Rummaging and hit jackpot.
05-07-2011, 08:23 AM
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Went to a local rummage sale, it was kind of sad, husband died, and wife moving into assisted living. They were selling the "man stuff" out in the garage, and I just said, looking for quilting stuff. Took me downstairs and there low and behold was a cabinet full of stacked and sorted quilting fabrics. She said, make you a deal, $1 a yard and on the partial yards we will negotiate. We counted 163 yards and then gave her $10 for the mound of partials. $40 of it is going to the church for world relief because about 15 yards was cortoroy and the rest is blends. I suggested she keep the stuff that meant something to her. I bought a large cutting mat for $5 and my daughter got 60 cards of ribbons for $.25 each . No pictures, because I have to go organize it and cant take the time to lay it all out.
05-07-2011, 08:29 AM
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She was so thrilled that the fabric was going to a good home, and my DH understood because I have been using up all my stash, and he loves $1 a yard. Most of my stuff goes to family or benefits so it will be great for everyone.
05-07-2011, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by mshollysd
Went to a local rummage sale, it was kind of sad, husband died, and wife moving into assisted living. They were selling the "man stuff" out in the garage, and I just said, looking for quilting stuff. Took me downstairs and there low and behold was a cabinet full of stacked and sorted quilting fabrics. She said, make you a deal, $1 a yard and on the partial yards we will negotiate. We counted 163 yards and then gave her $10 for the mound of partials. $40 of it is going to the church for world relief because about 15 yards was cortoroy and the rest is blends. I suggested she keep the stuff that meant something to her. I bought a large cutting mat for $5 and my daughter got 60 cards of ribbons for $.25 each . No pictures, because I have to go organize it and cant take the time to lay it all out.
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