You will Love that Fasturn tool set! Great sewing book haul too! I saw that last book on fitting at a sew expo & it was about $150! The CEO of Goodwill earns $1M a year. Even though they are a 501C3/not for profit, Less than one-eighth of the company's profit goes toward its charity work. Goodwill sells free goods at a profit, but less than one eighth of that profit actually goes to the job-related programs they market as their primary pillar of charity work. However, each store is independently owned and some give a lot back to their communities. On the other hand, 82 cents of every dollar donated to the Salvation Army goes toward program services (like adult rehab centers for alcohol & drugs) & remaining 18 cents/% goes toward admin cost. Their CEO earns about $125K a year. Many people I know prefer to thrift at local shops run by local hospitals, churches & pet rescues to support local charity work & because of "charities" like Goodwill. The prices have really gone up at Goodwill too.
Well here I am dead away on the floor. Thank you so much Claire! I'm so glad you've commented here because I found your TH-cam channel. The video you did on the Jacqueline Groeg Exhibit in Palm Springs was fascinating, especially to me as I'm a huge Laura Ashley fan and it looks as if they were contemporaries. Such a pleasure. Thanks so much for watching my video about the books! I'm honored!
Wow you hit the lottery with all the books! I remember watching sewing with Nancy as a child. It was a bit boring to me as a child and teen, but for some reason, we still watched it. Maybe because my mom liked it, I’m not sure. Maybe because future self was like you should watch this. I also thought Nancy was so proper and beautiful and calm.
I loved Sewing with Nancy. It grew out of her Nancy's Notions store in Beaver Dam, WI. I guess some details stick with you! She was such a unique person, very North American in her countenance. I felt the same way about Jeopardy when I was a kid - my mom always watched it so I did too. Now I love it! We turn into our parents eventually - it's inescapable 😂
I use that loop turner, good price for a great tool, easy to turn tubes. And I have all these books but one ….. paid more than $3, for sure, but have enjoyed them through the years.
Hi Jen, first you won’t regret getting the fast turn set, I have had the set for many years and love them. Also, I have two of the books you talked about, making patterns from finished clothes and The Best of Sewing with Nancy ( I have a few of her books). I believe I got several of my sewing books back when Oxmoor House would do those mail order book deals, I miss those.
Sounded like some dance moves, “ Slash it, spread it, slice it, pivot,”etc. lol. We need to make up a sewing line dance! You really got away with some good books there for a great price. Thanks for the shout out and we got a think about our next adventure soon!
Wow there's some super resources there! Well done, Jen. I have some of my Aunt s original sewing technique books from the 60 s and 70 s and love dipping in !
Thanks so much - not sure how it happens, but I guess there are plenty of times I find nothing, too. So it's just persistence. I don't win nearly as much as I lose. But when I win, I definitely wanna crow!
What a great variety of reference/ technique books you found. I really like having a book to look things up; TH-cam doesn't always have all the answers. Nice set of tube turners too! Thanks for sharing!
Going old school with the books and having to look things up - it's good for me since I've gotten so lazy with Google. Sometimes you just need to sit down with a book and read!
It's worth looking, if you're in the mood! Sometimes I'm in the mood and find nothing. Other times I'm not in the mood and I find gems! It's very random -
Great book finds ! Nothing better than looking thru sewing books and getting fast advise.. I used to love watching sewing with Nancy too! I was happy to see they have her reruns on utube. Love the quote.nice to be reminded that He is an awesome God especially during these crazy times
Great finds! I thrifted a sewing book Saturday by Marcie (sp?) Tilton and paid .25 for it! I’ll be showing it in a video soon! I know she’s one of your faves! 💗😘
Jen I would love to buy the alteration book off you seeing how I desperately need it since I keep messing up my pants. Dang lady you just keep blowing my mind on the treasures you find
I just bought 2 of the Power sewing books from Amazon but paid a bit more! You scored big time! Seamwork Radio podcast had suggested several books for our library and then seeing these was great!
Hi Jen. You are going to love that Fastturn . I didn’t think that I would use mine that often but boy when you have it, it really makes your life a lot easier. Enjoy 😊
Wow a whole new Sewing library! What an outstanding collection of books you have there. I still only have my two from my childhood 🤣 oh, and my sewing machine manuals! You certainly know how to find bargains. Hope you left some for the other ladies! X
Great haul! I would love to see how the fast turner works when you figure it out. The books are great and they all look new. I've recently added some Nancy Zieman books to my collection but they are not in great condition. Her show is still on here in Seattle on Saturday mornings which I still love to watch.
You seem to have good luck at thrift type stores. There are a few in my neighborhood and they all seem to be very overpriced for the stuff they sell. I like the old, vintage historical stuff and is more difficult to find. My experience is especially Goodwill is just too overpriced, and many times they charge more than I can find online! Yeah really. Garage sales are the best, but they have thinned out since covid. What I really like are the very old patterns and they are impossible to find. I am not a fan os sewing with sheets, they are too closely woven and don't work good for quilts, and I do make quilts much of the time. You can sometimes find Nancy Zieman's on t.v., and on you tube. You are going to be busy reading all those book--enjoy.
