String art yes! There's a whole group of ladies that do the projects especially around the holidays - light up things and everything - so fun and it's completed before you leave the class.
I donated my sewing supplies to the local community college. They had a fabric library for unmonied students. The director came to my house and made 3 trips with a truck. She was thrilled to have so much. I moved to Puerto Rico and just couldn't move it all.
I have been using super soft blankets on the backs of my quilts for years. I made the mistake of saying it in front of an "undercover officer with the quilt police". She informed me that I couldn't do that. I looked her square in the eyes and told her but I have!" She was appalled, but I told her that my grandbabies love them. And they do! I have made them each several quilts as they have grown and heaven forbid if someone uses their quilt without permission. You will love being a grandma! We have been blessed so far with five grandchildren and they are each truly a blessing.
@@TheSewingChannel How exciting! Congratulations on your upcoming bundle of joy. She's going to be so loved, and lucky to have you as her Memaw. Can't wait to see the things you make for her!
Moms makes "quilts" for all the grands. Well she tried anyways but with 19 it was hard to keep up. As to why I put quilt in quotations, it's because quilt police don't consider her blankets quilts. She never manages to get them quilted and she only does squares from clothes and of bits. And gasps😯 she uses old blankets as batting/middle. All the grands love their blankets and could give 2 figs about the "right" way. I say if you love it and keeps you warm then go for it.
I thrift to find wool sweaters to unravel and use as yarn. To buy new, wool to make a sweater would cost upwards of 35 to 100 dollars. 7.99, especially if it's cashmere, is a great deal
My best sewing related Goodwill haul was a Janome MemoryCraft sewing machine. It was in great physical condition, but wouldn’t turn on. There’s 3 things that would cause this: A bad power cord, a bad mother board, or a bad fuse. Goodwill lets us return electronics within 7 days if it doesn’t work, so I wasn’t worried about the mother board. I already had a Janome, so I tested it with my cord, no go. Went to a sewing machine shop, bought 2 fuses for $10, and BINGO! I paid $13.99 for the machine (minus 25% on senior day), $10 for the fuses. For less than $25, I have a machine that I checked on ebay, and it was selling for $800+! No, didn’t sell it. I’ve still got it!
The best thrift store hauls - to me - are sewing machines. I've bought vintage machines for $15-$20 that are the BEST machines I've ever used. For example, a 1970s Kenmore 158.1774 with a 1.2 amp motor that will kick any modern machine to the curb and it cost only $14.99. Even if you like modern, computerized machines, having a solid mechanical like this can do a lot of your heavy duty sewing. Usually all they need are DIY cleaning and oiling to work perfectly, even after all these years.
I bought a Pfaff 1222 in a cabinet for $40. I was thrilled. I love sewing machines and at onetime I had 20 or so but have downsized so can’t collect anymore
You found some great deals. I LOVE Thrifting. A friend of mine gave me an excellent idea if Puzzle pieces are missing. She cuts the piece out of the font box picture and it is an amazing match. I couldn't tell the difference.
That retro sewing plastic container may not be worth $12.99 but I have my mom’s. She’s been gone 52 years and hard telling how long she had it. Besides, in the one you showed, it had a lot of notions, especially zippers. One can’t buy zippers very cheap now. I recently bought a sewing machine from a gal whose mom passed plus all her notions too. It had tons of zippers and bias on it. Wow! I felt I hit a gold mine because I like making cosmetic purses. Also, I saw a shadow box made w all antique sewing items in it which are in boxes like you didn’t get. However, I do enjoy your videos, especially your “hack” ones.
You're right goodwill prices are way too high.I used to love to shop in the store .But now some stuff you can buy new for what their used stuff is priced.
I found a quilt top (only) for $18.00 in an antique store.I put a batting & used cotton sheet for the back.I believe it was called "mother's flower garden."I enjoyed the beautiful kinds of fabric of that era(?).My sister in law gave me cathedral window pattern.It looks time consuming.Saw same quilt. at the Biltmore gift shop.It was old,guess where it was made ( in china).There are still handmade quilts out there made by our own citizens.
Fleece is an awesome quilt backing. My young grand daughter suggested I use that when I was making some child sized quilts for the children's hospital!
Being a serial thrifter is my lifes mission, with that said I refuse to shop at over priced chain "thrift " stores. I enjoy spending my blessings at smaller nonprofit local stores, prices are more often reasonable & you get to help local causes, a win-win any day! Thanks for sharing your outings & happy thrifting!♡ Health & Prosperity 🌻
We have one in our town and all the profits are plowed back into our town via education, help for families that get burned out, and all sorts of other things. Prices are low, they get tons of donations, and within three years they were able to pay off their mortgage and was supposed to have a celebratory picnic the next day when arsonists set the place on fire and destroyed everything (three years after a huge remodel). They rebuilt and reopened and it is the main shopping source for people in our town.
There are some thrift stores that think their items are made of gold but when you look closely it is all junk. I pass by them and remember for the next time I go there. I have found quite a bit of sewing supplies at estate sales which is where I love to shop for this stuff. You have a great day
Omg, the “tackle box” sewing kit! I inherited my moms from the 1970’s and after several years dropped it and it cracked. It held so much stuff! I finally stumbled across another also at a good will and grabbed it up! Handy!
For those of you wanting to donate good fabric, look in your area for a quilt guild and quilting clubs. Most of these groups sew for charity and would love to take the fabric or would know who would take it. I belong to a group, Binky Patrol, we make crib quilts for women’s shelters and children’s hospitals and generally any place that asks us for a donation. We have fabric donated to us and we always appreciate it.
When my husband was in Palliative care, the local Quilt Guild gave him a lovely quilt. I was very impressed. When he passed away, I started sewing quilts. First, I repaired a quilt made of Crimplene that my mom had made (I sent it to my brother), then I made a lap quilt for my sister-in-law who was not well (she loved it... she passed away 6 months later). I decided to sew a Christmas Tree wall hanging next (I put mini lights on it at Christmas time). Next, I sewed a jelly roll quilt for my niece, then 2 Minecraft twin size quilts with pillow covers for my grandchildren and I just finished a rail fence on-point with a corner stone which made a secondary design in the quilt. The quilt we received from the local Guild gave me the inspiration after my husband passed away. I am constantly looking for ideas to design my own ideas and it is nice when I can see the designs come to life.
