Thursday, April 29, 2010

Vintage Thingie Thursday


There's still time to join in the fun at the Coloradolady, for Vintage Thingie Thursday! I'm so thankful for topics for blog posts as I seem to have run out of steam ... my mind is empty, devoid of ideas these days! I'm afraid even with a prompt, it's slim pickings.

Here's an adorable photo of my dad's mom when she was young, somewhere around 1900? (I should probably say that my blog banner is of my mother's family and the photo I included in today's post is from my father's family.) I've also included a fun needle booklet that I found in her things - the design on the booklet looks rather like something from the Arts and Crafts movement era??? There's an inch or two of green thread left in one of the needles, I wonder what she was making?!






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38 comments:

  1. LVApril 29, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    I enjoyed all the vintage items you shared today. I think it is neat when we share some of our families from the past.

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  2. Sweet Bee CottageApril 29, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    Your grandma (hope I got that right) was such a cutie! You are so lucky to have this photo. I love the needle book - I've never seen with that kind of design. Such a nice post.

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  3. Sally Annie MagundyApril 29, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    Hi LV!
    Thank you so much for visiting and saying hello! I agree, I love it when people share little family mementos and stories. :)
    Sally

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  4. Sally Annie MagundyApril 29, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    Hi Sweet Bee!
    Thank you so much for visiting and your sweet comments about my post and my grandma. :)
    Sally

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  5. Keetha BroylesApril 29, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    My mother taught me how to sew - - - and being that she was such a perfectionist and I'm not, I ended up HATING it like the plague.

    HOWEVER - - - I do remember needles coming in paper packs like those INSIDE the bigger needle pack you have shown. We also got them from time to time in little wooden tubes. Mom kept a wooden tube the REST of her life in which she kept needles.

    Thanks for visiting with my bears today - - - and the bear puns are all part of the bear fun!!!

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  6. AnnApril 29, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    Very sweet picture, I really enjoy family photos, love the one on the header. I think needle booklets are so neat. They were really artistic. Happy VTT

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  7. AnonymousApril 29, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    i collect needlebooks and would love your sweet little booklet to add to my collection..it's ssoo sweet.
    btw i believe it is from the time of the arts & crafts movement.

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  8. ColoradoladyApril 29, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    what a great needle book, very unusual and very art deco looking. Have a great VTT!

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  9. DeborahApril 29, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    Lovely needle book. I always love to see vintage sewing items. keep 'em coming. Happy VTT!!

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  10. debApril 29, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    Lovley picture! How great to have it. Sweet needle book too!
    *hugs*deb

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  11. Sandi (Meme)April 29, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    Ahh...family photos - aren't they a treasure? You have some great ones. thanks for stopping by and leaving me a comment about my Vintage Icebox. Come back and visit any time.

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  12. Susan FreemanApril 29, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    Wasn't your great grandmother darling!! I love those old needles and packaging too.

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  13. CCApril 29, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    Your grandmother was a beautiful little girl..and I love the little needlebook. Thank you for sharing the pictures..I love your banner. I love,love vintage pictures..
    happy VTT...

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  14. yoboroboApril 30, 2010 at 5:11 AM

    I love that picture of your hubby's grandma (did I get that right?). Such a sweet expression. And I have some old needle packs, too. I love the lettering on them. Yours is beautiful! Happy weekend!! xox

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  15. craftylesApril 30, 2010 at 6:13 AM

    The picture is really beautiful. I love vintage pictures. Love the needlebook ,too.

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  16. Old World PrimitivesApril 30, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    Hi Sally,
    "Vintage Thingie Thursday" is a fun topic, and you found some really neat treasures to share. I especially like the old photo of your grandmother.
    Smiles,
    Stephanie

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  17. Sally Annie MagundyApril 30, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    Hi Keetha!
    I'm so sorry to hear about your early sewing experience! I took a needlepoint class years ago with a (very famous) embroidery teacher and she criticized me for working slowly. Geez. It really hurt my feelings. More importantly, what was it to her?! Pinhead. ;)
    Happy Friday!
    Sally

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  18. Sally Annie MagundyApril 30, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    Hi Ann!
    Thank you so much for visiting my little blog and commenting! Aren't vintage family photos wonderful?!
    Happy Friday!

