garage sale fabric
09-29-2010, 08:01 PM
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My sister and I went to an all-town garage sale Saturday. I think we made more than 40 stops - we started at 8 AM and stopped around 4:30 PM
I found fabric (any at all) at only three places.
So - I would not recommend PLANNING on acquiring a stash at garage sales. Finding piles of fabric for cheap is in the same category as getting a high-paying lottery ticket.
Overall, I did make out like a bandit on Saturday, but my fabric "take" was comparatively small.
If people do have quilting type fabrics, it is usually gone quickly.
I didn't notice much craft stuff (knitting, embroidery, scrapbooking), either.
I found fabric (any at all) at only three places.
So - I would not recommend PLANNING on acquiring a stash at garage sales. Finding piles of fabric for cheap is in the same category as getting a high-paying lottery ticket.
Overall, I did make out like a bandit on Saturday, but my fabric "take" was comparatively small.
If people do have quilting type fabrics, it is usually gone quickly.
I didn't notice much craft stuff (knitting, embroidery, scrapbooking), either.
09-29-2010, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
My sister and I went to an all-town garage sale Saturday. I think we made more than 40 stops - we started at 8 AM and stopped around 4:30 PM
I found fabric (any at all) at only three places.
So - I would not recommend PLANNING on acquiring a stash at garage sales. Finding piles of fabric for cheap is in the same category as getting a high-paying lottery ticket.
Overall, I did make out like a bandit on Saturday, but my fabric "take" was comparatively small.
If people do have quilting type fabrics, it is usually gone quickly.
I didn't notice much craft stuff (knitting, embroidery, scrapbooking), either.
I found fabric (any at all) at only three places.
So - I would not recommend PLANNING on acquiring a stash at garage sales. Finding piles of fabric for cheap is in the same category as getting a high-paying lottery ticket.
Overall, I did make out like a bandit on Saturday, but my fabric "take" was comparatively small.
If people do have quilting type fabrics, it is usually gone quickly.
I didn't notice much craft stuff (knitting, embroidery, scrapbooking), either.
09-29-2010, 09:11 PM
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i watch for estate sales and twice I have found sales where it was all about fabric. parent died and they sold her collection.[/quote]
that is so sad that they do not carry on the tradition.
a few years ago i could have got all my MIL's material but i declined thru personal reasons.
that is so sad that they do not carry on the tradition.
a few years ago i could have got all my MIL's material but i declined thru personal reasons.
09-30-2010, 04:00 AM
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Go to estatesales.net. Put your location in and you will get notifications when they have them in your area. They post pic's as well as a full listing of what there is. This is how I have found a chunk of my stash!
09-30-2010, 06:45 AM
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I get our local paper online (free) and every Thursday check the sales. Last week there were 3 sales with fabric. Estate sales are the best for older fabrics and quilts. I also check out any sale that lists a sewing machine. I haven't found a featherweight yet!
09-30-2010, 06:48 AM
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I don't go out randomly; I search for "fabric" under garage sales on www.craigslist.org. Sometimes I even email to see if the fabric listed is cotton suitable for quilting...hate to go and find it's all upholstery fabric!
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