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ChickenElla
Farmgirl in Training
25 Posts
Robbi
Caseyville
Illinois
USA
25 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 16 2013 : 11:21:45 AM
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I just got in from an estate sale and I totally killed it!! I had $20 with me. Somehow after leaving I lost $5, so even though all of this was only $14.75, I'm calling it 20 to cover my loss :(
I got a dozen pint canning jars, a great big canning pot, a food dehydrator, 2 skeins of yarn and a ball of doily string (I just thought myself to crochet so these are for practicing), 3 five gallon buckets for my husband, and a vintage tea tin full of old buttons to complete my button-it-up merit badge!!!
~rs
ChickenElla
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2013 : 11:40:13 AM
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I had this posted in another forum but it should be here. I went to a local store where I live and found this amazing Primitive cabinet for only $30.00 LOVE IT!
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A Life Without a Friend, Is a Life Without Sun
Farmgirl #3842 |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2013 : 12:11:04 PM
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This is beautiful! What a great find!
hugs
Jessie
"Wonder Woman hasn't got a cape, she just turned her apron around"
Farmgirl Sister #235 |
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3492 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3492 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2013 : 1:09:21 PM
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Joan...that is gorgeous, what a blessing to have found such a wonderful item.
Farmgirl #5111
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
1223 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2013 : 6:28:39 PM
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I got a square cast iron skillet from my neighbor at her rummage sale. I've lots of round skillets but this is the first square one I've ever seen and I had to have it. I think I got a fairly good deal on it as it's a Griswold and I got it for $30. I also got a couple of large bbq trays that are vintage and my folks had some just like them when I was a kid. I'm 56 now so that's been awhile ago LOL. The trays were a steal at 50 cents each.
Happy farmgirl sister #353
Look for rainbows instead of mud puddles 
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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
nancy
boise
idaho
USA
362 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2014 : 3:24:01 PM
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We hit a couple of places today out running errands. All of these were less than $20.00 I found a like-new blow dryer, and big barrel curling iron. $3.00 each. I also bought the really nice Rosemaling wooden nice plate at the Habitat For Humanity used building supplies store, $3.00 also. Dave scored too! He found a vintage Kodak (Made in America) metal pictures bin, full of parts, for $5.00. We may fill it full of old cameras, or turn it into a indoor planter. I also found this wonderful blue French-made ceramic bowl, our new salad bowl. Anya, our cat had to investigate.
Be the change...
http://littlehomesteadinboise.blogspot.com/ |
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Dapple Grey Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
725 Posts
Betty
Goodrich
Texas
USA
725 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2014 : 7:18:35 PM
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Went thrift shopping with daughter and daughter! Stick blender for $4 for soaping, aftghan hook .99 cents, embroidery kit for grand-daughter with hoop, needles, threads, hot pad project ~ .99 cents!, jar of old buttons, some on cards $2.98, 2 copper jellp molds to make pin cushions in .99 cents, 2 crochetd angel ornaments (bought to copy pattern) .99 cents, wool sweater to felt, $3. We had a great time!
~ Betty ~
Farmgirl Sister # 5589 |
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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
nancy
boise
idaho
USA
362 Posts |
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1404 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1404 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2014 : 08:56:26 AM
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Nancy, I'm so gratified to see someone who keeps their blog up-to-date. Very disappointing to see blogs that have not been used for one or two (and sometimes longer) years. Thank you for sharing.
Betty in Pasco |
Edited by - Betty J. on Feb 02 2014 08:56:50 AM |
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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
nancy
boise
idaho
USA
362 Posts |
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lucky1
True Blue Farmgirl
52 Posts
Liz
Homer
OH
USA
52 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2014 : 09:42:15 AM
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Hello everyone! Thoroughly enjoying this topic thread--it's inspiring! I have three different thrift stores I can peruse on my commute home from work, and I try not to visit more than once every two weeks...but, you know how temptation is. :)
Found a beautiful soft cable knit sweater in charcoal grey, and have made a pillow and two commuter cup warmers from it so far. $1.07. Also picked up a back of vintage quilt scraps at an antique store for $8, and have made two holiday stockings, several Valentine's Day garlands and doorknob ornaments, and still have plenty left over for spring-themed stuff.
The weather here has been so cold lately...no auctions scheduled for weeks. Sigh...
Be warm and safe and happy!
Liz
If the only prayer you say in your entire life is "thank you", that would suffice.
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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
nancy
boise
idaho
USA
362 Posts |
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wildflower17
True Blue Farmgirl
3043 Posts
Judy
KY
USA
3043 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2014 : 7:03:25 PM
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Went shopping a bit over the weekend...found a brand new 24.99 book of how to make different scrapbooking items for 1.00 and a 6.97 bag of buttons for .97...think I hit the jack pot...:):):)
Hugs!
Judy
THERE IS ALWAYS...ALWAYS...ALWAYS SOMETHING TO BE THANKFUL FOR...
Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened...
"Country Girl at Heart...Blessed Beyond Measure"!!!
