Finding Quilting “Treasure” at Second Hand Stores
My daughter and I browse through the second hand store in our little town for quilting “treasure.” Sometimes we find clothing for the children, mittens for cold weather, an interesting dish or cup, cook books, and other odds and ends.
When we stop by, the owners remark, “You’re having a mother/daughter outing,” and laugh because we often make it no further than their shop.
However, during our search through the store, we’re on the lookout for materials we can use for quilt hangings and fabric art. Today Beth found a kimona type robe made of silky fabric of Oriental design. It also had unique “frog” closings. She doesn’t know how she’ll use this, but you can be sure it will find its way into some of her art.
I found a box with many compartments filled with beads of various types and colors. For a dollar I couldn’t leave it behind. These will come in handy for some of my fabric postcards and small hangings.
Another time Beth found a vest with a great deal of beading on it. The vest didn’t interest her as something to wear. She bought it for the beads which she has since used in many of her art pieces….and she still has quite a few left.
Keep on the alert when you have an opportunity to browse through second hand stores. You never know what treasures you’ll discover to enhance your quilting and fabric art.
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