Remember I mentioned last Friday that I was going out of town to a fabric estate sale. Indeed I went, it was 1.5 hr drive one way. It's always bittersweet as a quilter has passed and left loads of fabric behind. Sad to think she won't be getting the projects done she had hoped. The husband hired the Amish to display and sell it for him. The fabric was displayed nicely by color or holiday in the Amish greenhouse. I really enjoyed going through and filling my bag with goodies. The two young gals working told me they still had about 20 rubbermaid tubs to set out yet. I hated to leave as I wanted to see what else they had!! But my wallet said I had to go. After I got home I pressed and wound each piece around my 6" ruler and made a pretty stack.
I've gone to many quilter's estate sales and it's interesting to observe how the fabric (and other items) are displayed and priced. The rabbits are cute!
ReplyDeleteHow neat to have the Amish take care of the estate sale! I'm so glad you got some of Ritta's fabric. We will all reach her point some day. I'd like to think someone else will benefit from the fabrics and UFOs that I have. Those runners are so cute!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabrics Vicki, I'm sure she would be happy to know that someone will really appreciate and use her stash. My goodness she must have had a lot of fabric.
ReplyDeleteI want to die with lots of fabric because it means I was able to have fabric choices while I was still quilting. I hope to be quilting in some way up to the end as well, God willing!! You were able to pick up some lovely fabrics as well as neutrals, nice!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you came home with some good stuff! When I'm gone, I hope there are quilters who will be able to use my stash. Your bunny runners are adorable!
ReplyDeleteImpressive amount of fabric you acquired. Even more impressive that you have it all "dealt" with.
ReplyDeleteI predict some pretty fall and Christmas runners in your future :) Love the bunny runners.
ReplyDeleteHi Vickie, this is really bittersweet. But how good and sustainable that it does not go to trash. Often the rest of the family dont know what to do with that fabrics and tools. I sewed with fabric given with warm hands… now this good lady is in heaven and I am sure Rita and she looks down to us from quilt heaven and smile! Have a good week, eva
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice haul of fabric!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so glad you went! You grabbed some good fabrics!
ReplyDeleteGreat fabrics! Cute bunny runners.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good find! I am sure she will be happy you put her fabrics to good use. Your bunny table runners are adorable!
ReplyDeleteYou made a wonderful haul, Vicki. I am sure the dear lady is smiling down from Heaven proud that her fabric is going to people who will use it. But I understand it is bittersweet attending estate sales. Now those little bunny table runners are as cute as buttons! Woo Hoo on completing them! And what a cute design. Have a fabulous evening. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific purchase. Those estate sales are certainly bittersweet. I avoided a couple of recent ones around here, because I was afraid of having no will power.
ReplyDeleteBTW - those bunnies are just the cutest!!!
ReplyDeleteI do feel for those who are selling off their loved one's fabric and things, but better that others use it. You did well with your purchases. I do love how our wallets can be our friend (saving us from our selves) or our frenemy (letting us go wild)!
ReplyDeleteThose bunny table runners sure are cute! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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