Bargain Hunting

A-Hunting I did go!
And bargains I did find!
I went searching for tatting thread in one of the local second-hand shops. I didn't find any thread, but I did find this:  an embroidery book for 25 cents! I can use it for stitch reference for CQing. Printed in the early 1970's, it's a piece of nostalgia for styles of that time, but the stitch guide is great for my library.

Then I found this baggie for a buck. It was sealed, so I couldn't see everything inside, but for just a dollar, it seemed reasonable for what I could see.

When I got home and opened it up, this is what I found: ...............oodles of rick-rack, seam binding, and some lace

and more seam biding and lace. woohoo! How long ago was it when seam binding sold for 29 cents a package?

And then I found this kit to make a change purse for another dollar. All the supplies and instructions were included.

Here's a kit for cross-stitching a beautiful peacock. 50 cents. Really? Really!! The floss alone is worth much more than 10 times that much!

And then I found this:

another kit for 1 dollar. It's to make a 'draft dodger' for a door, or a shelf reindeer, called 'Rudy'. I don't expect I'll be making 'Rudy', but I do plan on using the supplies in the kit elsewhere. Here's what I found in the package:

Several pieces of fabric, two colours of felt , instructions,........

a large chunk of white fake fur, yarn, more fabric, grid material, and, in the shiny bag, jingle bells and pipe cleaners, plus a red pom-pom. Wow!

All these items were found at the same shop, but on three separate trips.

I think the stars must be aligned for good luck. Hmmm, maybe I should get a lottery ticket. lol

Here's hoping your day is filled with good luck and wonderful surprises.

Thanks for visiting.

Hugs from Suz