tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post3602051231508179803..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Great Day at the Flea Market or "More Clutter"!Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-39915726910544574512013-01-23T11:28:06.098-05:002013-01-23T11:28:06.098-05:00LOL, of course the lady buying fabric in the book ...LOL, of course the lady buying fabric in the book is wearing a fur ;-) Nice finds at the flea market. I inherited the red automatic needle threader from my grandmother and mine works nicely, too.Claire Jainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15040271123285093923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-6664336135276830842013-01-14T16:30:56.936-05:002013-01-14T16:30:56.936-05:00Thanks, Carla, but I honestly don't think I...Thanks, Carla, but I honestly don't think I'd ever open it! Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-63855529111530937692013-01-14T13:17:05.238-05:002013-01-14T13:17:05.238-05:00My mother gave me one of those red needle threader...My mother gave me one of those red needle threaders when I was in my 20s, saying I'd need it eventually. I've been using it nearly every day for the past 10 years :-) Ilove how it slides apart to collapse for travel.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18066758660094361427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-30932011956495295082013-01-14T04:32:47.201-05:002013-01-14T04:32:47.201-05:00Maybe people hung on to the Singer Library book on...Maybe people hung on to the Singer Library book on Draperies as it would remain useful long after the children had grown. I have one but it's mine! Have fun with all your new treasures.Barb aka Woodencanoenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-55841122955414627732013-01-13T17:49:37.349-05:002013-01-13T17:49:37.349-05:00The Singer booklets? To die. Absolutely to die.The Singer booklets? To die. Absolutely to die.Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03670441931649806878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-17297614869657631062013-01-13T13:02:29.533-05:002013-01-13T13:02:29.533-05:00Peter, so many of your posts remind me of being in...Peter, so many of your posts remind me of being in my mother's closet! She had a hat box exactly like the one you picked up. I love to see hat boxes, especially old ones. What fun! Su-zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07817519272798857249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-54526909168077341892013-01-13T13:01:03.861-05:002013-01-13T13:01:03.861-05:00what wonderful finds, I want to go shopping with y...what wonderful finds, I want to go shopping with you. Next time Im in Nyc im going to call on you.2tangohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01187033742910669508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-53663574034490264522013-01-13T11:59:50.268-05:002013-01-13T11:59:50.268-05:00I am so jealous of your amazing finds!I am so jealous of your amazing finds!Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905677397173083032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-4724693104020505502013-01-13T10:50:41.541-05:002013-01-13T10:50:41.541-05:00Gah, what a fabulous flea market day! I love the 1...Gah, what a fabulous flea market day! I love the 1930's books on dressmaking and children's clothes. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-81012354460782858292013-01-13T00:58:29.489-05:002013-01-13T00:58:29.489-05:00Oh how I miss the Chelsea market!!! Hop on the sub...Oh how I miss the Chelsea market!!! Hop on the subway or take a little walk and everyone has brought all their glorious junk right to the center of the world!<br />The singer sewing library is amazing! Enjoy!Cindihttp://www.thefabricconcierge.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-41795089137908892882013-01-13T00:39:38.845-05:002013-01-13T00:39:38.845-05:00I bought my grandma a few of those red needle thre...I bought my grandma a few of those red needle threaders when I was a girl - they do work! <br /><br />She liked to embroider and cross stitch, and even with cataracts, those doohickeys helped.Hearthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17755578765945858847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-78632868147112203432013-01-12T18:08:53.426-05:002013-01-12T18:08:53.426-05:00I found one of those red hand needle threader gadg...I found one of those red hand needle threader gadgets in a drawer of my treadle machine. It is simply wonderful for eyes of a certain age. Enjoy your books, but, as a girl who was subjected to sunsuits in the 1960s, I don't wish them on anyone. When you need to relieve yourself in a hurry, a sunsuit is a terrible garment!Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-81884189527118740182013-01-12T17:27:59.523-05:002013-01-12T17:27:59.523-05:00I have the booklet you're missing about making...I have the booklet you're missing about making draperies. You're welcome to it if you'd like to have it. Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08461119789252667587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-85320234420673008782013-01-12T17:17:05.402-05:002013-01-12T17:17:05.402-05:00I need the magnifier too. Let us know how it works...I need the magnifier too. Let us know how it works. I just got back from a few days in the city. My first walk on the High Line... Really enjoyed it. Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04546824045491030082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-70876682161936449682013-01-12T16:47:23.314-05:002013-01-12T16:47:23.314-05:00I'll bet Cathy could get even better deals!!!I'll bet Cathy could get even better deals!!!Bill Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-77375928163116427982013-01-12T16:20:08.503-05:002013-01-12T16:20:08.503-05:00Yes, I go to the Chelsea market (indoor and outdoo...Yes, I go to the Chelsea market (indoor and outdoor). There are probably 100 vendors, maybe more. Some are expensive and some are not. It depends on what you're looking for.<br /><br />Sometimes I go and come back with nothing and sometimes I find great things at decent prices. You have to go often and get to know the vendors a little.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-14045043312961339182013-01-12T16:03:39.778-05:002013-01-12T16:03:39.778-05:00My word, what a haul! I especially like the fans ...My word, what a haul! I especially like the fans and the sewing booklets...cheap entertainment@ 8 bucks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-49682300030071075572013-01-12T15:58:18.288-05:002013-01-12T15:58:18.288-05:00Those books are stunning. I'm looking forward...Those books are stunning. I'm looking forward to future posts featuring these. Thanks in advance!Sondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545551379122441851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-17186990994196713662013-01-12T15:50:36.577-05:002013-01-12T15:50:36.577-05:00Which flea market do you hit - is it Chelsea? I ...Which flea market do you hit - is it Chelsea? I went to the big garage flea market nearby and it was really pricey and Brooklyn flea was expensive as well. I can't figure out where to flea in NYC!Laurelhttp://www.retromatvintage.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-74499152134807721952013-01-12T15:15:14.603-05:002013-01-12T15:15:14.603-05:00I have one of those hand sewing needle threaders s...I have one of those hand sewing needle threaders somewhere - inherited from my grandma, I think. Also, what a steal for the hat box!!! They're so hard to come by in good condition! (And I know because I'm always looking for them for my hat collection.) I'm so jealous of your flea marketing. I have yet to find something good around here.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11447949592701882774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-49181504474914444482013-01-12T15:13:55.901-05:002013-01-12T15:13:55.901-05:00Wow, what an awesome score. I'm a wee bit jea...Wow, what an awesome score. I'm a wee bit jealous of that hand needle threader. My eye sight is not what it used to be... <br /><br />Enjoy your new treasures! Gracahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07709238617916016462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-25217824325005195212013-01-12T14:52:56.372-05:002013-01-12T14:52:56.372-05:00Sometimes you make NYC sound so affordable.Sometimes you make NYC sound so affordable.Testosteronenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-70204352503719768802013-01-12T14:32:47.882-05:002013-01-12T14:32:47.882-05:00I actually thought of you when I bought it, Laura....I actually thought of you when I bought it, Laura. Now that I know you have a copy I feel better about keeping mine for me! ;)Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-79306782685522339662013-01-12T14:31:01.872-05:002013-01-12T14:31:01.872-05:00Would it shock you to know that not only do I have...Would it shock you to know that not only do I have the Children's clothing book, but that I paid $16 for it? A lot of the illustrations are closer to 20s than 30s, and I actually have a picture of my grandmother at four years old in a dress like the illustrated ones!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07717835382469677601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-58303126454673594932013-01-12T14:21:33.155-05:002013-01-12T14:21:33.155-05:00Oh what a successful shop, I always tell what Ive ...Oh what a successful shop, I always tell what Ive paid for things. Love a bargain, got to tell the world. the illustrations in the books are beautiful. I bet they will make great reads. Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074168748281297290noreply@blogger.com