Mary was in town -- it was Saturday -- and Bert and I had TWO auctions planned for that day. Although jam packed with lots of fun stuff -- the three of us didn't actually buy anything at the auctions. So -- with some time left -- we went to our favorite antique mall in Fulton, Illinois.
Right inside the door, we find THIS 100 year old treasure...can you see what it is?
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| The black on black embroidery is amazing... |
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| But you can't really see what it is until Mary actually tries it on!! A stunning wool and silk cloak... |
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| Bert found a stash of detachable collars. I always thought THIS would be a great accessory to revive... |
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| Some of the embellishments are amazing... |
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| Mary also found a nice stash of vintage handkerchiefs... |
But the BIGGEST TREASURE OF THE DAY -- was a huge box of iron-on patterns and projects. Do you remember these things??
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| As we carefully unfolded one pattern after another -- we found some Sunbonnet Sue projects, some baby toy patterns, |
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| Some stamped-on embroidery designs, lilacs, butterflies, flowers to applique... |
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| One of our favorite things -- SEVEN DAYS A WEEK dishtowel designs!! |
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| Monday is ALWAYS wash day...this design set had an ironing day, and a mending day... |
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| Written backwards, there is a marketing day, and a baking day... |
You just NEVER KNOW what you're going to find...and -- hey -- ISN'T THAT THE WHOLE POINT of a treasure hunt??
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