Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Vintage Seam Binding

I went to the thrift store on my lunch hour on Monday and found all these rolls of vintage seam binding for only $4.00 total.  
Someday I plan on getting artsy and try my hand at making some tags and bookmarks so these will come in handy.  Don't you just love that old packaging?

Also I found some good blogs recently.  Did you know Rachel Ashwell herself has started a blog?  Click here.   

If it's a funny blog you are looking for then click here to see some poorly chosen photos from Real Estate Listings.  Now I understand why there are so many "fix your home up before you sell it" decorating shows on HGTV!  What are people thinking?  Shouldn't Real Estate Agents know better than to post these horrible photos? 

31 comments:

  1. TanyaAugust 21, 2008 7:38 AM

    I love the old fonts and packaging. It would even look neat somehow displayed as an accessory. I love that blog with the real estate mishap photos!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 21, 2008 7:50 AM

    Home-made bookmarks - sounds great!

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  3. Lu Lu's Fluffy RufflesAugust 21, 2008 8:48 AM

    I use seam binding ribbon in just about everything!
    its great, inexpensive and adds a wonderful touch.
    smiles,
    Sandy

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  4. KarenBAugust 21, 2008 9:05 AM

    Ohhhh, I love your new find. I bought some at a thrift store a few months ago, but all of them were gray. I basically bought them for the wonderful packaging. They're still in the bag I bought them in. Oops!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 21, 2008 10:17 AM

    OMG! I went to the real estate picture blog and I have tears running down my cheeks from laughing so hard!! Thanks so much!
    O LOVE your wreath and basket makeovers. Totally cute!
    Donna@partywishesscv.blogspot.com

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  6. {oc cottage}August 21, 2008 10:38 AM

    HOLY COW!!! What a find!

    m ^..^

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  7. AnonymousAugust 21, 2008 11:08 AM

    I just love vintage art on packaging. Sometimes I will buy something just for the art. Thanks for the heads up on the two new blogs you found. I took a quick peek at the real estate one and laughed out loud!

    Lisa
    www.palepinkandroses.com

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  8. AnonymousAugust 21, 2008 11:33 AM

    Thanks for the fun. I'm on my lunch break at work. I know the rest of the office can hear me laughing. I can't wait to tell them about the real estate listings. Have a great day!

    Valerie

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  9. GlendaAugust 21, 2008 11:34 AM

    I like to graphics they used for these. And the colors.

    Thanks for the heads up on Rachel Ashwells blog.
    It will be fun visiting.
    There other famous people with blogs I've visited.

    I don't know how my Realtor will make my parent home look any better. I guess it what you have to work with.

    Ciao

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  10. Mary EliseAugust 21, 2008 12:17 PM

    OOOOOh!

    I don't know why vintage sewing items just melt my heart. Maybe it's memories of my mom and my aunts. I don't know. Old buttons, seambinding, needlecases,
    they're just awesome.

    Thanks for posting these!

    Mary Elise

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  11. A Cottage IndustryAugust 21, 2008 1:40 PM

    You. Lucky. Girl.
    What a find!
    Tracey

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  12. The Little MissAugust 21, 2008 1:56 PM

    I love love love your blog! I just started up one myself! Check it out!
    thanks

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  13. JulieAugust 21, 2008 2:58 PM

    OMGosh - that Real Estate blog has me rolling on the floor laughing!!!

    Your ribbons would also make wonderful ornament hangers - if you so desire!

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  14. UnknownAugust 21, 2008 3:20 PM

    What a great find on the seam binding! Thanks for sharing the great blogs. I never would have found those! Love the sea shell wreath to!

    ~~Liz~~

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  15. AnonymousAugust 21, 2008 4:27 PM

    ohmygosh.... what a find.... I see it used all the time at First Monday....it is such BEAUTIFUL stuff...
    HUgs
    Linda

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  16. CharlotteAugust 21, 2008 4:37 PM

    Seam binding - I hadn't thought about seam binding in ages. I used to buy a lot of it. Making ribbon book markers out of it is an excellent idea. I'm off to the link you provided now.
    Hugs,

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  17. AnonymousAugust 21, 2008 6:16 PM

    My oldest daughter has been a real estate agent for over a year. She insists that people do a certain amount of fixing up stuff she thinks is important before she will put her sign in the yard. And she gets results by doing that! I've already bookmarked Rachel's site to check out.
    Brenda

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  18. AnonymousAugust 21, 2008 6:38 PM

    Why can't I have the same luck?
    Darn! Don't forget to show us your bookmarks.

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  19. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsAugust 21, 2008 6:56 PM

    I love your vintage seam binding! What a wonderful buy!
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  20. JudyAugust 21, 2008 7:14 PM

    What a great find on the seam binding. I love Rachel and am on my way to explore. Thanks for the news.

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  21. RosemaryAugust 21, 2008 7:33 PM

    I'm so jealous Cindy!!
    I am always looking for that seam binding for my artwork.
    Very lucky find!!
    I made 60 tags this week, and used a lot of seam binding.
    Rosemary

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  22. UnknownAugust 22, 2008 7:07 AM

    Hi Cindy! I love seam binding! What a wonderful find! I just visited Rachel's blog yesterday and was so excited to learn of it! I will check out the funny blog now :) Thank you for letting us know!

    Hugs,
    Amy

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  23. SuzannAugust 22, 2008 7:29 AM

    I LOVE that vintage seam binding. I have come across Rachel Ashwell's blog, and I will be taking a gander at the real estate blog too. I'm looking forward to seeing your artsy craftsy work.

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  24. my passionAugust 22, 2008 10:41 AM

    Hi Cindy, I've just discovered your blog, everything is so beautiful, I love it. I'm inspired to start one myself, be free to drop by.

    Luv,
    Zeq
    Kuala Lumpur
    Malaysia

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  25. LisaAugust 22, 2008 2:26 PM

    What a steal! I love to just look at them as they are but crafty projects are waiting...

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  26. UnknownAugust 22, 2008 3:15 PM

    I'm so jealous of this find! Just yesterday I was thinking about looking on Ebay for some of this. I came home from my errans, checked your blog and YOU had found the treasure. I must be psychic. LOL

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  27. Momto5 RachelJoy PhotographyAugust 22, 2008 7:13 PM

    oOo those photos are fascinating... lovely find!!!

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  28. karlascottage.typepad.comAugust 24, 2008 7:29 AM

    I'm so jealous! I'm crazy about old ribbons and am always on the hunt. Don't they feel so much better than new? so soft and pretty! Congrats on the great find.

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  29. Melissa LesterAugust 24, 2008 8:19 AM

    Thanks for letting us know about those blogs. They were inspiring in different ways, for sure. And your white room photos above are lovely. I have always love rooms with a single color, but I just can't seem to be that restrained with color. What a lovely, refreshing effect, though, to do all white!

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  30. Lana ManisJanuary 26, 2009 11:07 AM

    Even if you use them ~ they are beautiful stacked and spilling over! Great deal!

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  31. Lana ManisJanuary 26, 2009 11:09 AM

    I meant to say...
    "even if you DON'T use them..."

    Next time I'll check before I hit the publish button.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a comment! ~Cindy