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07-30-2010, 06:39 PM

#41

BarbZ

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Augusta, Maine

Posts: 666

Boy what a find!!! I got a deal about a year ago at a sale. I got all kinds of yarn, wool fabric and cotton. The guy didn't have a clue what to charge so I got it for 10 dollars. Couldn't believe it. Then I found a fabric shop going out and she had plain poplins for 50 cents a yad and cottons 1.00. Got 90 yds or so for 40 dollars. There are bargains out there>

08-01-2010, 06:06 AM

#42

newbee

Senior Member

Join Date: Apr 2010

Posts: 434

Wow, congrats. As one of those lucky people who have had great finds at thrift shops, I know what you are feeling. Its like being on Cloud 9!!!!

08-01-2010, 06:32 AM

#43

ksea

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Michigan

Posts: 3,601

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Originally Posted by LastGrandma

OK, ladies...I have always been green with envy that some of you can find the garage/yard sales with material at a really good price...seems I never do -- UNTIL TODAY!!

I was doing some errands today and have taken to stopping and/or at least driving by the garage sales with signage. The third one I stopped at looked like it had some materials just placed on top of a box for $3 and another group for $6.

Well, did I misjudge! The husband who was sitting in the garage said his wife used to work at JoAnnes, and never brought anything home but material. He's much happier now that she is working at Target and willing to get rid of all this stuff.

I spent $35 and got 49 yards of good quality material! That's about $0.71 per yard! And only the turtles one doesn't feel top quality! Will go back on Saturday afternoon and see if she has anything left and has cut her prices!

You GO girl, lucky find!

08-01-2010, 06:35 AM

#44

ksea

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Michigan

Posts: 3,601

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Originally Posted by LastGrandma

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Originally Posted by kristen0112

NICE! Now what are you going to make???

Not sure yet...still washing the material. But I am sure some child will love the bright construction vehicles, shoes, Geckos, and turtles, while the others will find their way into adult quilts or purses. I know the flag materials will be used on quilt tops for the wounded soldiers and sent to AmericanHeroQuilts.com

What a wonderful thing, to find such a bargin and then donate to wounded soldiers. Maybe someone should start a challenge to everyone here to do 1 wounded soldier quilt. With all the members think of the soldiers that could be wrapped in quilting love by the end of the year!!

08-01-2010, 06:53 AM

#45

Roberta

Super Member

Join Date: Nov 2006

Location: Bar Harbor, ME.

Posts: 2,911

There really is hope for those of us who never find anything. You are an inspiration and I'll just keep yard saling and hoping.

08-01-2010, 07:55 AM

#46

Twilliebee

Senior Member

Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: PEI, Canada

Posts: 521

Fantastic find! I love the dark with small flowers. Congratulations!

08-01-2010, 09:13 AM

#47

barbb baumgardner

Junior Member

Join Date: Apr 2007

Location: Victorville CA

Posts: 134

OOOH I love the flags! I have been doing "quilts of valor" for vets who are in the veteran's home nearby. It would be great to use for that as well as a lot of patriotic themed things. Lucky find!