Sunday Sundry - Vol. 5

We had fun at the flea market today.  It was clear, cool, and sunny.  A good day for squinting, without the proper eyewear.

Hog:  Do these glasses make my butt look big?

Me:  I dunno.  Do these glasses make my eyelids look heavy?

Hog:  Snort!

My sister and I took turns trying on these '50s cat-eye glasses, but we left them there to provide entertainment for others. 

There was vintage fabric to be had for $1.

A retro cattail platter, also a buck.

And Pyrex, of course.  More than a dollar, but the sellers were very amenable to negotiating today.

Earlier this week, I found this casserole at Goodwill.  The pattern is called Black Tulip, blogged about over at The Pyrex Collective.

Cucumber salad:  Peel and slice 2 English cucumbers.  Toss in a little chopped Vidalia onion.  Whisk together 1/3 c. apple cider vinegar, 3-4 T. extra-virgin olive oil, 1-2 T. sugar, salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest and maybe a little squirt of lemon juice besides.  Pour over cucumbers, stir, and throw some chopped fresh chives on top.  Refrigerate a couple hours to marinate.  Enjoy!

Three quilting-related blog posts that knocked my socks off this week:

1. Liz of Lady Harvatine's Quilt for Sylvie.  Love the movement of this string quilt.  And check out the inspiration for it here.  Breathtaking!
2. Amy at Diary of a Quilter's "modern quilt".  Pattern, please!
3. Belinda at Brown Dirt Cottage posted an update on her Clamshell Quilt, made with vintage fabrics.  It's looking great, AND she's doing a tutorial!

Thanks for popping by today.  Hope you're all having a great weekend.  And Happy Labor Day!