Those tan blanket type that your kids love are great for making weighted blankets, especially since they come in different thicknesses. I also use them for batting & backing in quilts.
An idea for that quilted puzzle that’s missing pieces. You could totally still finish the puzzle, I would actually exclude more pieces and fill the missing pieces in with some of your favorite fabric. A little artsy twist lol
Years ago I picked up white sheets from a goodwill they must of been from a hotel or something like that, they were thick and durable. We still use all 10 of them that I picked up
My goodwill an hour drive from me had a bag of cloth pieces, that looked like apron panels for $6. I got it and pieced together enough aprons to make 12. Only 2 had different straps as they were cut off from the panel. I sell at craft fairs, so this was a great deal for me.
My daughter-in-law found a gorgeous wedding gown at a goodwill for 75.00! I couldn’t find anything wrong with it. It was heavily beaded and came with a veil and a coat. It fit her like a glove!
I have found several wedding gowns for $.99 each on Sunday which is .99cent day for 2 colors. Great for crafting or whatever you chose to do with them. I check the store the night before for what will be on sale the next day! Always some good buys!
@@bettyboops2222 Neither of my girls wanted my wedding dress...so instead, I took off the skirt (the top is still in one piece) and used it to make a christening gown for my first grandchild. Someone asked me if it was vintage...and I said "in a way" :)
One thing I always buy at thrift stores and yard sales are old quilt blocks that never got made into a quilt. The @ 10" square ones are perfect for making bowl cozies, and the results make it look like I spent a lot more time on them than I did. I found some gorgeous round pieced "Dresden Plate" design with fabrics from 1920s that I plan to use as appliques on a jacket. When I find them, they are usually very cheap, like $2 for a stack of them. Sadly, many of these get thrown out because they aren't completed.
@@TheSewingChannel I think I might try making a hat with one, like an oversized newsboy cap using the round Dresden block as the crown, adding some hand embroidery and ribbon flowers. Since menopause, my hair has gotten so thin. I started making interesting hats to keep my head warm. I've reached that age where I dress for comfort and quirkiness. I really don't care if others think I look silly, I'm having fun!
Just found your videos, amazing. Wish we had a dollar tree in UK. I am now going to work my way through all of them! So much to learn as I'm new to quilting. Brenda in Somerset UK
To add to my comment there is a Salvation Army store (Family store) in Christchurch that is very pricey, and they wont negotiate the price either. Yet there is one in Mosgiel (NZ) and they are willing to help those in need, after all isnt that who these shops are aimed at. I do like to fossick around in these shops, I figure even if I am not in need the money I spend hopefully will help someone with their needs. However it really doesn't help anyone if the prices are too high.
Prices have gotten so bad in our Goodwill that I won’t go there anymore. I now donate to another local thrift shop that gives a percentage to two of our local schools.
those plush vinyl backed table cloths, if u can find plad or striped ones they are great for blocking croched afghans and such, the lines help u get it perfectly straight on all sizes if u get plaid ones. I just love then, i lay them on the bed and block my large crochet items to block so I get them straight, so my bed doesnt get damp from the steamer, and so it all comes out straight
Love the channel! Never understood why thrift stores ask so much for their fabric scraps, but sometimes those dice are worth rolling especially for vintage lace which is crazy expensive everywhere else. Thanks validating my own shopping opinions. I totally agree with your pricing comments.
I'm a serial thrifter, too! I love to purchase clothing and use the fabric to make bags, bibs, pouches, etc. A tip for future reference, the puzzle piece count is approximate, not exact. It's possible the puzzle you bought had all its pieces.
True, I was recently passing along a number of puzzles. I counted pieces and none of them had the exact number claimed on the box. I enlisted help from some grandkids and we put each one together to be sure all the pieces were there before passing them along. Interestingly, one that was "new in the box" had 3 extra pieces that did not belong to that puzzle.😁
Some really great ideas Tracy! And those yellowed dingy drawers can be spray painted or covered with contact paper for anyone who runs into that issue,I mean those brand new are not cheep!
It really use to be fun to browse in my local Goodwill. About the time that they left their non-profit status behind, prices climbed and the good donations slowed. So many things do not sell. Last time I went they were selling used tee shirts, totally plain, for 3.99. The Walmart across the street sells the same thing, but new, for a dollar more.
Same as that here in charity shops, they charge way too much, but a local Sally army does sell craft books at a sensible price, I have had some good quilting ones.
I had was working in Ohio for a year back in 2016 and the church that I attended had a women's group that did crafting once a month. We did a string art project one month. It was very easy and the end result was beautiful.
We have a thrift store in my town that has 50 percent off on Mondays and Thursdays. Regularly they can be bit pricey. I go on the half off days and I always find bags of fabric, new zippers, pkgs of binding, cross stitch hoops, and yarn. Goodwill was a lifesaver when my daughter was a baby. They would often have brand new clothing or gently used from 99 cents to 4.99 a piece. 4.99 was for coats or snow suits. They receive overstock from carters and target. I have grown to appreciate thrift stores now as an adult.
