A hidden treasure
One of the really fun parts of Crafty Hijinks was the area where you could leave craft goodies you no longer wanted and everyone else could take home anything that took their fancy. It covered the whole stage and goodies were added as people arrived.
I spotted a raggedy bag that contained scraps of linen and what I thought were a few threads. There were also some patterns and unfinished cross stitch projects. When I got home and took a look I could barely contain my excitement.
49 unused DMC threads
9 unused Weeks Dye Works threads
Shouldn't have to buy threads for awhile and don't be surprised if I send you a parcel that there are some threads in there too. It's always good to share the bounty.
The school holidays start here in Victoria so I thought this was a fun project to make with some kids.
The tutorial and instructions are HERE with a great printable template too. Huge thanks to Mr Printables where there is always so much to see and do.
What a great haul!
ReplyDeleteWhat a find! And how wonderful that they won't go to waste!
ReplyDeletesuch fun to open and find all those treasures inside!
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I came over yesterday and then before I could comment my pc went bye-bye....the fan has stopped working so when it gets too hot it just shuts down and I have to wait until it cools before I can log back in. At least it still works and it doesn't start a fire!
ReplyDeleteI Ioved the Crafty Squirrel! I would go "nuts" if I could shop there! Pun intended! LOL! It's good that I landed in a place where you have to drive 2 hours to the nearest "fun" store else I would be broke all the time! The internet is bad enough.
You were so lucky to get all those great threads and the pin keeper with the pretty glass headed pins! Wow! People here don't have things that nice when they're selling them much less for free! Awesome blossom! You deserve it as I've seen you gift so many pretty things that you've made with your own hands. As always thanks for the free patterns! TTYL!
Super stuff Melody. It really was the best time.
ReplyDeleteLucky you Mel...
ReplyDeletehow wonderful! Just like a traveling stash that you don't have to mail! What a great idea........aren't quilters and crafters a wonderful breed? Always ready to share and give away stuff they don't need anymore.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lucky find Mel. Happy stitching with all those threads. hugs.......
ReplyDeleteOh what fabulous finds. Now I would love to make a few disoveries like your find.
ReplyDeleteOh Mel, what a lovely find. The thread colours are just gorgeous. I hope you will find many hours of pleasure from all of it. xx debbie
ReplyDeleteGreat choice....lots of goodies thread wise there. Have fun with your bounty.
ReplyDeleteHi Melody, wasn't it fantastic what people brought to give away. I got some stuff I was really pleased about too. What a fantastic find for you - opening the bag to find all those gorgeous threads! See you tomorrow xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy find you made...sounds like you had a fun time!
ReplyDeleteWow what a fabulous find, looking forward to seeing what beautiful things you create using the threads. Hugs Linda x
ReplyDeleteOh how lucky we're you Melody.. Beautiful threads there
ReplyDeleteSuch a great find! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Tatyana
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of swapping items like that. Great collection of threads!
That is a great treasure!! It's great so many people brought in projects to give to new happy homes. Those printable fans are so cute!!
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