Baa Baa Black Sheep

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Have you any wool? Yes sir, Yes sir, Three Bags Full!

I was "talking" to my painting ladies at our Yahoo Group and while many of our conversations don't really involve painting, I was so excited about my visit to Goodwill this afternoon so I had to tell them about the Three Bags Full of wool!
It just made my think of that rhyme! It was quarter day at Goodwill and all these great finds only cost me $11.50. Two of the sportcoats were half price and everything else that I got was .25. Great finds and all 100% wool.
Now I wish I had the time to wash them and cut them up. I love to do that, but I still have to pack for my trip and I still have to finish the Princess' birthday gifts. Her party is a mere 12 hours after I get back from my trip and while I am a procrastinator, I don't think that I want to push it that close!
Off to paint!


Comments

Laurie said…
I love the thrift shops. Unfortunately, the ones around our town are all so expensive, which you wouldn't think they would be. You got some great bargains!
January 22, 2009 at 10:42 PM
Something Nice and Pretty said…
Wow...look at all that wool, you lucky girl! I'm going to Goodwill today maybe just maybe I'll find some:)
Rondell
January 23, 2009 at 9:44 AM
Kim said…
Great woolie finds, girl! I've been hitting the Thrift Shops for woolens since last fall and wow, I've found some pretty wool and good buys. Love it!
January 25, 2009 at 10:53 AM
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