It Was Hot, But Worth It

Yesterdays car boot sale was one of the busiest and hottest that I've been to in a very long time.  After a week of totally blue skies and fierce sunshine the ground had dried out wonderfully (just as well as I could not have worn socks and trainers this week - no way), but the sheer mass of people, both buying and selling, meant it was HOT.  But I did manage to pick up some useful bargains.

There was a pair of pyjamas for DN - 50p, already washed, ironed and put away ready to take to Bristol.  Two videos of films I've never seen - Lost in Translation and Hi-Fidelity - 20p each.  A useful stand-by for when the 'joyous' summer of sport dominates the TV schedules.  A pack of unopened 50 C5 size brown envelopes - ideal for posting out books I've sold - 20p (now wishing I'd bought the second pack of 50 that was also for sale!)  An new and still sealed tin of Crabtree and Evelyn Jojoba Talcum Powder - 10p.  I do like a nice talc after my shower and the one I bought in Lush at Easter is beginning to run out.  A few good books for re-sale (and some useless ones that have already gone to the local charity shop this morning).  And, best of all, this book for 50p.

I came across this at one of the last stalls I got to and am delighted with it.  There are loads of different types of bags shown.

Tote bags - love the flower decoration on this one.

Drawstring bags, something I've been wanting to have a go at.

And a nice idea for using  vintage ties as handles on bags.

Not only is there loads of inspiration in this book there are also 4 pull-out master patterns for making over 36 designs.  Excellent!

All in all, the rather red, sore and burnt shoulders I had last night were well worth it.

Comments

[asti]

I'm drooling over that bag book....WHAT a find ! I also had a good 'booting' weekend - to be blogged later on!
Well done x

[Claire]

Fab book with loads of lovely things - real eye candy!

[elizabeth of course]

Oh my Lord! I love the ties as handles idea! I will HAVE to remember that! great finds. and can you define a car boot sale for me? I have an idea, but I was just wondering.

[Gill]

Hi Elizabeth, Sorry haven't been around much recently, just catching up with my favourite bloggers. I've never seen my local boot sales so busy as yesterday, it was heaving...great for buyers as sellers seemed to be happy to take low prices. I picked up some nice goodies, can't wait for next week!
Gill x