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Caroline S 06-01-2012 02:48 PM

My Goodwill Score for Today
 
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I dropped by my local Goodwill this afternoon and found what I consider the score of scores, inch and a half and one inch curved basting pins in an assorted pack, nickel plated for $1.25 per pack of 100. If any of you have priced basting pins lately, you will know that this is a really good deal. I bought sixteen packages and may go back tomorrow and get some more. I test drove the pins to check the quality and they work just fine.

And I did find the three fabric pieces, all 3 yards pieces for $3.99 each, the bag of costume jewelry pearls for $1.99 and a large wood desk for $25.00 that will make an awesome FMQ table.

jljack 06-01-2012 02:50 PM

Wow...you did score!! Big!! :-)

kateyb 06-01-2012 02:53 PM

Great find. I like the geometric designs on the black, yellow, & blue fabric.

Caroline S 06-01-2012 02:56 PM


Originally Posted by kateyb (Post 5258855)
Great find. I like the geometric designs on the black, yellow, & blue fabric.

I love any fabric that has an ethnic flair. I am contemplating making a kaleidoscope quilt with it. I already checked the repeats and it will work.

AuntieD 06-01-2012 03:51 PM

Great find!

Pickles 06-01-2012 04:23 PM

Awesome find!

RonieM 06-01-2012 04:45 PM

Congrats on a great find!

Sandra in Minnesota 06-01-2012 05:58 PM

That is awesome!

quiltinghere 06-01-2012 06:54 PM

YIPEE for your score! I've been really good this year and have been staying out of resale shops....well at least I've gone in and not purchased anything....that counts as staying out...in my books.

valleyquiltermo 06-01-2012 06:59 PM

I had some of that fabric you have the pins laid on. I just loved it. You scored really big.

Tartan 06-01-2012 07:05 PM

That is a great find! Have you noticed the quality of basting pins has gone way down. They are getting so flimsy that you can hardly get the pin through the sandwich without bending it.

mighty 06-01-2012 08:25 PM

Great score!

luvstoquilt 06-02-2012 01:31 PM

What a haul! I am so thrilled for you!

babyboomerquilter 06-02-2012 04:45 PM

Great score! I love it when this happens!

3incollege 06-02-2012 04:49 PM

Never can find anything great at my goodwill.

janegb 06-03-2012 03:19 AM

Love these Goodwill finds!

Lavada 06-03-2012 03:29 AM

I love bargins too congrats to you on a great find

Olivia's Grammy 06-03-2012 04:00 AM

You did good. I have that fabric under the pins. I used to be able to find fabric at Good Will, but I guess to many people are on to the good finds as it's getting harder to find.

Yooper32 06-03-2012 04:46 AM

Oh, to have a Goodwill that had anything even remotely comparable....would be heavenly.

Blinkokr 06-03-2012 04:47 AM

Great find, thank you for sharing Have a blessed day Ellen

jcrow 06-03-2012 05:08 AM

I'm excited about the desk!!!

emlee51 06-03-2012 08:47 AM

Great find/score! I love Goodwill!!!

nstitches4u 06-03-2012 09:42 AM

Great score!

fred singer 06-03-2012 11:10 AM

nice bargains are allways a nice treasure to find

Grandma Peg 06-03-2012 11:25 AM

Good for you, always nice to get a great deal.

linda faye 06-03-2012 12:38 PM

What a wonderful 'find' at your Goodwill Store! You should feel good about it.

I have a friend who keeps tabs on the very large size shirts and blouses for material to build her stash. She likes to go to the store on the 50% off day and has found some wonderful things.

Scakes 06-03-2012 12:45 PM

Great deals! Have fun with all your new stuff.

Sienna's GiGi 06-03-2012 12:59 PM

Good deal. I would love that bag of beads. This board got me hooked on crazy quilts.

Momo 06-03-2012 02:28 PM

What a nice find for you!

justflyingin 06-03-2012 03:18 PM

Yes, I agree. THat is fantastic!

Needlegrammy 06-03-2012 03:23 PM

I never find any fabric at goodwill. You did good!!!!!

sewemb 06-03-2012 03:51 PM

great find now I need to go to my local goodwill

leahbug 06-03-2012 04:31 PM

I really enjoy the treasure hunt of a GOodwill trip. Your trip was a great find and I am so happy for you.

Latrinka 06-03-2012 06:20 PM

Great deal!

MimiBug123 06-03-2012 07:54 PM

Good job! Enjoy your finds!!

JanieH 06-04-2012 07:34 AM

Great score! I am really going to have to start checking out my Goodwill on a consistent basis!

Caroline S 06-04-2012 03:50 PM

Here is a picture of the desk
 
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Originally Posted by jcrow (Post 5262143)
I'm excited about the desk!!!

It is 3 wide by 6 feet long. Cost me all of $25. I think it will be perfect as a FMQ desk once I modify it. The surface is already slick so all it needs is a little waxing. I will remove the right hand drawer as it is very shallow and will not be needed.

LindaJR 06-07-2012 07:40 AM

Great find. I always check the fabric bin. Almost all pieces are a dollar no matter what the size. Anywhere from fat quarters to several yards per piece. They have gotten so expensive on some items lately I keep waiting for someone to find out how much fabric is in the store. Mean while my stash is growing.

Christine- 06-07-2012 08:14 AM

WOW 16 packages! You really found a treasure trove. :thumbup:


Originally Posted by Caroline S (Post 5258840)
I dropped by my local Goodwill this afternoon and found what I consider the score of scores, inch and a half and one inch curved basting pins in an assorted pack, nickel plated for $1.25 per pack of 100. If any of you have priced basting pins lately, you will know that this is a really good deal. I bought sixteen packages and may go back tomorrow and get some more. I test drove the pins to check the quality and they work just fine.

And I did find the three fabric pieces, all 3 yards pieces for $3.99 each, the bag of costume jewelry pearls for $1.99 and a large wood desk for $25.00 that will make an awesome FMQ table.


Caroline S 06-07-2012 08:30 AM


Originally Posted by Christine- (Post 5271544)
WOW 16 packages! You really found a treasure trove. :thumbup:

Yes, I also went back for more of the safety pins. Too good to pass up.


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