Antique Finds

Hello sweet friends! Last weekend my husband took me to the antique store and I found a few things for our cottage that I would like to share with you. Isn't antique shopping fun? I love old things and I love to imagine who owned them and if it is something handmade who made it, and was it for their home or a gift for a dear friend or family member. What fun it would be to learn the history behind all the vintage items we find.

Well, on to the pretties! I found this lovely floral tray that was made in England. I always love to find things made in England! A sweet sewing basket, crocheted doily, blocks, a doll quilt, a redwork quit, and two red stars which are new.



The inside of my sewing basket. It is in very good condition so I will fill it with notions and put it to use.



Here is the redwork wall quilt I found for $12 which I think is quite the bargain. Just think of all the work someone put in to stitching it. Be sure to click on the photo so you can see it better. All my photos are clickable!



The sweet doll quilt. I love the pattern and the pink patches. I am sure this little quilt brought some little girl a lot of joy as she used it to keep her dolls warm.



And a sweet embroidered pillowcase. I love the colors especially the pink. The pillowcase is damaged so I may make a pillow out of it. If I do, I will be sure to share a photo of it when I finish. Now, the fun part, to find the perfect spots for my new finds and add a bit of charm and coziness to our home.

I hope each of you are doing well and having a lovely Autumn. As the days grow shorter I find myself wanting to sew, embroidery, knit, read, cook and bake more. There is something about this time of year that makes your home feel so cozy! I am going to start making Christmas gifts and my son is making plans for all the cookies he wants us to bake together. I look forward to making sweet memories. So, have yourself a cup of tea and enjoy making some Christmas gifts, Christmas will be here before we know it!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Thank you for visiting me here at my Rose Cottage! I appreciate all the sweet comments that each of you leave for me! It blesses me so much!

A hundred men may make an encampment, but it takes a woman to make a home.
~Chinese Proverb