Since the beginning of May, my husband and I have gone to William's Grove Flea Market, which is just off Rt 74 north of Dillsburg, PA. (Dillsburg is home of the pickle drop on New Year's Eve...)
The Flea Market is operated by the William's Grove Historic Steam Engine Association. They purchased an abandoned Amusement Park next to the William's Grove Speedway. For the past 5 years, they've developed quite a following. The Farmer's Market (Flea Market) is operated year round, rain or shine. For more information - check out their website: http://www.wghsea.org/
We've been going there rather steadily since it started operation. In years past, Jim and I have found tons of items here. I follow the box lot vendors. Some of them know what they have, and are a bit of a pain about it. One fellow I visited last week had some Shirley Temple paper dolls for sale. I asked the price - he said $5. I countered with $4. He then took the dolls and put them in his truck, without saying another word. Granted, it was a really hot day here, but it's generally accepted that there will be a bit of haggling. I rarely buy from him anyway - he tends to value his stuff more highly than others, even though he's selling the stuff.
Anyhow, here's what I've picked up in the last several weeks:
This is a Detach-A-Spool tatting shuttle with some tatting thread. I try and get unusual shade combinations. Generally, the solid colors are still easily found, although I do get unusual colors when they're offered.
This sewing needle case is in pristine condition. There's only a few missing. Who would have kept the original wrapper it came in? I estimate it's from the 1950's. All the women are wearing dresses.
I try and pick up sewing supplies here. Beats going to Walmart and spending three times the cost. For these, I spent about a dollar.
When I see tatted edging, I pick it up if it's not priced too high. This I got for a quarter. I can sell it on eBay for a bit more than that. I estimate about two or three yards for this. (P.S - I tat, and this is a simple edging I can duplicate in an evening if I wanted.) People buy this for crazy quilts.
This doll quilt is very long and rather narrow. It's all polyester, and I imagine some Barbie had very nice naps in under it. I like it for the artistic, quirkiness of it.
I pick up rick-rack a lot. These I'm going to use to make a type of yo-yo. More on this later!!!
As you can see, I tend towards the sewing smalls. Why not??
The Flea Market is operated by the William's Grove Historic Steam Engine Association. They purchased an abandoned Amusement Park next to the William's Grove Speedway. For the past 5 years, they've developed quite a following. The Farmer's Market (Flea Market) is operated year round, rain or shine. For more information - check out their website: http://www.wghsea.org/
We've been going there rather steadily since it started operation. In years past, Jim and I have found tons of items here. I follow the box lot vendors. Some of them know what they have, and are a bit of a pain about it. One fellow I visited last week had some Shirley Temple paper dolls for sale. I asked the price - he said $5. I countered with $4. He then took the dolls and put them in his truck, without saying another word. Granted, it was a really hot day here, but it's generally accepted that there will be a bit of haggling. I rarely buy from him anyway - he tends to value his stuff more highly than others, even though he's selling the stuff.
Anyhow, here's what I've picked up in the last several weeks:
This is a Detach-A-Spool tatting shuttle with some tatting thread. I try and get unusual shade combinations. Generally, the solid colors are still easily found, although I do get unusual colors when they're offered.
This poor Raggedy Ann doll just wanted me to take her home. She's on one of my shelves. I'm looking to make another pinafore for her.
I try and pick up sewing supplies here. Beats going to Walmart and spending three times the cost. For these, I spent about a dollar.
When I see tatted edging, I pick it up if it's not priced too high. This I got for a quarter. I can sell it on eBay for a bit more than that. I estimate about two or three yards for this. (P.S - I tat, and this is a simple edging I can duplicate in an evening if I wanted.) People buy this for crazy quilts.
This doll quilt is very long and rather narrow. It's all polyester, and I imagine some Barbie had very nice naps in under it. I like it for the artistic, quirkiness of it.
I pick up rick-rack a lot. These I'm going to use to make a type of yo-yo. More on this later!!!
As you can see, I tend towards the sewing smalls. Why not??
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