I have that loop tuner thing but not that nice box! They are really nice. I think I bought mine in the 80’s or 90’s. Next time I get to Nashville, I need to thrift for some of those books. That linen shower curtain is really bugging me that I didn’t buy it. What have you done to me! Stop it!!! Lol! Cheryl
Hello Jen. I enjoy your videos so much and also your thrift trips with your sewing sisters. I am also from Florida but do not have any sewing buddies. So I am learning by watching videos on TH-cam. I don't know much, but I would love to make progress in my sewing, which is my passion. I have been watching the Fitting and Pattern Alternation book since you talk about it in your video of your trip to the Sewing & Quilting Expo. On Amazon, they sell a Paperback for $237.88 and a Book Supplement for $120.00. Do you happen to know what is the difference between those books? Can you get one versus the other?
Hi Gladys! For the Fitting & Alteration book, goodness sakes you shouldn't pay $240! Try getting a used copy on Abebooks.com. You'll pay FAR less and still get the same great information. There should be a link to it in the description box.
Hey Suzanne! I know - for some reason I thought that was only about $30 when I got it earlier this year. But I did some research and you can find it for a reasonable price. I put some links in the description box for you.
You will Love that Fasturn tool set! Great sewing book haul too! I saw that last book on fitting at a sew expo & it was about $150! The CEO of Goodwill earns $1M a year. Even though they are a 501C3/not for profit, Less than one-eighth of the company's profit goes toward its charity work. Goodwill sells free goods at a profit, but less than one eighth of that profit actually goes to the job-related programs they market as their primary pillar of charity work. However, each store is independently owned and some give a lot back to their communities. On the other hand, 82 cents of every dollar donated to the Salvation Army goes toward program services (like adult rehab centers for alcohol & drugs) & remaining 18 cents/% goes toward admin cost. Their CEO earns about $125K a year. Many people I know prefer to thrift at local shops run by local hospitals, churches & pet rescues to support local charity work & because of "charities" like Goodwill. The prices have really gone up at Goodwill too.
Good info - thanks Tamara!
Jen, thanks for including two of my books, Claire
Well here I am dead away on the floor. Thank you so much Claire! I'm so glad you've commented here because I found your TH-cam channel. The video you did on the Jacqueline Groeg Exhibit in Palm Springs was fascinating, especially to me as I'm a huge Laura Ashley fan and it looks as if they were contemporaries. Such a pleasure. Thanks so much for watching my video about the books! I'm honored!
Wow you hit the lottery with all the books! I remember watching sewing with Nancy as a child. It was a bit boring to me as a child and teen, but for some reason, we still watched it. Maybe because my mom liked it, I’m not sure. Maybe because future self was like you should watch this. I also thought Nancy was so proper and beautiful and calm.
I loved Sewing with Nancy. It grew out of her Nancy's Notions store in Beaver Dam, WI. I guess some details stick with you! She was such a unique person, very North American in her countenance. I felt the same way about Jeopardy when I was a kid - my mom always watched it so I did too. Now I love it! We turn into our parents eventually - it's inescapable 😂
Wow great books indeed. You have quite a library.
I do love books - can you imagine how I'd be if I collected dolls, or plates, or spoons? My house would be overrun! 😂
You really scored on the books! Maybe you'll share something that you learn in the future!! 😊💕
Hopefully! I need to really sit and read the Betzina books. If only they were on audio - lol
I use that loop turner, good price for a great tool, easy to turn tubes. And I have all these books but one ….. paid more than $3, for sure, but have enjoyed them through the years.
You are truly a pro. And you're right - I used the Fasturn for a dress recently and it was fantastic. So fast!
Hi Jen, first you won’t regret getting the fast turn set, I have had the set for many years and love them. Also, I have two of the books you talked about, making patterns from finished clothes and The Best of Sewing with Nancy ( I have a few of her books). I believe I got several of my sewing books back when Oxmoor House would do those mail order book deals, I miss those.
Sounded like some dance moves, “ Slash it, spread it, slice it, pivot,”etc. lol. We need to make up a sewing line dance! You really got away with some good books there for a great price. Thanks for the shout out and we got a think about our next adventure soon!
This loop turner set is excellent! The best gadget I have ever bought. Worth every penny and more. A great find!
Wow there's some super resources there! Well done, Jen. I have some of my Aunt s original sewing technique books from the 60 s and 70 s and love dipping in !
Never let those go - they're invaluable!
You always get some awesome things thrifting. Awesome collection of books.
Thanks so much - not sure how it happens, but I guess there are plenty of times I find nothing, too. So it's just persistence. I don't win nearly as much as I lose. But when I win, I definitely wanna crow!
What a great variety of reference/ technique books you found. I really like having a book to look things up; TH-cam doesn't always have all the answers. Nice set of tube turners too! Thanks for sharing!
Going old school with the books and having to look things up - it's good for me since I've gotten so lazy with Google. Sometimes you just need to sit down with a book and read!
