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bisseau 05-04-2011 03:54 PM

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Today I stumbled on a huge plastic tub (with cover) full of someone else's quilting dreams.
Let me list:
9" x 12" : 40 various shades of green
18" x 22": 33 neutrals
13 solids
29 prints
50 1930 type prints

1/2 yds 30 solids
55 yds solids
100 yds prints (might be more than I listed)
144 4" squares cat prints (each totally different)

Various other parts of unfinished quilts

Unfortunately very musty from storage...am washing as we type with detergent, white vinegar and baking soda.....found success if I wash once, dry hot, and then wash and dry again.

Cleaning up will take awhile but considering I paid $25.00 for the Tub...I think I got a bargain.

Pics below

Liz aka Helen 05-04-2011 03:55 PM

Holy Smokes - that is one heck of a find. Congratulations!!!!

bjnicholson 05-04-2011 03:55 PM

OMG! You hit the mother lode! :thumbup:

wanda lou 05-04-2011 03:56 PM

what a great find.

jillnjo 05-04-2011 03:57 PM

My OH My!!Now,that's a catch.Whoopy=what FUN!!

earthwalker 05-04-2011 03:57 PM

Very cool find...love those greens. You lucky quilter!

charlotte625 05-04-2011 03:58 PM

wow !!!! words fail me and that doesn't happen often.
never had heard of washing and drying them and then again to get smell out...will keep that
in mind.........Congratulations on your find.

roseOfsharon 05-04-2011 03:59 PM

Marvelous catch! :) enjoy.

bisseau 05-04-2011 04:01 PM


Originally Posted by charlotte625
wow !!!! words fail me and that doesn't happen often.
never had heard of washing and drying them and then again to get smell out...will keep that
in mind.........Congratulations on your find.

I found that on this board...the first dry kills the mildew I believe..then you wash smell finally out and dry again. Sunlight works too I read but its raining here today and I need to get the smell out of my sewing space.

Ann L 05-04-2011 04:01 PM

My goodness, what a nice find. Can't get that much anywhere for $25. Even if its a little work cleaning it all up, well worth it. Congrats.


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