My Mum for finding a brand-new sleeveless summer top in the local Salvation Army charity shop for £2.50 which had the original £55.00 price label still attached. It's a very nice top but hardly worth £55.00, I wonder who decided to get rid of an item that had cost such a lot and which they had never worn.
I had to content myself with this box of vintage embroidery cottons - bought as much for the graphics on the lid as for the contents inside - £1.40.
And two sewing patterns - both intended for re-sale on ebay - 20p each.
I also bought myself another M&S summer skirt - which means I now have a grand total of two summer skirts. This one was £3.99 from British Heart Foundation and I really like the graphic rose print on it and the fact that it is 55% linen. Plus I've got a black vest top at home that will just go perfectly with it. Now we just need some summery weather in which to wear it.
I've linked this post to Apron Thrift Girl's Thrift Share Monday and Me and My Shadow's Magpie Monday.
Wow your Mum did the best this week though the cottons a great buy.
Posted by: Jo Bryan | 05/30/2011 at 10:19 AM
Oh Wow, the cottons! I love it, and that it's called the Embroidery Artist's Colour Box, how poetic :)
Posted by: Molly | 05/30/2011 at 11:01 AM
wow, I have never seen an Embroidery Artist's Colour Box before, it is lovely :)
Posted by: camille | 05/30/2011 at 11:46 AM
Wow, your Mum did well. I do wonder what the charity shop volunteers were thinking. Brand new, never been worn for only £2.50? Well done your Mum.
Madison xxx
Posted by: Madison | 05/30/2011 at 01:55 PM
Your mum did ok for herself didn't she. I'm so envious of the embroidery threads, lovely find.
Posted by: ChrisTea And Cakes | 05/30/2011 at 02:48 PM
Those embroidery threads are lovely! What a great find! I love the patterns too.
Posted by: Anne - Tesla's Mom | 05/30/2011 at 03:37 PM
Oh, wow, I would have bought that box with the thread too! Cuteness!!
Posted by: Laurie Jackson | 05/30/2011 at 05:25 PM
Love the vintage thread box!
Posted by: Jenny | 05/30/2011 at 08:15 PM
PERFECT!!! that box is awesome! great find!
Posted by: The Joyful Thrifter | 05/30/2011 at 08:33 PM
Liking all your finds but the embroidery box best. Nice skirt with a gypsy feel to it,
Well done to your clever mum too.
Posted by: Kate | 05/31/2011 at 10:50 AM
Gorgeous skirt! I Love it!
Posted by: Mama Syder | 05/31/2011 at 07:05 PM