Hello , Sunshine! How about a thrifty Thursday post? I have not done one of those in a blue moon. Well, actually, I have been showing you some thrifty finds in previous posts, but oh well, here goes. 😉😀❤
A few weeks ago, Mr. Pinker and I went on the World's Longest Yard Sale route. Down the valley and up and over the mountains we went.
As soon as we reached the bottom of the mountain the skies opened up and it began to rain cats and dogs.
Oh bother! As we pulled off the side of the road to avoid driving in the heavy rain, we saw yard salers covering up their wares with tarps and plastic. The sales would have to wait. We sat patiently until the rain died down, and then we went merrily on our way into town.
We grabbed a quick bite to eat as we waited for the sun to shine and the yard salers to open back up. Once we filled our bellies, we made our way to a quaint antique store. Mr. Pinker and I divided up and around and around I went, weaving in and out of aisles.
Soon Mr. Pinker came to me and said , "Did you see the quilt tops in the booth back there?"
"How did I miss that?"😲 I followed Mr . Pinker back to a tightly packed booth, and I spotted a red beauty hanging on the rack smiling brightly. Eeeeh ! "You did it, hon! " You spotted a quilt top for me! " I exclaimed in glee.
Lots of fabulous fun fabrics in this beauty. I just couldn't take my eyes off of it.
I gathered it up and looked for the price tag and then I spotted it! "Eeeeh ! Sold" Wow what a steal!
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I named this quilt Otis Payne's Bow Tie .
It is another Alabama beauty that I am anxious to put in the hoop, but it will have to wait for awhile.
Happy quilting and stitching, y'all
Melisa
"Thrifting is more than shopping , it is an everyday adventure"- Unknown
Hugs and Stitches!!! 🤗❤🧵
Oh my goodness, Melisa that beautiful red quilt stopped me in my tracks. $8 is more than a bargain. I already said it's beautiful. Let's add gorgeous, lovely, sweet, show stopping, etc. Enjoy it. DarleneJ
ReplyDeleteEeeh , I think all of those terms apply to this quilt! LOL. I was smiling ear to ear when I walked out of that antique shop. I just could not believe it! It was indeed my lucky day. Hope you are having a super day, Darlene. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteWow, what a find. 8 Dollars? That's awesome. The quilt is beautiful but I swear, I do not start quilting. I know myself. What are you doing with all this wonderful things? I love cross stitching and I can already hear my kids crying (when they have to clean the house), another box full of ornies. But now, I keep on stitching!!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day,
Gabi
I was so happy that hubby spotted this quilt and with it being so pretty and so cheap - well, I just could not leave it behind. LOL. Oh I know what you mean about all of the "treasures" but like you, I keep quilting , stitching and collecting. Stitching makes my heart sing. I bet you feel the same way. Hopefully, both of our kiddos will look back on our stitchy treasures fondly and save them. Have a blessed day, sweet friend and thank you . Hugs.
DeleteOh lucky you! What a beautiful quilt top. And 8 dollars. A steal. I never find anything like that. I know you will enjoy it. I would. Red is my favorite color.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great day to be thrifting and I am so glad that hubby had spotted this quilt top. I could not believe it was so cheap especially being at an antique store. I guess it was just my day. LOL. Red is my favorite color too. Have a beautiful and blessed day, Joy and thank you for dropping by. Hugs.
DeleteYou are one lucky ducky to have a sweety who helps feed your obsession for pretty things. She's a real beauty!
ReplyDeleteLOL I am Lea Anne. Hubby has a great eye for spotting things that I love. He even spots fabric for me at thrift stores. LOL. I can not wait to put this quilt in a hoop . I hope you are having a great day and thank you for the sweet Thursday visit. Hugs.
DeleteI think it was an awesome find, only $8! I can't wait to see it quilted, happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteI was super thrilled Gretchen. It has been a few years since I have quilted a bow tie so I can not wait to work on this one. Thank you for the sweet Thursday visit. I wish you a great day. Hugs.
DeleteWhat a fab-u-lous find for only $8!! You do have the "Luck of the Irish" at yard sales and flea market, Melisa. That will be a fun one to quilt...:))) Best wishes for a great upcoming weekend...Hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteLOL, Julierose that has been the year to find quilts and quilt tops for me at basement bargain prices to boot! I wish this "winning streak " would continue. I do love finding great quilts to save. Hugs and Blessings and thank you for the sweet visit.
DeleteWhat a beautiful find! It will make a beautiful finish!
ReplyDeleteI can not tell you how excited I am Helen. It is going to be joy to quilt on this beauty that is for sure. Have a wonderful day and thank you for dropping by. Hugs
DeleteThat is a steal Melisa! Mr Pinker did good. I'm so glad that beautiful red quilt has a new and more appreciative home. :)
ReplyDeleteI was so excited that he spotted this quilt. I could not believe that I had not seen it when I passed by the booth. I am thrilled to have it as my own now. Have a wonderful afternoon, Linda and thank you . Hugs.
Delete(Little Penpen) oh my ❤️!! What a beautiful red quilt top! Love its name!
ReplyDeleteI was jumping for joy, Penny when hubby spotted this quilt. It was a great find and will be a fun one to quilt . Have a blessed day and thank you for the Thursday visit. Hugs.
