Remember the last week of school
and the anticipation of summer vacation?
Summer is my MOST favorite season!
I love everything about it!
But when I shop...
I usually buy things that are on clearance
OR ‘out of season’!
I was so surprised to find a lap quilt at the
thrift store and I scooped it up!
Not great for these 90 degree days
but won’t it be perfect in the Fall?
And it has ‘summer time’ colors!
It’s hand quilted...OH MY! That makes my heart sing!
Time to relax and enjoy these last few days of May!
I’m joining Vintage Thingy Thursday
and Thrifty Thursday
and Sunburnt Cow
for all of the FUN linky parties!
What makes your heart sing this week?
49 comments:
Oh, I read the Bobbsey Twins with my older Aunts. I saw this very copy of the series at the thrift store and passed on it, now I wish I had got it. Fun finds and really pretty lap quilt.
Sherry
I do remember the anticipation of summer vacations! No school and lots of time beach camping with my family when we were very young. Still my favorite thing to do, but it's too hot and humid here for summer camping, Now I'm more of a Spring and Late Fall gal, perfect beach weather for this old gal.
I LOVE that book and if I saw it at a thrift store, I'd snap it up faster than you can say, "Let's go to the beach!"
Love your lap quilt and the colors are wonderful. Hand-stitched? You lucky girl!
Hugs
I have not seen that book in forever! There is an excitement about summer that's like no other. You scored big on the quilt. I always buy things out of season including clothes. It's the best way to shop.
Fun post...I remember the summer time anticipation. The quilt is perfect for summer holiday decorating!
I love summer also! Great quilt! It will be perfect this fall. I also buy on clearance and out of season and then try to remember what I have when the time rolls around to use it!
Very pretty! Sometimes AC gets so cold in the car that I want a little lap quilt. That's a wonderful one!
Lucky you for finding such a pretty quilt, and such a cute picture of the squirrel. I'm ready for summer and already have my flipflops on!
What a wonderful lap quilt!!
What a great find! My girls had their last day of school yesterday. They were ready! It rained all day here though, so it wasn't a very "summery" day. Today though, the sun is shining and the birds are singing, and a softball game tonight!! Let summer begin :) I don't like the heat and humidity of summer though. I'd croak without my AC! LOL :)
Never read the Bobbsey Twins but whenever my best friend and I would all follow the same trends my mom would tease us by calling us the Bobbsey Twins! Thanks for bringing back that memory. Th lap quilt - perfect for laying in the share of a tree and reading...
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I have not seen a Bobbsey Twins book in forever, I had that one!! I loved those books and had everyone I could find as a young girl. I came over from Mennonite Girls Can Cook.
Hi LD, happy summer and beach weather to you. I'm with you, summer is my favorite, followed by spring. Even if it is too hot outside in summer, I stay inside with the air conditioning then. I just love the cheerful weather, blooms, the sun shining, which always makes me happy.
I so remember being let out of school on the last day before summer...my most favorite school day of the year. ; )
Ruth
ha, great post, I remember those Bobbesey Twins. Used to read Happy Hollisters, too, similar kid mysteries, loved it. Thanks for the smile.
I love all the excitement summer brings. Great post. What an awesome thrifty find. That quilt is wonderful for any season!
Now I watch my kids going through the same thing....the countdown to summer bliss!
Love the vintage book, the artwork is fabulous!
Ciao Bella!
CREATIVE CARMELINA
happy summertime. 80's and 90's already here but loads of storms and rain too. I would love it to dry out now! Love the sweet quilt congrats on finding that
Oh wow! I have not seen the Bobbsey Twins in so long! I think I must have read every one of them when I was little. Spring and summer are my favorite seasons! I love your new quilt! Great colors. I too would have scooped it up! Squirrels crack me up with their determination and antics to get into any and all bird feeders!
Hope you are having a great day!
Hugs,
Tracy
The anticipation is building at my house. Kids have already checked out! I have to push my son to study for middle school exams. lol Love that quilt!
makes my heart sing??? Not this computer problems we're all having thats for sure,, I would say the sunshine that finally found us,, yes that makes my heart sing,,
Your lap quilt was quite the find!
