tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post8129863316991007695..comments2024-03-28T08:54:25.986-05:00Comments on Two Men and a Little Farm: SIX POINT STAR AFGHAN1st Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-24108021641201754712015-02-15T18:33:31.625-06:002015-02-15T18:33:31.625-06:00It is stunning!
It is stunning!<br />Tonya @ My Cozy Little Farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289024681312440621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-79628706400552454152015-02-07T00:36:46.647-06:002015-02-07T00:36:46.647-06:00The zippy bags (love that description) are wonderf...The zippy bags (love that description) are wonderful for storing a multitude of things. <br /><br />Love the "Afghan of Many Colors". Will have to remember that. :-)1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-39484327649535004672015-02-07T00:36:03.500-06:002015-02-07T00:36:03.500-06:00Wow, thanks for that info. I was curious about th...Wow, thanks for that info. I was curious about that. Thank you!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-54214061701879022682015-02-07T00:35:24.371-06:002015-02-07T00:35:24.371-06:00Ha, that's ok, thanks! Isn't it pretty? ...Ha, that's ok, thanks! Isn't it pretty? I think I could have paid twice as much for it and still bought it. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-70506911749966235302015-02-07T00:34:45.100-06:002015-02-07T00:34:45.100-06:00Definitely will do that!! It's got some weigh...Definitely will do that!! It's got some weight to it too so it will be nice and warm for sure. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-5369216321234192042015-02-07T00:34:19.095-06:002015-02-07T00:34:19.095-06:00Aww, thanks for that. Maybe it's just luck is...Aww, thanks for that. Maybe it's just luck is on my side. Of course, when I don't go to thrift stores, I often wonder what I missed. Maybe it's best to just think of what's meant to be, ha. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-81706394143438047252015-02-07T00:33:34.242-06:002015-02-07T00:33:34.242-06:00It was definitely one of my more memorable finds. ...It was definitely one of my more memorable finds. Thanks!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-50708232697548424862015-02-07T00:33:07.901-06:002015-02-07T00:33:07.901-06:00Thanks! Definitely lucked into this find. Thanks! Definitely lucked into this find. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-79991810395287544472015-02-07T00:32:50.213-06:002015-02-07T00:32:50.213-06:00I don't know much about that kind of work but ...I don't know much about that kind of work but I kind of figure it had to be, ha. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-4656536661436942632015-02-07T00:32:27.891-06:002015-02-07T00:32:27.891-06:00Heck it's big enough there is plenty to go aro...Heck it's big enough there is plenty to go around, ha. Aladdin lamps, they are awesome huh? Have never seen them, though we do have two that belonged to my grandparents once upon a time. <br /><br />Aren't thrift stores fun? All sorts of treasures. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-60862057937152229072015-02-07T00:30:59.766-06:002015-02-07T00:30:59.766-06:00Aww, thanks, great way to describe it. Aww, thanks, great way to describe it. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-4206407092605727772015-02-07T00:30:32.237-06:002015-02-07T00:30:32.237-06:00Oh my gosh, same thing here, (not the fighting, th...Oh my gosh, same thing here, (not the fighting, though I might too, ha) but we wonder the story behind these things. Who made it, was it for a gift, a special occasion, or what. Alas we'll never know but it might be fun to make one up, ha.1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-49652016935670708432015-02-07T00:29:31.829-06:002015-02-07T00:29:31.829-06:00Yes, it's hard to keep track of when I looked ...Yes, it's hard to keep track of when I looked at it all spread out but it does seem like there are different colors in every square. I'll have to check that out sometime. Labor of love is a great way to describe it. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-40383828324693514762015-02-07T00:28:28.615-06:002015-02-07T00:28:28.615-06:00Thank you! Just lucky I suppose, ;-)Thank you! Just lucky I suppose, ;-)1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-8821676460060302572015-02-07T00:28:12.578-06:002015-02-07T00:28:12.578-06:00LOL! Thanks! Yeah, I sometimes feel like we are ...LOL! Thanks! Yeah, I sometimes feel like we are reducing items as well. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-73724729249315469002015-02-07T00:27:12.286-06:002015-02-07T00:27:12.286-06:00Anen't those bags great? They are perfect for...Anen't those bags great? They are perfect for storing all sorts of things. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-3106665830964363722015-02-07T00:26:50.571-06:002015-02-07T00:26:50.571-06:00Definitely warm. We are lucky, maybe just being s...Definitely warm. We are lucky, maybe just being such a large city, there are so many people donating things to thrift stores that there is a wide variety. Of course that same large population means you have to be quick, LOL. I see wine glasses often too. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-28466710170321965192015-02-07T00:25:15.478-06:002015-02-07T00:25:15.478-06:00Thanks, it was truly right place, right time, ha. ...Thanks, it was truly right place, right time, ha. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-21525487909714883042015-02-06T02:40:55.152-06:002015-02-06T02:40:55.152-06:00I dub it "The Afghan of Many Colors", ju...I dub it "The Afghan of Many Colors", just like "The Coat of Many Colors". Fantastic thrift store find. I'll agree with Linda, to just buy the yarn would be more than you paid. And, I'm a hoard too, when it comes to those zippy bags. Have a Great Weekend. MMidnite Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08243767290653437535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-50115695860776901362015-02-05T12:12:51.896-06:002015-02-05T12:12:51.896-06:00I'm with Rose, that is a LOT of yarn AND work!...I'm with Rose, that is a LOT of yarn AND work! I crochet also and I know how much time went into this gorgeous piece! $12 wouldn't even buy enough yarn to make a twin size. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14626678045896424852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-53119036264490170452015-02-05T08:14:52.653-06:002015-02-05T08:14:52.653-06:001st Man,
Sorry I'm not familiar with the styl...1st Man,<br /><br />Sorry I'm not familiar with the style. I just love the afghan, it's gorgeous, and a great deal. <br />Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-81984100697466021362015-02-05T07:45:46.192-06:002015-02-05T07:45:46.192-06:00What a great find. You'll appreciate that eve...What a great find. You'll appreciate that even more one cold winters night.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-51522312290104158632015-02-05T06:59:04.945-06:002015-02-05T06:59:04.945-06:00That IS an amazing amount of hard work as well as... That IS an amazing amount of hard work as well as artistry in your find. You're a bit of a magician at finding amazing things. I wish you lots of snuggles with your quilt.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16038740547034882445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-78326044890760294682015-02-05T06:51:33.426-06:002015-02-05T06:51:33.426-06:00Wow....that is so purdy! You did well! :)Wow....that is so purdy! You did well! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-25427483086393234022015-02-05T06:21:36.294-06:002015-02-05T06:21:36.294-06:00That's beautiful, so much work and love has g...That's beautiful, so much work and love has gone into it. So lucky to find it.Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.com