re-post: addendum to Shelagh, nodnodnod in agreement

Apr 03, 2007 2 Replies

YarnWright spun a FINE 'yarn': (ADDENDUM to previous)



Shillelagh spun a FINE 'yarn':
>
> >
> > > I never see real wool sweaters in the local thrift shops : ) > > > > > > A.
> >
> > That's weird. The many Value Village stores in the city near where
> > I live have tons of them. My friend & I look in the ladies, kids,
> > and men's sections and we have found lots of them. A lot of
> > shetland wool. I even found a beautiful grey angora sweater with
> > white pearl beads on it. I plan to make an evening bag out of it.
> > I have another sweater that has a cream background with Argyle
> > markings on it. Look for vests too. ;>)
> >
> > Shelagh
> >
>
> Jumping in LATE on this thread to agree with Shelagh, our Salvation
> Army Stores, Goodwill Stores and St. Vincent DePaul Stores always have
> plenty of wool sweaters, blankets, vests, etc.
> JM2C
> :D
> Noreen

ADDENDUM: Also, check Army?Navy Surplus Stores!!! I get woolen sweaters and blankets there a LOT! JM2C, :D Noreen


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The big thrift shops move stuff around to where they will get the best price for it. A good wool sweater given here in sunny CA may go to colder places.

spun a FINE 'yarn':

Actually, did you know you can get lots of neat stuff from the Amish and Mennonite communities???? Noreen

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