Too bad I spent so much money on feedsacks Saturday, because there was a lot of good stuff to buy. Those glasses on the end are Swanky Swigs - the only kind that aren't clear with designs. (And the only kind I don't have!)
Sigh.
And if I'd only had unlimited funds AND a truck ... think of the fun! I'm pretty sure I could have moved right into that house and been happy. That dining room table is spectacular.
Fortunately I had a little money left to get something I have always wanted: handwoven rag rugs. My great-grandmother had a loom in a little room off her kitchen, on which she'd weave rugs. People in her neighborhood would bring her fabric and outgrown clothes, and she'd transform them into rugs. Unfortunately, we loved the rugs so much we wore them out. And I've always wished I had some.
Like so much else in the house, the rugs weren't used and were in perfect condition.
So pretty and colorful. And I'm pretty sure there's a lot of feedsack in there. I can almost pick out some of the patterns.
One of them is made largely of old denim.
I bought a bunch of them, but I can only keep a few. It's going to be very hard to choose.
Those pillow cases sure are pretty! I wouldn't be able to resist!
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | July 25, 2012 at 07:23 PM
Okay, I have never heard a thing about these. Must be a regional tradition. How long do they last and how well do they clean? Like with dogs and such. The colors are beautiful. Stunning....Smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | July 25, 2012 at 08:32 PM
Hey, I have a big truck... We should buddy up! Seriously, the Hoosier.... wah! And the sheets are awesome, too. Wow.
Posted by: JoAnne McPherson | July 25, 2012 at 08:41 PM
Wow!
Posted by: Tina | July 25, 2012 at 09:08 PM
dang, I wish I could have hit that sale.
Posted by: laruie magpie ethel | July 25, 2012 at 09:34 PM
Oh my gosh - did you buy that pile of pillowcases?? Love love love those! Embroidery + crochet = perfection.
Posted by: Kathy | July 26, 2012 at 12:57 AM
Funny how things come fill circle. People used to recycle and reuse as a way of life. Then went into full on consumerism and now are back to the three R's.
Posted by: Ruth | July 26, 2012 at 03:18 AM
We had those rugs all over our house when I was growing up, My maternal grandmother made them and would give them to my mom. How I wish I had some of them now.
Man, there was some really cool stuff at that auction!!!!
Blessings
Linda
Posted by: Linda | July 26, 2012 at 08:27 AM
You go to the BEST sales!
Posted by: Cynthia | July 26, 2012 at 10:07 AM
Looks like a great auction!!
chris
Posted by: chris mckinley | July 26, 2012 at 10:17 PM
Beautiful rag rugs...oh so colorful. Hope you are enjoying your summer!
Maureen
Posted by: Maureen | July 27, 2012 at 09:27 AM
I would love a rug in good condition. think of me before putting this on etsy, if you do.
Posted by: nanette | July 30, 2012 at 11:48 AM