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Current Mood : Chortling over new acquisitions...
Well, that didn't take long ! Beloved Hubby's contemplating a car-based project, so we ended up at Hancock Fabrics tonight. It helped that Dearest Son's grandparents wanted him over today, instead of tomorrow. So we made a night of it - dinner out, two thrift stores, and the fabric store. While it doesn't sound like much of a fun night for Beloved, he occasionally indulges in a second-hand hunt now and again.
Only problem was, I was the only one who really found anything ! The little lavender Barbie ‘Seabutterfly' fairy doll I got in a grab-bag last week intrigued me when I realized her head, torso, legs, and wings came apart for switching with other pieces. No other parts were in the bag, though, but I did find the slightly larger ‘Ladybug Mix and Switch Fairy' set - out of box, but only missing the black antenna piece. Ladybug's body fit Seabutterfly's head well enough, although parts between the two weren't interchangeable. Oh, well. It's still kind of fun to play with - and Ladybug can even go bald ! Seriously, her hair's held on by Velcro. I kind of like a bald fairy, for kicks. I now understand the appeal of ‘Popi' - a 1963 American Character doll who also popped apart, to facilitate pose swaps and tuck-and-fold fashion creation.
And, believe this or not, I found another Barbie case. This one looks more like a backpack, without shoulder straps. Inside, there's elastic and pockets to hold dolls and things, otherwise, I'd have thought it a school accessory. It's from the '12 Dancing Princesses' line, and I am a sucker for ballet stuff lately. I love the dancer's poses silhouettes on the sides. On the front, a green butterfly triggers tiny red lights in Barbie's skirt. The pirouette stand inside seems to be damaged, but since it's gonna go up on the Great Wall of Cases, it doesn't much matter. I shuffled the smaller cases around a bit last week, so they're more evenly spaced. Guess I need to retake photos !
Beloved found the fabric he's considering using, but since we'll need about six yards, he's waiting for the 40% off coupon in the mailer to become valid next month. The Velcro TM he needs goes on half-off at the same time. However, the Fashion runway fabric I wanted was already 30% off, so I quickly snagged a yard each of the two I liked best - a rather busy dress form print and an equally frantic ‘seamstress' themed piece, with fashion sketches, pattern pieces, and (I'm assuming) show catch-phrases, on a nice chocolate brown background. Whoever designed the fabric really likes brown and turquoise. Not sure how I'm gonna use either yet, but they were just irresistible !
I mentioned the expensive ‘beginners' Runway-branded sewing machine to the nice young lady who cut my fabric. To her, yes, $400. is entry-level. Hers was $1200., but she has no idea how to use the computerized functions on hers either. Is this where I sigh, or feel envy ? I'm leaning towards the ironic sigh... I probably sew more, even with my continuing slackitude, with my $89. Kenmore.
I also have my eye on a dress-form pincushion, nearly Elphie's size. It doesn't have her svelte measurements, but it would be about the right size for her to pose with. I always hate to spend $10. on my decorating collections, but it really is cute. The print is white dress forms on a black background ! Still, I have a pattern for a Gene dress form, I really should get off my lazy butt and make one.
Tomorrow - maybe some yard sales ! The local newspaper's payin' the yard sale fee our township charges this weekend, so there should be tons ! The town's annual ‘free sale' week, right before back-to-school, also really brings ‘em out.
