Beautiful finds on a recent trip to McKinney, Tx

On a recent trip to McKinney, Tx last week, I got a chance to rummage through some antique stores along the way and in downtown McKinney.

There were some reveals of once loved sewing machines, but since thrown into some place where they were not cared for very well.  So sad to see them in this kind of condition.

There was also a cobblers sewing machine.  So neat to see it.

This one had an 1885 date, I think.  Not sure if that was the date of the machine or not.  Someone might know.

There was a beautiful period gown for a beautiful southern girl.

So sad to see this machine in such a state of misuse.  I'm sure some time ago this machine was very loved.

Then there were some beautiful quilts.  There was not one like another.  It was so much fun finding these like a treasure hunt.

A nine patch

A red and white checked

A very large hexie

One with some embroidery

Then I happened into a cute coffee house where I found 2 chairs that had been slip covered with patchwork that was the cutest and so comfortable to sit a bit and sip a cup of coffee and just enjoy the chatter of those who had stopped to rest a bit and sip their coffee while discussing whatever they had chosen to speak about.

A building that used to be a bank in it's hay day.  Now it has been turned into a clock and jewelry shop.  So nice to see this downtown revived and becoming a nice and inviting place to shop and spend the day.

Is this a churn dash?  I know there a two block designs that are very similar.  Regardless, I loved seeing all the quilts.

And then there were also some doll quilts.  Churn dash and sailboats?  So cute!

And then some more quilts.

Some flying geese, and pinwheels, more quilts.....
















A melon quilt of some kind.  Very nice quilts for sure.

What wonderful finds did you find in your travels this past week, or month.  Passion in what you love most is a great thing to enjoy.

Have a Happy Quilting month!

Glenda