Where did October go? Our weather is now cool and crispy early in the day, though this afternoon we may hit 60 degrees. This is nice weather to do a little shopping so yesterday I found a yard sale that had just what I was looking for, nice cuddly afghans, fabric and vintage linens.
There is nine yards of Waverly fabric on the bolt, all for $3.00. Each afghan was $1.00 and the five foot lace table runner was fifty cents. It needs a small repair at one edge, no big deal. The runner was ecru colored when I got it home, but a soak in white vinegar and water produced a pristine white beauty. The afghans are spotless after washing. I`ve had the 1930`s Luncheon Cloth for years. It just happened to be on the clothesline too. Teal and red are my very favorite colors.
About Halloween. When my sister and I were small Halloween in Philadelphia was magic. The street lights were gas and the street became a magical place. Our part of town was also known as
Bridesburg. Under our costumes, which were cloth and well made, we wore corduroy jeans lined with flannel and flannel shirts. Armed with bags for candy we joined the other children for tricks or treats. We could hear the hum of voices and the swish of the costumes. When we knocked on a door we were always invited into the home. We would say "trick or treat" and the home owner would say trick and we would sing a song. Then we were rewarded with candy or cookies and moved on to the next house. We always stayed on our street. There were plenty of homes and more candy than we could eat in a month. About the street lights. Early in the morning, just at dawn a man would come along with a long stick and turn off the gas lights, come back early evening and light them.
That`s all for today. Have fun everyone and I hope your children find magic too.
Cathy
