I Found Handmade Quilts | Goodwill Thrift Haul | Vintage Hardgoods | Episode 63

[@lorrirauscher2500]

I cant believe you can get quilts that cheap. Absolutely lovely. I always listen to your videos.. I like that you have such a soft voice. You must be on the computer so much looking for comps and learning about the different items you purchase. Doing a great job😍

[@jemimabrown5041]

Can I just say that I am a new subscriber from Scotland, I just love your channel what I love the most is that your videos are quiet ye ha !!!! No music superb, your presentation is just wonderful. Many thanks for posting your videos. Best wishes from Scotland. xx

[@suecorliss2874]

How are your goodwills in Scotland?

[@kathyjohnson1911]

That floral duvet+ is just gorgeous! 😍

[@kathymurphy5402]

You probably already know this but just incase some quilts are hand made top and machine quilted and some are machine top and hand quilted bottoms also. I SEE YOU ARE REALLY EDUCATED ON THE REST OF THE INFO .I love and appreciate all the info and teaching I get from you.I am so happy how your business has worked out for you. I Love Mellssa's fresh blooming clothing also.

[@JeffnRiah17]

Those candlesticks are stunning!!

[@4ususieq]

I just love watching and listening to your videos. That quilt is gorgeous!!!!

[@theresacarmen9847]

The quilts are in wonderful shape. The scrappy bow tie looks 1940ish and the brown sampler is aquilt-as- to-go type. Very nice.

[@patriciabird8858]

Another awesome Video! A handmade quilt for $4.50-unbelievable! All of the linens are so beautiful as are you! Thank You Karen! 😘

[@margaretdiscenza795]

You are amazing. Your filming area is beautiful. You really have the entire package. Great job. Thanks for sharing.

[@tambij]

Oh. My... WoW I’m a quilter, collector, teacher, I’m so jealous “what a find”. ❤️ the first quilt you showed. I love to find the quilt tops unfinished. I love to quilt them myself.

[@melonieferguson9117]

I absolutely love your outfit here. It really fits with your shop name, too! -Melonie at the Oregon Coast

[@VintageChrystelle]

Hi Karen! The "stool" is a plant stand. Great finds on the linens! The first is a Bowtie Quilt and looks to be Depression Era and 1930s fabrics. The second is a Sampler Quilt. The third is, I believe, a Lone Star (I get confused by all the star patterns). I'm a quilter and I so appreciate the hours and hours of work and love that go into a truly handmade quilt! That's why I often head for linens first when thrifting. I'm rescuing quilts to keep, sell and gift! Thanks for the video!

[@tambij]

Love the stool for a plant stand!!

[@Beentheredonethat903]

I am envious of your store inventory. I have never found the quality of items that you find in your Goodwill stores. You know a lot about things to be able to put some good key words in your listings. Congrats! The city is Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Germany, famous for that particular place which is highly photographed.

[@carolewhite4659]

Wow, those quilts!!!! I always hit the linens section first, since I'm slightly obsessed😁 So many great finds!!

[@bethlouden971]

Love the new decor in the back! That chair and wall art!

[@peppiholliday4525]

I love your idea about going into these high-end stores and checking out the merchandise to see how they are made what to look for in branding and etc etc what a wonderful idea even though you don't buy there you can still find things thrift stores that you can resell when you know what you are buying. Thank you so much for this idea

[@maryallen1017]

Hello Karen, It blows my mind, those quilts are so beautiful. Great find. It amazes me people donate them. No wonder you are at Goodwill when they open their doors. Congratulations on your successful career in reselling.

[@VictoriaRickert]

Unbelievable prices at that thrift store for those glorious items, great finds and thank you for sharing!

[@carolp8243]

I love quilts too. My mom made me a hand made quilt (wedding ring) when I got married. She also gave me a hand couched spread. I feel so fortunate to have both of them.

[@sylvianick94]

Wow! After your first video, you gained a new subscriber. I really enjoy your down to earth explanations of your yes or no's as to what you purchase. The quilts and duvetcover with bedskirt are beautiful . What's more, the prices you paid are almost unbelievable ! Best of luck in all your future thrift finds and sales.

[@thrifting_queen]

I couldn't resist buying that beautiful jade necklace. I love anything with dragons lol. All of your finds are lovely.

[@elizabethbooth8794]

Looking for a thrift video while listing, so I said “yes” to Lavender lady 🤩. Best regards to one of my favorites, Elizabeth

[@anns1921]

I always love your videos and those quilts were amazing. Great finds in this video.