Some thrift chain store insider tips: --Often folks gripe at SA high prices. As explained below, they have strict biz ops laws, and all SA store pkgd items (anything they seal/tie in plastic) are (by-law) professionally hygenically cleaned before selling. --Multi-ball yarn baggies are also prof'ly cleaned and checked for quality before sale, hence the per-item higher cost than GW stores. --Small ~$15 sewing machines (5"×7" base x 9"tall approx) are "Crafter's sewing machines" - for paper and light fabric stitchery or tiny mending - and can include rev stitch, 2 speeds, 1 zigzag, button accy, an 'arm', clear bobbin cover, twist on/off light, accys drawer, or tools/notions kits. --Large cones of ~$4 fibres are meant for loom weaving artisans. --Both SA & GW offer daily price tag color discounts, wkly Sr discoun day, and wkly half-off day. --A knit/crochet hint: buy a lush sweater fiber, launder it, disassemble it into skeins - it's already preshrunk, and a great price. --Same for leather/fur crafting. --Note prices: handbags ~$8, beach totes ~$3, beaded clutches ~$3-7, leather wallets/shoes btwn ~$1-$12, leather/pleather folios & 7-ring day planners ~$1-10. --SA cleans all shelves weekly, entire store monthly, date stamps all items, price-tags per brand label not item condition, rotates inventory in cycles till their internal expy date. (This is because SA stores are a 'ministry' extension, unlike Goodwill who run stores with intent to provide hired in-need staff life/recovery/job skills, with GW prices, inventory through put, store tidyness varying btwn stores. --if you tire of vtg covered glass pedestal bowls, consider selling it on ebay, etsy, etc. Round were vtg candy/preserves and square are wedding cake 'caskets' (for the bride & groom's First Slice. Internet offers loads of pattern + history (ex., the 'Manhattan' pattern tilted-pitcher can be seen on the farm table in 1953 War Of The Worlds movie clip (on youtube). ABC (Amer Brilliant Cut) and EAPG (Early Amer Pressed Glass), glo-glass, Pyrex bowls, etc are extremely desired. --Ask or notice if your thrift chain keeps donations at the donated location or routes them to main distribs. Also look for name label brand stores' overstock donations or stale season items, to avoid paying full price. --Denims, beads, other decor/trims are sometimes better priced at thrifts than stores - and vintage are a great find! --Lastly, expy dates on SA inventory get pulled and sold overseas, at bid, to be refurbished, refreshed, and reprocessed into new fiber for new garments, unlike GW. --GW staff work very hard to give in-need staff productive lives. They may frustrate more easily, or seem shy or nonverbsl - it's because they receive/need abundant/special needs attn, care, and training. SA staff are hired as store staff with high learning skills and mgr's instruction grasp. For those of us who have spent decades caring for special care humans, it takes many of them great courage and focus to work at these high-pace, busy stores. Let's be sure to express our appreciation to them - and even moreso now, as CV19 lockdown ebbs and laws & rules remain stringent and heavily monitored. --At both chains, estate or repo divestments also have rules-to-clean and so-label before selling.
Salvation Army stores in our region rely heavily upon volunteers. The professional cleaning you note is not a practice around here. Their profits do get rolled back into local programs and they offer opportunities for court mandated community its service for youth and adults. My parents transformed and ran the very successful book department at a local store for many years until they closed last year.
In my area the GW is much cheaper and I usually find much better stuff than the SA across the road. If the things in those bags are professionally cleaned, they should label them as such as I sure never would have thought so. -- Sorry I realize that isn't your responsibility, just meaning that they should in case someone sees this. If they want to make more money by doing something like that, they need to say so. I have seen bags of stuff at both places, where instead of bagging all like skeins in one bag, they will divide up 5 same skeins between 5 bags and add other skeins into the 5 bags. Never thinking that most folks wanting yarns would want enough of one kind for a whole project. One of the problems of someone that knows nothing about sewing goods being the one in charge and then in their mind they think something should be higher priced. Things end up at more than new prices!
@@jeannegayle6365 I wish they could be gathered and sent to Africa where a machine could put a person in business. Of course it would have to be where there was electricity.
@@eileenhaskins2710 They can reverse engineer them to run with arm power. I have seen videos of women sewing by turning the handwheel the whole time. Depending on if you have a way to safely get things to these people, I sent embroidery supplies to a missionary in Gabon, where they gave the women embroidery lessons so they would have a way to support their family instead of prostitution. I sell sewing patterns online and I give 10% of my income to help women caught in these binds. I figure if sewing stuff helps support me, then I am happy that I can help support them.
You're so lucky to find sewing machines for that price. I live in NC & our local thrift store has went up so high on their prices & they rarely have any sewing or crafting items, much less machines. Happy thrift store finds to you!!🌻
I think that tackle box WAS worth the price. Zippers are outrageously expensive right now and there was a good dozen in the bottom of that... and spare thread is always a good thing to have.
I bought a beautiful wedding dress just to get all the applicants for half-price which was only 15.00 that day. I got it home and realized it's never been worn. I couldn't cut it up. If I find some who needs it, they can have it. I bought another one at another thrift store that was dirty and I'm cutting that one up for Another 15.00.i didn't feel guilty on that one.
Hi Tracy-this was my first video from TSC and I laughed my head off at your comments. They were definitely spot on. $11.99 was waaay too much for the throw blanket. I thrift a lot and really enjoy. The reason I laughed so much was because I would say the same thing and, nowadays with my mask on, I tend to say them out loud as if the mask keeps other people from hearing what I’m saying😂. Oops sorry I’ve been home alone too long! Oh, and since I just used an emoji, the screaming emoji for overpriced items was hilarious.
*_I'm so happy you found my channel 🤓Thrifting is some of the best fun for sure! Thanks for the kind words......I'm glad you were tuned into my humor LOL😂_*
Totally agree about $12 being too much for a throw blanket when you can get them brand new for less at Kohl's & JC Penney for Black Friday deals. Goodwill has really been annoying lately.
That was so much fun.....especially your ideas for usage. I agree with you on some of the pricing......the yarn, felt and scraps.....way too much money.
My husband used to do string art. He only intended to make one for me but he was inundated by neighbours and family and friends we reckon he actually made over 100 of them.
I bought a green retro sewing box for next to nothing then found the shorter matching companion piece. Put glitter butterflies stickers on both. Friends are impressed. Lol. I'm just happy. Nice to know someone shops like me. Have found amazing material finds. Thanks
I went to a yard sale once and found a yellow wooden silverware holder like you would use for a picnic. I paid $.10 for it, and keep scissors, small metal hem measure, erasable pens for fabric and many other sewing items. I could use the folding handle to carry from one machine to another. It has been in use for about 25 years and only cost me $.10. What a bargain.
That basket was a good find. The people in the Goodwill store price the items, so you may find some GW are cheaper. The Salvation Army has the main store priced and sent to area SA stores. I worked for both stores. The SA has better prices, on Wednesday there is wacky Wendsday, all clothing half price. It very crowded there. On Thursday, senior day, so take your senior friend and take advantage of the discount. I especially like the way you think of repurposing some items. Years ago, there were ladies that would buy prom dresses and cut them up for doll clothes. That was hard for me to imagine. cutting up a gorgeous outfit.
Thx for all the info on the stores.✅👍 I was trying to think of what someone could do with a wedding gown... I would deconstruct and make something new. 🤓✂️✅
The wedding dresses? Goodwill has districts with centers storage locations. They group like things together then ship them to one location. The things in your Goodwill don’t come just from your town. This info was given to me from someone who knew the ins and out if Goodwill business practice. Goodwill does not give the profit to those in need, they just employ people in need of a job. I don’ know where the profit goes but I think I will start trying to find out. I have started donating clothes and other items to a group in my town that GIVES clothing to people that need it.they also take household goods that are given to people to people also.