Farm Girl #5440
Farm Girl of The Month September 2013 |
Edited by - wildflower17 on Feb 10 2014 7:03:51 PM |
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
985 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2014 : 3:46:56 PM
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found a splatter ware stove coffee perculater for $12. Was going to try to dicker down but there was another one similar that had the cups with it (wasn't as pretty and I didn't need the cups) for $24 so I didn't bother. the only thing is the cover had a chip in the top. When I got home, I put some water and bleach in it and perked it on the stove to clean it, then did the same with some dilute vinegar to rinse. Looks almost perfect on the inside. Hubby doesn't like perked coffee, but we're going to try it anyway.
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
1123 Posts |
Posted - Apr 26 2014 : 8:50:57 PM
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| A waist high curvy dresser that had two drawers at the top and the two longs one below are missing. I am going to make shelves in the missing drawer areas and use baskets instead of drawers. The garage sale gal had a picture off of pinterest showing a repurposed one. It was awesome. The dresser cost me $10. I have the paint and everything I will need to make the shelves. I am going to have to probably find the baskets. I may be a real cheapskate and use cardboard boxes and cover them with fabric or scrapbooking paper, have to see what I can find. Also bought hubby a really nice heavy scoop shovel. He is a farmer and appreciates good deals too. |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2014 : 09:14:49 AM
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That dresser sounds charming. I would love something like that, too! Post photos when you finish it. I'd love to see it.
Marianne |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2014 : 10:36:58 AM
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Wow those are some really neat finds!!!!
While I was vacationing we went to a thrift store and here is some of the "finds" I made.
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All but 2 are from the 1950's. The 2 are from the early 60's. |
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Daizy
True Blue Farmgirl
992 Posts
Daizy
Talladega
Alabama
USA
992 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2014 : 05:30:20 AM
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I had to work yesterday so I had to go into town to the hardware store and, low and behold, it was yard sale day. I could not resist stopping!!! I found a metal plant tiered thingy for my porch for a dollar, a plump, unused study buddy pillow for the camper, and a tiny clock also. The next sale had a huge stuffed alligator that I just HAD to have for a dollar. I found a table top curio cabinet for 2.00 with two drawers, this will be for the sewing room to hold my fat quarter stash. Then I stopped by the church rummage sale and found flannel fabric. Picked up enough to make a whole quilt, maybe. Also got 2 antique platters and metal speckle dishes for the camper. I checked the thrift store for bags and purses to use to plant my strawberry plants in and will hang them from the dog kennel fence....rain gutters were too expensive and ugly and not deep enough. I think I spent 21.00 total for everything. Oh and I picked up a few toys to plant seeds in to place around the yard and next to my flower "bed". That is a metal twin bed.
On the way home my niece called and said to swing by her place with my trailer. I got there and she had 7 blueberry bushes and 3 raspberry bushes and 11 hopps that she wanted me to have. Also 14 house plants and various started trees and bushes for the yard. She is moving and just gave them to me .... took me 4 trips to get all the stuff, including potting tables and soil and pots for the greenhouse. Not sure if I can find the time to dig all the holes but the harvest will be wonderful. I don't want her to leave but wow what a going away gift I received.
Hugs and prayers, Daizy
Daizy #1093
Poor House Farmgirl Chapter {A virtual chapter open to everyone.}
A good day is when you find ALL your ear tags! I wonder how my cows would like my Farmgirl apron??
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2014 : 07:49:38 AM
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| Daizy, you had a "great finds" day!!! WTG!!!!! |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2014 : 09:39:16 AM
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Wow, Daizy! What a wonderful day you had! I would have gone to heaven for all those garden goodies..and the flannel too! 
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
1123 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2014 : 1:28:28 PM
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I volunteer at a thrift store. When I went to work Friday there was a vintage turquoise/aqua Samsonite suitcase for a dollar. I was all over that one. I am redoing our camper in aqua, dark dark bronze, silver, grey, and white. It will be a great storage piece. I wish the whole set would have been there. Oh well, grateful for that piece.
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
1123 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2014 : 5:21:09 PM
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| Went to an auction this past Sat. I bought three metal tractor seats, a square emerald green canister jar from the 40/50s, two 8 foot 1x12 boards, a yellow bail lidded gallon jar, a meat mallet, a metal wood grained picinic basket, a two gallon coleman water jug, a metal and canvas berry basket that you attach to a pole, a blue enamel pan with holes in the bottom, funnels, ornate vintage fork and pie server, and more for 26 dollars. Things were so cheap and at the end some of the items did not get bids and I could pay a dollar to pick through the boxes and found tons of good stuff. Sad for the owners, sad when good stuff could not even bring a bid. |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2014 : 10:27:03 AM
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I love estate sales and the boxes of junk out in the garages. They always have some really unique and usable stuff in them. I love old buttons, vintage brooches, and linens...Just something about those things that bring back thoughts of when I was little. Smiles
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What's Your Latest Find???
