Sunday, December 4, 2011

Flea Market Finds



I always wonder when I find items in op shops that are obviously vintage, yet in near perfect condition. I wonder why didn't the previous owner use them? Where they a wedding gift that was not to their taste? Did they have so many that they just didn't use them that often? Or did they simply get forgotten, left in the back of a hallway cupboard? 

Twice in recent weeks I have found 2 sets of sheets, both in tip top condition, in 2 different op shops. Which I find baffling myself. But, none the less, I am happy. Someone else's lack of interest in these items has been my gain. 

These 2 sets are destined to be sewn together to make duvet covers for my girls beds. 
Posted by at Sunday, December 04, 2011
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13 comments:

  1. softearthartDecember 4, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    It sure is wonderful what one can find in opp shops, cheers Marie

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  2. CHDDecember 4, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Great find. Love the pink one especially. I wish I knew the stories behind some of my finds too. Cx

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  3. kit and nancy.December 4, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    oh i love them! it's getting so much harder to find sheets in amazing condition now. yours are lovely!

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  4. PauletteDecember 5, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    These sheet will make stunning duvet covers. Your girls are very lucky.❤

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  5. Needle little balanceDecember 5, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    Pretty! I love vintage fabric! I once bought an unused nightgown on a fleamarket and was happy that it was XXL- so much nice fabric for quilting! ;-)

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  6. CathyDecember 5, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    perfect!!! I wonder too, when I find sheets in awesome condition why they have not been used.

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  7. Rachel McKenzieDecember 5, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    wow great find!!

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  8. MaleaDecember 5, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Lucky for you! Such lovely colours, i think they'll be perfect for a girl's bed.

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  9. MummyzillaDecember 5, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    OMG My Mum has the blue set! Hers have seen plenty of wear though

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  10. green tea and red nailsDecember 5, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    just gorgeous!! love that blue floral!

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  11. ZaraDecember 6, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    These sheets are lovely. I havent found any decent vintage sheets in weeks. x

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  12. StellaDecember 6, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    You're so right! I think you're spot on about the wedding present - or a gift from a MIL? Kinda funny, but definitely your gain! They will look perfect as duvet covers!

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  13. DangAndBlast!January 3, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    yay, someone using them as-is! I got excited when I saw someone was having a vintage sheet giveaway... until I saw that they were cutting it up into five-inch squares first. I still use my old 1978 sheets (predate me!), but I've used thrifted sheets for pajama pants and all sorts of other things where five inches isn't quite big enough :) (no duvet covers yet, though!)

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