I thought the bags said "mistrial" at first. It's a material world though! I agreed with all your choices and decisions to pass on prices. Too much. Sometimes you just wonder who gets to decide what they price things for. Good luck on finding a high chair for that new grand child and hope you fill up that brag book with sweet pictures!
so hv you ever put a soft Blanket on the Back of your Quilts? I hv thought of trying this....I am a new Quilter...loving your Channel....Sheila Mitchell
Yes Sheila I have definitely put a soft blanket on the back and let me tell ya- my kids love those quilts! Tip*~make sure there is NO stretch in it. You will have an easier time connecting it. Also you don’t need batting when use the snuggly blanket. 💛✅
I gave about 120. For my machine like that and another 40 for the case about 20yrs ago no even kidding. I still use it and it's a really good sewing machine
Lol some one added the 3 to the printed 99 cent tag. I lov my little second hand store they have 1.00 clothing and the craft items are Great prices... I bought 2 sewing machines one for 30 and one for 25 lov them both
Just hit 5 thrift stores in my area yesterday. Prices too high for mostly junk. Got a few fair deals in each store. One stuffed animal I gave offer on. Love thriftys. I do try to avoid Goodwill. Never donate to them. They pay themselves way too much. It's a scam.
To take that yellowish tone from that craft drawers mix 40 vol paroxide and baking soda , make a paste and apply to anything yellowish leave for 15 to 20 min and remove with a cloth or rinse it!
Never seen string art? That defines you as a youngster in my book! Couldn't avoid it in the late 60s/70s & finished pieces were always languishing in the charity shops for the following decades, even now. Btw that's the UK version of thrift shops - much smaller scale than yours.
I live in central NY state and the closest thrift shops to me are Salvation Army and Thrifty Shopper. SA used to be great but tend to stay overpriced, especially in the winter months when there are no yard sales. TS here usually has crap. The best thrift shopping I've ever done was when I was visiting my daughter in the South. I got bags of material for $2.99 and many other great deals. I do think there is a Goodwill store in Syracuse but that is an hr away, but I'll get there someday lol.
String art yes! There's a whole group of ladies that do the projects especially around the holidays - light up things and everything - so fun and it's completed before you leave the class.
I donated my sewing supplies to the local community college. They had a fabric library for unmonied students. The director came to my house and made 3 trips with a truck. She was thrilled to have so much. I moved to Puerto Rico and just couldn't move it all.
Good for you, don't donate to Goodwill, it's a scam they take advantage of paying employees much less than minimum wage plus it's expensive.
I have been using super soft blankets on the backs of my quilts for years. I made the mistake of saying it in front of an "undercover officer with the quilt police". She informed me that I couldn't do that. I looked her square in the eyes and told her but I have!" She was appalled, but I told her that my grandbabies love them. And they do! I have made them each several quilts as they have grown and heaven forbid if someone uses their quilt without permission. You will love being a grandma! We have been blessed so far with five grandchildren and they are each truly a blessing.
So many think they can only do one thing the same way forever. It’s up to us to enlighten them! ✅lol
Your quilts sound wonderful! Like a warm soft hug from Grandma. Your grandbabies are blessed, and they know it!
I’ll be a grandma for the first time at any time now she’s due!😱 I can’t wait to spoil her!❤️
@@TheSewingChannel How exciting! Congratulations on your upcoming bundle of joy. She's going to be so loved, and lucky to have you as her Memaw. Can't wait to see the things you make for her!
Moms makes "quilts" for all the grands. Well she tried anyways but with 19 it was hard to keep up. As to why I put quilt in quotations, it's because quilt police don't consider her blankets quilts. She never manages to get them quilted and she only does squares from clothes and of bits. And gasps😯 she uses old blankets as batting/middle. All the grands love their blankets and could give 2 figs about the "right" way. I say if you love it and keeps you warm then go for it.
I thrift to find wool sweaters to unravel and use as yarn. To buy new, wool to make a sweater would cost upwards of 35 to 100 dollars. 7.99, especially if it's cashmere, is a great deal
Great idea Granny💛
That is a great idea!
That's a super idea!!
Love your Goodwill videos, glad to find them, thank you for the playlist! I’ve followed your channel for months, don’t know how I missed them! ❤❤❤
My best sewing related Goodwill haul was a Janome MemoryCraft sewing machine. It was in great physical condition, but wouldn’t turn on. There’s 3 things that would cause this: A bad power cord, a bad mother board, or a bad fuse. Goodwill lets us return electronics within 7 days if it doesn’t work, so I wasn’t worried about the mother board. I already had a Janome, so I tested it with my cord, no go. Went to a sewing machine shop, bought 2 fuses for $10, and BINGO! I paid $13.99 for the machine (minus 25% on senior day), $10 for the fuses. For less than $25, I have a machine that I checked on ebay, and it was selling for $800+! No, didn’t sell it. I’ve still got it!
Wow Rhonda! What an awesome find! Way to go!🎊🤓✅
I don't guess we have a senior day at our Goodwill. You would think if one did, they all would. Glad you got such a great deal.
Wow! That machine was definitely for you.
You were a smart shopper with great knowledge on how to problem solve that day.
SCORE! Holy crap, I paid 1900. for a 8600 QC Memorycraft and I LOVE it! But geez, you sure got a good deal!
The best thrift store hauls - to me - are sewing machines. I've bought vintage machines for $15-$20 that are the BEST machines I've ever used. For example, a 1970s Kenmore 158.1774 with a 1.2 amp motor that will kick any modern machine to the curb and it cost only $14.99. Even if you like modern, computerized machines, having a solid mechanical like this can do a lot of your heavy duty sewing. Usually all they need are DIY cleaning and oiling to work perfectly, even after all these years.
I bought a Pfaff 1222 in a cabinet for $40. I was thrilled. I love sewing machines and at onetime I had 20 or so but have downsized so can’t collect anymore
I agree!
I bought a working Singer 201p from 1957 and I do all of my heavy sewing on it.
It’s beautiful and a workhorse.
It only cost me $40.
It's fun to go thrifting virtually! Thanks for the ride!
Thanks for coming along✅✂️🤓
You found some great deals. I LOVE Thrifting. A friend of mine gave me an excellent idea if Puzzle pieces are missing. She cuts the piece out of the font box picture and it is an amazing match. I couldn't tell the difference.
