Wednesday, 20 July 2011

Antique treasure

On Sunday I went to an antique auction for Hospice in Hawera.  Wow there was some beautiful antiques there and of course I couldn't help myself ! I went there with the intention at looking at an christening gown, but while I was there this beautiful old cot from the hospital came up, couldn't hold back the hand and ended up buying it, along with a pink dish and some gloves.  The problem was I was in the car and although there were many helpful men trying to put this in my car it didn't fit.  So today I made a mad dash to Hawera and picked it up!  It has been painted with lead paint so I think I will send it away to be sandblasted and then I will repaint.  I am so happy with my buys!

Tomorrow is my monthly stitching group meeting, but we have decided to do an ' Op shop hop '.
I can't wait it will be so much fun!  I will up date you with our buys tomorrow.

Happy stitching, Michelle.
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6 comments:

  1. Michelle20 July 2011 at 16:55

    Only one more sleep...Yipee!

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  2. Show and Tell20 July 2011 at 18:16

    Sounds like fun girls.....Wish I was coming along too!!!! Have a great day....

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  3. Michelle Ridgway20 July 2011 at 18:47

    Great buys! Can't wait to see what you girls get up to tomorrow. Have fun!

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  4. Wendy21 July 2011 at 07:26

    What gorgeous purchases, I can't wait to see what you buy today!

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  5. donna21 July 2011 at 14:09

    Michelle I just love your finds. That sounds like something that would happen to me. I am usually in the car and I have to call David to come rescue me.hehe.
    Hugs
    donna

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  6. Bev C21 July 2011 at 20:09

    Hope you ladies had fun out op-shopping. Did you need to take a trailer??
    Happy days.
    Bev.xoxo

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