[@themidwestcellar8003]

That hand sewn quilt is absolutely beautiful! What a deal on the price too!

[@GrandmaSandy]

Oh my gosh , Love the poodle dog collection ,Love the crystal candlesticks awesome .

[@colleencannon3382]

Hi Karen, when I ship clothes, quilts etc I use vacuum bags and it shrinks the size of the package which helps towards the cost of shipping.

[@jv-ep2tc]

me too!! you can get them cheap in larger sizes from China...probably from US sellers too. the new usps dimensional costs are stupid and I decided to fight back. I had a 24x24 needlepoint cushion that came up as 45.00 to ship to Florida. NOWAY. I vacuumed it down to 1/4 the size and paid about 12 bucks instead.

[@reneebrown4169]

Awesome video! You are so lucky to live where you can get great items! I live in NWARKANSAS, and we never find great items! You are blessed!

[@seaside2001]

The bow tie quilt (first quilt you showed) was home sewing machine pieced, hand quilted and hand sewn binding. (I am a quilter and retired quilt shop owner). Very pretty scrap quilt.

[@sandrabentley1420]

Looks like the wall vase is Delft, Holland. Duvet cover looks like Waverly, I have the same in curtains, but could be Lauren. Karen, you are blessed to have a Goodwill that hasn't yet entered the race by their corporate office to put many of their items in their own auction sales or their sales on eBay. Your Goodwill doesn't look to be picked over at all. Unlike our Goodwills in Central Florida. And prices are so cheap where you are. Those Allen Edmonds would be $14.99 at our Goodwill. The quilts again, would have already been picked over by management here and put up for auction, with instructions from corporate. Your quilt should get good money. Though shipping would be high. $4.50 for a hand made quilt is insane for Goodwill in any event. Your Goodwill is definitely the exception to the rule Karen. Glad you make the most of it while you can. Thanks as always for sharing.

[@susanfontaine5214]

Sandra Bentley Agree . Her Goodwill is outstanding. Ours here in upstate NY are overpriced and full of junk!

[@sandrabentley1420]

@@susanfontaine5214 because all donations are picked over first by staff and management and either sent to Goodwill centers doing auctions on line through ebay, or sent to Arkansas, I think it is, where they have their very own Auctions on line under the Goodwill name. Eventually it'll reach this part of Pennyslvania too, just a matter of time. That's why It's good to have lots of varied sourcing ideas and places, depending on individual areas. Still I'm happy for her that she has a Goodwill that hasn't completely sold out to greed. They seem to put everything out and not cherry pick. She gets terrific items and is very blessed to live in that area. But it is the exception not the rule I believe.

[@MagentaDreams70]

I'm always so jealous / happy for you about your picks. You really always have terrific finds. 😊💚

[@lavenderclothesline]

Candle Hoarder it takes hours and hours 😂

[@iHabika]

I found 2 handmade at the thrift shop this past weekend. One was $8 and one was $9! I’ve also found a handmade pillow sham once and a few other handmade quilts

[@rcdoodles6214]

My first camera was a Pentax K1000. Seems like yesterday but it wasn’t! That wall pocket looks like Delft pottery to me, Dutch. Just found your channel and love it! Subscribed.

[@elizabethgalitz49]

I have three standard poodles and I LOVE those figurines. So cute!

[@liverhater88]

I love Anything in that bamboo style. I saw a chippendale style bamboo chair once that was a bright red lacquered paint and a gorgeous toile print seat! LOVE! I have been looking for one ever since. Great find on that one, Karen! ❤️

[@GeertjeJ651]

You are a wonderful teacher. Love your channel. Just subscribed and I’ll be watching closely.

[@GrandmaSandy]

Love the boots you got also great buy for $20 and the jade necklace was so pretty .

[@RobinGKT]

Another great video. The quilts are absolutely beautiful. I wanted to say thank you for adding your supply company. Have a great day, Robin

[@lavenderclothesline]

Robin T 💜💜

[@erinmcg8716]

Love to see you pull and ship some sold items! Great vid today!

[@lavenderclothesline]

Erin McG yes, I’ve done quite a few shipping videos!

[@01baia]

That duvet cover is gorgeous!

[@carolyntaylorsisk7188]

Good Morning I Discovered Your Page Yesterday Iam Enjoying Your Video’s Happy Sunday Iam Loving The Quilts

[@redcardinaltreasures]

I love the blue color of your vest!

