Friday, May 12, 2023

Friday check in: thrift shop deals + a finish

 

After an appointment yesterday morning I stopped at two thrift shops and indulged.   The stripe was a roll of quilt-weight home dec,  54" wide.  18 yards for $10!  A smaller home dec on the left, two twin flat sheets, and homespun (curtains).    Total cost:  $23. 

Washing and ironing all of it took some time. Then I finished the wall hanging.  Quilted, bound, labeled.     


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12 comments:

  1. Magpie's MumblingsMay 12, 2023 at 5:11 PM

    Looks like some great finds at the thriftie!

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  2. Nancy @ Grace and Peace QuiltingMay 12, 2023 at 6:36 PM

    Great thrift store finds, Nann!!! Eighteen yards will back a few quilts!!! Love the extra width, too!

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  3. JayMay 12, 2023 at 7:49 PM

    Your quilt is perfect.

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  4. Quilting BabciaMay 12, 2023 at 9:08 PM

    Great finds at the thrift store, a lot of potential in that smaller print home dec fabric. Nice finish too!

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  5. Michele McLaughlinMay 13, 2023 at 4:30 AM

    I love LOVE your wall hanging! Fun prints found at the thrift store! Good for you! Have a great weekend!

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  6. Caroline MMay 13, 2023 at 8:22 AM

    I'm sure that there's a rule somewhere about not leaving unloved fabric in thrift stores. It's been a while since I found so much as a nice sheet but it doesn't stop me from looking.

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  7. KateMay 13, 2023 at 11:19 AM

    Very fun finish! Great fabric finds too. Happy stitching this weekend.

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  8. The Colorful FabriholicMay 13, 2023 at 11:47 AM

    Wow, you scored at the thrift shop! I love the saying on your wall hanging.

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  9. CathyMay 13, 2023 at 3:14 PM

    Wow! Very clever wall hanging with the tote bag center. You librarians need to do a little more threatening if you ask me!!! Your wall hanging reminds me that I never finished the quilt I started with a tea towel center - Sophie's Tea Towel Challenge! I can never think of what to add for rounds for medallions. Evidently you don't! And great score at the thrift shop. I haven't been to one for ages. Seems I never get into town anymore since I retired. When I was working I used to stop by at both thrift stores once a week on my way home from work.

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  10. KimMay 15, 2023 at 10:24 PM

    Love your finished quilt and the message. I was watching an interview with Judy Blume on The PBS Newshour, where she has a section in her book shop designated for banned books which the 'Powers That Be' consider unsuitable for the populace. This caused me to cheer out loud. Fabulous thrift shop finds.

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  11. Alycia~QuiltygirlMay 17, 2023 at 2:31 PM

    Thats an awesome deal!!! Great finish too!

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  12. Wendy Caton ReedMay 27, 2023 at 7:49 AM

    Oh what a fun lecture subject! Love those bowties!! Have a great weekend.

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