Thanks everyone for all your comments on my last post, much appreciated!
And the crochet squares are indeed, as Little Blue Mouse suggested, destined to be made into a box - to hold a square box of tissues. Something pretty with a nod to usefulness! I only have one square left to do. Will post some pics when it is done.
In and amongst my rather chaotic life I sometimes get time for a little browse around our local Flea Market, which is held each Friday in our market place.
And as I was browsing I happened to come across this
I don't know the technical name for it but to me it is a folding workbox. And it is so spacious inside, lots of room for buttons...
Here it is fully opened (excuse the kitchen paraphernalia in the background!)
I love the fact that it is so nice to look at, but also very pleasing to use. And it was very cheap too - bonus!!
What has been your most recent thrifty treasure? I would love to hear about it!
Helenxx
Oh what a cool sewing basket!! What a score! I'm not sure what my latest thrifty treasure was.. hmmm.. I got a cute little car at an antique shop for $4. I'll have to show it on my blog someday soon. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteLove your new little box, very clever.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
What a brilliant find, I did enjoy pigrooting through all your stash the night you showed it to me,
ReplyDeleteSueXxx
Ooo, Helen, when i was a child,my mom had one just like that, except it also had legs. I was amazed and intriqued with all those little hidden drawers. my mom always kept all her sewing accessories in it. She died long time ago and i do not remember who kept this cherished piece in the family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a find, I love all the compartments.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing your finished crochet tissue box cover.
I love your sewing box, what a wonderful find! And a lovely place to keep all kinds of stitching treasures.
ReplyDeleteHelen x
I didn't see Bob the cat at the weekend, but I have read the book. It's nice that they are still together.
ReplyDeleteI like the box.
Briony
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That is an amazing box!!
ReplyDeletexox
My mum had one just exactly the same as that .. So glad you love it
ReplyDeleteThat box is fantastic, I could use one like that. It's so easy to see what's inside and keep it all tidy. I'd call it a folding workbox too, no idea what else you'd call it! x
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeletelatest thrifty buy was some books on Hols... read too quickly to warrant spending full price & worry about losing library books when i'm away!
noodleBubble X