[@tambij]

Magazine rack, would look adorable with vintage decorating books 🌺

[@pennydaytreasures8173]

Great haul Karen, you look great in purple:) Love the quilts, your GW has great prices! My GW are pretty expensive but I still manage to find good bargains here and there

[@brendasmith6076]

The last quilt looks like the Texas Lone Star. Beautiful. Our Goodwill charges to much, Those quilts would have been 25.00 dollars or more. Those men's shoes would be $14.00. It is crazy how high they are.

[@rebeccabarr2726]

I am continually amazed not only at the quality of goods your stores put out but at the UNBELIEVABLY LOW PRICES!!! Those quilts down here in GA would be at least $25 to $50 at Goodwill, no lie!!!!

[@GrandmaSandy]

I love that quilt it is so beautiful and I cans see the hand stitching .

[@cindyvilla]

Another great interesting video Karen! I get a chuckle when you say “schlepping”! 🤪😃 Going to dig out my wooden salad bowl set, a 1972 wedding gift I never use anymore. I bet you see a lot of good quilts in your area. $4.50??!! for those gorgeous quilts! I appreciate all the great advice about items and selling. 💕

[@lavenderclothesline]

Cindy Villa thanks Cindy!

[@ATLFosterDogs]

Thank you for the videos, Karen. You’re such a pleasant person, and I love learning about new BOLO items and your thought process with respect to your purchases. I’m not sure if your stool qualifies (age, dimensions, wear, etc.), but I recently sold a small vintage “milking stool” that I picked up for $2 at Goodwill on eBay for $60. If it doesn’t seem to be a milking stool, in addition to a plant stand, I think you could market it as a vase stand. Those legs make me think of a tall, ornate Chinese vase.

[@lilycd6168]

I just checked out your EBay store very nicely done , I live near Youngstown, Ohio and my husband is encouraging me to start selling...

[@patriciaanglin9543]

I looked at your eBay account and haven't seen them on yet. My sister in law quilts and has won blue ribbons for hers, she does them all by hand. I have bought a few of hers . They are beautiful.I love quilts.❤️

[@lavenderclothesline]

Patricia Anglin they are listed in my eBay store

[@karenmcneill2602]

I thoroughly enjoyed your video! Loving your selections.

[@debishaw9355]

The watercolor is gorgeous.

[@kathyann7027]

after 20+ years of selling on eBay, I still get that excited feeling when I find something worth$$$$$. My friends say it shows all over my face when I spot something exciting.

[@lorikaybruski1243]

Hi Karen, so glad to see you are putting out daily videos!! We are going to get spoiled you know.. Just a quick story. I sold a quilt for 740. And 40. shipping. I went to an estate sale and bought the quilt which was king size along with a few others. The lady who made them had all the fancy sewing machines and this one was signed in sewing and named kaleidoscope and it had the dates from start to finish which it took two years to make it also had some hand sewing. Oh yeah I paid 35. For it, anyway I did look online to see what others were going for and I knew I had a nice one. I listed it for 780. And thought if it didn't sell I would keep it lol ( on a wing and a prayer lol). Anyway I got an offer within a week for 740. And I hit sold and couldn't believe it, I thought they won't pay for it, within the hour I heard cha ching.. I bought four from that sale but the that one was the star. I sold another for 120. And I still have two left. ( did I say a short story lol), the quilts you have shown are beautiful as well, I'll be looking to see how you price yours. I pick up quilts now whenever I can..xoxo Lori K.😄 🌷 🌸 🌷 🌸 🌷 🌸 🌷 🌸 🌷 🌸 🌷 🌸 🌷

[@wandajuul5150]

I am on a coast, like you--but I'm on the west coast. I still list bigger, heavier things, but I find that they most often sell to buyers in Oregon or California because the shipping costs are so much lower than to the middle of the country or the opposite coast. I did ship something via FedEx the other day and was pleasantly surprised at the price. I'll certainly be starting to offer it as a shipping option on my heavier items.

[@rubyus7332]

Wanda Juul , I bought a light weight item from a seller from a neighboring state. He shipped it via FedEx with a tracking number. My item successfully arrived TWO weeks later (I tracked it) 😲

[@wandajuul5150]

@@rubyus7332 I always give buyers the choice of Priority shipping. Some would rather choose the longer shipping if it costs much less to ship.

[@peppiholliday4525]

This was one of the best out of everyone on here that I have seen. love the quilts you did such an amazing job in finding all of these things good luck in your sales

[@lavenderclothesline]

Peppi Holliday thanks so much!

