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MistyMarie 01-26-2010 02:44 PM

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I was digging through storage looking for more fabric and when I opened up the container, there was a bunch of old sheet music on the top. Because I had been looking for a particular song awhile back, I thought I would see if I might have put it in the container, so I moved the top sheet music off and found the entire container was FULL of quilt magazines, books, and patterns (with some cross-stitch, plastic canvas, and crochet patterns mixed in). I have already pulled several out for consideration, but haven't even had a chance to look through the entire container. I haven't seen these patterns in close to five years when I lived up in Washington. The container was buried under a bunch of boxes that we still haven't gone through (and we've lived here for over four years.) I know I am going to find duplicate books and patterns. I am sure I know where to go to pass them on when I do, though. :lol: I already have a few that I've set aside to pass on to other quilters.

My find! - This is one of the deep rubbermaid containers.
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Some to go bye-bye...
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watterstide 01-26-2010 02:48 PM

I guess you did hit the jackpot! Good for you! enjoy your time reading them!

sew_lulu 01-26-2010 03:23 PM

Wow... congrats on finding it.

I lost my quilt top during a move three years ago. I finally found it last weekend.

Chele 01-26-2010 03:25 PM

Jackpot! It's like Christmas morning at your house! Have fun with all the new eye candy booklets!

MamaBear61 01-26-2010 03:36 PM

What a find, they will all be new again, ain't it wonderful

charismah 01-26-2010 03:49 PM

I love those types of discoveries!

nursie76 01-26-2010 03:51 PM

What fun!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy!

julia58 01-26-2010 04:11 PM

What a find, have lot's of fun.

beachlady 01-26-2010 04:26 PM

Great find! We moved just over 5 months ago and it is fun to finally find thngs that you know have to be some where! We hope to open every box over the winter and re-label everything. I was very careful labelling sewing stuff, so don't think I am missing any of that.

grammynan 01-26-2010 05:22 PM

Be careful! You might want to make one of each!!

littlehud 01-26-2010 06:36 PM

Oh my goodness. What a wonderful surprise.

sunkistmi 01-26-2010 09:52 PM

There was someone on the thread that was looking for the Musical Instrument book. It's a small world. I imagine it felt a little like Christmas/birthday rolled into one.
Wendy

wvdek 01-26-2010 11:35 PM

Woohoo! Have fun.

Boston1954 01-27-2010 10:39 AM

I bet it feels like they are all brand new too. Sit back and have a nice look-see.

charvan 01-30-2010 12:39 PM

Christmas all over again--have fun!

Marcia 01-30-2010 06:25 PM

Fun!!

I had that McCall's pattern for the bunny clothes! I had very well dressed bunnies. :)

dizzy 01-30-2010 11:33 PM


Originally Posted by MistyMarie
I was digging through storage looking for more fabric and when I opened up the container, there was a bunch of old sheet music on the top. Because I had been looking for a particular song awhile back, I thought I would see if I might have put it in the container, so I moved the top sheet music off and found the entire container was FULL of quilt magazines, books, and patterns (with some cross-stitch, plastic canvas, and crochet patterns mixed in). I have already pulled several out for consideration, but haven't even had a chance to look through the entire container. I haven't seen these patterns in close to five years when I lived up in Washington. The container was buried under a bunch of boxes that we still haven't gone through (and we've lived here for over four years.) I know I am going to find duplicate books and patterns. I am sure I know where to go to pass them on when I do, though. :lol: I already have a few that I've set aside to pass on to other quilters.

I have the folded star book you have in last photo

jojo47 02-01-2010 08:09 PM


Originally Posted by beachlady
Great find! We moved just over 5 months ago and it is fun to finally find thngs that you know have to be some where! We hope to open every box over the winter and re-label everything. I was very careful labelling sewing stuff, so don't think I am missing any of that.

We moved in such a hurry last spring that I didn't have time to lable things...but most of my sewing stuff is in clear plastic tubs. When I DO go looking for something, I also find items I'd forgotten about! Time for me to get going on more projects!


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