ACQUIRING ANTIQUES

I went to another auction! There wasn't much there that I wanted, but I was thrilled to be the highest bidder on this great little antique knitting item, the "Big Knitting Spool Outfit." I love to save old spinning and knitting items and this one was so cute!

The box is in great shape and the little knitting spool is too! I remember playing with one like this that my Dad made for me. It knits "tubes" that I suppose you would use for potholders or something similar. Actually, knitted tubes like this make some of the best material for woven rugs! If I only had time to make them we'd find ourselves with one more rug option!

This unusual little teapot in perfect condition only cost me $5! I love Dutch regional costumes and so this will look great in my "European Corner" upstairs where I keep other Dutch items like Delftware and my print of "The Lacemaker," by Vermeer.

 

I got the knitting box and spool for $8 and they threw in a package of all sizes of crochet hooks, two boxes of pins, various elastic, lots of embroidery floss, an old pine needle basket, and an old hand sewer kit from the 70's--a punch sewing device with all the kit intact.

Just wanted to share my latest "finds" with you. Longing for the auctions of spring and summer where more treasures await! Blessings, Lori