Did I show y'all my yarn haul?🧶🧶🧶 Welcome y'all and Happy Hump Day!
Well a few weeks ago I was minding my own business taking a leisurely stroll in the Goodwill when all of a sudden a cart sporting a bunch of yarn rolled my way. 😁🧶🧶🧶I tried my darndest to look away, but I was slowly drawn into the colors.
Oooh they are so so pretty I thought. "Walk away! " I told myself , but the allure of those fibers just pulled me right in. Well what will it hurt to take a look I reasoned So over to the cart I went. My eyes twitched when I saw the price?
Eeeh! I think I need some yarn! ( No not really, but I chatted with myself . "Self, I think I should buy some of the yarn , besides I can try to teach the grandsons and nephews how to crochet with what limited knowledge I have."- Well, that is what I told myself, but I knew good and well they were for me too.😀) So in two blinks of a lamb's tail, I threw some skeins in my cart and made out like a bandit. Hee! Hee!😁😀
Then a couple of days later we were in another thrift store when Ole' Mr. Pinker came to my cart with a smile on his face toting a bag of more yarn. "Would you like this? " he asked.
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| Mr. Pinker found this bag of wool yarn. |
Oh bother, do I dare? Again I caved into the desire and bought the bag.
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| Pretty wool yarns in this thirfted bag. |
Soooo. that brings me to my next project. It has been awhile since I have done any rug punch. I pulled out my Monk's cloth and chose some of those pretty yarns and drew out a picture.
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| Bee Skep loosely drawn on Monks cloth. |
And soon a new project was in the works.
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| Working on the backside. |
It is quite primitive which suits my fancy fine!
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| This is the front side. |
Now are the loops even ? No.🤷 Is it neat as a pin ? Nope again!
But I am happy as a pig in mud with my finish.
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| Prim Bee Skep is finished. |
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If you are interested in stitching this piece, just grab , the images. For printing tips, refer to the post Tips for Printing which has loads of tips from my sweet friends.
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Well that's my story and I am sticking to it! 🤪🤩🤪
As Always,
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
Thank you for the sweet visit.
Have fun and create!
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy. Love and miss you, Amo.
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| The thrifted bag of yarn also held threads and floss. |
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The darling bee skep was a gift from sweet Pat. Her sister made it a few years ago . It stays out year round. I just love it. Thank you again , Pat.
Amazing haul - wow, wow,wow!!!! Have fun. Darlene J
ReplyDeleteOh I was jumping for joy, Darlene. I need yarn like a hole in the head , but with it being wool I just couldn't resist. I hope you are having a great week. I have been wondering if you have started dog sitting yet? Do stay cool when you go out and about. Big hugs from the holler.
DeleteGosh Melisa, I think we have something in common. I also cannot pass a woolshop. I love to have wool in my hands and have a basket full of wool. Don't know what to do with. Crazy or not? The little Rug looks cute.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy day, Gabi
Oh Gabi, I am the same way. There is something about wool that pulls me right on in. I do need to use my wool more often. I am hoping to start something new maybe this evening- it will make me feel a little less guilty for the acquisitions. LOL. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteHi I have had to stop buying wool because my hands have gotten weaker and knitting or crochet make it worse. So now its just hand stitching left and of course cross stitching too. Love when you show your exhibits! Take care and happy stitching. From a cold winter's day in South Africa
ReplyDeleteOh I am so sorry to hear that Susan. I bet there is a part of you that misses using those fibers. I am so glad to hear that you can enjoy hand stitching and cross stitch though. You sound like me - always keeping your hands busy. I did not know that it is winter in South Africa. Do stay warm and cozy. Thank you for the sweet Wednesday visit. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteOh, another of your fabulous finds!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe honeycomb design is perfect.
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I thought I just may get out of the thrift store empty handed until they rolled out the cart of wool. LOL. It was piled full so I just chose some of my favorites and left the rest for others. I was over the moon though. Thank you for dropping by dear Isabel. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteGreat wool=ey finds Melisa!! It is so hard to "walk away" when you come across such great bargains...have fun crocheting...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteI was over the moon, Julierose especially at that price which was surprising since our Goodwill has gone up. I guess it was my lucky day. Thank you for stopping by. I wish you a lovely day. Hugs.
DeleteWhen I saw your yarn haul I was thinking needle punch too. Your bee skep is so sweet and so you! I always love reading how your husband supports your hobbies 🙂He’s a keeper!
ReplyDeleteI see lots of needle punch in my future, Maureen. LOL. My hubby has a good eye and is always bringing stuff to my attention at the thrift stores. I do feel fortunate that he is so supportive. Hope your day is a bright and beautiful one and thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteI am LOL at "walk away"! :D It is bad enough we have these addictions but then our husbands aid and abet them! You got a real bargain. I have never tried rug punch, but I love the way it looks. Your skep is adorable!
ReplyDeleteLOL my hubby is great about feeding my addictions. Hee! Hee! He also has addictions too like fishing supplies of course I try to point out any fishing gear to him. That way we are both winners when thrifting. LOL. Thank you so much for bringing a smile to my day, Linda. Hugs.
DeleteWhat fabulous finds and already some of the finds are in a completed project! You ROCK!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteOh I went straight to work when I found those yarns. They were the inspiration I needed. Don't you just love it when something sparks your imagination? Thank you for the sweet Wednesday visit, Terry. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteThanks for sharing the Herrschner's link with those round designs! They are darling. Awesome yarn finds and cute little rug hook piece, Melisa!
ReplyDeleteOh you are so welcome, Robin. I started the 2nd one today. Hopefully by the night's end I will have it finished. I am debating on how to FFO them ; I think as an ornament. Hope you are having a wonderful day. Warm hugs
DeleteThe prim bee skep is adorable, Melisa. I haven't learned rug hooking and probably try to refrain since I have so many other projects in the works. But gosh, I sure love the look.
ReplyDeleteOh Jeanna, I know exactly what you mean about having so many projects and hobbies in the works. I wish I could focus on just one, but I always go hip hopping to something else. I just can't help myself. LOL. Have a lovely afternoon and thank you for dropping by. Hugs.
DeleteYou and Mr. P are so good at finding bargains at the thrift shop! I love your little bee skep doodle and how you made it into a punch needle piece. So cute!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Diann. We are bargain hunters for sure and we go often enough so I think we are lucky . Often it is a hit or miss. I hope your day is going well. Stay cool and comfy. Hugs.
DeleteWell that is a cute needle punch project Melisa! And what great find of yarns!! I'm sure you're going to do a lot of things!
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Oh thank you so much, Diana. Those wool yarns were the inspiration I needed to start something different. I think it brought back a little of my mojo too. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
Deletei feel like it was meant to be - they match so many things you already possess - its like they were just screaming to come home with yoU!
ReplyDeleteLOL I think you are so right, Alycia. The workers rolled out the cart just as I was about to leave and I thought I was going to leave with nothing- little did I know. LOL but at least they were cheap, cheap , cheap and the colors are my cup of tea. I wish you a great afternoon and thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
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