Last Friday night, my Strategic Shopping group met for a night of Bartering. I brought samples of things I could sew, a gift certificate we would not use and 4 large zip lock bags filled with homemade Jambalaya. I came home with all that you see below in exchange for a few outfits I will sew, my gift certificate and ALL my Jambalaya - plus a few extra orders of Jambalaya.... I came home with a mini-van filled to the rim with:
A rocking horse for JB.
Trim, patterns and extras - upholstery fabric.
Bolts of fabric
And more bolts of fabric (with more to follow)
And 3 really great dresses
And several cute casual dresses for HC to wear whenever she wants - without restriction! (Most of her dresses I save for when we go to church or on when we are running errands.) But these are great for wearing to the park, or whenever HC wants!
I didn't photograph my 3 Southern Living trivets, Southern Living Cookbook, 2 coffee table books, Photo tray, a few bowls, a few books and gifts for the kids, 2 pictures for HC's room, 2 pillows for her bed, 2 decorative plates and I believe that is it. Oh, I almost forgot... I am making the wraps for some one's wedding in exchange for an antique window with scriptures painted on the panes. I will be sewing several things but I really feel like I was blessed beyond measure! I still cannot believe this! (I almost had to have someone follow me home to drop some of my stuff off for me.) I think this is what the scripture means when it mentions "they went from house to house and no one lacked." What an unbelievably AWESOME experience!!! I am still amazed!
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
My First Barter
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6 comments:
Oh wow!! That is an amazing amount of stuff! Great job!!
Those fabrics look great too - I love the paisley one - pink, green and brown - so fun!!
That really is awesome!!
So, what can I trade you for some of your jambalaya?? :-)
OK - so I am very impressed! When is your next barter swap? :)
Blessings!
Shirley
Wow, look at all that stuff you got. I was impressed just with the rocking horse, then I saw all the other pictures. Love all that fabric!
AWESOME! That is the coolest thing! I loved the scripture reference too...that does seem to be exactly what that's talking about! : )
You've inspired me in so many ways and I'm considering new schooling options for Cody next year. Please pray for me as I seek the Lord's direction in all of this.
Blessings to you all!
Happi
Wow! That is A LOT of stuff! I can't wait to see what you make with all of that fabric! That window sounds neat. That is such a neat idea. wow wow wow! :)
You are doing so well with your shopping & bartering. That is just such a blessing to have that group. You are an inspiration. Thank you!
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