Someone's poor Auntie or Grandma is turning over in their grave right now. Look at this gorgeous quilt I found yesterday at Goodwill for $1.99. Why would someone give up a keepsake like this?! There were 2 others-a rainbow and a bouquet of flowers. When I saw them I immediately stashed all 3 in my cart. But as I was walking around I felt I should put 2 back. Partly because I hoped the "soon to be cut out of the will" person would regret their decision and come back looking for them. Partly because I was so happy to see them that I thought maybe someone else would feel the same way. Doesn't hurt to pass a little sunshine on. And partly because people that search for finds like this and who appreciate vintage things know that the hunt is a huge chunk of the fun. I don't search for hordes of things-I want a collection of vintage pieces that mean something to me. So I put those other 2 back in hopes that they will go to happy homes, and I have a little more space in my house for another day of thrift shopping. :) However-if I go back soon and they are still there, then it would indeed be a new day and since everyone else had ignored them, I wouldn't want their feeling hurt now would I? Gorgeous quilts shouldn't be homeless. Don't worry Auntie Muriel-whoever..I'll take good care of your beautiful quilt.
I hope you all have a great weekend. I am going to a wedding tomorrow which should be great fun as I made the flower girl's dress. Oh-and the bride's dress too. Yes-I made a wedding dress of which I sweat-ed bullets. But they are both gorgeous and the bride is thrilled. So unless is rips apart as she is walking down the aisle (knock on wood everyone..) I will share pictures on Monday.
Take care!
Sandi
Oh that's gorgeous! Can't wait to see the dresses. Have fun!
Posted by: Jennifer | August 17, 2007 at 02:45 PM
What a great find. And don't get me started about our cultures de-valuation of handmade.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | August 17, 2007 at 02:49 PM
Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh! I'm soooo jealous!! That is such a sweet quilt. :o) I love quilts, especially vintage quilts, and I never get to go "treasure" hunting anymore darn it! Wayyy too hard with the twins and my "whirling dervish" of a son.
OK so if you go back and they're still there, I will seriously buy one from you...seriously!
Btw, picks of the dresses??? :o)
Posted by: Erika | August 17, 2007 at 03:30 PM
teehee. So I missed the last sentence that said you'd share picks on Monday. Sheesh! I was still in "quilt shock" I guess. :oP
Posted by: Erika | August 17, 2007 at 03:31 PM
that quilt is tdf cute!!! What a find. And yes, hopefully that person regrrets their mean-ness and goes back to buy the quilt back he-he
Posted by: summerallen | August 17, 2007 at 06:09 PM
I'm glad you gave that quilt a new home!
Posted by: Mary | August 17, 2007 at 07:06 PM
Get yourself back over to goodwill ASAP, quickly put both previously passed-up lovelies into your cart, keep one for yourself (one can NEVER have too many quilts, for heaven's sake!!), and send the other to your coolest utah friend (ahem, that would be me. *hehe*) KNOWING that she LOOOVES fabulous thrifted finds more than...well, more than just about anything. :D
Can't wait to see the dress photos!!
Have a lovely weekend~
Posted by: Kim (OliveJuice) | August 17, 2007 at 08:03 PM
I'm jealous!
Posted by: Abby | August 17, 2007 at 08:09 PM
That is beautiful....there are quite a few times when I find something at the thrift store that I too wonder the story behind it and who made it and who had no desire to hold on to it. :( Sounds like a fun weekend, can't wait to see the dresses. :)
Posted by: southerngirlmusings | August 17, 2007 at 08:52 PM
Hmm..you didn't tell me that there were tw other quilts left there! Competition? I'm totally going to Good Will after the yard sale tomorrow...race ya! Oh, & "Auntie Muriel"? I love it!!!
Posted by: Erin | August 17, 2007 at 09:17 PM
OMGosh you're kidding me?!!?! What a steal, that quilt is darling and you're so right....turning in a grave! What work went into that is surely worth $100.00 or more!
Amelia
Posted by: Amelia | August 18, 2007 at 10:51 AM
Oh you are a better gal than me...I would have snatched up all three and not looked back! Hope the wedding was lovely!
Posted by: tricia | August 18, 2007 at 08:40 PM
The quilt is beautiful! I love to "rescue" things, too! And I'm probably like some of the others: I would have snatched up the other ones, too.
Posted by: amanda | August 25, 2007 at 08:27 PM
Ok I too am jealous! What is wrong with my goodwill? I find yucky quilts and they want $10.00!!! Your find is absolutely gorgeous.
Posted by: lnsokol | April 09, 2008 at 08:36 PM