Okay after seeing all this material you guys bring home from sales and thrift stores I decided to give it a try. The store that I go to has 10lb bags of mixed fabric for $4.98 but they had this one that looked pretty good for $1.98. So I grabbed it up and came on home with it and opened it up to see what I had in there. I kept what is shown here plus a few pieces of canvas and a few old bolt wraps from the factory that are marked March 1 1950. I also kept about 2 yards of micro-suede fabric that I am going to make throw pillows for the studio. But there was a ton of polyester and silky shear fabric that I set to the side not knowing what the heck to do with it.

Here is the haul...........

Billy

Wow! Looks like you had a really good day! Nice!!!

Wow! You hit the jackpot! :thumbup: I love the musical one.

I think I need to travel! Nothing like that in this little town! Congrats!

Wow, congratulations you did really well. Love all of the pieces but especially love the Christmas ribbon one. Can't wait to see what you decide to make with them.

My DH's grandmother made polyester quilts. Just 3" squares sewn together. I received one of them. Put a really nice cabbage rose sheet on the back and had it machine quilted. Made a nice sturdy quilt we used in the camper.

They don't have to be pretty but they're easy to wash and sturdy. Just turn them upside down with a nice sheet backing! Great way to use the "unwanted" polyester.

You got a great deal. I wish I could find something like that around here.

Great find!!

I might go back because they had another bag that had more Christmas cottons in it but it was $4.98 not that that is bad for 10lbs of fabric.

Billy

Good haul!

Isn't a grab bag fun! I am glad you joined the game. You will turn those into something beautiful. Put what you don't want into your yard sale this spring. Have fun.

Nice jackpot!!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Nice haul, love the Christmas fabric. Polyester makes a strong sturdy non fade quilt. I use to use it before I learned you shouldn't. I have more and will one day make some quilts with it, the kind that was wash and wear.

N I C E H A U L !!!! Would like to see what you make with these!

Great Find!! :D:D:D

Way to go Billy!

Wow, what a buy. You hit the jackpot today.

Wow Billy you did good!!!

That is indeed quite a haul! I have been trying to keep myself from looking at the second hand stores lately. They can be dangerous! Sounds like you've got a great store near you! Mine are not nearly that good!

Love that Xmas one. Good haul.

Nice Haul!!!

I am lucky to have a thrift store very close. They sell bags of fabric for low, low prices and sometimes, they are marked down to 79 cents a bag. I'm rather choosey (and cheap) but usually come home with lots of goodies. Now I have to figure out what to do with all my treasures.

Good Lord, I've gotta get to the thrift store! LOL!

$1.98 Wow! I wished we had something like that in our area. Looks like you are set for Christmas. Very timely.

good job!

Very Nice.

I think you got your $1.98 worth & then some - even if you didn't keep it all

Nice one Billy! That wool looks stunning (especially the purple) you could maybe grab a few suits (wool/wool blend) or some suiting fabric and make a stunning wool quilt. Tip: if you use old suits chuck the whole lot in the wash and line dry to get all the drycleaning chemicals and whatnot out, then you cut them up. This takes care of shrinkage (if any) and also you can tell if the fabric will hold up enough to quilt.

Though not recommended for bed quilts, polyester makes nice sturdy picnic and beach quilts. My mom made several of them.

Oh my that is terrific! You got some really good looking stuff there!

Nothing like that here either!

Oh, I love the quilt in your picture! I was trying to get a closer look. I'd love to do one like that! LOVE IT!