Op-Shopping

My mum found this article in The Age on the weekend....it's a good read.

It's still too damn hot.....

Ok, now that I've that off my chest.....I went a little bit of an op-shopping spree today and this is what I found.

A lovely crochet blankie for $2. I can't wait until I learn how to crochet at Brown Owls so I can try this out for myself.

Two vintage pyrex bowls in fabulous condition. They were a bit pricey at $6 and $7, but they will be perfect for making chocolate pudding for 2 when the weather cools down a bit.

A small bag of corduroy offcuts for $0.50, some pink cotton for $2 and a book with lots of templates etc for $2.

The bargains above were all from St Vinnies.

.....and this little trolley for $5.75 from the Salvos. I've never noticed before, but I read this weird fact on another blog (can't remember which one but it was probably I Op Therefore I am). For some strange reason, prices at the Salvos always end in 75 cents. This trolley didn't have a price so they had to make one up on the spot and it still ended in 75 cents......

They must have a nightmare when people pay cash and they have to keep giving out 20 cent and 5 cent pieces for change!

I stopped off at Spotlight on the way home (it is actually on the way, I didn't make a special trip, and I'm really really trying not to buy any more fabric) but I searched through the remnant bins and found these bits and pieces that might just come in handy.......(at least I didn't buy any more off the roll).

It's also hard rubbish collection in my area at the moment so I did stop the car yesterday and pick something up off the naturestrip. It would have ended up in landfill if I hadn't stopped. I'll post some photos tomorrow as I forgot to take some today.

I Op Therefore I Am - Giveaway!

I've been reading this cool blog for a while so I thought I'd join in the fun. I love op-shopping and searching for a bargain. What I love most is trying to find something individual or different, but it's getting harder as more people are trying to do the same.

Today I visited my local St Vinnies and Salvation Army Stores .
I was actually searching for sewing supplies today. At Vinnies, I found some really nice light denim fabric, some royal blue corduroy, 2 patterns (including the cool knitting pattern from the 80's classic Shirl's Neighbourhood), and some nice blue beads. Total cost was $11.50. At the Salvos I bought 2 kids curtain panels that I can cut up to make into something else, and a bright pink corduroy jacket and pair of trackies for me. Total was about $12.00.

One thing that I did notice today is that both stores were really busy. At Vinnies, there were about 20 customers in total. There were 3 of us looking through the sewing / craft section at the same time and then about 5 people looking in the crockery section (while I was checking out cups and saucers). They had lots of nice vintage saucers but not many cups today.

I don't knit so I am giving away the Shirl's Neighbourhood Knitting Pattern on my blog (I only bought it because I couldn't possibly leave it behind). If you would like it, leave a message on my blog and I will add your name to the draw.

I will draw the winner next Monday.