Unfortunately our antique store here in Crystal Lake flooded a couple of weeks ago and they decided to clear inventory with a huge sale. I thought I’d make a trip over there to see if they had a few items to use as props or display items for our upcoming booth at the show.
I found this picket fence flower box, which I’m going to paint. I thought it would be cute to hold a grouping of fat quarters and maybe hang patterns from the picket fence part. It even looks cute with the butterfly quilt behind it.
I found these window frames for $2!
Look at how these could turn into a way to display fabric lines. But my first idea was how awesome these would be with an embroidered or appliqued design in each square.
And lastly, my cutest find is these children’s chair backs, which were taken off the seat and had holes drilled into the backs so that they could be “propped” against the wall and things hung from them.
Like all my cute dishtowels!
We are workingon some projects that we hope to show off next week. Take care and have a great weekend everyone!
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August 5, 2011 at 6:59 am
Gail Lewis
Lorrie,you found some amazing pieces for displaying fabrics and projects. I love the little picket fence for fat quarters. The window panes and chair backs are really eye catching,they will really dress up your booth!!!
August 5, 2011 at 7:24 am
Shelley
Great finds! The window frames are my fave!
August 5, 2011 at 8:10 am
Diane
I like all the props, the dish towels are really cute. Love the window frame would look great with embroidered or appliqued pictures great idea makes me want to go find one.
August 5, 2011 at 8:44 am
mimi'sdarlins
All great finds! I love the ideas you have for using these pieces, too. I always love finding great antiques that are not overpriced :)
August 5, 2011 at 9:14 am
Sonia
Hey Lorrie, these look great, you have a way of spotting cool stuff. Keep the inspiration coming as I look so forward to it.
August 5, 2011 at 10:48 am
Susan Avello
Cute stuff!
August 7, 2011 at 3:23 pm
Margaret
You’ve got a great eye. I know your booth is going to be wonderful.