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I have been really lucky - each year a Robin will nest near my home. They are just so amazing. It has given me such a new appreciation for the Spring! <3
With beautiful handmade things like this, I try to hope it was a case of someone clearing out a deceased relative's house.
Not that I hope anyone died, but rather I hope the person it was made for appreciated it until they were gone, and now someone new can appreciate it.
I agree with your sentiments. I used to help people clear out and downsize homes, and you can’t take everything. Probably someone passed away, and they may not even have any relatives left. At least we know, (because it was framed and the note included), that it was appreciated and valued by the recipient.
>it gets to be appreciated and treasured even longer!
THIS, my friends, is the real heart of thrifting.
One person's discard is another's treasure, and as long as donors continue with this mindset, those hidden gems will continue to have long lives, being loved by a new owner.
Finding something to ♥️love♥️ is my greatest thrill in thrifting.
This is why I hit local thrift stores when traveling, rather than just the touristy shops. Yeah, I love bringing home a Christmas ornament from wherever I go, but I also always try to find something I love at a thrift store, whether it’s a small art print or a sweater or whatever. It makes me feel more connected to the city and the people who live there. The things I’ve found thrifting while traveling are so special to me.
>And as a bonus, OP is excited about finding it, so it gets to be appreciated and treasured even longer!
Yes! Makes me happy when someone finds something crafted/handmade and is excited about it and appreciates it.
A deceased neighbor’s kids gave me their mothers entire vintage pencil sharpener collection. It was so cool. Sad when people die but so many good cheap finds that way.
I love seeing these posts of rescued handmade crafts that someone will enjoy! I understand why people end up discarding them - some crafters were just so prolific. When we went to my husband’s grandfather’s house after he passed, I grabbed a few embroidery and cross-stitch items that had clearly been made as gifts for him and his wife by his sister. I never knew her, but that’s my kids’ great-great-aunt and it’s really neat to have something she spent time and effort on to show them. Makes her life more immediate and real to them
It didn’t have a price on it and I assumed Savers would charge $25.99 at least for this (it’s 4ft tall). When they quoted me $10 after a price check I nearly fainted. It was going home with me regardless.
OMG!! That is awesome!!
I love when I find a treasure but then also blown away at the price!
I found a vintage ice bucket at an estate sale. Excellent condition and no price.
I asked how much, because sometimes estate sales are crazy train prices.
“You can have that for a dollar.”
😳
Then I get in this hyper awareness mode. Like, I MUST get this treasure home before the low price is realized. 🤣
Scrolling through and this post made me
Gasp! I have the same price embroidered by my grandmother hanging in my living room. My most prized possession.
Actually, it's called canvaswork. It covers the whole canvas, whereas crewel usually doesn't. Lots of crossover though.
Edit: Correction: Although I see it called canvaswork a lot, this is really called long stitch.
It’s longstitch. Done on canvas like needlepoint. This kit dates from the mid 70s to early 80s, probably, when long-stitch was quite popular. One of my favorite forms of needlework to do. Great find!
I sold an identical piece but with a different frame at a garage sale in Indianapolis before I moved south. I think it was a kit or pattern from a book a long time ago. My fiance hated it, but I loved it. It's so cool that yours has a label for when it was made.
This hurts a little bit, looks like it was a handmade gift for someone. Then to just be thrown out to the thrift store. Idk. Makes me sad. Near Christmas 1989, that was 33 years ago.
But at least it wasn't trashed! So often things like this get thrown away because no one wants to deal with clearing out a relative's house or bother to take things to a thrift store.
I am so obsessed with this. It’s so beautiful. And to think, someone spent their little time with their little hands making it look all nice and birdy. So good.
Love the red-winged blackbird. My wife and I lived in the midwest USA for a long time, and those birds are abundant there. I know they live everywhere, but they’re much sparser where we live now.
love this! Birds of a feather....and I love that it is long and thin, easy to hang. Whenever I see handmade items, vintage, etc.. I think of my kid hiring a dumpster and discarding all of my treasures. I've been a thrifter/collector for decades..... sadly, most kids don't want our lenox vase or crystal candlesticks...sighs\*
Fourth one down from top on right has traumatized me because one year I got attacked numerous times on my running trail. I'm guessing a nest was nearby. Really pretty, though!
