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    Old 03-15-2011, 02:33 PM
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    That is an ultimate jackpot!!! Congrats on finding it.
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    Old 03-15-2011, 02:39 PM
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    That is an incredible haul for $105. Good for you!!!
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    Old 03-15-2011, 02:52 PM
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    How cool is that??? You got a great score!! Congratulations. I hope you have fun with all of your new toys and fabrics!!!
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    Old 03-15-2011, 03:02 PM
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    Originally Posted by cjaye44
    Last Friday I was checking the CL for any interesting yard/estate sales and came across one listing "sewing stuff" that started Sat at 7Am. So I was there at 6:55 with my $20 bill in my pocket. Money is tight these days :cry: . It was very disorganized with no prices on anything at all. I spied a small wicker basket filled with sewing notions and a 3 shelf stainless steel cart on wheels as well as a June Taylor "Quilter's Square n Blocker". When I asked about a price for these 3 items she said whatever. Then she said that if I was interested in sewing "junk"...(her very words), to go into a small closet off the kitchen door. OMG. The lady who had lived there had been a QUILTER. The only drawback was there was no electricity in the house and that tiny room was pitch black. That didn't deter me one little bit...I went and got my flashlight out of the car. And spent the next 3 hours amassing my stash in the empty bedroom next door!!! Would you believe that there was no one else interested in this?? A few stuck their head in, took a look and backed out again. Finally, I was getting tired and decided to call it quits...it was overwhelming by that time. The next 9 pictures shows what I got for $105.00. BTW, I had to go to an ATM and transfer the money from my savings to checking to a cash withdrawal because she wouldn't take a check. Here's the first three...
    once in a life time find, great for u ,xmas come early
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    Old 03-15-2011, 05:47 PM
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    That is just a fantastic find. I'll bet it will keep you busy for a very long time. Just imagine the hands that assembled this stash and all of those tools. I particularly love the little plastic box with all of the yoyo's inside. You really SCORED!
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    Old 03-15-2011, 06:07 PM
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    I think you got a great deal!! I'm so happy for you!
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    Old 03-15-2011, 06:21 PM
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    Motherlode there. You are so lucky. We just don't have those good fabric sales here. We have 110 in our guild and all up to their 80's. LOL. WE just live long lives. ROFL. Thanks for sharing.
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    Old 03-15-2011, 06:23 PM
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    What a story and I believe you made out like a bandit!! You would have paid more than that at the store for just the rulers and mats alone!! Pays to be an early bird I guess. Or is it "if you snooze you lose"?
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    Old 03-15-2011, 06:26 PM
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    Wonderful score! Love that "Cozy sewing room" cross stitch. I'm sure the original owner would be glad that someone who appreciates her things got them. Congratulations
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    Old 03-15-2011, 06:33 PM
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    Wow! I'm glad it went to someone who will use it.
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