Blogtoberfest #20 & Thrifty Thursday

It is Thrifty Thursdays over at The Quilted Cupcake and I thought it might be fun to get in on the fun and show off one of my thrift store finds - not the pincushion in the top picture. That one was made by my dear friend, Jacque, and I won it in the auction last year at the CQI retreat. I love it! I included the photo so you can see the possibilities of my thrifty find below.

It's a larger version of the one I have and needs some pegs replaced that are missing. Of course, it needs upholstery (cq of course!) added as well. I just have to share this find because I paid - are you ready? - 45 cents for it! Whoo-hoo!

Comments

Wendy said…

You did good Kerry! I am on the lookout for me one of those.....

October 20, 2011 at 8:54 PM

Unknown said…

I have never seen anything like this, looks interesting, cant wait to see revamped.

October 22, 2011 at 6:12 AM

gocrazywithme said…

Forty-five cents is terrific. I have quite a collection of them, all different, and most of them I paid $10 or less for. Except the one Grandma gave me, for which I would not take a million dollars!

October 24, 2011 at 4:35 PM

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