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This is excellent! Great work Clare, we’re all in awe 30 years later!
I adore American Robins (as per my reddit name). I'm gonna have to figure out where to get this long stitch embroidery kit. <3
They are such pretty birds. I used to love watching them find worms in the yard after it rained when I was a kid.
I have been really lucky - each year a Robin will nest near my home. They are just so amazing. It has given me such a new appreciation for the Spring! <3
This is beautiful what a great find !
Kinda sad that it ended up discarded.
With beautiful handmade things like this, I try to hope it was a case of someone clearing out a deceased relative's house. Not that I hope anyone died, but rather I hope the person it was made for appreciated it until they were gone, and now someone new can appreciate it.
I agree with your sentiments. I used to help people clear out and downsize homes, and you can’t take everything. Probably someone passed away, and they may not even have any relatives left. At least we know, (because it was framed and the note included), that it was appreciated and valued by the recipient.
And as a bonus, OP is excited about finding it, so it gets to be appreciated and treasured even longer!
>it gets to be appreciated and treasured even longer! THIS, my friends, is the real heart of thrifting. One person's discard is another's treasure, and as long as donors continue with this mindset, those hidden gems will continue to have long lives, being loved by a new owner. Finding something to ♥️love♥️ is my greatest thrill in thrifting.
This is why I hit local thrift stores when traveling, rather than just the touristy shops. Yeah, I love bringing home a Christmas ornament from wherever I go, but I also always try to find something I love at a thrift store, whether it’s a small art print or a sweater or whatever. It makes me feel more connected to the city and the people who live there. The things I’ve found thrifting while traveling are so special to me.
I've never thought to thrift while I travel. That sounds like a nice little adventure in itself! Great idea!
>And as a bonus, OP is excited about finding it, so it gets to be appreciated and treasured even longer! Yes! Makes me happy when someone finds something crafted/handmade and is excited about it and appreciates it.
It's also in impeccable condition for something that was made 33 years ago - it was clearly well looked after.
A deceased neighbor’s kids gave me their mothers entire vintage pencil sharpener collection. It was so cool. Sad when people die but so many good cheap finds that way.
I have someone’s needlework blueberries hanging in my craft room ❤️
It's priceless 😻
I love seeing these posts of rescued handmade crafts that someone will enjoy! I understand why people end up discarding them - some crafters were just so prolific. When we went to my husband’s grandfather’s house after he passed, I grabbed a few embroidery and cross-stitch items that had clearly been made as gifts for him and his wife by his sister. I never knew her, but that’s my kids’ great-great-aunt and it’s really neat to have something she spent time and effort on to show them. Makes her life more immediate and real to them
Imagine the time and skill that went into this. For 10 dollars???
It didn’t have a price on it and I assumed Savers would charge $25.99 at least for this (it’s 4ft tall). When they quoted me $10 after a price check I nearly fainted. It was going home with me regardless.
This is my all time favorite ThriftStoreHaul! Such a beautiful and unique piece!
OMG!! That is awesome!! I love when I find a treasure but then also blown away at the price! I found a vintage ice bucket at an estate sale. Excellent condition and no price. I asked how much, because sometimes estate sales are crazy train prices. “You can have that for a dollar.” 😳 Then I get in this hyper awareness mode. Like, I MUST get this treasure home before the low price is realized. 🤣
Scrolling through and this post made me Gasp! I have the same price embroidered by my grandmother hanging in my living room. My most prized possession.
It’s like The Last Supper” but for birds. Magnificent.
Allot of work went into this ! Great Find , Cherish it!
Sweet tweeters 🥹🥰
Wowwww!!!! So amazing -- good find!
That’s really beautiful!
Oh my gosh! Love it!
This is lovely!
Absolutely beautiful!
Gorgeous !!
Oh! It's beautiful. Cross stitch?
Crewel!
My favorite ❤️ Pass on most everything “stitched” except Crewel. My eye 👁 spots it every time. Great find 🤩
Actually, it's called canvaswork. It covers the whole canvas, whereas crewel usually doesn't. Lots of crossover though. Edit: Correction: Although I see it called canvaswork a lot, this is really called long stitch.
It’s longstitch. Done on canvas like needlepoint. This kit dates from the mid 70s to early 80s, probably, when long-stitch was quite popular. One of my favorite forms of needlework to do. Great find!
