Crochet and Church Rummage Sales

While I do not crochet, I do sell crocheted pieces on eBay. Here are a couple of cute pieces from the 1985 Carry-Along Crochet publication. First up, Bert and Ernie - even more adorable in crochet. Representing the letter C for the A to Z Challenge. 

Loopy puppy from that same book. 

These burgundy beauties were just listed. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/187108524940

Church rummage sales are the best. The pricing is the best. There are many surprises to be found. 

This one was held last month at the St. Katharine Drexel Parish. I made it to half off second day, best buy a box of Diane China for $2.50. We are collecting China plates at thrift for my daughter's wedding this fall. Other than that I picked up a few books, and a skosh of fabric.

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A to Z challenge letter D is about art - Drawing and Composition. 

All Things Bridal

A to Z Challenge B letter day is Bridal! 👰My daughter is getting married in the fall and I get to experience all things bridal. The lead-off image is a thrift shop pattern from 1966. The next pattern of the day is from 1969. 

I never knew there were so many parties and get togethers. First, there was the engagement party. Then we had the wedding gown tryon with the bride, moms, and maid of honor. Upcoming is the bridal party with just the moms, and females of the bridal party. Another get together is the ravioli-making party for the wedding. They might fit in a bachelor and bachelorette party. I bet there will be the pre-wedding party at the site since we are all spending the night after rehearsal. 

The following is a succession of wedding Barbies with a Midge thrown in for good measure. 

1966 Wedding Barbie

1960s Wedding Midge

If you have a daughter in your life that wants to have a big wedding, enjoy every planning and preparation minute of it! 

AtoZ Challenge letter day C is about crochet and church rummage sales. 

A to Z April Challenge 2025 Apron

The A to Z Apron! Day 1 starts off with the annual Apron. This one is thrifted pink polka dot one with a Domestic Diva pocket. I collect these thrifted beauties for a my comedy homemaking series on whatever format replaces Tik Tok.😜Or like most unique items, I collect them for awhile and then list them for sale. Underneath that apron is yes yet another thrifted ball gown. 

I deemed this first day of the challenge as Apron Day a few years ago, below are those links.

2021/04/AtoZ-Apron

2022/04/AtoZ-Apron

A year of the apron patterns.  

2018/04/AtoZ - Apron

When you are wearing the Apron, you must make Apple Crisp! 🍏 This recipe from Mary Meade's Country Cookbook (1993)

Apple Crisp

6 cups sliced cooking apples (about 6 medium)
3/4 cup flour
3/4 brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup butter

Place sliced apples in buttered baking dish. Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes or until apples are tender. Servc with whipped or ice cream. 

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Ending with a video on Arts for Everybody. 

The upcoming B letter day is All Things Bridal. 

Because I am an eBay sewing pattern seller, there might be a few Pattern of the Day featured.