I thought I would share my shopping...
At Country Sampler I found some great repro cottons, velvet, and trims.
And some wonderful hand dyed linen and patterns, too.
They had some great French General variety packs that I couldn't resist after all the French General inspiration ;) I was thinking this might be great for some EPP hexagons...
The Bittersweet Sisters took a little trip to JJ Stitches after I had to leave.
They were so sweet and generous
- they bought me the Bounty turkey kit!!! Love it! Thank you Sisters!!!
I did a little antiquing on my way up.
Love the hexagon shaped jar filled with vintage threads and two antique pin cushions - too sweet to pass up.
Thanks for joining me on my quick little trip. Here's a little giveaway that I picked up:
A fat quarter with matching chenille trim and a lace trim I bought at Country Sampler and two skeins of Japanese thread from French General.
To enter, simply leave a comment on this post or email me at pgagliardi9@hotmail.com with "B&B Giveaway" in the subject line. And tell me what do you like to look for in your travels?
I'll pick a winner on Saturday, November 26th.
The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades,
you call forth songs of joy
you call forth songs of joy
~Psalm 65:8
Blessings, Patti
When I travel I love to find and explore curiosity shops. I'm a collector so I love the hunt. Happy Thanksgiving Patti.😊
ReplyDeleteWhen I travel I am always looking for antique shops. I also like going to 2nd hand shops. So many treasures to be found. Last but not least is going to quaint garden centers, always looking for yard art. Finding old pincushions is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving Patti
I look for prim shops,thift stores and stitching stores!
ReplyDeleteFarmers Markets and Flea Markets for sure. We also love to just drive and look at old homes, barns, etc depending on where we are.
ReplyDeleteYou got some great goodies. Isn't the hunt as much fun as the find!
ReplyDeleteI am always on the lookout for things to decorate my home with. I love changing things out for the seasons and holidays. I quilt and hook so always want items and tools to help in these crafts.
I have to stop at every thrift and antique store along my route! That's why it takes me twice the normal time to get everywhere!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you got time to spend with your Bittersweet Sisters! I had wondered back in Sept. what trip you might have planned because it used to be in Oct! They seem like such wonderful friends.
ReplyDeleteWhen I travel I always keep an eye out for treasures. I don't know what they will be until I find them.
ReplyDeleteCountry Sampler is on my bucket list! The owner recently announced that she's thinking of putting the business up for sale and retiring. I can only imagine the energy that's required to run a business like she does. Hopefully I may yet manage a visit but it's hard when you live in CA. But I love reading about Boxwood and Berries all the same.
ReplyDeleteLove the antique pin cushions and the jar. I always look for them at shops but antique sewing is hard to find. You have such a good heart. You not only share your adventures, but the goodies you find too. I dream of going to Boxwood and Berries before I'm too old. Looks like such a fun time.
ReplyDeleteI always like to look for anything special and/or unusual. Just like your trims you found especially, I enjoy finding unique trims that I can use when giving a gift when wrapping it, or tying a package. Christmas Blessings to you....appreciate your Bible verses at the ends of your posts as well. Deb C @ mdjcarlson@netzero.com
ReplyDeleteAlways look for a quilt shop but not that I am also a hooker (rug) a wool store is on my list of things to find. Thanks for the give away and Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteAlways look for everything is unusual for me with a special attention for products of local craftmen.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance and happy thanksgiving.
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ReplyDeleteAlways looking for additions to my collections - pop beads, old food tins, dragonfly pins, paisley, 50's tablecloths and other fabric items like pretty hankies, doilies, etc. Awesome giveaway, Patti! Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteI look for Christmas tree decorations when we are traveling. They remind me of the fun places and fun times we've had. What a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love to hunt, I take off on a Friday and have things I looking for and come home with different ones. But I had a great day. Happy thanksgiving to you.
ReplyDeleteYou always manage to find wonderful treasures! I love the thrill of the hunt...I'm always searching for sewing themed items...being an incurable romantic, I conjure up images of stitchers using my finds decades ago! Thank you for sharing with another giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI know your Thanksgiving will be difficult this year...sending you and your family blessings!
Busy Hands...Happy Heart
Patricia
Country Sampler is on my bucket list of shops...I am afraid I would need to rob the bank before I went...LOL. I love to shop for sewing ephemera, with buttons and old linens among my favorites. Happy Thanksgiving...and enjoy all of your goodies!
ReplyDeleteLove your lovely treasures you found along the way. I also enjoy checking out thrift shops and antique shops along with quilt shops when travelling, I think they are a perfect match.
ReplyDeleteI also bought a copy of Raven Moon recently and would have picked up that glass jar of tread and the wooden tray. Thanks for a chance to win those goodies, lovely shades of sashiko threads.
I look for quilt shops, sewing shops, and antique shops. All of my travel lately though is to work or to pick up my granddaughter to take her to school. Pretty one track and could almost drive it in my sleep. I need to get out! Since I don't have a local quilt shop that I like (it is about 2 hours away) I see a trip in my future! Happy Thanksgiving and God bless from North Carolina- The Home of No Snow :(
ReplyDeleteKaren in NC
You always come home with the best goods! Love those velvets.
ReplyDeleteDon't enter me as I probably would not put the items to good use.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Hugs :)
Lauren
I always like to look for regional fabrics or patterns that I don't usually see. Have a happy thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your trip to Country Sampler. When I am antiquing, I always look for sewing related items, linens and tin or wood boxes. Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteJudy Heartland stitcher
When I travel I am always on the look out for antique shops. When I am camping or just outside I am always on the lookout for treasures, birds nest, feathers, even dead butterflies. I have an old wood box with a sliding lid that I keep my treasures in.
ReplyDeleteI'm always on the look-out for vintage fabrics/trims similar to ones that my Mother used to make wonderful items for our home and family when I was growing up. They always remind me of wonderful memories of a Mother who took the time to make our home warm and wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI look for linens and the vintage handmade crocheted pot holders in antique shops when I travel. Also old Christmas ornaments and sewing items or quilted pieces. I also look for Scandinavian items. I always enjoy your adventures, Patti. Happy Thanksgiving. ~ Christine
ReplyDeleteB&b giveaway...these are precious and loved seeing your antiquing finds..I sew enjoy your blo
ReplyDeleteWow what nice treasures you found! I always look for sewing items in antique shops or something that might catch my eye.
ReplyDeleteLove all your goodies from Country Sampler. Someday I will make it there.
Thanks for sharing!
Pam
Wow - love all of your treasures! I made a trip to Country Sampler once and loved everything about it. I look for quilt shops and antique shops in my travels. If my niece is with me she likes to hit all of the Goodwills and Ross stores. I swear she can spot one a mile away!
ReplyDeleteI always love to find a fun treasure too! When traveling, I like to scope out second-hand or consignment shops. It's not that I'm looking for a deal, but I like to find things that aren't currently in stores. Items that are unique and vintage are best!
ReplyDeleteI love all the odd little goodies you bought. Such earthy colors. I recently moved back to MO and I love finding all kinds of smalls.......mostly little wood items and old glassware. Many a time I have bought textiles and then I could not bear to cut into them. I love to look and feel them. Some things are just difficult to cut up!
ReplyDeleteHave a great Thanksgiving and thanks for the cool giveaway.
Love the wonderful things you bought! Such treasures. I really want to get to boxwood and berries. Maybe next year! You make it look so fun. Happy Thanksgiving
ReplyDeleteMy trips always include fabric, cross-stitch supplies, and antiques. I love to search out that special treasure to save and just know I will have a use for!
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