Quiltingboard Forums - Estate Sales Are Dangerous

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Originally Posted by susie-susie-susie (Post 7651037)

Where do you find ads for sales like this?
Sue

The original link for the sale was found on this site (but I had never seen it before someone else shared it): http://www.yardsalesearch.com/

However, closer to the date of sale it appeared locally on Craigslist. Search garage sales in your area with keyword "sewing" and estate sales usually come up.

Also you could look on these sites in your area:

https://www.estatesales.net/

http://estatesales.org/

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Originally Posted by Suz (Post 7651218)

I scurried through the pictures and did not notice any fabric. Can you imagine??? And where were her quilting books and magazines? I assume the owner of this cache died. How could she, she had not used up all of her collection.

It is my understanding that if one has fabrics left, she cannot go until it is all used up. Right? I will 125 by the time I use all of mine. Anyone with me?

I don't recall seeing a lot of fabric but I was overwhelmed and it wasn't even on my radar. I did see a drawer full of garment weight leather pieces. I did ask if she sewed a lot and the cashier told me that it appeared she mostly did handwork. There was a lot of fine crochet, embroidery and other needlework and a few very nice quilts.

What shows in the pictures is but a small portion. There were boxes and boxes of sewing manuals, books, quilt magazines and handwork patterns of all kinds.

If we have to use our stash before we can die, I'll be immortal!

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Originally Posted by K-Roll (Post 7651200)

This terrifies me. I live so close to Emeryville ... 10-15 mins away ... and too new to the game to recognize values as some of you do!

If you have a smartphone, Google is your friend even in the middle of a warehouse. Honestly, it's something to see even if you don't purchase a thing. Of course, this addiction is contagious, so beware! You're sure to find something you like.