Not so depressing!

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While DD and I had a dig around in some old stuff this weekend we came across some real treasures amongst the trash. A great find was some beautiful depression glass items.

The rose pattern on this medium bowl is beautiful and it was a bargain from Life Line at $5.



This one, while not as cheap, was much bigger!


I have been chasing some green pieces for a while now and came upon these beauties.



It is still possible to find these beautiful pieces around the place really cheap, but not often now. I don't mind paying a fair price though and love using them when friends drop round for tea!

It wasn't all trash and treasure hunting, I did do a little stitching on the weekend as well and finished off my "Preston Bag" by Dawn Hay. Of course while we were out and about we did happen across a craft shop and I finally found a piece of green fabric I liked enough to make up the bag. If you like the bag you can get the pattern here!

Front.


Back.


Inside.


I still have a couple of little buttons to stitch on to the pockets, and when I stop being lazy I will get the jar down and dig out a couple.
Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.





Comments

  1. Peg - Happy In Quilting26 May 2014 at 13:59

    yummo love depression glass....and your bag is awesome....

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  2. Anonymous26 May 2014 at 16:10

    hi heather some awesome pieces there and love your bag.xx

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  3. Maria26 May 2014 at 16:14

    Nice treasures...
    Love your Preston Bag....

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  4. Michelle Ridgway26 May 2014 at 17:16

    Lucky duck! I love depression glass and have a couple of green pieces. Great treasures! Love your sweet bag as well x

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  5. Noela26 May 2014 at 20:12

    Your bag looks gorgeous. Love the green tones along with the house fabric. hugs....

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  6. Jeanette27 May 2014 at 07:10

    Love your depression glass. I have a few pieces my Mum passed onto me but i'm always checking shops for more. :) Love your bag. Hugs,xx

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  7. Melody27 May 2014 at 09:43

    Beautiful finds and a great bag too.

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  8. Anthea27 May 2014 at 13:10

    Oh the bag is just beautiful Heather, well done! Lovely fabrics used...
    The glass pieces are so pretty - good find! - yes i think that it's hard to find those pieces as readily these days - lots of people make it their job to find them, then on-sell them for a very high price, trying to capitalise on the popularity & interest of it

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  9. Carol Ric14 June 2014 at 13:57

    Beautiful glass ware. I love the bag. TFS!

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  10. Barb18 June 2014 at 17:33

    Lovely bag Heather!!! Great find on the glass ware too :)

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