[@me-mx1hb]

I so enjoy your channel. You and Melissa have such soothing voices.

[@fabulouslifeinchrist1349]

I love the brown tone quilt

[@diannemcgriff3811]

Great video Karen. I just picked up a handmade quilt, it is very heavy. Great information and haul.

[@annettedenton7691]

Beautiful finds. Thanks for a great video.

[@robinwarren298]

The duvet cover could be Ralph Lauren. I think I have sheet set that matches that. I was tying as you said RL... lol

[@jennyb6600]

You always have great finds. I live in Oklahoma and I have never really find the quality of items you do. I love your videos!

[@lavenderclothesline]

Jennifer Bugler thank you! It’s due to hours and hours of thrifting!

[@lynnehampton1777]

Great video. Love the quilts they are beautiful. Great items.

[@NordicMango]

Nice! Quilts are fun to find, I TRY pick them up if I can get at least $35 profit. I found two last week. The value will be in the age, rarity of fabrics, condition, workmanship, stitch count, & rarity of pattern of course. Unfortunately, I haven’t found a super amazing for quilt a good price in years. Be careful of over paying for “crazy quilts” everyone, for some reason they can be overpriced as being a crazy quilt, but they need to have special elements to command a high price and they can be quite damaged from the silk having dry rot. Happy hunting!

[@sherrie9241]

I just found you're channel tonight, I really enjoy the videos you are putting out...Thank You

[@SugarBeeFarm]

New sub here. I really like your smooth camera work I find your voice very soothing. 💕✌️🌱

[@Mich4513]

Ok, my head is about to explode with all the great items you find!! ; ) And they are not priced high at all---here in Chicago area--prices are high at Goodwill and no discount days, no bins!! I usually shop smaller thrifts, but you find some great stuff!! I work full time and do selling on the side, I have limited time to do the sourcing. Would love to re sell full time someday! Thanks for sharing!!

[@canadiangirl5159]

I found a king size quilt at Value Village for 23 dollars last year with some machine quilting, but it has many hand stitching, so feel it was hand made. Not a factory made quilt. It is in the lone star pattern, in a dark green and burgundy prints, and white. So by the colors, I think it is from the 90's. I still have it. I love quilts too much to get rid of them.

[@debishaw9355]

Wow, those poodles are too cute

[@yvonnefitts1014]

Have you ever tried using space bags and pulling the air out???the package might be somewhat lighter, not sure...but it seems to be lighter when I do that and the storage is much better......

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

Awww how beautiful you are Miss Lady. I love the poodles. I adore anything Crystal, And those sticks are stunning. Yes, when I found my piece of French art I flipped out inside. I'm like this piece is not the prettiest oil painting but It's signed and on the back, it has the date of 1965 also somebody signed It's papers of authenticity. It's from a gallery in New York from 1965 or It may have been purchased in a gallery in NY. I was scanning the art on the wall then I saw the painting, Just like Dr.Lori said to do the I looked at the back. started reading that's when I flipped out. I haven't even checked it out yet. It's still in my van. LOL, I have an old Minolta camera, I need to put it up for sale. If I was you, Karen, I would put the Harley stuff up for auction, people love Harley and will pay up for it. I love quilts, It's a shame that people put all those long hard hours into making beauty like that and it goes for dollars now. Back in the 70's and 80's all this glassware and quilts were so costly it was almost a joke to try and buy any of it. I mean I remember quilts costing 500 to 800 hundred from like selling them word of mouth or craft shows. Antique malls had them priced for 1,200$ plus. It makes me wanna cry. If I had a place to store quilts and glassware I would buy as much as I could for my Mom but I just don't have a place to show it off. She loved it back when it cost so much. you know even a quilt top was pretty costly back then 250$ to 400$ each. Then you had to pay someone to quilt it for you. As always a great haul Karen.

[@nancytracy9499]

That Lone Star (or Texas Star) is still a quilt if it has a front fabric, back fabric, batting in the middle, and stitching to hold it all together, even if it's machine done. From the quick glance I saw close-up, it looks like it's a quilt, and absolutely stunning! Was that embroidery in the corners? I keep looking for quilts here, but never find any.

[@mimicope3404]

I can't believe you found that bow tie quilt for 2$. I'm jealous but good for you!!

[@sweettstreasures7623]

Love quilts 💕I use to quilt with my grandmother ❤️

[@ebutuoy8j]

Love your videos! The little stool also maybe could be sold as a plant or large vase stand?

[@macymodestxchange6355]

That’s what I was thinking. It looks like a plant stand.