Great idea!!! Thank you!!!👍🏼😃✅
Love watching your channels.
Have a good weekend.
I have that tackle box. A gift from my son. I love it. It came empty but I soon filled it up.
Great finds
That retro sewing plastic container may not be worth $12.99 but I have my mom’s. She’s been gone 52 years and hard telling how long she had it. Besides, in the one you showed, it had a lot of notions, especially zippers. One can’t buy zippers very cheap now. I recently bought a sewing machine from a gal whose mom passed plus all her notions too. It had tons of zippers and bias on it. Wow! I felt I hit a gold mine because I like making cosmetic purses. Also, I saw a shadow box made w all antique sewing items in it which are in boxes like you didn’t get. However, I do enjoy your videos, especially your “hack” ones.
You're right goodwill prices are way too high.I used to love to shop in the store .But now some stuff you can buy new for what their used stuff is priced.
I found a quilt top (only) for $18.00 in an antique store.I put a batting & used cotton sheet for the back.I believe it was called "mother's flower garden."I enjoyed the beautiful kinds of fabric of that era(?).My sister in law gave me cathedral window pattern.It looks time consuming.Saw same quilt. at the Biltmore gift shop.It was old,guess where it was made ( in china).There are still handmade quilts out there made by our own citizens.
Nice find Grace✅
Fleece is an awesome quilt backing. My young grand daughter suggested I use that when I was making some child sized quilts for the children's hospital!
Fleece works great!✅
Being a serial thrifter is my lifes mission, with that said I refuse to shop at over priced chain "thrift " stores. I enjoy spending my blessings at smaller nonprofit local stores, prices are more often reasonable & you get to help local causes, a win-win any day! Thanks for sharing your outings & happy thrifting!♡
Health & Prosperity 🌻
Thank you for watching 👍✅💛I wish we had more local owned thrift stores🤓
We have one in our town and all the profits are plowed back into our town via education, help for families that get burned out, and all sorts of other things. Prices are low, they get tons of donations, and within three years they were able to pay off their mortgage and was supposed to have a celebratory picnic the next day when arsonists set the place on fire and destroyed everything (three years after a huge remodel). They rebuilt and reopened and it is the main shopping source for people in our town.
There are some thrift stores that think their items are made of gold but when you look closely it is all junk. I pass by them and remember for the next time I go there. I have found quite a bit of sewing supplies at estate sales which is where I love to shop for this stuff. You have a great day
Omg, the “tackle box” sewing kit! I inherited my moms from the 1970’s and after several years dropped it and it cracked. It held so much stuff! I finally stumbled across another also at a good will and grabbed it up! Handy!
For those of you wanting to donate good fabric, look in your area for a quilt guild and quilting clubs. Most of these groups sew for charity and would love to take the fabric or would know who would take it. I belong to a group, Binky Patrol, we make crib quilts for women’s shelters and children’s hospitals and generally any place that asks us for a donation. We have fabric donated to us and we always appreciate it.
When my husband was in Palliative care, the local Quilt Guild gave him a lovely quilt. I was very impressed. When he passed away, I started sewing quilts. First, I repaired a quilt made of Crimplene that my mom had made (I sent it to my brother), then I made a lap quilt for my sister-in-law who was not well (she loved it... she passed away 6 months later). I decided to sew a Christmas Tree wall hanging next (I put mini lights on it at Christmas time). Next, I sewed a jelly roll quilt for my niece, then 2 Minecraft twin size quilts with pillow covers for my grandchildren and I just finished a rail fence on-point with a corner stone which made a secondary design in the quilt. The quilt we received from the local Guild gave me the inspiration after my husband passed away. I am constantly looking for ideas to design my own ideas and it is nice when I can see the designs come to life.
I loved this video and can’t wait for the next thrift store haul 💕 Thank you for your commentary which I found useful.
Those tan blanket type that your kids love are great for making weighted blankets, especially since they come in different thicknesses. I also use them for batting & backing in quilts.
An idea for that quilted puzzle that’s missing pieces. You could totally still finish the puzzle, I would actually exclude more pieces and fill the missing pieces in with some of your favorite fabric. A little artsy twist lol
Oh wow what a creative mind you have. I ❤️ that idea!!!
Thanks for sharing, I like the first rocking chair
Years ago I picked up white sheets from a goodwill they must of been from a hotel or something like that, they were thick and durable. We still use all 10 of them that I picked up
*_WOW April! That's great! So many good things are waiting at the Goodwill!✅_*
The thrift store is my favorite place to find sewing tools!
Mine too!
Unless the puzzle is too old the company sometimes offer replacement pieces . Worth checking. its lovely. Thank you that was a fun video
My daughter made her own string art a few years ago. Our local Walmart only had deer! She got a board and then went to hardware and got some nails.
Great ideas!💡
I love these “Haul” videos. Great finds to show others. Thank you.
Living vicariously through your thrifting!
*_Awesome! Thanks for your faithful support of my channel Deb!💛✂🤓_*
My goodwill an hour drive from me had a bag of cloth pieces, that looked like apron panels for $6. I got it and pieced together enough aprons to make 12. Only 2 had different straps as they were cut off from the panel. I sell at craft fairs, so this was a great deal for me.
That’s awesome Gail!✅
My daughter-in-law found a gorgeous wedding gown at a goodwill for 75.00! I couldn’t find anything wrong with it. It was heavily beaded and came with a veil and a coat. It fit her like a glove!
Sounds beautiful! And way better than spending thousands of dollars!✅
@@TheSewingChannel bn b. No•√√•
I have found several wedding gowns for $.99 each on Sunday which is .99cent day for 2 colors. Great for crafting or whatever you chose to do with them. I check the store the night before for what will be on sale the next day! Always some good buys!
The 2 best (important) dresses I ever had came from resale stores.
@@bettyboops2222 Neither of my girls wanted my wedding dress...so instead, I took off the skirt (the top is still in one piece) and used it to make a christening gown for my first grandchild. Someone asked me if it was vintage...and I said "in a way" :)
One thing I always buy at thrift stores and yard sales are old quilt blocks that never got made into a quilt. The @ 10" square ones are perfect for making bowl cozies, and the results make it look like I spent a lot more time on them than I did. I found some gorgeous round pieced "Dresden Plate" design with fabrics from 1920s that I plan to use as appliques on a jacket.
When I find them, they are usually very cheap, like $2 for a stack of them. Sadly, many of these get thrown out because they aren't completed.
