bobbin' about

Popped into Oxfam today and seems like the craft fairies are busy again - found an old tin biscuit box full of crochet weight 'floss', including these on wooden bobbins for 50p each. Not sure what I will use them for - maybe strings for gift tags, or some future project.

The basket was another recent 'find'. I was joking that I seemed to be taking my cards round selling them on people's kitchen tables - so what better for door-to-door sales than a lovely wicker basket! Again, it was just sitting by the door as I walked in the shop... not to be missed! I love the idea of reclaiming these things and helping out Oxfam at the same time.

Can I resist going back for more of these?

Think I will need a bit more patience and practice before I'm ready to crochet this weight!

Comments

[Diana]

Hi Caireen, what a find! My Mum had a basket just like that for as long as I can remember. Love the colours of the 'floss'....have to confess I don't know what floss actually is! Diana x

[ginny]

Great finds.. i love wicker baskets and have one very similar.. i also have a gondola basket (60's style) and i so love it as my mum had one when i was growing up.
Charity shops are great.. someone's unwanted stuff becomes such treasure to a new owner and a great way to help raise money. We have about 7 in our town and they are all thriving.
Hope your weekend is good..
ginny
x

[amisha]

love these photos c... that floss is so pretty.
xo

[Pippa Long]

What a good find and wonderful photos again.

[felicia]

Thats a great little find :)