Goodwill
We have a Goodwill store near the office and I will occasionally go there during lunch to just shop around. You can often find many cool things there. (A lot of blecky stuff too.) But I've found good odds and ends, odd types of coffee cups, forks, spoons etc... But the best thing is when you are looking through clothes or other items, and you find a quality Handmade item. So far, I've discovered a two. But I'll keep hunting.
The first was a sweater that someone had obviously knitted and it was DETAILED. Cabled and lovely. It was a bit small for me, so I gave it to my Mom for Christmas. The first words out of her mouth was - "DID YOU KNIT THIS???" And a few other knitters I had showed this too just thought it was beautiful too. So I know it was a well made sweater that someone had put a lot of effort in to. I can only imagine the time that went into knitting this sweater not to mention the quality yarn that was purchased for it. And you know what I paid for this sweater? Less than $5.00. PRICELESS!
The second I found today and its just a nice quilted tote. I know its handmade because I have bought pieces of this fabric at Joannn's. Its sweet and red and just lovely. I snatched it up and it is now holding a small knitting project. Perfect. Again, I paid less than $5.00.
You know, it sometimes saddens me to see these things in Goodwill. It ususallymeans either the receiver didn't understand the love that went into the item and just tossed it away when they had the chance or that maybe, someone has passed away and their clothes were given to Goodwill. Sad. But I know that when I find these things, I will gladly take them home and if I can't find a good use for them, I will gladly find a home to give it to so that the handmade item will be loved as is proper.
The first was a sweater that someone had obviously knitted and it was DETAILED. Cabled and lovely. It was a bit small for me, so I gave it to my Mom for Christmas. The first words out of her mouth was - "DID YOU KNIT THIS???" And a few other knitters I had showed this too just thought it was beautiful too. So I know it was a well made sweater that someone had put a lot of effort in to. I can only imagine the time that went into knitting this sweater not to mention the quality yarn that was purchased for it. And you know what I paid for this sweater? Less than $5.00. PRICELESS!
The second I found today and its just a nice quilted tote. I know its handmade because I have bought pieces of this fabric at Joannn's. Its sweet and red and just lovely. I snatched it up and it is now holding a small knitting project. Perfect. Again, I paid less than $5.00.
You know, it sometimes saddens me to see these things in Goodwill. It ususallymeans either the receiver didn't understand the love that went into the item and just tossed it away when they had the chance or that maybe, someone has passed away and their clothes were given to Goodwill. Sad. But I know that when I find these things, I will gladly take them home and if I can't find a good use for them, I will gladly find a home to give it to so that the handmade item will be loved as is proper.