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justflyingin 02-26-2013 11:22 PM


Originally Posted by erstan947 (Post 5889851)
Great save.....it could have ended in the land fill .....I think my family will toss all my fabric and related tools in the trash. :(

Well, put it in a will--what to do with your stuff. It is too valuable to throw in a dump. if they don't want to mess with it, at least they should offer it on free cycle or give to a charity or organization that makes quilts for others.

Debbie C 02-27-2013 04:23 AM

SCORE!!! I love a successful thrift shopping day!!

Little Sue 4.9 02-27-2013 04:57 AM

Congrats to you on you terrific find.
Thrift store finds are the best.I go out at least once a monthand come home with pieced quilt tops in the bags. Keep searching the stores we all get lucky once in a while.

linda faye 02-27-2013 05:24 AM

Wow....what a find! I want to take you shopping with me!

clsurz 02-27-2013 05:25 AM


Originally Posted by wraez (Post 5890673)
Wow I never find these great treasures at thrift stores! The local Goodwill has been charging outrageous prices and they told me they throw away fabrics, threads, beads, all that kind of stuff!

That is so sad! Folks donate and they throw it away. I believe I would write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper letting folks know not to take there stuff for donation to that Goodwill because they throw it away. I also would contact the head of Goodwill in that state and report what they are doing.

Glenda m 02-27-2013 05:26 AM

My daughter and I went to a thrift store and there were three 'bags' there. I picked up two and she said go ahead and get the third. Glad I did. LOL It had the best 'stuff' in it. Don't you just love things like that?

Sandy65 02-27-2013 05:28 AM

What a find. I would be in heaven to find that. Happy sewing.

clsurz 02-27-2013 05:29 AM


Originally Posted by justflyingin (Post 5891439)
Well, put it in a will--what to do with your stuff. It is too valuable to throw in a dump. if they don't want to mess with it, at least they should offer it on free cycle or give to a charity or organization that makes quilts for others.


I agree! Put it in a will. Thats what I have. Its all going to folks I know that sew, quilt, embroider, serge, etc. Quilt guilds are a good source to donate it all to. I've already donated a few sewing machines I had stored in a shed to one of the local quilt guilds. I upgraded my machines so gave it to them to have for use when they meet for folks to use.

ljptexas 02-27-2013 05:36 AM

Wow! What a find! "One man's trash is another man's treasure!" I go often to thrift stores too. I once bought cover for a baby bassinet that had rows & rows of fabric & lace. Bought a ruffled tiered skirt of valentine theme for $1, yds of fabric. I look for sheets & pillowcases too...

bunniequilter 02-27-2013 06:07 AM

Nice find! Wish I could find goodies like that in a thrift store.


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