Tolentreasures

  Some just take a little cleaning and washing and  pressing. Some require a little repair work and some remaking because they are not quite  perfect! But it's fun to go through and see what you can do  with them. A box of old linens is like a treasure chest for me! 

These aprons were a yard sale find. I finally managed to remember to buy some spray starch and press them all neatly. Well, as neatly as I press anyway.    Niagara Spray Starch, wow, the memories that smell brings back! My Mom should have bought stock in that company!     Anyway, they are finally all listed in my Etsy shop if anyone is interested!   Thanks everyone for stopping by there!   https://www.etsy.com/shop/tolentreasures     And some lace.   I happen to have a lot of this.   Auctions, flea markets and yard sales.    I cannot let a box of handwork go by. I think of how much work has gone into that and it is being sold for nothing!     Needless to say, I have drawers full of the stuff. These, I pulled out for my camper.   And.... speaking of that.... wait for it....   My camper was the feature of the week on ...

This pattern screamed out to me from Pinterest (of course) the other day. You see, I had the afghan below started when Shelby was expecting Kendall. That's three years ago, in the event that anyone was counting. Here is the link to the pattern. http://www.craftpassion.com/2011/04/crochet-african-flower-paperweight-granny.html When I realized that it was too wide, I was way past the point of no return, and like another, couple, few alright, at least a dozen of so other projects, that have been tossed in a bag and sent to the CLOSET! Yesterday, I pulled it back out, added the neutral colored yarn, found in the stash. And started working again. Ripping out the old one as I go. And just in the event that you think, "Poor Kendall, didn't she get a blanket?" I did make one for her, she wasn't deprived. Hopefully this will help make her transition to a big girl room! Of course, there has to be another project in the works. Another "doily" scarf well on the ...

Up for giveaway is a sampler of patriotic items. It has been so long since I have had a giveaway that I thought I would make it a good one. By the way, Uncle Sam's other arm is there, just tucked in behind. So here is how it is going to work. 1. If you are a follower of my blog and you post a comment, you will be entered three times. 2. If you are a new follower, you get two entries. (I love to get new followers!) 3. If you post a link to the giveaway or mention it on your blog, another entry! Just remember to come back and tell me so that I know to add another entry in for you. 4. If you don't have a blog, please leave me your email address so that I can notify you if you win. And now for the twist, since I have you sucked in with the giveaway ... Doesn't anyone need any of these items? I need to start to get rid of some things. I hate to part with them, but realistically, when would I use all of these books? Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Group 7...