Micki
Seeing that book brings back so many wonderful childhood memories. Among other things, I would spend my summers as a child reading a lot! Lap quilt is a wonderful find.
Hugs,
PatC
That a really pretty little lap quilt! I remember reading the Bobbsey Twins!! And Nancy Drew too, of course.
I had so forgotten about the Bobbsey Twins. Fun to see a picture of it. I, too, love summer ... maybe the last few days of May when the weather is still a bit cool.
There was always a thrill in the air at the end of school days and the excitement of summer vacation. Miss that feeling!
That quilt is amazing,what a lovely find! Lucky Lady:)
I used to read the Bobbsey Twins,loved those books..
A very nice memory reminder post. I have been around long enough to know about these things.
That quilt is a great find...maybe you could use it for a picnic blanket.
Oh my gosh, the previous post had a Nurse Nancy book, and now...The Bobbsey Twins!! Wonderful memories!
You have to snap up those great deals when you see them. That Lap quilt would set a darling table! :)
~Liz
I've read a few Bobbsy Twins books. It seems like forever ago.
Ah, summer...my favorite season, too! I love the beach, and I live in flip flops! Even in the summer, if my room is cool enough, I will cover up with a light weight quilt. Your lap quilt would be perfect for nap time.
Hugs my friend xxxx
Love the summer too - love blankets no matter what season - great find!
Kathy
I love summer and that quilt :)
Oh My goodness, what a throw back, I read those books. Have a wonderful weekend Diane. I love the quilt too.
The Bobbsey Twins were some of my favorite books growing up! Love your items and thanks for popping in to see me.
Be a sweete,
Shelia :)
I love summer too but your "Fall" quilt will be perfect for cooler weather - it's always great to find good deals :O)
Happy Memorial Day weekend!!
That´s so cute. :) Tina
That´s so cute. :) Tina
This is a pretty quilt, Diane! You could use it as a tablecloth during the summer.
Have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend!
I LOVE your quilt! It would be a perfect match for my living room!
Sad to say, we aren't visiting family in Homosassa this year to go to the beach, but we are going to N Carolina so I'll see some beach there! Summer time wouldn't be the same without a swim in the ocean!
Love that old book!... actually I love all old childrens books...
Your quilt was a great find! I loved the Bobbsey Twins books. And the first days of summer vacation...heaven!
Love your quilt. What a find :)
Love your Bobbsey Twins book and your quilt!!! I keep a throw or quilt on a chair even in the summer...just in case the A/C feels a little too cool!!!
*cute post* I am so happy that school is out, and summer fun begins this weekend!!! *squee*
What wonderful things you are showing us today! I LOVE that picture. And the lap quilt was a great find. It always amazes me when I find hand made things like the quilt at a thrift store. I always feel like I have to buy it and give it a good home. thank yo for joining TTF and have a fantastic Memorial weekend!
What a beautiful quilt. I love the colors! GREAT find!
I remember the Bobsey twins. My dad and aunt saved some of their Bobsey twin books from when they were younger. Love that!
Beautiful lap quilt! I buy out of season too and then it is like getting a present when I pull it back out :)
That last week of school was heaven!! and I loved the Bobbsey Twins, nice little memory jog there.
Whoops, Bobbsey Twins were before my time, though I've definitely heard of them. :)
I definitely loved summer as a child cuz then I didn't have to go to school. Now, I prefer the cooler weather, though I do miss the beach.
Love that lap quilt, Diane!
Thanks so much for linking up to the party! I featured you over at the Sunburnt Cow.
Cheers,
Tracy
The Bobbsey Twins At The Seashore - when I young, I read my copy of that and the other Bobbsey Twin books until they practically fell apart. It always amuses me when people refer to two guys or two girls as "Bobbsey twins", because of course, both sets of the Bobbsey twins were fraternal twins. When I hear someone say that, I always assume that they never read the books or they would know better.
Love the print, too. Did you get it at thrift shop?
I changed my pictures and mantel over to a summer seaside theme last weekend. It might look odd out here in the prairies, but it makes me feel a little closer to the east coast, so I do it every summer.
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