Over at whipup.net, there’s a great guide to buying thrifted sewing supplies.

It’s all great suggestions. I get most of my sewing supplies at yard sales (or jumbles, as I’m told they are called elsewhere…and I rather like the sound of that better), rummage sales,and thrift shops. It’s quite common to come across boxes or bags full of stuff no one wanted to sort through and be able to snatch a huge bag of yarn or fabrics for less than $5.