Great vintage sewing find

My friend, Theresa, is really lucky at flea markets. Her and her husband-to-be, Mark, often go to a few flea markets in the area. She's picked up jars of buttons and other trinkets for me that she knew I'd love. Apparently, when Mark saw this vintage sewing set, he knew they'd be taking it home for me.


I found the most amazing things in here. There are old tools/sewing kits marked 1902, and boxes of little thimbles, needles and eyelets dated 1912. I am in awe of this. And it is in great shape! I need to gently wash the seam binding and lace, but everything else is perfect. The threads are so bright and colorful—just love it!


Huge THANK YOU to Theresa and Mark for always thinking of me. This is the same Theresa who I always seem to post cards on my blog that are for her. In fact, I better run—I owe her four birthday cards and three Ruffled Bloom pins! Heart you, T.!

Thanks for stopping by today!

my 150 followers giveaway!

As promised, when I hit 150 I was going to giveaway a vintage mix set from my Etsy shop. The above picture is representative of what the winner is going to get along with some cool buttons and little extras that are also sold in my Etsy shop. Head on over there if you are interested in some holiday vintage mix goodness for making holiday pages or cards.

So, without further ado... the winner is: almondeyez2000 (Tanisha). Hi Tanisha!! Send me your shipping address to dianadesigns@rochester.rr.com and I'll make sure you get your vintage mix kit asap!

Thanks again to everyone who is a follower of my site. I truly appreciate each and every one of you. Make sure you leave comments so I can also visit your site!!

vintage goodness

Vintage is so fun right now. Even what's new is being made to look old.

This is the tag I submitted to the Value of Vintage challenge at Moxie Fab World. I made it at the request of my mother-in-law for a family friend's 50th wedding anniversary. She attached it to a quilt she gave them.

I didn't win the challenge, but you should check here to see the fabulous entries that did win. Do you have some vintage goodness you want to share? I'd love to see it! Link it to the comments section if you'd like to share.

Want to get in on another vintage challenge? Check here at twopeasinabucket.com to submit your vintage entry by June 30.

Supplies: Martha Stewart library pocket, Prima (flowers), Making Memories (green ribbon bow), Chatterbox (butterflies and button), doily, twine, vintage safety pin

Enter for this week's Sketchy Thursday challenge.
Your odds of winning some blog candy are pretty good! Link your page in the comments section that goes with this week's sketch by 11:59 p.m. EST tonight. I'll announce the winner and a post a new sketch tomorrow morning.