[@laurie6853]

The quilts are beautiful

[@dinkyloves40]

The first quilt you have shown is called a bow tie quilt, but both quilts look handmade to me.

[@42quantumleap]

How can you tell if the wooden bowls are vintage? I’m a noobie reseller and you inspire me so much!

[@lorikorstanje2964]

great finds

[@rogerechols2310]

Oodles of poodles!!!

[@juliekarr5863]

It would take me a year to find just what you find in one day! I go to my GE 4-5 days a week. It is amazing what you can find. We don’t have that great of stuff here in California.

[@dmreddragon6]

Nor in Ariz

[@pjrademacher888]

what a haul Karen and great info at end about shipping!

[@janiceboling]

Have you ever been to a juried quilt show? Go if you get the chance. Some of the award winners and most valuable quilt tops are pieced together on machines (home sewing machine work is considered hand made). Machine work is not always a bad thing especially when it is the quit "top". A hand made quilt top made on a home machine is considered hand sewn because it is not done in a factory. Most people would prefer a home sewing machine made quilt top because it is so durable. Of course, the hand quilting (through the layers) is always the most desired but machine quilting can be beautiful and expensive, too. Piecing the top and quilting the layers are two different things often done by two different people. Many people that make quilt tops, pay someone else to quilt the layers together. Filling can be important, too. Antiques quilts were usually filled with cotton. It moved around and got lumpy over the years. There are lots of things to consider when buying and pricing a quilt -- what type of machine if any, how much hand work, the filling, it's thickness, the quilt's age, condition, colors, fabrics, artist, pattern, smell? all are things to take into account.Can you tell I am a quilt lover?

[@catmusicgirl]

I would be interested in knowing how you photograph those large quilts. Thanks.

[@corinneboltz618]

Yes, I believe it is a Lauren!

[@catloverx2]

I'm new to your channel. You have wonderful hauls. I'm not sure when you have time to breathe with all your listings. Also the room that you film in is lovely.🙂

[@trudymorris9981]

I make quilts and do hand quilting. It is hard to do, but makes the quilts beatiful. The hand quilted one is called a bow tie pattern in case you need that information. What camera do you use to photograph your items for ebay? Thanks.

[@feeenchantee3249]

You always find great things at amazing prices! I don’t know if I should be happy for you, jealous or hate you! 😂😂 At the end of your videos, I am happy for you!!! Someday, I will come in your area and go thrift with you and be best friends😃!!! Hugs from Montreal!!

[@lavenderclothesline]

Nancy Bouffard fete 😘😘 yes Pennsylvania has amazing thrifting

[@drrobinf.a.2942]

I wanted to know how much you paid/will charge for the dragon & jade necklace! Is it an oversight or deliberate choice that you didn't tell us? Ditto on the linens ...you gave us that information on some, just not all. I live to go thrifting, and have been obtaining all my personal clothing & home decor from thrift stores for years - and my Goodwill & other stores never have finds like these! Would love to go with you!

[@janiceboling]

the quilt with little blue diamonds is beautiful and should bring at least $200 if not $500 especially if it's good quality cotton and there is no damage. A great find!

[@dmreddragon6]

I used to have that camera back in the mid-late 80's. Not one of the most sophisticated 35mm cameras, but it took beautiful pictures.

[@GeertjeJ651]

I have a rule that any clothing, linens or anything fabric must be washable. Do you wash all the fabric items you purchase? I’ve found some awesome clothing that I picked up even though they were quite dirty. Brought them home, washed and discovered the beauty of the item.

[@kathyaldridge7171]

Hi Karen! About the wall pocket....tole painting in a single color? I need to study up on glazes, too.

[@tammiwaddlethisoldwomansvi5400]

So many beautiful things

[@briansvlog2007]

Please do a video on how you package framed artwork to ship thank you! Love your channel!

[@tinaknoell2401]

I believe your blue floral wall pocket heart is Mexican pottery.

[@anitahaviland3036]

Lone Star quilt design. The wedding quilt is interlocking rings called Wedding Ring design. You are so fortunate to live in an area with such a great selection of thrift stores. Your finds are so good!

[@debbywickman1103]

And such low prices

[@kirstencook1439]

Scrappy bow tie hand quilted quilt 🤓📍✂📐📏nice

[@jolee5152]

I could get a lot more items listed if I didn’t enjoy watching your videos so much! But thank you for getting me motivated. You made me realize my eBay store could be more profitable if I just work on it daily!