Eilis McLoughlin who is in the Blanton House and Atlanta Antique Gallery in Chamblee's Antique Row, sells fine china, art glass, and even finer linens. Eilis got her start in fellow member Pat Burden's basement. Green "Block Optic" by Hocking Glass, made from 1928-1933 was the first pattern she had ever seen. Pat took her to her very first depression glass show shortly thereafter. Eilis went into sensory overload when she saw all the patterns and colors of beautiful glass. She still managed to select "Cloverleaf" by Hazel Atlas Glass made from 1930-1936. What a fitting pattern choice for an Irish lass!! Eilis' sister Pat introduced her to vintage linens during one of her many visits from across the "Big Puddle", aka Atlantic Ocean. Pat brought a huge suitcase full of many types of linens for her visit. At a later date, Eilis bought the entire stock of linens at a lady's shop. Items included in the black plastic bags were a confirmation dress from the 1890's, tablecloths, runners, bedspreads, doilies, napkins, maid caps and aprons, children's dresses, agricultural aprons, and "bloomers". Eilis reminded us that the club programs introduce us to different collectible items. Past presentations include railroad china, other railroad memorabilia, Russel Wright china, annual White House Christmas decorations, Civil War memorabilia, vintage jewelry, porcelain teapots, oil lamps, flow blue china, majolica china, sterling silver flatware, the art of blowing glass, antique restoration, antique toys, Bakelite items including jewelry, depression glass by Fenton, and Heisey, Frankoma, Bauer, Roseville, and Hull pottery, and carnival glass including stretch glass to name just a few.

Bettye Millsaps swears that glass collecting is a disease and you can catch it from your friends. Member Arlene Thomas of Bygone Days, convinced Bettye to have a booth in one of her group of shops in Kennesaw. Bettye was teaching at the time, so on Saturdays, she would take papers to grade during the slow times. Bettye now sells just at Big Shanty in Kennesaw. She sells good glassware and crystal, cook books, old books, children's books, some furniture, sheet music, old toys, pictures (prints and oils), games, china, pottery, dolls, books on pricing, Star War toys, McDonald's toys, LuRay dishes from the 1940's, chocolate pots, Jane Ray, Fire King, and jadeite. Big Shanty has something for everyone including Coca Cola, wicker, Fenton glass, vintage shoes, vintage clothing and almost anything else. Big Shanty is open 10-6 PM except Sunday which is 12-6 PM.

Gary MacDonald sells all kinds of glass at Yesterday's in Breman. He sells Frye, Kanawha, Heisey, Cambridge, Northwoods, Fenton, Jeanette's "Shell Pink", anything that will sell. He tries to not buy Tiara but will sell what he buys in box lots. He buys at garage sales, auctions, and antique shops. He bought a crystal Heisey bowl with seahorse legs in the "Orchid" pattern for $10. This item lists for $165. His advice to all members, old and new, "Keep your eyes open. The more you know, the more you see." Auctions are a very good place to shop. I predict a road trip for members wanting to check out Gary's glass.