The vintage Dresden blocks sound beautiful! It is sad that most get thrown out. 😕
@@TheSewingChannel I think I might try making a hat with one, like an oversized newsboy cap using the round Dresden block as the crown, adding some hand embroidery and ribbon flowers.
Since menopause, my hair has gotten so thin. I started making interesting hats to keep my head warm. I've reached that age where I dress for comfort and quirkiness. I really don't care if others think I look silly, I'm having fun!
I agree. I but them also.
No worries at all what people think! This is your life!🧡❤️♥️💚💙
I used to do string and wire art all the time, they come out amazing.
I luv buying things for parts. ❤ ex: a bread maker for $8. with a broken lid, but, I needed the paddle attachment 👍 plus now I have an extra pan.
Just found your videos, amazing. Wish we had a dollar tree in UK. I am now going to work my way through all of them! So much to learn as I'm new to quilting. Brenda in Somerset UK
I use sheer draperies to make vegetable/fruit bags for the market, so I don't use plastic bags.
I use the broken jigsaw puzzles for paper crafting. The pieces add dimension and color instead of using buttons. I sort the pieces by color.
Tina
Awesome!
Ohhhh I loved the vintage sewing box!,
The handful of zippers alone were worth it!
I shop at SA. Like their store much better in my area.
Awesome. I will make some of these.
To add to my comment there is a Salvation Army store (Family store) in Christchurch that is very pricey, and they wont negotiate the price either. Yet there is one in Mosgiel (NZ) and they are willing to help those in need, after all isnt that who these shops are aimed at. I do like to fossick around in these shops, I figure even if I am not in need the money I spend hopefully will help someone with their needs. However it really doesn't help anyone if the prices are too high.
*_I totally agree ✅_*
I like to look for bowls for notions. I would have grabbed that last sewing box because I use zippers and they are expensive here in Australia 🇦🇺
My husband did a sail boat string art and he was in high school he still as it and it is about 38 years old going to pass it on to our son.
Prices have gotten so bad in our Goodwill that I won’t go there anymore. I now donate to another local thrift shop that gives a percentage to two of our local schools.
Awesome!!!! I enjoyed shopping with you Tracy!!😆😀
*_Thank you for shopping along with me 🤗💛_*
those plush vinyl backed table cloths, if u can find plad or striped ones they are great for blocking croched afghans and such, the lines help u get it perfectly straight on all sizes if u get plaid ones. I just love then, i lay them on the bed and block my large crochet items to block so I get them straight, so my bed doesnt get damp from the steamer, and so it all comes out straight
*_Thank you so much for the info Terry✅_*
You gave me an idea about using soft blankets as a quilt batting.
Oh that is a great idea using the soft blankies as batting...I have thought of doing that as well✅
Some of the glassware make beautiful pin holders
Love the channel!
Never understood why thrift stores ask so much for their fabric scraps, but sometimes those dice are worth rolling especially for vintage lace which is crazy expensive everywhere else.
Thanks validating my own shopping opinions. I totally agree with your pricing comments.
I'm a serial thrifter, too! I love to purchase clothing and use the fabric to make bags, bibs, pouches, etc. A tip for future reference, the puzzle piece count is approximate, not exact. It's possible the puzzle you bought had all its pieces.
*_I think that's great how you repurpose the fabric🤓💛_*
True, I was recently passing along a number of puzzles. I counted pieces and none of them had the exact number claimed on the box. I enlisted help from some grandkids and we put each one together to be sure all the pieces were there before passing them along. Interestingly, one that was "new in the box" had 3 extra pieces that did not belong to that puzzle.😁
Great! Get those grandkids involved✅
Hold your head high! Thrifting is so eco friendly😍
*_Definitely!! Thank you for the encouragement Peggy💛_*
Some really great ideas Tracy! And those yellowed dingy drawers can be spray painted or covered with contact paper for anyone who runs into that issue,I mean those brand new are not cheep!
*_Those are great ideas on what to do with "yellowed" items! I should have put the brand new price up😮not cheap for sure new!_*
Truly. I spray painted plastic drawers with spray paint meant for plastic and five years later it still looks new and pretty.
It really use to be fun to browse in my local Goodwill. About the time that they left their non-profit status behind, prices climbed and the good donations slowed. So many things do not sell. Last time I went they were selling used tee shirts, totally plain, for 3.99. The Walmart across the street sells the same thing, but new, for a dollar more.
Wow! That goodwill sounds really bad!
Same as that here in charity shops, they charge way too much, but a local Sally army does sell craft books at a sensible price, I have had some good quilting ones.
I had was working in Ohio for a year back in 2016 and the church that I attended had a women's group that did crafting once a month. We did a string art project one month. It was very easy and the end result was beautiful.
Sounds like it could be fun ✅👍 I had never heard of it.
it was fun to do virtual shopping with you!
If you’re in Cincinnati,there’s a place called The Indigo Hippo👍 A plethora of sewing & crafting items from.5 cents to a dollar. I go once a week.
We have a thrift store in my town that has 50 percent off on Mondays and Thursdays. Regularly they can be bit pricey. I go on the half off days and I always find bags of fabric, new zippers, pkgs of binding, cross stitch hoops, and yarn. Goodwill was a lifesaver when my daughter was a baby. They would often have brand new clothing or gently used from 99 cents to 4.99 a piece. 4.99 was for coats or snow suits. They receive overstock from carters and target. I have grown to appreciate thrift stores now as an adult.
Wow! Your thrift stores sound amazing!✅🤓
I need to look at my places for discounts many are dirty. a few clean. I have not been but once in over a year. ugh. but using what I have. boring.
Hopefully you can get out soon💛
Some thrift chain store insider tips:
--Often folks gripe at SA high prices. As explained below, they have strict biz ops laws, and all SA store pkgd items (anything they seal/tie in plastic) are (by-law) professionally hygenically cleaned before selling.
--Multi-ball yarn baggies are also prof'ly cleaned and checked for quality before sale, hence the per-item higher cost than GW stores.
--Small ~$15 sewing machines (5"×7" base x 9"tall approx) are "Crafter's sewing machines" - for paper and light fabric stitchery or tiny mending - and can include rev stitch, 2 speeds, 1 zigzag, button accy, an 'arm', clear bobbin cover, twist on/off light, accys drawer, or tools/notions kits.
--Large cones of ~$4 fibres are meant for loom weaving artisans.
