I found a lot of goodies at the thrifts this last week. This is a huge amount of old buttons I got from 5 bags at $3.99 each. There are multiples of some cards, many from the 1940's to the 1960's and some newer. I love finding any kind of old sewing notions. I can't wait to find a good use for these.
I found these pattern books and transfers while in Yakima, Washington. I love old knitting baby pamphlets. Two of these I had back in the mid 1970's when my daughter was born. I look forward to trying out a few patterns to donate to one of the baby charities. I also collect old embroidery transfers. Here is one of monograms and the other is animals for a baby quilt. Can you see a trend here?
Last but not least is a bunch of yarn from some grab bags. One and a half skeins of Noro, some Vanna White, three skeins of sock yarn and some assorted orphan skeins. I make a lot of hats and scarves to donate, both to homeless teens and adults. I really like taking forgotten and abandoned yarns, and knitting them into useful objects. To me it is all about being creative and finding something beautiful in otherwise cast off materials. Now to get busy!!
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ReplyDeleteI just discovered yours through Thrifty Knitters in Ravelry. Looks like our blogs have fiber/thrift/fabric in common. (Mine's just five months old.)
What a fabulous thrift week you had!! I've never found more than a few cards of buttons at a time - what a treasure!
Linda
Hi Beth,
ReplyDeleteI like your old patterns. And "embroidery transfers" sure brings back some good memories. My aunt gave me a box of them when I was a kid.
Judy
Hi Beth,
ReplyDeleteI also have a local church thrift shop that when someone passes away their family donates their household items along with their craft items. I love buying the yarn, needles, etc. from the thrift store. Knowing that person loved to knit, sew etc. makes me feel good that I will enjoy it as much as they did. The store only charges $.50 to $1.00 for the yarn. I love getting a $15.00-$25.00 hank of yarn for $1.00.
It makes me sad sometimes at Goodwill and other thrift stores when you see someone's hard work (sewing, cross stitch, knitting, etc. going for a dollar or two. We should have a special thrift shop just for crafter's who pass away and leave their treasures.
Carla