YankeeGals Cafe

I just got all this awesome new fabric, along with lots of new threads. I hit a great sale at Joannes, and just went with it.

The tye-dyish gold fabric came all the way from India though. It is silk! The other fabrics are Linen, all except the black one, which is rayon.

All fabrics are 3 yards each, except the one from India, which was someones Saree at one time. I am guessing it is about 6 feet from looking at it. It is so vibrant!

Just about all the fabrics have beautiful embroidery in them, some with tiny sparkles.

As for the thread, I have been having some issues. You see, 3 of them are 100% rayon. The brand name is Sulky. They are kind of silky looking. They were very expensive too. The cashier talked me into it. You know, peer preasure and all! lol

My problem is, it is impossible to sew with. I have no idea why, but it bunches up under the hemline. If any expert sewers are reading this, and know why this is happening, Please..don’t leave me in the dark. Comment below and let me know the reason. It is so pretty looking! My first thought was maybe the tention needs to be adjusted when using this kind of thread, or maybe I need a different foot or needle? IDK! I sure hope someone else does.

SO without further ado–this is my goodies.

OK, so most of you already know that I am a bargain hunter. Even if I had a million dollars, I would still shop second hand for the good deals. I see it as a treasure hunt. I would much rather spend 30 minutes at a yard sale or thrift store, and find a good quality dress or shirt for two dollars, then go to Walmart and spend $15.00 dollars on something that is going to fall apart and fade after a couple dozen washes.

What is bothering me about the Goodwill imparticular though, is that it is becoming very commercialized!!!! Ugh! I mean, they are having their own fashion shows now, AND-advertising them on TV. They are generally held at Hotels, from what the commercials say. All you need to do, is bring your credit card and it will all be placed on your tab. Oh, it is all on auction of course.

AUCTION????? What are trying to turn into eBay now?

I do not know why it surprised me, when today I walked into the Goodwill and my eyes immediately fell on this cart that had some upscale handbags and shoes in it, as well as a very old looking accordion. As I went to touch one of the bags, the sales lady says, “Oh, sorry mam, those are going in the auction shelves right over there”. My eyes followed her finger to some enclosed shelves on the outer walls. She then tells me that it is a silent auction, and if I want to go to the register and place a bid on any of the items, they will be notifying the winner in thirty days. I could also leave my number, and if I got outbid, they would notify me, and I could up the bid by coming in, and signing my  auction sheet!!!

This is a disgrace! I mean, what ever happen to helping the needy?

Not that I am needy per-say, but you get the point.

So there you have it folks..The new Elite shopping bonanza… of the coming ages… Silent auctions to boot!! Just go right ahead, whip out that credit card, (which by the way, we have not had any credit cards for 5 years now.)

YOU MAY JUST BE THE LUCKY WINNER!!!!  As for me, I don’t think so…..