You just never know what you’ll find when you thrift shop.
I was hoping to find something ‘new’ to read but found this instead! (and then I found some books and magazines at the library the same day! YAY!!!)
It was a dusty old cross stitch that I loved at first sight!
And it was perfect for a little ‘red white and blue’!
Look at the writing on the back.
I love that this Nana signed her creation!
This bookcase has all of my old children’s books that I cherish and I try to mix things up on the top shelf.
I’m joining the Vintage Inspiration Link party HERE,
and Roses of Inspiration.
I hope you’ve had a wonderful holiday weekend!
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50 comments:
That is awesome! Can't believe someone would part with it.
I would have brought home the sticthing too. Too bad that a wedding gift from grandma ended up in a thrit shop, though. I do look for beautifully done stitching, I guess because I don't do it. Your bookcase looks very nice. I hope your week is going well.
How wonderful that it found a new home with you !
That is a very sweet post! I'm so behind again in my blogging - but I did get to see a Lazuli Bunting up close and personal yesterday! LOL
Love the cross stitch and your display! How nice that the picture is dated too. Bonus!
Oh, I love the old cross stitch with Nana's signature and date. What a wonderful find. Very patriotic :)
Oh what a wonderful find, and in such great shape, it is the perfect addition to your display. How special to have all your children's old books. I have never thought to sign the back of my cross-stitching's I have done, I do my quilts but not cross-stitchings, I will have to do that the next one I finish.
What a beautiful treasure you found while thrifting, my friend! I can't believe that someone would part with that, but glad it's in your possession now.
How are you feeling? I'm still praying for you. xo
I love it when I find just the right thing for decorating - and to have it signed, what a treasure. Your book shelf is just darling!!
And now it's found a home with love.
How are you doing, are you healing? I hope that you are seeing lots of improvement, and that you are getting back to normal.
Jen
What a treasure! You must be a professional thrift shopper. I don't seem to get a chance very often.
What a special rescue. Your book shelf and patriotic vignette is just darling.
What a great find and it looks perfect with your other patriotic decor. Have a great day, Heather
What a wonderful find! I love to do cross stitch...that's a beauty! I would have jumpedon it too! And you can never have too many books!
Ruth
Diane, I love your finds. They will work for the 4th of July also. Hope you have a fun week. xoxo, Susie
Someone worked very hard on that! Glad you are cherishing it!!
That's a gorgeous piece of stitching. A lot of time and love went into it. Makes me wonder why it was in the thrift shop. But lucky for you!
Love the stitched piece and you did a wonderful vignette!
hugs,
Linda
Hi,
A great find! Very special.
Hope you are feeling better and all is well in Florida.
xx oo
Carla
Love your find! The stitchery looks great and fits right in :)
Kim
I love old patriotic items like that! So glad you got it and can have it in your home. Really pretty piece - lots of hours of work.
Judy
such a beautiful display, just enough patriotism and just enough decor whimsy,, you have such a knack finding the happy balance,,,
Diane, what a precious find! I love that you have all of your books and your patriotic treasures are just wonderful! A signed piece is really neat, hard to believe someone let it go, lucky you!!
Are you still sore? Hope you are better with each day!
Nancy
What a great find! I hate it that people throw away things like that!These are heirlooms.AriadnefromGreece!
It's always fun to go thrifting and find things that you love! How patriotic it looks! Enjoy the week!
Julie
I'm so glad this cool craft found a good home, it looks great:@)
Diane,
I saw your red roses on my side bar, and had to come over and see. The cross stitch is a treasure, and how nice that it is signed by the person who made it. My sister would love this, as she likes red, white, and blue stuff. Your shelf looks charming with all the pretty things.
Have a good week.
~Sheri
It's sad that someone would get rid of something like that but it was your gain and I love it! What a pretty patriotic display. Will you post the books and magazines tomorrow? Please? :)
Diane, I love your thrift store find. And especially the signature on the back...Precious! It's things like that that make finds like yours even more special, and I'm surprised that a family would give up such a sweet heirloom. I hope you had a wonderful weekend.
Hugs and love,
Marianne xo
That piece was just waiting for your arms to carry it home. It looks perfect where you have it and you will cherish it even more than to whom the Nana had made it for~
Very nice find to add to your red, white and blue collection!
warmly,
deb
Looks awesome! great spot for it too! Maggie
How could Gail and Bill part with that? I love the colors, what a treasure you found. Thank you for sharing at Vintage Inspiration Party.
Wow- Don't you wonder how that ever got out of the family? That is just sad. I am glad you found it to re-love it. What a great old piece. Your shelf looks great, too- xo Diana
I love finding things signed by the maker and it looks perfect over your shelf.
What a wonderful find!!
Oh, what a treasure! I love that it has the history of the piece with it too.
Looks great! Have you healed up good? How are you doing with your new camera?
Good morning Diane,
Another great find in your thrift shop!You ar ed right--it does add just the right touch of ted, white and blue. I love your new crosstitch!
Hugs, Linda
Diane I love that wonderful display of Americana!
What a wonderful find!! I always wonder how these beautiful pieces of hand works end up at the thrift stores. My youngest daughter just recently got some at the Goodwill and added them to her gallery wall.
hugs,
Cindy
So neat that she signed it. Great finds. xoxo Su
Such a beautiful find, my friend! Your images are so patriotic and have brought a smile to my face. Thanks for sharing with Roses of Inspiration.
I love your memorial day decoration vignette. I did nothing in the way of decoration for this holiday, maybe by the 4th of July I'll be more festive. Blessings
A true artist always signs his/her work!!
sweet Nana!!!WOW - that's almost 50 years ago!!
so many questions now - Is Nana still alive? (probably not)
Are Gail and Bill still together?? Do hope so!!
What a find!!
I know you'll give these great finds a good home.
Amalia
xo
Hi Diane! I just wanted to pop in and let you know that this lovely post was featured today at Roses of Inspiration :) Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your week and happy June!
Wow - what a wonderful find! Thanks so much for sharing it at the Vintage Inspiration Party - you're being featured this week!
What a great find, Diane! And it's oh-so-vintage! Your vignette that you set up absolutely sets it off perfectly. One day I want to come to Florida and go thrifting with you, my friend because you find the best things :)
The rustic look makes it nice.
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