Friday's Fabulous Find

I love Fridays.  My husband and I call Friday night "The Golden Time".  The day was full, too full, so climbing in the car and heading home was just the best.  I decided to stop off at a gift place on my way home.  It's new, and I've never been in there before.  It was ok.  I picked up a couple of things I'd add to a gift basket in the future.  Then, I thought I swing into the antique store two buildings down from there.  It's a big place, but doesn't change that often...but luckily we do change and that's when you find great stuff!!  This is what I scored:

It's about 1/2 yard of slightly damaged paisley.  Now, lest you think I'm made of money...this sweet deal was only $20.  The other paisley I used in my rug was only $35 and it's twice this size.  I almost swooned and snatched it up like I was at a bridal sale at Macy's!  There wasn't another soul in the shop, but  I spent the rest of my time there clutching it to my chest, while I half-heartedly looked around.  I left with only the shawl...what more did I really need?
Arriving home, I had another package.

and...

Another great dye book.  The box holds the little swatches from the recipes.  You know how I love dyeing!!  So, my weekend is set.  Stroke the paisley, dye wool, and try to bind the next rug!  Hey, I actually finished binding the little flower/heart rug and now I'm onto the Valentine's pillow. (Remember that one from back in February?)  BTW, do any of you have a favorite light background recipe you'd like to share using Cushings dyes?

The weather is Springy and I'm happy to have two days off!!   Enjoy the weekend everyone!!
Courtney