--Both SA & GW offer daily price tag color discounts, wkly Sr discoun day, and wkly half-off day.
--A knit/crochet hint: buy a lush sweater fiber, launder it, disassemble it into skeins - it's already preshrunk, and a great price.
--Same for leather/fur crafting.
--Note prices: handbags ~$8, beach totes ~$3, beaded clutches ~$3-7, leather wallets/shoes btwn ~$1-$12, leather/pleather folios & 7-ring day planners ~$1-10.
--SA cleans all shelves weekly, entire store monthly, date stamps all items, price-tags per brand label not item condition, rotates inventory in cycles till their internal expy date. (This is because SA stores are a 'ministry' extension, unlike Goodwill who run stores with intent to provide hired in-need staff life/recovery/job skills, with GW prices, inventory through put, store tidyness varying btwn stores.
--if you tire of vtg covered glass pedestal bowls, consider selling it on ebay, etsy, etc. Round were vtg candy/preserves and square are wedding cake 'caskets' (for the bride & groom's First Slice. Internet offers loads of pattern + history (ex., the 'Manhattan' pattern tilted-pitcher can be seen on the farm table in 1953 War Of The Worlds movie clip (on youtube). ABC (Amer Brilliant Cut) and EAPG (Early Amer Pressed Glass), glo-glass, Pyrex bowls, etc are extremely desired.
--Ask or notice if your thrift chain keeps donations at the donated location or routes them to main distribs. Also look for name label brand stores' overstock donations or stale season items, to avoid paying full price.
--Denims, beads, other decor/trims are sometimes better priced at thrifts than stores - and vintage are a great find!
--Lastly, expy dates on SA inventory get pulled and sold overseas, at bid, to be refurbished, refreshed, and reprocessed into new fiber for new garments, unlike GW.
--GW staff work very hard to give in-need staff productive lives. They may frustrate more easily, or seem shy or nonverbsl - it's because they receive/need abundant/special needs attn, care, and training.
SA staff are hired as store staff with high learning skills and mgr's instruction grasp.
For those of us who have spent decades caring for special care humans, it takes many of them great courage and focus to work at these high-pace, busy stores. Let's be sure to express our appreciation to them - and even moreso now, as CV19 lockdown ebbs and laws & rules remain stringent and heavily monitored.
--At both chains, estate or repo divestments also have rules-to-clean and so-label before selling.
Salvation Army stores in our region rely heavily upon volunteers. The professional cleaning you note is not a practice around here. Their profits do get rolled back into local programs and they offer opportunities for court mandated community its service for youth and adults. My parents transformed and ran the very successful book department at a local store for many years until they closed last year.
In my area the GW is much cheaper and I usually find much better stuff than the SA across the road. If the things in those bags are professionally cleaned, they should label them as such as I sure never would have thought so. -- Sorry I realize that isn't your responsibility, just meaning that they should in case someone sees this. If they want to make more money by doing something like that, they need to say so. I have seen bags of stuff at both places, where instead of bagging all like skeins in one bag, they will divide up 5 same skeins between 5 bags and add other skeins into the 5 bags. Never thinking that most folks wanting yarns would want enough of one kind for a whole project. One of the problems of someone that knows nothing about sewing goods being the one in charge and then in their mind they think something should be higher priced. Things end up at more than new prices!
Thank you, Tracy! This was a great tour through the thrift stores.😊
You are so welcome!💛
I’ve found terrific items at Out of the Closet. The money goes to AIDS care and research. Amazing prices and items that seem unused.
Sounds Great✅👍
I’ve done string art and I loved it
I use the bridal gowns for making demise layettes to donate to hospital NICUs. I usually don’t spend more than $20. though.
*_That is so nice of you to do that.💛_*
What a lovely idea. I know the families appreciate that so much.
What a blessing you are in their grief.
At are salv army rummage sales get cotton scrubs top and cut them up for quilting\sewing.
I've seen many good sewing machines in our Value Village, lots for 25.00, and some are not terribly old and Janomes. I got a serger for 12.00.
*_wow....a $12 serger is a great deal!🎉_*
All the machines she showed but the $15 one were made by Janome.
@@jeannegayle6365 I wish they could be gathered and sent to Africa where a machine could put a person in business. Of course it would have to be where there was electricity.
@@eileenhaskins2710 They can reverse engineer them to run with arm power. I have seen videos of women sewing by turning the handwheel the whole time. Depending on if you have a way to safely get things to these people, I sent embroidery supplies to a missionary in Gabon, where they gave the women embroidery lessons so they would have a way to support their family instead of prostitution. I sell sewing patterns online and I give 10% of my income to help women caught in these binds. I figure if sewing stuff helps support me, then I am happy that I can help support them.
You're so lucky to find sewing machines for that price. I live in NC & our local thrift store has went up so high on their prices & they rarely have any sewing or crafting items, much less machines. Happy thrift store finds to you!!🌻
I would make a cover for it then use for crochet projects or sewing for that matter !
I think that tackle box WAS worth the price. Zippers are outrageously expensive right now and there was a good dozen in the bottom of that... and spare thread is always a good thing to have.
I have owned one of those plastic sewing boxes myself for years. I would have bought it for sure.
I Found a beautiful wedding dress today with lots of lace and appliqué at a Ggod Will for $29.99! I was shocked and of course it came home with me!
That’s awesome Kathy🥳
I bought a beautiful wedding dress just to get all the applicants for half-price which was only 15.00 that day. I got it home and realized it's never been worn. I couldn't cut it up. If I find some who needs it, they can have it. I bought another one at another thrift store that was dirty and I'm cutting that one up for Another 15.00.i didn't feel guilty on that one.
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Your thrift store has 1/2 the price of ours! Think you are so lucky!
You can get spray paint in really fun colours for the drawer units
Hi Tracy-this was my first video from TSC and I laughed my head off at your comments. They were definitely spot on. $11.99 was waaay too much for the throw blanket. I thrift a lot and really enjoy. The reason I laughed so much was because I would say the same thing and, nowadays with my mask on, I tend to say them out loud as if the mask keeps other people from hearing what I’m saying😂. Oops sorry I’ve been home alone too long! Oh, and since I just used an emoji, the screaming emoji for overpriced items was hilarious.
