For the Love of Pyrex
Posted by Sandy on Sep 25th 2013
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| The Gold Butterfly Pattern that started it all. |
You may have noticed that I pin a lot of Pyrex. I love it. I collect it. I hunt it down.
My addiction...er...uh...passion for Pyrex began many years ago when my husband's Grandmother gave me a large Butterfly Gold Cinderella mixing bowl. I loved it...right up until the day it slipped out of my grip while making pie crust and shattered on the floor. I was in tears. I had not only broken what I considered a family treasure, I realized suddenly that I had broken something I may never find again.
Luckily, I was wrong. I searched Etsy and was able to find a complete set of the same pattern. Whew.
It didn't take long for me to want more. If one set was good, two would be better, right? My hunt began.
As an avid thrift shopper, I do still occasionally find pieces in our local shops for a great price. I'm finding more and more that even the thrift shops seem to know what they've got and price it accordingly. But, that's where the thrill of the hunt comes in. I've managed to build quite a nice collection by simply always being on the lookout.
I use a wonderful website called Pyrex Love to research patterns and get more information. While they say they aren't a comprehensive guide, they are constantly updating their site with more resources. It's as "comprehensive" as I've ever needed! I use their Pattern Reference often.
Luckily, I was wrong. I searched Etsy and was able to find a complete set of the same pattern. Whew.
It didn't take long for me to want more. If one set was good, two would be better, right? My hunt began.
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| The Friendship pattern is one of my favorites. |
As an avid thrift shopper, I do still occasionally find pieces in our local shops for a great price. I'm finding more and more that even the thrift shops seem to know what they've got and price it accordingly. But, that's where the thrill of the hunt comes in. I've managed to build quite a nice collection by simply always being on the lookout.
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| White on Black Snowflake Pattern and Black on White Compass Pattern. |
I use a wonderful website called Pyrex Love to research patterns and get more information. While they say they aren't a comprehensive guide, they are constantly updating their site with more resources. It's as "comprehensive" as I've ever needed! I use their Pattern Reference often.
I'll share more pictures of my collection in future posts. Be sure to check out the Punky Jane Pyrex Pinterest Board. It might just get you hooked!