Thrift store find
06-17-2023, 04:31 PM
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Thrift store find
Found a twin size Sun Bonnet Sue quilt for $20.00. Probably worth a minimum of $150.00. Got an unfinished quilt top for $4.00. Haven't taken it out of the bag, but there's a lot of polyester. I will have fun putting it together!
06-18-2023, 05:38 AM
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Great rescues. I've really been trying to finish quilting my tops so they don't end up in a thrift store when I'm gone. I'm the only one in the family who quilts, so at least when I'm gone, the kids can donate them to a worthy cause, instead of trashing them or giving unfinished tops to a thrift store. Not all people who shop there are capable of finishing them, so thank you from the original maker......
06-18-2023, 05:45 AM
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I love the Sunbonnet Sues and your great deal! I like all the calico fabrics too. A friend of mine picked up some Sunbonnet Sues in blocks only at a thrift store and gave them to me to finish as she doesn’t even sew.
06-19-2023, 02:26 AM
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Thanks for looking everyone!! Years ago, when I was fairly new to quilting. I went to a garage sale and there was a Sunbonnet Sue quilt on the drive way. They were selling it for $40 but they said " I'll take $20.00." The lady mentioned that it was all hand pieced and quilted by someone in her family. It's a full size quilt, worth about $350.00. I guess some just don't appreciate the work that goes into these beautiful creations!
