Wednesday, 27 March 2013

...economy drive.....

...we are all aware of the current
economic climate..
...and everybody is feeling the pinch....
....none more so than the
 vanilla squirrel herself....

...who is about to embark on a new phase
in her life...

..requiring her to put all her homespun,
thrifty, nut saving skills to the fore...


...but i think i may have misinterpreted
 the idea behind the homespun/d.i.y ethic
 of quilting...


...because in my quest for a truly crafty
economy-driven homespun heaven.....


 ...i BOUGHT this!!!!
(cute though eh?)

oh well...i'll be better next month...

...and keep away from etsy....
...so i don't see lovely things like this...
....for those of you who have not recently
indulged in vintage quilts...
you can wisely invest in one of these 
darling pastel buns
here
...or treat yourself to one of these 
from the divine
ruby rockcake?

HEEEEEEEELP!!!somebody lock me up....
i think i'd better hibernate!
x
Labels: , , ,

20 comments:

  1. September Violets27 March 2013 at 19:30

    Oh dear, you are in a fix. As my husband says (whenever I walk through the door with MORE thrift store finds) ... "the first step is admitting you have a problem". He never has said what the next step is, but I think it's just more retail therapy ;) Your quilt is delightful and I wouldn't feel bad about buying it at all - enjoy it! Wendy

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. the vanilla squirrel29 March 2013 at 08:11

      Yes what is that second step??? I have always admitted my problem so no surprises for my husband..... Just a few rolled eyes every now and again! Happy Easter x

      Delete
  2. Georgina27 March 2013 at 19:44

    Etsy is just buying heaven. I have to keep away as pennies not flowing here, else I'd be spending them with you and Daisy J! x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. the vanilla squirrel29 March 2013 at 08:13

      ...I could spend hours and hours snuffling on etsy....very dangerous! Hope you have a lovely weekend x

      Delete
  3. Vintage Sheet Addict27 March 2013 at 20:24

    What a lovely quilt! I'm going to ban myself from eBay.....it's all too tempting! :) x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. the vanilla squirrel29 March 2013 at 08:14

      Just a little peak now and then surely? A total ban on anything cannot be a good thing!have a lovely Easter x

      Delete
  4. Erica of Golden Egg Vintage27 March 2013 at 20:39

    The quilt is seriously great! I love the shades of periwinkle and corals!
    We are in the exact same boat. I'm trying to sell things, to make money that I so desperatly need. So what do I do? I go out to the thrifts, and come home with more bags of STUFF! Some to sell, but always some to keep!
    I'm pretty sure that if I did the math, it wouldn't equal a profit!
    So...I will not be doing the math! Haaa!
    Erica :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. the vanilla squirrel29 March 2013 at 08:17

      Hate maths too- best not to think about it too much! I look at it as funding my passions......not even sure if it does that either! Fun though! He he best wishes for a happy weekend x

      Delete
  5. 5 Ladybird Lane27 March 2013 at 21:26

    Think of your spending as an aid to kick start the economy. Really your doing the country a favour. Your helping the whole country!! I'll keep it in mind tomorrow, as I've got the day off and intend to go shopping!! Sarah

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. the vanilla squirrel29 March 2013 at 08:18

      Hurrah vanilla squirrel as chancellor of the exchequer! What did you buy? Hope it was successful hoard! X

      Delete
  6. Used-to-Bees27 March 2013 at 22:32

    Don't call it shopping - call it 'heirloom gathering'. Heirloom gathering is a very important and worthy task and therefore should not induce guilt...
    x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. the vanilla squirrel29 March 2013 at 08:20

      Oh yes ...like this idea and you are right! Have to confess that guilt thing only lasted for a moment.....love the quilt too much! Thank you for this wise advice x

      Delete
  7. Penny27 March 2013 at 22:44

    Etsy is sheer temptation for me, I am hoping to crochet my own bunny this Easter :o)
    Absolutely love your quilt,its a stunner,enjoy! xox Penny

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. the vanilla squirrel29 March 2013 at 08:21

      It is very cute quilt... Not sure where it will live so am just hanging it up to admire it for a while. Hope you crocheted some cute buns x

      Delete
  8. vintage grey28 March 2013 at 02:50

    Such a beautiful quilt!!! xo Heather

    ReplyDelete
  9. Crafted by Carly28 March 2013 at 19:07

    It's the TRYING that matters, I think. ;-)
    Carly
    x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. the vanilla squirrel29 March 2013 at 08:23

      I am very trying! Always mean well...... Just doesn't always work out right! X

      Delete
  10. Maria28 March 2013 at 19:38

    ~ Never and I mean NEVER feel bad about splashing out on an investment like your beautiful quilt....Miss Squirrel. It was calling to YOU! hehe....Are all those bunnies your other investments too.....I wonder? Happy Easter Lovely YOU x Hugs Maria x

    ReplyDelete
  11. the vanilla squirrel29 March 2013 at 08:26

    not too much guilt involved.... I spotted it in my local haunt weeks ago and resisted it.went away and regretted not buying it so when I returned on Wednesday and it was still there it just HAD to be mine..... It was a sign and I couldn't believe it! Anyway thankfully it is a happy ending, hope you have a wonderful eater time love squirrel x

    ReplyDelete

....thank you so much for leaving a comment...i love to hear from you....x

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)