colors are gorgeous, and there are about a million yo-yos.
I snapped up these little trays right away, before I realized ...
They came with little cherry glasses.
A little cherry snack set. I will be very, very surprised if I'm able to part with these.
So the sale ended, and I was home by 10:30, with money left in my pocket and the whole day ahead of me. And the happy glow that comes with a five-apron sale.
It seems so long ago, though, because I went to an auction Saturday.
And it was extraordinary.
It was so extraordinary, I've almost forgotten how good the Friday sale was. It's like you're single, and you go out Friday night with somebody really great, and then Saturday you meet Prince Charming.
It was so extraordinary I'm awarding the aprons right now. Before I've even gotten everything unpacked and sorted out. (Much less gotten anything photographed.)
A nine. But only because ten is pretty much perfection.
And so, I'm sorry, Friday sale. You really were great. One of the best so far this year. Things change, but I hope you know this: I'll remember you fondly.
I would have so pulled your pony tail over all of this stuff. Especially the wrapping paper and the Vera kerchief. Nice haul!
xox
Pam
Posted by: one gal's trash | June 19, 2011 at 10:37 PM
You found the dream of garage sales. Maybe throw in 2 more aprons, it was that good.
Posted by: Joy | June 19, 2011 at 11:43 PM
If that isn't a 9 apron garage sale, I don't know what is. The cherry glasses are worth 2 aprons by themselves. Can't stand the suspense!
Posted by: Gina at Vintage Junk in My Trunk | June 19, 2011 at 11:50 PM
Oh my goodness. I love it ALL!
Posted by: D | June 20, 2011 at 12:18 AM
Your 'somebody really great' seemed so perfect for you. I think we're all a little surprised (and happy nonetheless) that your vintage Prince Charming turned up later the same day. Can't wait to see how that worked out. Meanwhile, I will silently covet those little cherry glasses.
Posted by: Into Vintage | June 20, 2011 at 12:44 AM
I can't even imagine what is going to top THAT sale!! I am so envious you could keep your composure and score so much great stuff. I went to one today where I got so overwhelmed that I came away with much less that I would have liked. I went into some kind of picking trance where I kept setting one thing down so I could pick up something else and thinking I should go get a basket and before you know what happened you are paying for your little pile and out the door and wondering what just happened.... You did good!!
Posted by: Kathy | June 20, 2011 at 01:20 AM
Oh Barbara, I feel faint.......
When I saw the frogs and rickrack, that was good enough for me. And now you tease us with a 9 apron auction? Cruel and unusual punishment..........
Posted by: Maria (Magia Mia) | June 20, 2011 at 01:48 AM
You had me at the rickrack...and the floral frogs...and the fabric! What a wonderful summer you are having!
Posted by: Tina | June 20, 2011 at 06:00 AM
Wow that was quite a sale! Those cherry cups are truly darling and those dapper ties are to die for (I can see my Ben wearing one of those!...perhaps forcefully, lol) Now I can't wait to hear about the auction...especially since I just started going to auctions and realized how fun they were! :)
Posted by: Vintage by Crystal | June 20, 2011 at 07:14 AM
I was just asking Linda if she had sold her little hangers like that.
I think I NEED some for Sammi. Yes indeed.
Posted by: Sarah | June 20, 2011 at 09:28 AM
Nice haul...love the fabrics and as soon as I saw the cherry set, I thought...I bet she keeps that! So now I can't wait to see what Prince Charming brought to the party. Any great aluminum????
Posted by: black eyed susans kitchen | June 20, 2011 at 09:59 AM
I love all of it! You lucky gal!
Posted by: Kim G. | June 20, 2011 at 11:51 AM
waiting with anticipation for extraordinary auction post...waiting....
Posted by: laurie magpie ethel | June 20, 2011 at 01:15 PM
I believe what you have is a gas can...it looks like the one my dad used.
Posted by: Sheri Neeley | June 20, 2011 at 01:29 PM
You are one lucky lucky lady. Everything is just wonderful but the cherry tray and those glasses are simply divine!!
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | June 20, 2011 at 02:05 PM
Oh that cherry snack set ... perfection. I never find anything that good!!
Posted by: Mrs. Cozy Home | June 20, 2011 at 03:00 PM
I have been anxiously checking your Etsy and ebay pages hoping to see some of this fabric and rick-rack. . . worrying that they might be going to the dreaded 3,000 mile away antique mall. What kind of crazy sale could possibly top this?
Posted by: Martha | June 20, 2011 at 03:22 PM
We have NOTHING this good in California. I would have to go to 6 months of garage sales to get a haul this great! Lucky, lucky you. I can't wait to see what you got at the auction!
Posted by: Leona B | June 20, 2011 at 03:57 PM
BETTER than the cherry snack set???
I cannot WAIT to see what you found at the Saturday sale!
Posted by: judy | June 20, 2011 at 05:25 PM
Well B I am speechless - all that wonderful fabric and garden stuff. I never find anything like that here (boo, hoo)...J
Posted by: Julie | June 21, 2011 at 07:00 AM