Two weeks ago, I was able to go to a local antique fair. Was it fun!! I don't know if all antique fairs are the same way, but the vendors were more then eager to bargain! Something I am not use to. Thankfully I didn't fall in love with anything pricey and was able to stay within my allotted budget.
On to the treasures!!
These little cookie cutters were one of the first things I saw and instantly fell in love with! Just too cute for words. The lady who sold them said now I could make my own animal cookies! I think I have a recipe for them in one of my cookbooks, I will have to try them!
Of course I couldn't pass up a cute apron! Very patriotic! I love the stars cross-stitched on it. It wouldn't be too hard to make using the gingham as a guide. This style was very popular in the late 1950s.
And few vintage patterns that caught my eye. They were the last ones and the vendor was trying to get rid of them. The pattern in center front is actually a blouse and skirt made from the same fabric. I guess so you can change the look of your dress. From day to evening, viola!
This little lady was my splurge! Isn't she beautiful? In case you are wondering, she is a pincushion doll. Very popular in the 20s and 30s, one would keep her on the dressing table to put hat pins in. Do you see the holes in the porcelain around her waist? That is where the pincushion attaches, forming her skirt. I am envisioning one out of blue and pink silk....
Such a sweet face!
Oh your cookie cutters are so cute! I love them!
ReplyDeleteNice finds! I love antique shows! We also made that style of apron in the early 1960s. The first apron I made in Home Ec was a lot like the one you bought. It's around here somewhere. . .
ReplyDeleteI use to have those cookie cutters when I was a kid. The pre-play doe era, at least that was what i used them with. Mine came from Germany from my Oma. Love the patterns. We don't have flew markets as such up here ( Canada)
DeleteBeautiful finds Heide! I love the cookie cutters; they are super cute. And the pincushion doll is a truly unique find- so lovely!
ReplyDeleteYes! I was so excited to find the little lady. I have always wanted a little china doll for my dressing table, they are so pricey. She will do nicely!
DeleteWhat beautiful finds...those cookie cutters are great to make cookies for a friend, and have some of them over a nice cup of tea...mmmm, so good, and the apron is so cute! It reminds me of the red one I have. What can I say about that pin cushion beauty, she is adorable! Will you be adding the cushion to it?
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Jacqueline
They will be perfect with a cup of tea. Can't wait to try them out!
DeleteYes, I will be adding a cuchion to my doll. I might wait awhile before I add it though..... She is so pretty to look at.
How wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI have some of the cookie cutters, my aunt gave them to me. So sweet and fun.
I love the doll.
Thanks for commenting! I have a few of these old fashioned type cutter from my grandma too. But the are larger and not as cute. :)
DeleteLove the cookie cutters, but ESPECIALLY love the apron. Love the chickenscratch design! I definitely need to copy that pattern!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Is that what the cross-stitch design is called? I don't know much about it........ I will have to research it a bit. Sure is cute though!!
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