The Bounty of the World's Longest Yard Sale!

It took more than one day to get everything posted...sorry.  But, today I got it all outside and photographed.  

This was my first purchase.  It was parked at the bumper of the crusty old car of my last post.  I've always wanted one of these shopping carts.  Just too cheap to buy it.  I graciously forked out $5 for this one.  Can't wait to make some kind of cloth insert of some old funky fabric.  And, this came in handy for the rest of the day.  

Loved this mild glass fish plate/bowl.  It is about 18" across.  Plus, the little cluster of lids and crochet potholders are always fun to find.

Once again, there is always some strange purchase that undoubtedly seems to duplicate.  Mine this year was odd heads.  The one on the left is made of some type of clay and signed on the bottom.  Although, her eyes look like they have cataracts.  The bottle on the right is just so freaky ugly I had to have her.  The bouquet of flowers on her head cover a cork.  I have a strange feeling she one time held a form of fermented something. 

Loved these bowls!  Beautiful shade of blue.

This is just a weirdo little cachet of miscellaneous gizmos.  

This was one of my favorite finds.  These red, black and white tabs were formerly on an organ.  I am unsure of the technical term of their title, but I do know I've never seen plastic organ tabs in a store.  This was a unique and glorious.  

A roll of tickets...and a roll of cloth measuring tape.

I am a huge fan of funky little pins and pendants.  The scotties were absolutely fantastic.  

Should I have the skill and time to sew and piece a quilt from all the remnants I have accumulated over the years, I could blanket a small state.  This pile of original feed sack fabric made me tingle.  Love....love them!

This little purchase marked the end of my day.  A 16" plastic Santa made the entire of day 100+ degrees all worth the little Ho, Ho, Ho!

There is nothing like it....the World's Longest Yard Sale!

Until next year!

World's Longest Yard Sale 2012!

Yes, it is that time again....World's Longest Yard Sale!

This year I have chosen to take photos of weird, interesting and obscure moments observed during my cruising of the yard sale hood.

It started with this crusty old car with a simple sign in the window.

Just in case someone needs half of a truck....here it is.  I'm unsure how you move it...but, should you want it...it is available.

These lamps were unbelievable.  The end table that could support the 26" wide base would seem like a dining table.  The picture cannot begin to prove the enormity of these ever so simple lamps.

This particular yard sale vendor had one table.  On it were stacks of souvenir plates.  Each represented some state, theme park, monument or biblical verse.  I think this is an odd collection.  Now, we will compound this oddness and tell you....every one of them had a plate hanger on the back.  What does this say to me?  Somebody had all these hanging somewhere.  Can you imagine walking into a home and viewing 65-75 plates all displaying some memorable locale?  Hmmmm.

I am always fascinated by taxidermy at a yard sale.  Do people just purchase the stuffed and hunted catch of other people?  This unusual piece of stiff animal life was mounted in a standing position and leaning on a ride able child's toy van (maybe even a milk delivery van).  Odd.

One word....creepy.

These two beauties are one of my favorites.  They just look so natural.  Note: the damsel holding the constantly running hose only has one arm.  This perpetual filling pool was a hot spot for the next two photos.  My car thermometer registered at 101 degrees.  

Yes, this is a precious little pumpkin puppy in a market basket carrier, sitting on a vintage table cloth while shaded by a broken umbrella.  Wow.

Now this wee little face reminded me of my own wee one.  This is a Frenchie and his name was Zorro.  Presh!

Now tell me attending a yard sale is not entertaining?

Tomorrow....what I purchased at the yard sale.....

Tie-Dyed Head!

Yep....it is a tie-dyed head.

Learn to love color!

Even when it is in an unusual place.

Quilting With Felt!

My latest hotel project! 

 One of my most recent visits to Florida I discovered a wonderful quilting store, "Rainbow's End".  Adjacent to oodles of fantastic bolts of fabric, there was a small felt room.  So many beautiful colors and shades of felt....who knew?  I was so excited to make something!

Felt is one of my favorite fabrics (?) to work with, but I have never seen but simple primary colors at my local fabric store.  I've found cool colors online, but have not placed an order...colors are so deceiving online.  But there it was a wall of cubbies full of vibrant colored felt.  Very new and fresh...not vacation bible school-ish.  

Much more to show soon....

Knitting Mill Antiques!

Much 'phoofing' to do in my antique booth.  If you have not been to Knitting Mill Antiques...you are missing out!  No doubt one of the most interesting places to kill a couple of hours.  I go in there pretty often and constantly see something new.  

I have added new junk and art!

The hanging rectangular rack is a baby crib box springs.  It works perfectly for a display piece.  Only $2 at a yard sale!

Go Knitting Mill Antiques!

Open Spaces!

I do not live in a thriving metropolis (i.e. New York City, Atlanta), but I do live in a wonderful southern city, Chattanooga.  I grew up in the middle of many acres of beautiful farm land, but have spent the last few decades in various charming neighborhoods.  So, when I go home and see this much open space it is quite breath taking.  The layers of color I see every day are generally obstructed with buildings, houses, telephone poles and billboards, but the layers of color you see on the farm are all free from man made obstructions.  It is beautiful.  Never take for granted the beauty of nature.

Off Center!

It has been a while since I have stepped into blog land...and I feel a little rusty.  Actually, the picture above represents where and how I feel...leaning a little and completely off center.  Whew!  The past few days have been focused toward getting my creative world back to center. 

Due to daughter activities I have been in a hotel room for the past three days.  It has been fantastic!  No laundry, cleaning, grocery shopping or chores of life.  Just me, my sewing machine, laundry basket of creative supplies, free coffee all day long, beautiful view of the swimming pool and endless episodes of "Toddlers and Tiaras", "Law and Order", Real Housewives of ?" and "Hoarders".  Due to the unnecessary need of intellectual involvement needed to view such television, my brain has been wide open to creative freedom.  Love it!

I think my house is about to get centered.

Yea!