Saturday, June 11, 2011

Yay For Yard Sales!

Good shopping today! My favorite bargain was this collection of punch needle supplies that included a Cameo needle with all three sizes of needles, plus two needle threaders, plus a sunflower pattern, plus the kit to make it - all for a total price of $.75! Can you believe that? WooHoo!


At a church rummage sale I found this little flying geese quilt - already quilted for just $2.00. I think I'll turn it into a pillow.


Someone did a really nice job on this little stitchery - it was $1.


I got this little vintage metal funeral basket for $.25. There's one listed at this site for $74, so I think it was a good deal, yes? (BTW - has anyone ever heard of this auction site before?)


A little metal stool on wheels that will look cute with a pot of flowers plopped on top. ($1)



And this metal floral display stand - I'll need to find some pots to fit in the openings and plant something that will trail down and look pretty - maybe give it a fresh coat of paint.


Summer is NOT my favorite season - because of the heat - and the bugs - and the road construction that I always have to deal with - but yard sales are one thing that I DO enjoy about this time of the year!
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19 comments:

  1. LiahonaGirlJune 11, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Wow! Great success. I never find great stuff at yard sales or at DI -- but I'm not a regular. My sister always scores great stuff because she goes all the time.

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  2. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)June 11, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    GREAT Finds, Gayle! I love the metal table and the pot stand. you could just put moss in the baskets and forgo the post altogether. It would look great!
    Awesome punchneedle find, too!

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  3. krayolakrisJune 11, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Wow, great finds!! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. The Wool CupboardJune 11, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I'm jealous, Gayle!! I rarely find great things at garage sales...lucky you. :0)

    The Wool Cupboard

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  5. WendyJune 11, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Holy Cow Girl! you found some awesome bargins....you hit the jackpot on everything.

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  6. BarbJune 11, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    You did good.....that is what I call a fun day!

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  7. Sassafras and WinterberryJune 12, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    You had some great luck, huh? I love all of them. I like interesting plant stands and pots. They're fun in the garden.
    Stay cool!
    Courtney

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  8. Me and My StitchesJune 12, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Wow - you found some treasures! I should hit more yard sales - but that would mean I have to leave my house!

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  9. JoanneJune 12, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Wow you found some great stuff - way to go!

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  10. LoriJune 12, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    You scored!! I have to get out to some yard sales this spring and summer. I never seem to find too many goodies though.

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  11. DebJune 12, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Those are some fantastic finds!! I think that I love everything that you picked up!! I wish our yard sales were like that.

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  12. Rugs and PugsJune 12, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Gayle ~
    WOW! What bargains, especially that Cameo needle. I have absolutely no luck at yard sales :(
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  13. TheCrankyCrowJune 12, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Ok - I want to go yard-saling with you! All I seem to find is baby clothes and toys (and, no - not cool old toys either!) That punch needle stuff is an absolute steal!! And love the funeral basket!! Nope - never heard of that site. (But your basket looks almost identical to that one...wow!!) Can you say SCORE?!!! Have a happy Sunday! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  14. SerendipityJune 12, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Fun finds! I love the little table on wheels...perfect!

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  15. jennifer768June 12, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Wow you really found some cool things ! Jen

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  16. PrimsueJune 12, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Great finds - I love the plant stand! Sounds like you had a good day.

    Blessings,
    Sue

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  17. Debra LloydJune 13, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Wow--you had a very productive day. Love the plant stand. You will have to show us what it looks like once you get flowers in it.

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  18. TolentreasuresJune 17, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    I want to yard sale where you do, only earlier! Great finds!

    Cathy

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  19. Angie Berry ~ Berry Homespun PrimitivesSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Woo Hoo! Great finds at great prices! I'm with you girl... I don't like heat, but I do love me some garage sales.

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