Bonjou Jen.... still have the Nancy Zimmermann book! Loved the show! Christine 🇨🇦
Mon amie! Nancy was a gem. I learned so much from her. ❤️🍁
Brilliant haul you never know what you find
It's worth looking, if you're in the mood! Sometimes I'm in the mood and find nothing. Other times I'm not in the mood and I find gems! It's very random -
Great book finds ! Nothing better than looking thru sewing books and getting fast advise.. I used to love watching sewing with Nancy too! I was happy to see they have her reruns on utube. Love the quote.nice to be reminded that He is an awesome God especially during these crazy times
So true! She was wonderful and He is awesome indeed!
Great finds! I thrifted a sewing book Saturday by Marcie (sp?) Tilton and paid .25 for it! I’ll be showing it in a video soon! I know she’s one of your faves! 💗😘
You are the thrifting queen. I can never believe what deals you find! 😘🤗❤️
@@TodayinJensSewingRoom Neither can I!!! 🤣🤣🤣😘😘😘
I remember Nancy Zieman using the turning tubes.
I should do a search on that.
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful finds. And you are right our God is an awesome awesome God
Jen I would love to buy the alteration book off you seeing how I desperately need it since I keep messing up my pants. Dang lady you just keep blowing my mind on the treasures you find
Thanks Susan! Look for it on Abebooks.com - it's really reasonable there -
I just bought 2 of the Power sewing books from Amazon but paid a bit more! You scored big time! Seamwork Radio podcast had suggested several books for our library and then seeing these was great!
I need to get more into podcasts - I love my audiobooks so I never think of it. And Abebooks - great for used copies. Far less expensive.
Wow. Great finds! I never find sewing books at the thrift.
Hi Jen. You are going to love that Fastturn . I didn’t think that I would use mine that often but boy when you have it, it really makes your life a lot easier. Enjoy 😊
Great books you have there Jen…!!
Thanks so much!
Lucky Lady. Cheers Mary
Thanks so much!
Wow a whole new Sewing library! What an outstanding collection of books you have there. I still only have my two from my childhood 🤣 oh, and my sewing machine manuals! You certainly know how to find bargains. Hope you left some for the other ladies! X
Love sewing books. I have several of the ones you just got.
Great haul! I would love to see how the fast turner works when you figure it out. The books are great and they all look new. I've recently added some Nancy Zieman books to my collection but they are not in great condition. Her show is still on here in Seattle on Saturday mornings which I still love to watch.
I used the Fasturn recently and it was fabulous! So quick and simple. I should go back and watch some Nancy Zieman on TH-cam - she was a great one!
SCORE!! What amazing finds! 😊
You seem to have good luck at thrift type stores. There are a few in my neighborhood and they all seem to be very overpriced for the stuff they sell. I like the old, vintage historical stuff and is more difficult to find. My experience is especially Goodwill is just too overpriced, and many times they charge more than I can find online! Yeah really. Garage sales are the best, but they have thinned out since covid. What I really like are the very old patterns and they are impossible to find. I am not a fan os sewing with sheets, they are too closely woven and don't work good for quilts, and I do make quilts much of the time. You can sometimes find Nancy Zieman's on t.v., and on you tube. You are going to be busy reading all those book--enjoy.
Actually I have bad luck too - you just don't hear about those times!
I have that loop tuner thing but not that nice box! They are really nice. I think I bought mine in the 80’s or 90’s.
Next time I get to Nashville, I need to thrift for some of those books. That linen shower curtain is really bugging me that I didn’t buy it. What have you done to me! Stop it!!! Lol!
Cheryl
😂😂😂 Sorry not sorry - I see a linen shower curtain in your future! Or even better, silk! ❤️
@@TodayinJensSewingRoom Silk? I don’t think I’ve ever seen silk shower curtains. Fancy🥰
Cheryl
Nancy Z...a favorite of our generation; may she rest in His Peace.
Sandra Betzina on youtube -
Power Sewing Web TV
Definitely.
Looks like a fantastic book haul!
Hello Jen. I enjoy your videos so much and also your thrift trips with your sewing sisters. I am also from Florida but do not have any sewing buddies. So I am learning by watching videos on TH-cam. I don't know much, but I would love to make progress in my sewing, which is my passion. I have been watching the Fitting and Pattern Alternation book since you talk about it in your video of your trip to the Sewing & Quilting Expo. On Amazon, they sell a Paperback for $237.88 and a Book Supplement for $120.00. Do you happen to know what is the difference between those books? Can you get one versus the other?
Hi Gladys! For the Fitting & Alteration book, goodness sakes you shouldn't pay $240! Try getting a used copy on Abebooks.com. You'll pay FAR less and still get the same great information. There should be a link to it in the description box.
Hi Jen 👋. I looked up that book Fitting & Pattern Alterations and man is it costly. Amazon has it for 149.99. Well I won’t be buying it lol 😆.
Hey Suzanne! I know - for some reason I thought that was only about $30 when I got it earlier this year. But I did some research and you can find it for a reasonable price. I put some links in the description box for you.
@@TodayinJensSewingRoom thank you 😊
Goodwill big wigs make so much money. I try not to shop there, I go to our humane society store here.
They always have great stuff at the pet rescue shops near me.