*_I'm so happy you found my channel 🤓Thrifting is some of the best fun for sure! Thanks for the kind words......I'm glad you were tuned into my humor LOL😂_*
Totally agree about $12 being too much for a throw blanket when you can get them brand new for less at Kohl's & JC Penney for Black Friday deals. Goodwill has really been annoying lately.
That was so much fun.....especially your ideas for usage. I agree with you on some of the pricing......the yarn, felt and scraps.....way too much money.
It was fun👍thanks for coming along.
Ikea brackets are the absolute best for hanging curtain rods. They are cheap and so sturdy
Thanks for the tip!✅
Thank You VERY MUCH for sharing and showing this video!!!! 🌻
I buy tons of puzzles from thrift stores, and hardly ever have a missing piece!
You are lucky... Me, almost always missing one!
My husband used to do string art. He only intended to make one for me but he was inundated by neighbours and family and friends we reckon he actually made over 100 of them.
I bought a green retro sewing box for next to nothing then found the shorter matching companion piece. Put glitter butterflies stickers on both. Friends are impressed. Lol. I'm just happy. Nice to know someone shops like me. Have found amazing material finds. Thanks
My Goodwill doesn't have such lovely treasures. Maybe I need to revist. Thanks for your ideas. 💜👍
I found a beautiful, almost new Tommy Hilfiger pinstripe sheet with tiny whales. That’s a lot of fabric which will become pyjamas and a sundress.
I went to a yard sale once and found a yellow wooden silverware holder like you would use for a picnic. I paid $.10 for it, and keep scissors, small metal hem measure, erasable pens for fabric and many other sewing items. I could use the folding handle to carry from one machine to another. It has been in use for about 25 years and only cost me
$.10. What a bargain.
I have that Singer sewing machine. I bought it at Walmart almost 30 years ago for probably $150. It is a Singer 1120.
That basket was a good find. The people in the Goodwill store price the items, so you may find some GW are cheaper. The Salvation Army has the main store priced and sent to area SA stores. I worked for both stores. The SA has better prices, on Wednesday there is wacky Wendsday, all clothing half price. It very crowded there. On Thursday, senior day, so take your senior friend and take advantage of the discount. I especially like the way you think of repurposing some items. Years ago, there were ladies that would buy prom dresses and cut them up for doll clothes. That was hard for me to imagine. cutting up a gorgeous outfit.
Thx for all the info on the stores.✅👍 I was trying to think of what someone could do with a wedding gown... I would deconstruct and make something new. 🤓✂️✅
I look for Christmas jumpers, dresses and nightgowns and use the fabric for stockings, gift bags, placemats, etc.
In Texas, Tuesday at Goodwill is señor day with 30% off. That is the only time I go to Goodwill.
You can probably find some good buys then?✅
The wedding dresses? Goodwill has districts with centers storage locations. They group like things together then ship them to one location. The things in your Goodwill don’t come just from your town. This info was given to me from someone who knew the ins and out if Goodwill business practice. Goodwill does not give the profit to those in need, they just employ people in need of a job. I don’ know where the profit goes but I think I will start trying to find out. I have started donating clothes and other items to a group in my town that GIVES clothing to people that need it.they also take household goods that are given to people to people also.
*_Thank you for the info Dorothy✅_*
As you walked into the Salvation Army store there was a sign advertising clothes items for $1. I wish you had talked more about that.
I thought the bags said "mistrial" at first. It's a material world though! I agreed with all your choices and decisions to pass on prices. Too much. Sometimes you just wonder who gets to decide what they price things for. Good luck on finding a high chair for that new grand child and hope you fill up that brag book with sweet pictures!
*_I hope to start filling up that brag book quickly.....It would have been easier for the store to just write "fabric" lol😬_*
so hv you ever put a soft Blanket on the Back of your Quilts? I hv thought of trying this....I am a new Quilter...loving your Channel....Sheila Mitchell
Yes Sheila I have definitely put a soft blanket on the back and let me tell ya- my kids love those quilts! Tip*~make sure there is NO stretch in it. You will have an easier time connecting it. Also you don’t need batting when use the snuggly blanket. 💛✅
They got great plastic spray paint out now you could spray paint those craft carts and drawers any color you want now
i love doing string art, every one is always different
I gave about 120. For my machine like that and another 40 for the case about 20yrs ago no even kidding. I still use it and it's a really good sewing machine
They stand the test of time for sure✅
We did string art in my geometry class.
Lol some one added the 3 to the printed 99 cent tag. I lov my little second hand store they have 1.00 clothing and the craft items are Great prices... I bought 2 sewing machines one for 30 and one for 25 lov them both
*_The thrift stores are great for sewing machines! You got some great buys Kathy!✅_*
Just hit 5 thrift stores in my area yesterday. Prices too high for mostly junk. Got a few fair deals in each store. One stuffed animal I gave offer on. Love thriftys. I do try to avoid Goodwill. Never donate to them. They pay themselves way too much. It's a scam.
MY gosh I'm on the edge of my seat watching you thrift!
Lol🤩that’s awesome!💛👍
I kept saying, I would have picked up that!!
I got a Singer machine at a yard sale for $15. Took it to a sewing machine place that tunes up machines for $69,00 and machine good as new.
*_That's so awesome Janet!!!Great find!🎊✅_*
To take that yellowish tone from that craft drawers mix 40 vol paroxide and baking soda , make a paste and apply to anything yellowish leave for 15 to 20 min and remove with a cloth or rinse it!
Thanks for the tip✅
Or spray paint for plastic
12:05 About those wedding dresses...a lot of weddings were canceled due to lockdown 😔
Never seen string art? That defines you as a youngster in my book!
Couldn't avoid it in the late 60s/70s & finished pieces were always languishing in the charity shops for the following decades, even now. Btw that's the UK version of thrift shops - much smaller scale than yours.
Lol!!!! Yay! I’m a youngster 💛
Dollar tree has flannel backed table cloths
I loved this video. I don't shop anymore because of covid.
Hopefully things will slowly get back to normal and you can venture out💛✅
great video ...thank you
You are welcome!
I live in central NY state and the closest thrift shops to me are Salvation Army and Thrifty Shopper. SA used to be great but tend to stay overpriced, especially in the winter months when there are no yard sales. TS here usually has crap. The best thrift shopping I've ever done was when I was visiting my daughter in the South. I got bags of material for $2.99 and many other great deals. I do think there is a Goodwill store in Syracuse but that is an hr away, but I'll get there someday lol.
Some thrift stores are hit n miss for sure!✅