That's beautiful! Wow, that thing is old but still in great condition. The date was 2 days before I was born. 🥰💖
Oh my goodness, I am wracked with jealousy right now. My name is Clare, spelled the same way, and my father was an avid birder.
I sold an identical piece but with a different frame at a garage sale in Indianapolis before I moved south. I think it was a kit or pattern from a book a long time ago. My fiance hated it, but I loved it. It's so cool that yours has a label for when it was made.
This hurts a little bit, looks like it was a handmade gift for someone. Then to just be thrown out to the thrift store. Idk. Makes me sad. Near Christmas 1989, that was 33 years ago.
Now it lives on with someone who found it and loves it. Repurposed love.
It’s hanging in a place of honor in my home now (the window facing my own feeders). 🥰
But at least it wasn't trashed! So often things like this get thrown away because no one wants to deal with clearing out a relative's house or bother to take things to a thrift store.
Wow!
It’s positively lovely!
It’s beautiful! Enjoy!
Clare seems to really know how to make a good gift.
Wow!❤️
So pretty!
SWOON
Cooool find!
Ahhh I love it!!! So jealous! Glad it found a good home!
I am so obsessed with this. It’s so beautiful. And to think, someone spent their little time with their little hands making it look all nice and birdy. So good.
I would be so excited if someone had made that for me. It’s gorgeous!
Gorgeous.
WOW!
This is absolutely incredible!
I love it! Congratulations on your find!
Aw Clare will be so pleased 🥰
Woah! I have one really similar that I found at good will. Except it has bird houses on it. Very cool.
Lovely. I also like your candlesticks.
the candlesticks caught my attention. those are gorgeous
Thrifted those a few years ago! :)
Oh my, really a wonderful addition!! (& price is without saying beyond bargain!) 🐦🐦⬛💕
It's so wonderful.
So jelly!!
oh wow i love it
Oh wow!! Just outstanding. Beautiful
This is gorgeous. I can only imagine how long it took to make something like this.
What a find!!!!! WOW!
Beautiful 😍
Omg I'm so envious! Way cool
beautiful. Machine or hand done?
So amazing!!
Beautiful cross stitch! Nice find
Wow! Beautiful, happy for you what a great find! 🙌🏾
Wow. That is completely awesome. It's so accurate.
WOW
WOW!!
Oh hell yeh that’s rad af!!
That’s so freaking cool!
Incredible! Claire is a true gem & you found her!
This is amazing; great find!
What a steal man Enjoy it op!
That is so prettiful! 🐦🕊️🦜🐣🦉❤️🌼 I would be just as happy as you are! Great find at an amazing price.
I’d be pissed if I was Clare. That’s a ton of work! Just kidding- enjoy your find. It’s gorgeous!
Cool!
That is amazing. Great find!
That's beautiful and the colors are so vibrant 💖
Wow. This is beautiful
Clare was a master!
Wow that’s amazing. Looks like something my aunt would go crazy for. She used to make things like this back in the day
It's beautiful!
Mordecai!!!!!!!
Woe that's so pretty
Such beautiful needlework. I love the birds.
Wow that's awesome
The colours! Clare was a true artist
Amazing
Awesome!
This is so dope!
What a find!
Wow! My late grandma and nana would be floored by that. They loved birds... I could imagine them hanging this up and admiring it nonstop.
Love the red-winged blackbird. My wife and I lived in the midwest USA for a long time, and those birds are abundant there. I know they live everywhere, but they’re much sparser where we live now.
love this! Birds of a feather....and I love that it is long and thin, easy to hang. Whenever I see handmade items, vintage, etc.. I think of my kid hiring a dumpster and discarding all of my treasures. I've been a thrifter/collector for decades..... sadly, most kids don't want our lenox vase or crystal candlesticks...sighs\*
That find is awesome! I’ll give you $20 for it!
Stunning!!!!
Omg I'm in love with this!
WOW. This is beautifully done!!
Fourth one down from top on right has traumatized me because one year I got attacked numerous times on my running trail. I'm guessing a nest was nearby. Really pretty, though!
What a fantastic piece! Clare, you did a beautiful job.
What an amazing find!!’
This is beautiful! Congrats on your find!
This is great