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Thursday, May 8, 2008

Booktown + Giveaway

We went to Booktown at Clunes on Sunday and I'm finally posting my finds!


I bought some books for my nephews.....the first one is an Australian History book.
Kids don't seem to be learning much about our history at school these days.


A kids bible (for Catholic school homework)


....and a book about insects!


These ones are for me.....a cool 1970's Golden Hands book


and an old Mc'Calls sewing book.


I found this dolls pram at the Clunes Op Shop. It was $10, but I only had $8.70 cash left so I asked nicely if I could have it and the lady said Yes!


...And now for the giveaway!
I found this Australian Womens Weekly knitting book from 1951.
I can't knit, but I thought that someone out there in blogland would love it so I bought it anyway.....

It has lots of lovely knitting patterns.....





.....and lots of cool 1950's ads.....


If you would like to be in the draw, leave me a comment by next Tuesday 5.00PM Melbourne time!







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13 comments:

  1. Cathy {tinniegirl}May 8, 2008 at 11:55 AM

    Yes please. Count me in. I love knitting, and books, and old patterns.

    I was going to go to Booktown too but the lurgy kept me at home. It's probably a good thing - we might have met for the first time as we fought over the vintage craft books!!!

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  2. cookieMay 8, 2008 at 4:06 PM

    would love to go into the draw!
    what gorgeous pics..
    love

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  3. Chocolate CobwebsMay 8, 2008 at 6:37 PM

    There's an op shop in Clunes?! I can't believe I visited for Booktown but missed out on the op shop... the pram is a beautiful find.

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  4. JustJessMay 8, 2008 at 7:37 PM

    Please count me in! I love a good knit, and a vintage pattern always works! It looks like a fantastic find. You did rather well!

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  5. CorrieMay 8, 2008 at 9:14 PM

    what you're not going to be a top notch knitter after brown owls...he he...

    count me in please! you did well..where is clunes?????

    Corrie:)

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  6. A Spoonful Of SugarMay 8, 2008 at 9:56 PM

    What a terrific find - I have a thing for vintage patterns. You have certainly had a good week this week with all of your deliveries!!

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  7. ClaudiaMay 9, 2008 at 12:38 AM

    These are good findings. I would love to be considered for the give away. I just start knitting and I love the 50s fashion.

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  8. DrewzelMay 9, 2008 at 9:47 AM

    Oooh I'm in on the giveaway too! Don't think I'll be lucky enough to win again after my last Curlypops treat though :)

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  9. Two Peas In a PodMay 9, 2008 at 1:28 PM

    I would love to be entered as well. Vintage patterns are so cool. Cheers Kyla

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  10. JuddieMay 9, 2008 at 11:05 PM

    Oooh! Count me in please!

    Let us know if you make something from the Golden Hands book.... my friend gave me one recently - they're so fabulous!

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  11. StaceyMay 10, 2008 at 9:43 AM

    What great finds!
    I have the entire set of Golden Hands books and love them to death.
    I would really like the knitting book!
    I'm definitely going to booktown next time. It looks fantastic.

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  12. sewfunkyMay 13, 2008 at 12:14 PM

    I would love that knitting book!!!!

    I almost forgot to comment...

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  13. GeekeryMay 13, 2008 at 12:16 PM

    Oh yes please! My wife loves knitting, and if she's got something to knit it gives me time to play GTA :o)

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