I've been collecting vintage fabrics from charity shops for some time now, but am frustrated at how rarely I find any (esp. compared to my mainland UK counterparts!!).
During half term week, me and the kids spent an afternoon going through at least 8 charity shops, and I didn't find one vintage sheet, or anything resembling one! Boo!
But I have enough gathered up to send 15 fat quarters to Mary this week.
What I really need in my vintage stash are more reds, greens & yellows (a few more pinks, purples and oranges would be nice too!). Browns are not allowed in this swap, even though I love vintage browns! So I guess I'll just have to keep those for myself!
There is still loads of time to join in if you fancy having a swap! You can join the flickr group here and post pics of your vintage fqs you would like to swap. There are also some lovely inspiration pics in the group of what you can make when you get your fqs back!
Have a great end to your week.
I never quite know what a vintage sheet actually is. I like going around the charity shops treasure hunting. I reckon it is the thrill of the chase! Di x
ReplyDeleteGreat round up there, and love your skirt from yesterday too :o)
ReplyDeleteI am afraid I am not into the sheets, but they look very lovely.
ReplyDeleteI am tempted as I have a project in mind - have to find a sheet first though!
ReplyDeleteI thought you said it was Mary running the swap - not Hadley! Good luck - may you get just the colours of vintage sheets you need!
ReplyDeleteI need to go hunting but haven't been anywhere with charity shops.
ReplyDeleteLove the look of these, I'm sure I can find some green and yellow - I think reds though are quite rare, I have a lovely one from my USA swap but sorry I'm not sharing that!
ReplyDeleteThese are so much fun..... it's great making things from old sheets, I am always trawling charity shops but haven't found much treasure recently - will keep hunting. Enjoy the swap x
ReplyDeleteI picture more vintage sheet quilts in your future then. Happy swapping!
ReplyDeleteYou have prepared your fat 1/4s so beautifully they look fresh and new.
ReplyDeleteooo! I love the deep green that's to the right. That's just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, lovely collection! I never find any either. :-(
ReplyDeleteHave fun swapping your vintage sheets. Know of any vintage hubby swaps happening? On second thoughts maybe I'll just do a giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a vintage sheet in a charity shop but I'll keep my eyes open from now on...and pass it on to you if I find one!!
ReplyDeleteI often look in charity shops for vintage sheets, but never find any!
ReplyDeleteI never find such lovelies!
ReplyDeleteOooh! Great selection, Judith! I'm struggling to find things at the moment.... better get a move on!!
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