I found a hand quilted quilt from the 1930’s or 40’s at a garage sale for $10. I’m sure it was stored away because it looks brand new. I had one at home from the same designer who published his patterns in the newspapers back then.
Thrift store had many duvet covers donated to them. White on white design so I bought a king size for $2 & made a 5 foot tee pee for a child. All I needed to buy was white Pom Pom trim and white PVC plastic pipe for it. The mother said similar item was $250 on Etsy.
i didn’t need thread but I couldn’t pass up a box of thread at a garage sale last week. 210 spools for $5.00. Mostly beige & brown. I can share with friends.
I found 3 yards of burgundy blender in a basket on the floor at a church sale. It was a color I needed & paid $1.00.
i contacted the auctioneer before an estate sale because I knew there was a white featherweight there. He hadn’t advertised it yet so he sold it to me. Hardly used so not a mark on it or the case. $200.
Sometimes it helps to be bold.