I love thrift stores!
10-26-2013, 06:09 AM
#23
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Originally Posted by Sewnoma
SOMEONE around here seriously downsized their fabric stash. I found a whole table at the local thrift shop loaded down with large pieces of fabric, all neatly marked as far as fabric type/fiber content and dimensions. I wanted about a third of the fabric on that table, but I limited myself to some large 100% cotton pieces I can use as quilt backs.
I got 2 matching floral pieces that were 9+ yards each and a solid piece that was 13 yards. Paid $41 after tax; so that's about 75 cents per yard. And they're in perfect colors to go with a set of quilts I'm making right now and need backs for, so these aren't going into the stash, they'll get used right away! None are marked on the selvage as to who made it but it feels like good solid fabric. Nice and clean, too, and no fading on the folds - someone obviously took good care of their fabric.
WOOHOO! I feel like I really scored.
I got 2 matching floral pieces that were 9+ yards each and a solid piece that was 13 yards. Paid $41 after tax; so that's about 75 cents per yard. And they're in perfect colors to go with a set of quilts I'm making right now and need backs for, so these aren't going into the stash, they'll get used right away! None are marked on the selvage as to who made it but it feels like good solid fabric. Nice and clean, too, and no fading on the folds - someone obviously took good care of their fabric.
WOOHOO! I feel like I really scored.
10-26-2013, 12:57 PM
#26
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Well done and enjoy. The fabric in thrift stores around here is priced at $2/metre. Sometimes I find fabric useful for quilting. It is the wool here that is sometimes priced more than it cost new - and the staff wonder why it doesn't sell.
10-26-2013, 01:43 PM
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That's part of the fun - never know what you may find - - - I happened on a stash of crafting felt - - figured out to be 36 nice new of the rectangle pieces (W/mart charges 23 cents each) plus two large yardage pieces - when I got to the register she asked with a glint in her eye what I was going to make with them - - I told her softie-type dolls - - and she smile and said how about $2 for the lot. You bet! I have also found some neat craft animal patterns. Granted sometimes you may not find anything but that is pretty seldom really if you keep your mind open to possibilities. :-)
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