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#11
That's why I love Craigslist - I search for fabric under yard sales and arts and crafts and have come across some good deals. I'm supposed to meet with a woman next week who is going to be moving shortly and wants to sell off some of her stash that is in "bins and bins" in a storage unit. I'm excited – it could be lots of old, smelly calicos, or it could be a gold mine. Such is the thrill of the hunt!
The first place I went I found 6 flannel sheets that I'll reclaim to use in rag blankets and for backing. One king sized beige cotton sheet that I'll save for quilt backing--------next to new. One nice dark red sheet of a solid. or backing. Then at second stop, several small pieces of fabric. Soooooooooooo I skipped the other 3 stops.
Oh, one great find--------lined white linen pants. Got them on now and they are very comfy. Don't know about outside in the summer. Also a cute dress for my GD. Another pair of pants and one pair of shorts
#12
Going anywhere other than Sears, Lowes, Home Depot or Menards with hubby is out of the question. He did go to Goodwill with me about 5 years ago to get a used TV.
#13
Sounds like you are having lots of fun!
And Craig's list can either be a gold mine or a good laugh. Like grandma's old Singer for $1500.
Or when we were looking for bulk glassware to use for candle making and the lady advertised "lots of glass" and when we called it was 9 pieces! However we did find some from a retiring crafter who had 3000 pieces of just what we were looking for.
And Craig's list can either be a gold mine or a good laugh. Like grandma's old Singer for $1500.
Or when we were looking for bulk glassware to use for candle making and the lady advertised "lots of glass" and when we called it was 9 pieces! However we did find some from a retiring crafter who had 3000 pieces of just what we were looking for.
#14
Sounds like you are having lots of fun!
And Craig's list can either be a gold mine or a good laugh. Like grandma's old Singer for $1500.
Or when we were looking for bulk glassware to use for candle making and the lady advertised "lots of glass" and when we called it was 9 pieces! However we did find some from a retiring crafter who had 3000 pieces of just what we were looking for.
And Craig's list can either be a gold mine or a good laugh. Like grandma's old Singer for $1500.
Or when we were looking for bulk glassware to use for candle making and the lady advertised "lots of glass" and when we called it was 9 pieces! However we did find some from a retiring crafter who had 3000 pieces of just what we were looking for.
Some gal had a old singer like I paid about $30 for priced at $600 for weeks.
BTW, I forgot to add one of my great finds was 23 qt. canning jars for $4.50
#15
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: No. California
Posts: 2,130
I, lately, in an effort to unload a few items I know I will never use (and yes, that includes patterns and some fabric), I give them to a friend that works in a thrift shop. I make sure she understands the value of some, as most of the ladies working to price items, have no clue of what to charge for "sewing/quilting" items. My friend works at a shop that carries a lot of higher end items and a lot of people shop there. She says people are always coming in looking for sewing items......
#16
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Corpus Christi, Tx.
Posts: 16,105
Don't forget to check out the estate sales, especially where they have big girl and big guy sizes. I got an old sundress (cotton) for $2.00 (size 22) and couple of blouses for $1.00 ea. Almost 9 yds of fabric.. Then at night I get out the seam ripper while watching TV. I save every piece. I've reused zippers on other items or trade with a neighbor. My neighbor crochets. She goes after yarn pieces. We trade because if we see something either of us can use we get it and trade. So much fun.
#17
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: San Marcos, California
Posts: 62
I am a serious thrift store shopper!! Even my adult sons, my daughter in-law and my grandkids have finally figured out the type of things they have there. Took them long enough!! The hunt is terrific!
#18
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 381
I just spent $24 at a local charity thrift store on slightly used top sheets. I will be able to make at least 20 Princess Pillowcase dresses out of them. Most people must be like my husband who refuses to sleep under a top sheet. I always find a few of them everytime I go to that store. I stay away from the ones that are mostly polyester. The ones that have just a little are good because they look good after laundering without having to be ironed.
#20
I just tried this for the first time and wish I lived closer to Salem, OR. A great fabric sale there!
http://corvallis.craigslist.org/art/3839071329.html
http://corvallis.craigslist.org/art/3839071329.html
That's why I love Craigslist - I search for fabric under yard sales and arts and crafts and have come across some good deals. I'm supposed to meet with a woman next week who is going to be moving shortly and wants to sell off some of her stash that is in "bins and bins" in a storage unit. I'm excited – it could be lots of old, smelly calicos, or it could be a gold mine. Such is the thrill of the hunt!
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