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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Oct 26 2011 : 10:50:47 AM
I went over to the St. Vincent Depaul store on my lunch hour, mostly to kill some time after I scarfed down my soup, and in their little "craft" area, was a big rubbermaid bin of Lamb's Pride yarn, Noro yarn, Malabrigo yarn, Irish linen/cotton blends, silk/cotton blends, all still in their original brand wraps, no weird smells, never used, all colors that I would love to knit with and colors that other people would love, too. My knitting shop is just around the corner, so I'm thinking these were discontinued colors that didn't sell at a decreased price in store and they wrote them out--but it could also be that someone thought they were going to love knitting and just didn't...regardless, I snatched up a brown paper grocery bag filled to the top with all these amazing yarns. Probably about $120 for .25 cents a piece--my total was $6.25.
This will help with some Christmas gifts, and some charity knitting that I planned on doing!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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| ClaireSky |
Posted - Nov 01 2011 : 3:39:54 PM
Wow...what a great find! Congratulations!
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Herman Cain |
| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Nov 01 2011 : 05:22:30 AM
How wonderful! I may have to see if we have a St. Vincent dePaul shop here! Have fun creating with your find!
from the hearts of paradise...
1Thess. 4:11
http://thefarmwife.com
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| hummingbirdjoy |
Posted - Oct 30 2011 : 12:37:14 PM
What a blessing that find was for you Jonni. I like that
some of it is going to charity causes. My friend knits baby
hats for newborns in hospitals and I will now be on the lookout
for a good deal on yarn like you found. Thanks for sharing
your excellent find with us!
What I make with my
hands, I give with my heart .... |
| Tea Lady |
Posted - Oct 28 2011 : 4:36:59 PM
Congratulations on that find! You must be so happy - I'm thrilled just reading about it! Good for you!
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
| Amie C. |
Posted - Oct 28 2011 : 09:58:24 AM
Sweet! I'm sure you'll put it all to good use one way or another. |
| smiley |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 7:19:32 PM
Dont you just get a rush out of a good find like that/I'm glad it went to someone who also donates to others! That is too cool. |
| texdane |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 6:14:03 PM
Jonni, Woo-Hoo for you... you lucky girl! What an exciting find! Have fun!!!
Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
| treelady |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 08:19:12 AM
Jonni, it sounds like you hit the jackpot! I agree with Marcy, you can never have to much yarn. Happy knitting!
Julie
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
| Marcy |
Posted - Oct 27 2011 : 05:56:11 AM
Sounds like you got a great deal! Hope you enjoy making thigs with your new yarn. I'm always of the philosophy that you can never have too much yarn!
hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/
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| BarefootGoatGirl |
Posted - Oct 26 2011 : 8:21:01 PM
yay! i just love thrift days like that! if i ever become a hoarder, i will die beneath an avalanche of thrifted yarn and vintage cotton.
www.muddyprincess.wordpress.com
www.barefootfashion.wordpress.com
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| sherrye |
Posted - Oct 26 2011 : 6:36:01 PM
yipee for you and who ever gets what you make. i love good deals happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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| farmmilkmama |
Posted - Oct 26 2011 : 6:24:15 PM
That's awesome, Jonni! What a great find! I'm with Megan...can't wait to see what you do with your jackpot!! :)
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Farmgirl Sister #1086
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
-Oscar Wilde
www.farmfoodmama.blogspot.com
www.thehmmmschoolingmom.blogspot.com |
| walkinwalkoutcattle |
Posted - Oct 26 2011 : 6:17:57 PM
I can't wait to see what you make with your score!
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
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| SunnyJam |
Posted - Oct 26 2011 : 3:14:31 PM
What a great find! I'm trying to curb my jealousy. :) Enjoy your haul!
Farmgirl Sister #2504 |
| laurentany |
Posted - Oct 26 2011 : 2:25:55 PM
Congrats Jonni!
I Love it when you find a great score like that....really just makes your day (heck- makes your whole week!)
Enjoy knitting and crafting!
Smiles,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Oct 26 2011 : 12:28:04 PM
I'm super excited, Paula. All of the yarn is awesome, but the Noro is calling me for a couple of new hats for my 2 year old. It's really bright and fun!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
| StrawHouseRanch |
Posted - Oct 26 2011 : 11:44:31 AM
Awesome! Talk about being in the right place at the right time!
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Oct 26 2011 : 11:35:28 AM
Thanks, Kris--yeah, on the way back to the office, my head started spinning with all kinds of ideas and I had to remember that I only have 2 hands and a limited amount of daylight :) I really was super excited to find it, though--and you never know, a few months back a church volunteer was on Craig's List looking for yarn donations for their knitting guild, who knit for charity--I gave her a ton of stuff, so I could share again!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Oct 26 2011 : 11:31:10 AM
Wow, that's amazing! You sure were in the right place at the right time this time. Good for you. Now get busy!
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
