looking for:

my props are starting to get out of hand. it is time to have a table and case for them all

I'm looking for:

AND an old hard shell small-ish suitcase (LEATHER & TWEED I think they are called) an old leather hard shell briefcase might even work.

And either:

a wooden luggage stand

OR

a folding dinner tray, wood, preferably dark.

if you have one you are not using, or see one in a thrift store for around $20 or less, grab it for me!

I would rather not have to order one online (most of them are expensive).
and to be honest, I would prefer a used one, slightly beat up.

the shopping fu amongst my friends/family is great.

edited to add: I should mention that I hit a few thrift shops in my area and failed. I found a suitcase that might have worked, but it was too expensive and the latches stuck.

there was no sign of the luggage stand or folding tv dinner stand. (which surprised me)

the search will continue tomorrow, hitting goodwill, and a few other smaller stores, but I am not holding my breath. I figured I would cast a net out here in LJ land on the off chance someone here has an old one they are not using. :-)

speaking of thrift stores..

one thing I did find recently was a super cheap pattern for pants:


but first, I will finish notalj's Mabsupial (or in his case, "Mansupial") pouch. check out the killer fabric I got:


today will be sewing till 3. can I get it all done? (not if I keep posting on lj...)

PSA: Volunteering Suggestions

this is the time of year I, like many people, start thinking about volunteering.

here are some Volunteer Suggestions ( reposted from a mailing list )