Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

[BobHufford]

Thanks Dale. The neighbor will help and I can get the tractor lift pretty close to the truck bed height.

Picked up three ties ($1.00 each) and a beaded kid’s belt that I hope to repurpose as a hat band ($3.00).

 

[dh66]

Thanks Dale. The neighbor will help and I can get the tractor lift pretty close to the truck bed height.

Picked up three ties ($1.00 each) and a beaded kid’s belt that I hope to repurpose as a hat band ($3.00).

Nice!!!

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[BobHufford]

Oh ... also this 1950 - 1964 era Craftsman tool box for $10. Another restoration project.

 

[3fingers]

Oh ... also this 1950 - 1964 era Craftsman tool box for $10. Another restoration project.

That will look good on the workbench all painted up.

 

[MikeBravo]

I recently stumbled across this nifty Olympiette 3 portable typewriter, made in Somerville NJ. It works and the case is in excellent condition. I couldn't resist it at $14. And it's orange (mine and Frank Sinatra' favourite colour)!

 

[BobHufford]

My wife picked these up at an estate sale. 42” x 30” Navajo rug (with some loose edges) for $23 and a “full” size hand-pieced, hand-quilted “bow tie” quilt for $20. I dig the fabric prints .. especially the polka dots.

 

[dh66]

My wife picked these up at an estate sale. 42” x 30” Navajo rug (with some loose edges) for $23 and a “full” size hand-pieced, hand-quilted “bow tie” quilt for $20. I dig the fabric prints .. especially the polka dots.

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Both are outstanding finds and mighty good deals on top of that.

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[BobHufford]

Both are outstanding finds and mighty good deals on top of that.

Thanks Dale! We've picked up quite a few old quilts like this for a song. I don't understand why the prices are so low considering the amount of time and work that went in to them. I guess machine quilting has lowered the price in general and many do not appreciate the skill it took to make something like this. Also ... why do families let these go in the first place? Guess it is like a lot of the stuff that we appreciate here on the Lounge.

 

[3fingers]

I think people in general aren't interested in or attached to their family history anymore. Things that great grandma or even their own grandparents made don't appeal to them in the same way. I see it in my own family and in the families of others. I suppose there are many reasons for this, but even oral histories are being lost. I am the last keeper of the history of my family. My own children are at least tolerant of my attempts to share it with them. Some of my extended family simply does not care. I was older when my children were born and my mother was their only living grandparent on either side that they have memory of. I think part of it may be because so many of us are scattered far away from "home" our children have become detached from their extended family. Relationships with grandparents and other relatives are never really developed beyond an occasional visit or phone call, so the things we think are valuable simply are not to many people. I perceive myself as coming from a long line of ancestors. Many, young people especially, see themselves as coming from their parents.

 

[dh66]

I think people in general aren't interested in or attached to their family history anymore. Things that great grandma or even their own grandparents made don't appeal to them in the same way. I see it in my own family and in the families of others. I suppose there are many reasons for this, but even oral histories are being lost. I am the last keeper of the history of my family. My own children are at least tolerant of my attempts to share it with them. Some of my extended family simply does not care. I was older when my children were born and my mother was their only living grandparent on either side that they have memory of. I think part of it may be because so many of us are scattered far away from "home" our children have become detached from their extended family. Relationships with grandparents and other relatives are never really developed beyond an occasional visit or phone call, so the things we think are valuable simply are not to many people. I perceive myself as coming from a long line of ancestors. Many, young people especially, see themselves as coming from their parents.

I think, sadly, that you are quite correct, and your post prompted me to share this find.

Here's some pics of a vintage hand embroidered kids denim jacket that my daughter found recently at the thrift store. She was super excited when she spied it on the rack, and when I explained to her that it was a one of a kind...that someone's mom or grandma had stitched the designs on it, or possibly even some little girl herself, she was completely taken aback. "How could someone give away something like this to the thrift store?" she asked incredulously. It made me feel pretty good to know that at least one of my children takes after me in that aspect.

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[3fingers]

^^^ Wonderful. God bless her.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

I think, sadly, that you are quite correct, and your post prompted me to share this find.

Here's some pics of a vintage hand embroidered kids denim jacket that my daughter found recently at the thrift store. She was super excited when she spied it on the rack, and when I explained to her that it was a one of a kind...that someone's mom or grandma had stitched the designs on it, or possibly even some little girl herself, she was completely taken aback. "How could someone give away something like this to the thrift store?" she asked incredulously. It made me feel pretty good to know that at least one of my children takes after me in that aspect.

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Good girl!!

 

[1930artdeco]

I will gladly take away your family history for you to lose. I will keep it and preserve it and then you will feel sad one day for letting it go. Said in my best Snarky/sarcastic voice. I just don't get it either...

Mike

 

[dh66]

In the category of things I found but did not buy (maybe that should be its own thread)....
The head of Vladimir Lenin carved out of a coconut.

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[3fingers]

^^^ I never cease to be amazed at the things you can see in the kind of joints we tend to be drawn to.

 

[dh66]

Just in time for winter. Never used (looked like it had never even been unfolded) and didn't even smell musty from being stored.

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[Desert dog]

I found this book at consignment store, for $5. It is full of beautiful gun leather. Since I do leather work, this is a welcome addition to my library.

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[BobHufford]

^^^^^ Good finds Dale and Ed!

A few things from our Saturday road trip to pick up an old wood lathe.

Another vegetal dyed Navajo rug ($19.99).

A “touristy” mid-century New Mexico tablecloth. Might be a repop, but for $4.95 I’m happy with it.

A hand-thrown pitcher from our favorite local potter (Mark Ohler, Omega Pottery, Reeds Spring, Missouri — now retired) for $16.

And a Sterling silver / turquoise bracelet in the Harvey Era style. $6.00 at Goodwill.

 

[dh66]

^^^^^ Good finds Dale and Ed!

A few things from our Saturday road trip to pick up an old wood lathe.

Another vegetal dyed Navajo rug ($19.99).

A “touristy” mid-century New Mexico tablecloth. Might be a repop, but for $4.95 I’m happy with it.

A hand-thrown pitcher from our favorite local potter (Mark Ohler, Omega Pottery, Reeds Spring, Missouri — now retired) for $16.

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And a Sterling silver / turquoise bracelet in the Harvey Era style. $6.00 at Goodwill.

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A pretty successful looking trip!

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[Desert dog]

^^^^^ Good finds Dale and Ed!

A few things from our Saturday road trip to pick up an old wood lathe.

Another vegetal dyed Navajo rug ($19.99).

A “touristy” mid-century New Mexico tablecloth. Might be a repop, but for $4.95 I’m happy with it.

A hand-thrown pitcher from our favorite local potter (Mark Ohler, Omega Pottery, Reeds Spring, Missouri — now retired) for $16.

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And a Sterling silver / turquoise bracelet in the Harvey Era style. $6.00 at Goodwill.

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Nice haul! I like old tools, there is so much quality in them. I regret passing on a vintage drill press last year.

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