August 14, 2010

Some Vintage Finds



It's been a little while since I last posted and I'm sorry if you've been visiting, only to be greeted by the same old post. Many things have been keeping me busy and it's been challenging to find the time (and energy) to blog, stitch, and be creative, despite the fact that blogging has been on my mind for the past three weeks.

When life gets busy, it's always nice to go flea marketing, since I think about little else than the present moment. The sights and sounds of a flea market are as soothing to my soul as a sunny beach and sea air. So, in today's post, I thought I'd share a few recent finds with you...vintage sewing notions, fabrics (surprise! :), and bright, cheerful post cards.

:-: Wishing you a nice day! :-:

Si vous avez visité mon blog dernièrement, vous vous êtes sans doute aperçues que cela fait un moment que je n'ai pas posté. J'espère que vous ne m'en voudrez pas trop ! J'ai été prise par beaucoup de choses et il m'est apparu difficile de trouver du temps (et de l'énergie) pour coudre, broder ou blogguer.

Quand la vie devient trop chargée, c'est sympa de pouvoir me vider l'esprit en allant aux puces. L'ambiance, les sons, les formes et les couleurs m'apaisent autant qu'une plage ensoleillée ou que l'air frais marin. Donc, aujourd'hui, j'ai souhaité vous faire partager quelques trouvailles récentes...de la mercerie ancienne, des tissus (étonnant ! :), et de jolies cartes postales.

:-: Excellente journée ! :-:


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16 comments:

  1. Such lovely finds! delightful colors! Your choices are great.
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  2. It's wonderful for you that going to fleamarkets calms your mind - that's exactly what sewing does for me. :) I love how everything in my head seems to fly off while doing it. :))

    And you have such a talent for finding treasures on fleamarkets. You care about the details and that is so important, if you ask me. And you have an eye for colors and shapes. :))

    Have a lovely weekend. :))
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  4. Bonitos botones y telas!!
    Mercdos y mercadillos sientan bien si estas estresada...buen fin de semana!!
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  5. So lovely! I'm headed to Paris in April next year and am so looking forward to visiting the flea markets. Very high on the priority list! I would love to hear which markets are your favourites.
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  6. Hand quilting calms me. I really like what you have found. Is it a linen type? I am trying to be good about buying fabric.
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  7. We have been missed you! Almost as much as I miss Paris (spent 2 weeks there in early July!) Where did you get those beautiful finds? I visit Les Puces and found a couple of treasures but these I am very jealous of!
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  8. très jolies trouvailles !
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  9. These fabrics and buttons are so special ...
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  10. I love your finds, especially the fabric. I hope things get less hectic for you.
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  11. What wonderful - and color coordinated! - little finds. That postcard is really sweet.

    I know exactly what you mean about wanting to go flea marketing - and just being in that moment - when things get hectic. For a while there I was managing to escape to some of my favorite junk malls on a fairly regular basis, but farm life has been crazier than usual and I haven't been treasure hunting in a while. I noticed during the past few weeks that the urge to go out and find some wonderful little vintage things keeps tugging at me harder as the days pass. :)
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  12. De très jolies trouvailles. Merci de nous les faire partager ici et très bonne semaine.
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  13. Things from olden days have a special sweetness :)


    Robin
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  14. such pretty fabric so many things to make with it.
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  15. Toute nouvelle sur la blogo, je découvre ton magnifique blog. Je suis sous le charme.
    Doux week end.
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