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Thrift Stores!!!!!!!!!
Last post Fri, Jun 13 2014 5:29 PM by LCache. 432 replies.
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Grannie_Sue


- Joined on Sat, May 15 2010
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Re: Thrift Stores!!!!!!!!!
On my way to an appointment I stopped by a thrift store I had seen but had not been in. My neighbor reminded me about it the other day and wow, am I glad I went.
The store is staffed by disabled adults of varying degrees filling all the roles of a department store - cashiers, stock, helpers...it was very clean and though they didn't have 1/10 of what the SA has, it was very good quality.
I got two skirts at rock bottom prices! One, an olive denim skirt for $1.39 and a navy cotton skirt for $2.39. I also picked up an eyelet peasant smock for $2.39. I am so excited!!!! Again, the sizes were eyeballed but the 6 looked big and the 10 looked small. Both fit perfectly!
Do you try on clothes at the thrift stores? I'm just a bit squeamish...
Susan in MI
Susan It's all about Love!
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zohnerfarms


- Joined on Fri, Mar 14 2008
- Wasatch Front, Utah
- Posts 4,161
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Re: Thrift Stores!!!!!!!!!
LWolfT:Are you using a single layer of material for the triangles (with a hem) or a double layer of material? I am using a double layer of material, hand sewn with a 1/4" seam, turned, then quilted along the 2 outer edges. The "top" of the banner is a half width bias seam binding. I chose to use white, because that is what I already had in my stash. I used 3 different patterns in each banner. In the red, I have a red & white western print, a 1/4" gingham, and a solid red. In the blue, I used a small amount of 1" blue gingham(enough for 2 triangles), a blue & white striped shirt from a yard sale, & a solid blue shirt with a defect that was DH's. In both banners, I had more of the solid colors than the pattern, so I alternated solid color triangles with the patterns. I put more work into them than the "inspiration photo" one, but I expect to use them together for Independence Day, for Pioneer Day (I do live in Utah), & July birthdays, Separately, they can be used for even more occasions.
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LWolfT


- Joined on Thu, Apr 5 2007
- Posts 4,915
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zohnerfarms: LWolfT:Are you using a single layer of material for the triangles (with a hem) or a double layer of material? I am using a double layer of material, hand sewn with a 1/4" seam, turned, then quilted along the 2 outer edges. The "top" of the banner is a half width bias seam binding. I chose to use white, because that is what I already had in my stash. I used 3 different patterns in each banner. In the red, I have a red & white western print, a 1/4" gingham, and a solid red. In the blue, I used a small amount of 1" blue gingham(enough for 2 triangles), a blue & white striped shirt from a yard sale, & a solid blue shirt with a defect that was DH's. In both banners, I had more of the solid colors than the pattern, so I alternated solid color triangles with the patterns. I put more work into them than the "inspiration photo" one, but I expect to use them together for Independence Day, for Pioneer Day (I do live in Utah), & July birthdays, Separately, they can be used for even more occasions. Sounds very nice, and the double layer will defintely help it stand up to many years of use. I like your idea of using bias tape ... I'm always on the lookout for uses (I have a bunch of it from my DM's sewing stash.)
www.dodgeandweave.blogspot.com
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mtviolet


- Joined on Mon, Nov 3 2008
- Posts 1,213
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Zohner, the red will work for both Christmas and Valentines day. If you had a green one you could use it with the red for Christmas and on it's own for St. Patricks day, or with the blue for Easter.
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Cinnamonhuskies


- Joined on Wed, Mar 28 2007
- Posts 4,824
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Re: Thrift Stores!!!!!!!!!
Dh was parked at an auto parts store this weekend picking up a part for my car. Across the parking lot was a thrift store...i couldnt resist.
Got 2 nice summer dresses for $4 a piece, one I plan on wearing to ds' wedding. I also got a few books for .50 each, one of which i traded in to Amazon.com for $1.50! I just tripled my money on that one!
Michelle in Northern Michigan
"Those who would surrender liberty for security deserve neither" - Ben Franklin
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zohnerfarms


- Joined on Fri, Mar 14 2008
- Wasatch Front, Utah
- Posts 4,161
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Cinnamonhuskies:I also got a few books for .50 each, one of which i traded in to Amazon.com for $1.50! I just tripled my money on that one! Way to go! I bought two 8x10 frames at a local thrift store for the double mats in them. I am framing a quote as a Christmas present for each of our children, & although I have nice frames, I only had one double mat. The owner gave me a good deal on them, so I took them home, removed the mats, & took them back that afternoon, so she can sell the frames again. I figured since she gave me a good deal, I would return the favor. Worked well for both of us. Now I only need to ffind one more double mat.
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Brandy


- Joined on Wed, Mar 28 2007
- Saving in South Mississippi
- Posts 25,145
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I did some thrift shopping yesterday. I got the little one some shirts and shorts for $2 a piece and one shirt for $1. Myself, a shirt and short set for $4 and husband a pair of work shorts for $2.
The Dollar Stretcher Community Manager
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zohnerfarms


- Joined on Fri, Mar 14 2008
- Wasatch Front, Utah
- Posts 4,161
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I checked out a thrift store looking for glass cloches or canning jars today. I found neither, but I did find 2 sets of English muffin rings, for which I have been looking forever! One box had 4 rings, but the other only had 2. Both boxes were marked $1. I looked around on the shelf, & found one more ring loose on the shelf. At the cashier, I mentioned that one of the boxes had only 3 rings in it, & she took a quarter off the price! Yippee Skippee!
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LWolfT


- Joined on Thu, Apr 5 2007
- Posts 4,915
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Z ... I just learned something. Never knew there was such a thing as an English muffin ring. (don't know why: I've heard of pancake and egg rings) 
www.dodgeandweave.blogspot.com
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zohnerfarms


- Joined on Fri, Mar 14 2008
- Wasatch Front, Utah
- Posts 4,161
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LWolfT:Z ... I just learned something. Never knew there was such a thing as an English muffin ring. I also expect to use them for GF crumpets!
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