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Old 02-27-2013, 06:12 AM
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We were in Daphne, Alabama also and they take all the fabrics and put them in comforter bags. I went into the store about a month ago and bought 3 bags full for $5.99 each. One of the bags had about 7 yards of black velveteen and 5 yards of red velveteen plus some beautiful drapery fabric which I will use for purses and totes. Some of the great fabric I might sell here on the board once I get home.
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Old 02-27-2013, 06:32 AM
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None of the goodwill stores that I "haunt" ever have fabric and I have never seen a sewing machine there.....how can they put these (sewing machines) on line for auction....wonder what store they grab them for. Besides that though it seems many of the things offered are a bit overpriced. I have seen the same stuff on shelves for a long time....
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Old 02-27-2013, 07:00 AM
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congrats on your awesome find,how about a picture....please
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Old 02-27-2013, 07:16 AM
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I never find good fabric at the thrift stores.....until this past Monday. Found 2 bags, each $2.99. They contained some yardage and some cutoffs. Also lots of lame and a couple of other fabrics....those will find a new home with a crafter who makes doll clothes. I'll deliver them to her this weekend.
The one fabric I remember using in the past. Now I will be able to use it for my little granddaughter!!! It is such a girly girl fabric.
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Old 02-27-2013, 07:39 AM
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Congrats on your find...Isn't it fun to find a good deal and cheap.....I go to the thrift stores often with my friend and it is surprising all the good things we find.....
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Old 02-27-2013, 07:50 AM
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Yesterday I took a stroll thru one of the larger chain thrift stores and OH MY, they certainly are proud of their items. They have recently moved to a larger location with better lighting and the store is very well organized but their prices are pretty silly for a thrift store. I was specifically looking for baskets and they had some, but price-wise I can buy new ones at the dollar store. I find that the "independent" thrift/second-hand stores have more reasonable prices...at least in my area.
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Great find!!!!!
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Old 02-27-2013, 08:24 AM
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What an awesome find, congratulations. I need to find out if there are any thrift stores in my local area, haven't had much lucking getting out and getting acclimated to our new surroundings.
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Old 02-27-2013, 08:57 AM
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wow lucky you! what thrift was that I would love to pay a visit! lol
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Great find and have fun making your chirstmas projects
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