Junkin' Finds

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Yay, I'm totally excited about finally, finally joining in with Linda's Junkin Finds Friday (a day late!)  Here are some things I picked up at an estate sale on Thursday:
A sweet little lamb child's suitacase, or perhaps a doll case -- just perfect for Spring, don't you think?  Inside...
a precious star design! I don't know if you can see how the front and sides have a fun, pale red paper design.  Next to -- a pile of stiff, sheer vintage fabric (chiffon?) in a multitude of colors for me to play with!
Speaking of old fabric: here's a little pile of ticking and feedsack...
Don't laugh, but one of the things I was most excited about were these two old pins attached to one of the fabrics!  I've always wanted some of these old pins!
I also grabbed this old hat; I have in mind to use it for an upcoming Easter swap project!
See this pile of Wright's trims?  I got it all at the thrift store last week; it was in a big bag and there were 15 reels of it -- new old stock!
Some of the rolls are sort of dirty, but, I don't know if you can tell from the photos, all the lace and trim are wrapped in plastic so they stayed clean!  I am going to have fun making up little packs of trim from these to share!

I hope you liked looking at my junkin' finds!  I'm happily linking up here:

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Comments

Linda @ A La Carte said…
You really found some cute stuff! I love that little suitcase...so sweet and Springy! Thanks so much for joining Junkin Finds Friday! hugs, Linda
February 19, 2011 at 11:10 AM
ShabbyESP said…
You certainly found some good stuff love all the wright laces.
Enjoy your creating with all your goodies!!!
Suzann
February 19, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said…
Oooh, yes, I love your finds. The lace is wonderful and I'd be excited over these finds too.
February 19, 2011 at 8:15 PM
Unknown said…
What a cool find! I especially loved the cute lamb case. I bet my grandchildren would love it as well! Happy Pink Saturday!
February 19, 2011 at 9:11 PM
Suz said…
laurie,
You and I would be trouble together. Estate sales and other forms of junkin are my favorite form of entertainment. I can't believe your finds...that lamb suitcase is fantastic and I am dazzled by the trim!

Wowza!
February 20, 2011 at 9:50 PM
Alyssa said…
Oh I love that hat. It looks good enough to eat. How pretty! I used to wear hats to church when I was in high school. Rarely wear them anymore though I still do love them.
February 21, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Anonymous said…
That is the CUTEST suitcase....oh my! And it looks like its in great condition! Lucky you! Congrats on all your pretty stuff!
February 21, 2011 at 5:31 PM
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