when others show pictures of garage sale or thrift store finds, and especially of furry family!

sometimes I wish there was a separate thread just for these finds!!

I look forward to Saturday and Sunday afternoons to see all the great finds:) Furry families always make me smile too:)

would you believe I had a garage sale this weekend and did not sell the 1st yard of fabric. I had over 30 bolts of material, I could not believe it!!

yup would have to agree...

I had a yard sale this weekend. and not one bite on my fabrics... crazy!

You've got to be kidding me. Wish I could have come to yours.

Me too! But especially fur babies- never get tired of them!
Love vintage machines too but the furbabes beat all! :D

I always have to see what other people found at thrift shops etc. - it's like shopping vicariously.

would you believe I had a garage sale this weekend and did not sell the 1st yard of fabric. I had over 30 bolts of material, I could not believe it!![/quote]

My neighbor has had a yard sale out for a week and has sold a whole $35 worth of stuff. Lots of people showed but have no money to spend.

I WISH I found garage sales with fabric!!!

I get jealous of the finds

Can I come over for fabric leftovers?????? Roflmbo!!!

I love yard sales too... and buy a lot of sewing items and fabrics at them. Sort of have a collection of sewing baskets now, and it's fun to add small items to them. It's a fun hobby!

I especially love the furbabies and the vintage machines!

sell the fabric to us on the board we buy!!!!!

Where in Jersey? I am in NJ but was yard saling in NY this week-end buying someone else's fabric!

:thumbup:

That is the hard thing about the times we live in. Many people want to spend their money but they have none to spend. Also, quilting and the like are becoming a lost art. I am 38 years old and many of my friends don't even cook much less quilt.

Wish you lived near to me. You would not have much left :XD:

You see so many people on here that find deals at thrift store and garage sales...I guess I'm not that lucky or else I find the bargins when I'm short on money...you know SS.

I had a garage sale too and people were looking for fabric.
I keep all my fabric!

Yes, my favorite :thumbup: Anne

Harrishs Your kitty has a real nice start on a stash of her/his own :-D I too love to see all the good deals and finds of every ones Treasure Hunts and all the critters -quilts -etc...etc...

Oh, I love to see it too..."junking" is one of our favorite things to do! We try to go to a junk store everyday just to see what new stuff he has gotten in!

Yes, love all the above and also pictures of sewing spaces. Can't get enough.

It's so funny the difference in areas of the country, to me. Our thrift stores rarely have fabric unless it is upholstery fabric leftovers. Yard sales also don't often have fabric. Just hate when I see an add for our nearest large cit...Montgomery and they have either a yard sale or estate sale and they mention quilts or fabric and I can't make up there that day!!! Rats!!! Probably for the best, though. I don't really need any!

lol seriously.

Yes, I love seeing yard sale, thrift store finds, furbabies, and the excitement of a new owner of a FW. Also love pictures of sewing rooms and quilting tips.

me too

Love seeing the bargains and finds even thru a few pangs of jealousy LOL. And enjoy seeing pets and family pictures too.

You show me your's and I'll show you mine..........as soon as I figure out how to post pics.

DiDi, Don't give up on the thrift stores. I was feeling the same way when one day I walked into Goodwill and could not believe that there were not one, but three sewing machines for sale. There were two Kenmores, one green and the other beige, both in cabinets. I never tried them out, but they looked in very good condition. The last one was a Necchi in a beautiful desklike cabinet with three large drawers, attachments and book. I tried it out and it worked well. They were all about the same price. I got the Necchi for $28.00 with tax. She agreed to come down from $35.00. Just keep looking, something will come along.

Lucy

I love seeing all the treasures too, especially the FW or any machine - like a walk thru the history of sewing!

I guess it is worth it to keep going to Goodwill and Salvation Army stores. I rarely find fabric or sewing machines that I think I might want. I did find an Accuquilt cutter, a 2" die as well as the cutting mat. I was EXCITED!! I paid $75 for the accuquilt and $50 for the die and cutting mat. I thought that was pretty good after looking at e-Bay and other web sites. All three are practically brand new.

I probably would have bought it all but I doubt if my hubby would let me drive that far for a garage sale!

me tooo I never find any fabric on garage sales.

me too and I also love to see other people's sewing studios

I agree. Barb