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  19. Sally Annie MagundyApril 30, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Hi Marian!
    I so admire your weaving, just gorgeous!
    How fun to collect needle books. My grandmothers doesn't have a date on it - it does say it was "made in Germany". I wasn't sure if it was Art Deco or Arts and Crafts???
    Happy Friday to you!

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  20. Sally Annie MagundyApril 30, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    Hi Coloradolady!
    Thank you so much for thinking up VTT and letting me tag along with all of you!
    Happy Friday to you!

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  21. Sally Annie MagundyApril 30, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Hi Deborah!
    I love vintage sewing items too - uh oh, I think I've found something new to collect! :)
    Happy Friday!

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  22. Sally Annie MagundyApril 30, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Hi Deb!
    Thank you so much for visiting and your sweet comments!
    Happy Friday!

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  23. Sally Annie MagundyApril 30, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    Hi Sandi!
    My pleasure, I had so much fun visiting everyone and enjoying all the vintage thingies! :)
    Happy Friday!

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  24. Sally Annie MagundyApril 30, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    Hi Susan and Bentley! Woof woof! :)
    Thank you so much for visiting and your sweet comments!
    Happy Friday!

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  25. Sally Annie MagundyApril 30, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    Hi CC!
    Thank you so much for visiting and your sweet words about my grandma and my photos!
    Happy Friday!

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  26. Sally Annie MagundyApril 30, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    Hi Pammie! :)
    She is my grammie - my dad's mom. And I woke up in the night and realized I really messed up on the date of the photo - should be circa 1890ish, instead of 1900. Ay yi yi, I can't add or subtract anymore with this middle aged brain of mine.
    Happy happy Friday!
    Sally xoxoxo

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  27. Sally Annie MagundyApril 30, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Hi Leslie!
    Thank you so much! Coming over to visit you shortly. :)
    Happy Friday!

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  28. Sally Annie MagundyApril 30, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    Hi Stephanie!
    Yes, isn't Vintage Thingie so much fun, speaks to my goofy self, loud and clear! :) Thank you for your sweet comments.
    Coming over to visit you in half a sec! :)
    Happy Friday!

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  29. MiriApril 30, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Beautiful picture and I love the needlebook...we now know she liked to sew (the sharps) and do embroidery (the crewel needles)! Thanks for sharing!

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  30. Sally Annie MagundyApril 30, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    Hi Miri!
    Thank you so much for visiting my little blog and your sweet comments!
    Happy Friday!

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  31. StaceyApril 30, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    The needle book does have fabulous graphics- They look very Art Deco (which is one of my favorite eras)... Happy VTT!

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  32. Sally Annie MagundyApril 30, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    Hi Stacey!
    Thank you so much for visiting and saying hello! Isn't the needle booklet fun, I sure wish I knew how to research it???!
    Happy Friday!

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  33. ★Carol★April 30, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    That needle booklet is a little work of art, worthy of framing! And I'm so glad that you told us about your banner being a picture of your mother's family. I love seeing it every time I visit! I wonder what the occasion was. Everyone is dressed to the nines!
    Happy VTT!
    Carol

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  34. Sweet European DreamsApril 30, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    family treasures are the best! Thanks for stopping by my page this week - have a fabulous weekend! -diane

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  35. Sally Annie MagundyApril 30, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    Hi Carol!
    You're so sweet, thank you! The cute little blondie in the center of the banner is my mom ... looking at the screen, the man and woman to the far left, are her parents (my grandparents) ... the woman with her hand on my mom's shoulder is her grandmother (her father's mother). I think it must have been a family reunion, that's why they are all gathered together and in their finery. :)
    Happy VTT and weekend to you!

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  36. Sally Annie MagundyApril 30, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    Hi Diane!
    You're very welcome, my pleasure. :) Thank you so much for visiting my little blog and saying hello!
    Happy weekend!

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  37. AnonymousMay 1, 2010 at 3:59 PM

    what a beautiful photo of your grandma!
    The graphics on the needle booklet are so nice.

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  38. Grannys AtticMay 2, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    What a great needle book and how special that it was your grandma.
    Blessings,
    Vicky

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