For those of us who love yarn, Ravelry is an amazing website. Anybody who reads my blog knows how much I love to browse through the patterns an photos for ideas and information. Last week, I stumbled upon a fun thread. I don't remember the title, or which forum I was in, but the subject of the thread was yarn bowls. I have been wanting a yarn bowl, so I opened the thread, not knowing what a treat I was in for. I saw picture after picture of household vessels and thrift shop finds being used as yarn bowls. I was so impressed with how clever some of them were, and I realized I didn't need a $50-$60 yarn bowl, when any container will do.
Saturday, Dave took me to The Cedar Chest, a local antique store. I'd never been there, because I always thought antiques were very expensive, but I still wanted to go. What better place to get ideas for yarn bowls than an antique store. I was surprised at how reasonable the prices were. I found two nice, heavy pieces of pottery for only $15! I will definitely be visiting that store again!
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| Not being an antique enthusiast, I'm not sure what these pieces actually are, but the lidded one says on the bottom that it's oven safe stoneware. I have no idea what the pitcher was used for. |
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| It doesn't matter what they were designed for, they are both yarn bowls now :) |
I love them both. Aunt Katheryn had some of those brown crock dishes. I think grandmother templeton did too. Amazing> I think mama henry had some too
ReplyDeleteWe should go to that store together. You'd love looking at all the nostalgic items.
ReplyDeleteI like them. Especially the lidded one.
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