DeleteWhat a find for sure! Mr. Pinker has an eagle eye and a nose tuned to bargains! What a lovely top. . .well. . .it's red so of course it is a favorite!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteHe sure does, Terry. I was over the moon . What a steal! LOL. I love anything red so immediately, it stole my heart . LOL. Hugs and Blessing and thank you for the sweet visit.
DeleteWell done, Mr. Pinker! What a beauty and I know it will bring you hours of quilting pleasure!
ReplyDeleteI was so excited, Robin. Hubby has a keen eye for things that I like. LOL Have a wonderful Thursday and thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteVery bold and very fun. Your thrifty finds are always really awesome.
ReplyDeleteI was jumping for joy for this quilt, Kate. I can not wait to put it in the hoop. Thank you so much for dropping by today. Hugs.
DeleteWow, Melisa! What a fantastic find...and in Alabama, nonetheless! LOL This red bowtie quilt really makes my heart sing too, and I'm not all that crazy about red quilts. Something about this one really makes me smile though...maybe it's the bowties! Keep it up girl! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thursday, Brenda. I find the best quilt deals in Alabama. I can not wait to quilt this one but with so many quilts in quilting hoops I figured I better hold off until I pull a quilt out of the hoop. LOL. Have a blessed day and thank you for the sweet visit.Hugs.
DeleteYep--hubby is a keeper-what a bright and cheery find--
ReplyDeletehugs, di
LOL he is ! Especially since he is spotting quilt tops like that and buying them for me. Hee! Hee! Thank you so much, Di for the sweet Thursday visit and for bringing a smile to my day. Hugs and Blessings
DeleteI can not tell you how thrilled I was. Hubby has a great eye and he knows I love all things red. I can not wait to quilt on it. I believe I have backing fabric. I just need to purchase the batting and then I will be good to go. Have a blessed and beautiful day. Hugs.
ReplyDeletePayne's Bowtie is fabulous and what a great find.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it pretty? I was jumping for joy when hubby spotted this quilt. I could not grab it quick enough . LOL. Thank you so much Joanne. I wish you the most lovely day . Hugs
DeleteMy goodness, you have been so lucky with these wonderful quilt finds lately. I do hope hubby found some bargains for himself too.
ReplyDeleteIt has been a great year for finding quilts and tops at great prices. I guess I have been in the right place at the right time. Well, my poor hubby did not find a thing on this trip which was unusual. He usually finds a tool or something for fishing. Maybe next time. Thank you, Jenny, for the sweet visit. Have a lovely day. Hugs.
DeleteOMGoodness ~ I can't get over that price tag! Can I borrow your hubby for a thrifting adventure please :)
ReplyDeleteIsn't that an amazing price for this top? ! Wow! LOL , my hubby can certainly spot a good quilt and a bargain. Hee! Hee! I am so fortunate he takes me thrifting and finds deals for me too. LOL. I am sure he would not mind at all to spot thrifty finds for you. Hee! Hee! Thank you so much for the giggles and for the sweet visit, Sharon. You brought a smile to my day. Hugs.
DeleteThat is a gorgeous quilt top, Melisa! I love the red background for the bowties. I want to use red for a quilt background one of these days! That was a great find!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Diann. I think quilts with red backgrounds are so charming but I am partial to red. LOL. Have a great day and a fabulous weekend. Hugs.
DeleteGreat deal on a fun quilt top, Melisa!!! Love those funky flowers!!! Mr. P is a serious quilt sleuth!!!
ReplyDeleteLOL he is Nancy. I was thrilled that he sniffed this quilt top out for me. Lots of pretty fabrics in this one to admire. Thank you for the sweet visit. Have a fabulous weekend. Hugs.
DeleteThat is one bright and happy Bow Tie. I always am impressed when a maker chooses an unexpected and bright background color. Mr. said quilts with an S. Were there more than one? You got a great deal, for sure! He is such a good guy to look for quilts for you. May I ask about Otis Payne?
ReplyDeleteIt sure is Ginny. I was jumping for joy when I saw the price . I couldn't believe it. There were more quilt tops, but I was good and got my favorite. Earlier during the day, I had already purchased 2 more tops and a quilt. I hope to share those in future posts. I decided to name it after one of my distant gandparents since I found it in the town where he had once lived. I wish you a wonderful weekend, Ginny. We still haven't got rain; we shall see if we receive some tomorrow. LOL. Hugs.
DeleteHow do you find these bargains?? It's a very pretty quilt.
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LOL I guess I am just lucky. I could not believe this quilt top was so reasonably priced. I had to have it. Thank you for the sweet visit, Isabel. Have a great weekend. Hugs.
DeleteThat red quilt is amazing!! Wonderful find! Hugs,
ReplyDeleteSandi, I was jumping for joy when hubby spotted this top! These are my colors. I can not wait to quilt this one up. Thank you so much for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteGood eye Mr. Pinker. Can't wait to see the quilting, Melisa.
ReplyDeleteI am just itching to put this quilt in the hoop. I just have so many hoops waiting to be finished. I am hoping to finish the strawberry quilt soon and then pop in Otis Payne's Bow Tie. Thank you so much, Jeanna. I was so happy hubby had an eagle eye. Hee! Hee!
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