Flea Finds

In between painting, visiting with my sister, pricing vintage goods

 and trips to my little booth...

I have had a chance to flea a little.

I found this tall zinc farm item at The Red Barn.

 See that little spout and the glass insert?

 I love the wooden carrying handle.

It is perfect for holding a variety of things around here...

...maps, a collection of yardsticks, umbrellas, birch branches, etc.

I don't know what it was originally used for...

...I'm guessing milk or cream...

Do you know?

Also found...

Irresistible old photographs of babies and little girls...

When is it too many vintage photos?

(Never you mind, Mr. Flea)

This old shield shaped thing is covered in old brown velvet...

Was it a key holder or medal or ribbon display

 from a Lodge or Club?

I tried it out with some of my favorite silver necklaces.

And lastly, I found this huge spool of lace at the thrift store

and this wee little doggie tape measure at Schoolhouse Treasures.

Actually, there was lots more...

...but there's always next time!

Hope you are having a good week!

:)

Possum by Kim Stout of Thistle Hill

Since so many of us love vintage or antique sewing items I thought I would share this creation with you......It was made by Kim Stout of Thistle Hill.....a very talented artist and sweet person. She adapted an antique sewing piece by adding her handmade possum to the top of it!



This shows the bottom of the top piece which has a wonderful button attached which helps hold the possum in place..... Kim also does wonderful work with pottery.....I am not positive but it could be her own original button....



The whole thing comes apart and there is space inside for storing thimbles and notions.....



I met Kim in person at the Wilton American Craftsmanship Show a few years ago.....She has a huge collection of old sewing items.....buttons , notions and vintage textiles.....Kim creates wonderful faces out of clay and makes all kinds of pin keeps, theorem strawberries and other clever things....(There is a picture of one of her pin keeps on my side bar).....

You can see more of Kim's things at Earth Angels..........

Just a Reminder........I will be drawing the name of the winner of my "Give Back" tonight so entries can still be made up until 6 p.m. today, Monday, May 11th.....simply click on the link and leave a comment......I can hardly wait to find out which new blogging friend's name is drawn and what kind of things she likes! Then the fun will begin as I dig through my many years accumulations of collected junk er treasures to find just the right prize! Good luck to all!