I can’t resist a thread box full of colour, especially when it’s a box full of embroidery threads. I came across these beauties at a charity shop and of course a large handful came home with me.
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Vintage Charity Shop Find
I find fabric and vintage are the perfect combination.
One of my weekly trips to town, includes a wander around a selection of favourite charity shops. I can’t resist anything fabric or vintage, so when this lovely fabric was spotted peaking out from the corner of a rummage basket, I was in like a shot to retreive it.
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What a Find… it came home with me.
It was quite a large piece of fabric and very draped beautifully. I held it up to me and realised there was enough to make a tunic dress!
Treasures
What was your best find at a charity shop? Are you a fan of Op Shops or Good Will? Leave a comment below.
Tim Holtz – Creativity in Action
I spotted the wonderful Tim Holtz demonstrating at a recent trade show, CHSI 2012.
He’s the font of knowledge when it comes to all mixed media. A warm and very generous man who is happy to share all he knows about his art – and he knows a lot !
Are you a fan Tim Holtz?
I’m a long time Stitcher and have only recently discovered his work.
I love his paper based art and find the cross over into fabric based surface design quite exciting.
Are you a fan? What do you like to add surface design to? Share your thoughts below.