Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Twyla on Tuesday

Hello dear friends!
A very successful flea market trip this weekend!  Look what I found!
I am slowly building a collection of these little cuties.  Can you believe they were $3.99 
a piece?!



Another find I couldn't pass up, this sweet little cookie or biscuit jar.
Also very inexpensive!




I added another vintage child's hanger to my collection.  I didn't have a
pink one and the decal is so sweet!
It doesn't take a lot to make a fun antiquing trip.
The time spent with the loved ones shopping, is worth more
than the treasures we find.  Most of the treasures we bring home and cherish, we
think lovingly about the time we had together discovering them.
What matters most cannot be bought.



I finished the afghan that I was making.  This will be going to an acquaintance
who wants to do her bedroom over in the white on white style and this will give her a reason to get started!

It is a really creamy white color, but it is hard to depict the color accurately because
of lighting issues.  I used Red Heart Super Saver's Soft White. 

I think it is very serene and hope that she will love it.  The best part is that it will be a total
surprise, a gift from my heart to her's.

Thank you for coming to visit with me today!  I truly appreciate it!
Have a peace filled day!
Twyla

26 comments:

Sarita Boyette said...

The afghan is really gorgeous! All your cuties were really good buys -sending love to you both! (((HUGS)))

Alexandra MacVean said...

Congrats on your success! Yeah! :) Loving that afghan.

Marie Rayner said...

Love, LOVE the bluebirds! I have a sugar and creamer set exactly like that! Sadly my husband broke one of them last year with the handle of our vacuum cleaner. I was sooo sad about that.

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Your afghan turned out beautifully and will certainly warm her heart (and soul). :) Lovely treasures you found too. Those bluebirds are the sweetest. Have a great rest of the week. Tammy

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I love the sweet birds and cute hanger...all of your treasures! I am going to my favorite thrift store this morning! Wish it opened earlier! heehee! ♥

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Morning Twyla,
The afghan is very beautiful! It's a wonderful gift from the heart :)
Sweet bluebird egg cups that you found! I've been good...no shopping for 2 weeks...boring but it has to be done for awhile.
Have a Great day!
warmly,
deb :)

Hearts Turned said...

What wonderful finds, Twyla...I LOVE those sweet birdies! Wish I could ever find some like that!

Your afghan is just beautiful, and your friend will adore it--what a loving and generous gift!

Hope your day is wonderful, my friend!

Julie

Cindy said...

Wow what a great weekend..goodies..and bonding time.It does'nt get any better.Love the blanket..gorgeous!!
I know she will treasure it.

Hugs Cindy from Rick-Rack and Gingham

Yvonne said...

Twyla, Wow! What a beautiful afghan!!! You are truly talented! What a lucky friend to receive it!

SueLovesCherries said...

Cute birds - what a great, and cheap, find!

Awesome afghan!!

NanE said...

Great finds! I love those little bluebirds!

PinkGranny said...

Twyla,

Those treasures sure remind me of my childhood, it all looks so familiar. It makes me wonder what ever happended to my mother's salt and pepper collection! She had oodles. I enjoyed playing with them in the cupboard.

The afghan is gorgeous. I think I would like to make one like it. The creamy whit is so lovely. We have two throws, but to me when it is chilly at night, nothing beats an afghan and I have a creamy white one I made 33 years ago whle expecting my second daughter. So durable...I used Red Heart yarn then and it still looks great when I pull it out of the guest room! Thanks for the memories.

Dogwood said...

Great finds. I especially like the sweet cookie jar. And, I remember those sweet baby hangers. I think I had some when my children were babies!

Have a fun day.

Angela said...

What a beautiful, from the heart gift!! I love your birdies!

★Carol★ said...

Any day that you can bring home some bluebirds is a really good day, isn't it Twyla?! I remember this time last year I was complaining rather loudly that I couldn't find any in my price range. This year I've found 6! LOVE that biscuit jar too!

Elizabeth and Gary said...

Hi Twyla,
Your afghan turned out lovely..very pretty indeed. It is fun to shop and make memories, I think so too.
Have a very sweet day and hugs, Elizabeth

Ola Silvera said...

WOW those lefton bluebirds were a steal! The afghan is stunning.

Anonymous said...

Hello my talented friend! The afghan is lovely!

Congrats on the bluebirds! I certainly do miss treasure hunting! ♥

Nan said...

Twyla the blue birds are just too cute, and the coat hanger I would love to find those myself. The afghan is really lovely with that pattern you used.

Rizzi said...

YOUR BARGAINS ARE GREAT, LOVE THE BISCUIT JAR. YOUR AFGHAN IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, YOU DID SUCH A NICE JOB. IT IS JUAT BEAUTIFUL.
RIZZI

Loretta said...

What a gorgeous afghan, Twyla! You are a speedy crocheter!

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness! I love those bluebirds! And the afghan is heart-stoppingly beautiful! Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog too. I'm happy to "meet" you, Twyla!

Queenie's Vintage Finds said...

Love those finds Twyla...those blue birds are really adorable :)
Thanks for sharing the Thanksgiving Post Cards...
Hope you have a great week...
Big Hugs,
Queenie

Melony at Whimsy Daisy! said...

Loving the bluebirds. I've been so attracted to little blue birds lately myself. Those are adorable. Happy Belated Birthday to you. It looked like a good one! :)

Claudia said...

Love everything. The afghan is gorgeous. The bluebirds are adorable and I would have wrestled you for that biscuit jar!

xo
Claudia

EL RINCON DE CHELO said...

I love this baby blanket, I would like to know where I can find the pattern to make it myself, thank you very much, your blog is beautiful. Besos

Chelo
PS: I hope you understand, use translator
chelopx@gmail.com