Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Thrift score

It's been a coon's age since I have found anything worthwhile at a thrift store. But lookie here.



I know it seems to be a rather unassuming old hard shell blue suitcase. But, ever since seeing the magic work of Julie over at Jane's Apron I have wanted to try my hand at sprucing up an old case.



I've had this little scene for awhile (from a thrift store too) and it seemed like a perfect thing to use. Now the case is all gussied up and my girls have the perfect going-to-Nana's-to-be-spoiled-like-the-little-princesses-that-we-are suitcase.


That is if I take out all the vintage fabric that I also recently scored. Yards and yards of several different prints. I've got plans for a patchworky quilt. Maybe with some Flea Market Fancy fabric thrown in too. Sounds like alot of cutting. My least favorite part.




-dana

22 comments:

Anonymous said...

LOVE what you did with the suitcase! And I agree about the cutting- I'd have a quilt on every bed if it was all done for me!

Handi Dandi Mandi said...

I hate the cutting part too! I love your fabric finds though!

I love vintage hard shell suitcases by themselves (I have a few in my collection) but the scene on it really dresses it up. Very Cute!!!

Kelsi said...

What GREAT finds!! I absolutely love vintage suitcases and vintage fabric ... it doesn't get better than that!! :)

Tine said...

That's a beautiful suitcase! And the fabric......!!!! Oh my goodness!! It's going to be the most amazing quilt!!

Meg said...

what a great find! I want to get a hard-sided suticase just like this to make a dog bed like the one from Design Sponge. http://www.designspongeonline.com/category/diy

julie (jane's apron) said...

That is one cute suitcase!

bettyninja said...

Very fun make with the suitcase. i love how it will be a special fill it with fun stuff for the girls.

I can't wait to see what quilt you plan to embark on. I don't like cutting a ton but I really don't like doing the binding

jacquie said...

What great finds. Love what you did with the suitcase and the fabric is so great! I wish I wish my thrift stores ever had fabric.

Carrie Cooper said...

Love the suitcase, I am on the hunt for a few for my girls as well. I have to give a hearty amen to the cutting of quilts. I love to sew, but HATE the cutting part.

Anonymous said...

I love your suitcase you have done a good jobI bet the girls love it Nice material will make a pretty quilt.Hugs Mary.

Renna said...

Wow, you really hit the jackpot, between the case and the vintage fabric! The case looks adorable. :-)

There are few things which thrill me more than a good find in a thrift store. ;-)

Anonymous said...

Love, love, love!

Bunny B said...

Wow! Adorable suitcase!!! Love what you're keeping in it too!

Anonymous said...

Who wouldn't want to go to Nana's now. Super suitcase! You do the neatest things!

Mary said...

Dana,

You've really dressed up the suitcase and the fabric will make a delightful quilt. Thanks so much for sharing your finds. I haven't found much at the thrift stores lately but soon everyone will be donating from their spring cleaning chores. There should be more variety then.

Blessings,
Mary

Anonymous said...

You are sooo crafty I am green with envy. Thanks for the inspiration!

C.L. Davis said...

Love it! I just love that old "Her Prettiness" stuff from Avon - I have some of that from when I was a kid but you really scored with that large picture!

Love, The Aminals said...

gotta love thrift stores.

susan said...

neat stash of fabric....and that suitcase is great. your girls are gonna love it.

susan said...

neat stash of fabric....and that suitcase is great. your girls are gonna love it.

Unknown said...

I love the suitcase - I bet it is treasured for years to come!

Elizabeth Cranmer said...

I've been inspired I love thrift finds and have not been forever!! i am going to get my but out to one ASAP! Thanks for sharing!