Monday, August 2, 2010

Thrift Share Monday

Welcome to thrift share Monday. Please share your weekend thrifty stories with us at Apron Thrift Girl. I was busy all weekend so I didn't hit the sales until Sunday morning. I found 2 nice hoodies for a buck a piece. The gray one is 80% lambswool from Great Northwest. I thought I would use it for felting but after a thorough scan I realized it was in like new condition and it fit me. I'll have to wear it out before I can use it for craft projects.The brown shirt is cotton from Shaver Lake. Looks like it has never been worn. It seems a tiny bit too small for me but really, I'm going to lose those extra 15lbs any day now and then it will fit just fine.

Here's the score of the weekend: A Brother XL3010. This is an older machine but it has excellent reviews and I've seen used ones on sale online for $100. This one is great condition, although it is missing a couple of the accessories. The seller said that it needed a tune up and it would be good to go but I'm not sure it even needs a tune up. The motor purrs along and all the pieces seem to move smoothly, so I'm hopeful it will work. I'm going to fiddle with it tomorrow and actually try to sew something. The best part? I paid $5 for it. I couldn't leave it there at that price.

I hope you all had an incredible thrifty weekend!

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7 comments:

  1. HalimaAugust 2, 2010 at 12:15 AM

    $5 for the sewing machine?!? Now that is a REAL score! I really like the Icelandic touch of color on the bottom of the gray sweater, it's always so nice to find good sweaters for the winter. Great finds!

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  2. ReneesanceAugust 2, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    I have that machine and it is indeed a trooper! Great score and the sweaters are cute too! :)

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  3. AnonymousAugust 2, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    You have now taken the title of thrift Queen!

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  4. maxineAugust 2, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    Definite score on the sewing machine. The one I am using is way old and honestly, just about perfect. Hope you have some ROD love going on with it soon!

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  5. Pam KesslerAugust 2, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    What a deal on the sewing machine!!! Way to go. I'm sure you will put it to good use.

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  6. MelAugust 2, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    Whoa, that's an amazing find!

    Thanks for the visit and for your comment. I absolutely loved the term "junque shoppe chic" and just may have to adopt it :)

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  7. Bending BirchesAugust 2, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    $5????????????? oh man.....that is FANTASTIC!

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