Yesterday, I went to the Fabric Flea Market at the Glebe Community Centre. This is an annual event, bustling with vendors and shoppers alike. I met up with Nancy there, and also ran into Laura (who was selling some of her sewing stash), Tara (home for a bit from Sudan), Katrina and Daisy.
Although it was primarily fabric, there were lots of other goodies, and I managed to find a few small things to buy. I picked up 3 balls of Dalegarn Stork in Bark for $3
a felting needle and a small amount of roving from Wendo van Essen.
and some cute, colourful happy face buttons (I'm a sucker for a smiley face).
I also had a great time browsing through old pattern books – there were lots of those for sale. At one point, I was looking through a stack, along with Nancy, and I said to her "If I happen to find 'Just for Dolls', I'm going to buy it" As I mentioned in my very first blog post, the first pattern I ever recall making was the Barbie Doll wardrobe from that book.
Seconds after making this declaration, there it was….
So of course, I had to buy it. Here's the back, showing the Barbie clothes
I also found Patons 115 – Bazaar Novelties and Gifts, which I also recall having at some point.
So if you're ever in need of a pattern for a Poodle tissue cover, soap cover or bottle cover, or 8 different tea cozies, you know where to find me.
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That Barbie book sure brought back memories for me too! Incentally, with all these new projects, whatever happened to that ball of yummy red yarn that looked like a scarf for Mom ? Just wondering !!!
Ditto the happy faces— Finland !
I have that Bazaar pattern book. I only got it to make teacosy — which is still not done and would be useful with the cold weather returning. Might want to borrow your doll book though–I started sewing doll clothes when I was eight and it was so much fun.
you got some great finds at the glebe.
Hilarious. I actually have the just for dolls book. I adore the kitchy patterns of yester-year.
Look at Barbie with her stylin’ red knit pants! Great finds Leanne.
ooooh, I wish I had known about the Fabric Flea Market. I’ll definitely have to go next year.
Great loot!
Hi Knitters and Stitchers!
I’m one of the organizers of the annual Fabric Flea Market. This year (2008) the FFM will be held on Saturday, October 18 at the Glebe Community Centre from 10:00 – 2:00. Join us – you never know what you might find!
Regards,
Gail
I am looking for vintage barbie patterns. Would you be interested in selling your ‘just for dolls’ book? It is #139 you have posted on your website. If so, what would you charge?
Cindy
I would love to have a copy of the Bee-hive Barbie book. Is it for sale? Do you know of anyone who would like to sell one?
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