We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING
Hello Forumites! However well-intentioned, for the safety of other users we ask that you refrain from seeking or offering medical advice. This includes recommendations for medicines, procedures or over-the-counter remedies. Posts or threads found to be in breach of this rule will be removed.📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Lots of 1970's-80's handknits........what to do with them????
LilacLillie
Posts: 2,930 Forumite
Had coffee with a friend today who had 3 large black bags of hand knitted tops.
All very well made, in natural fibres and various styles/patterns.
Her sister made them in the 70's & 80's, sadly when she died my friend couldn't part with them.
I suggested she give them to charity but she felt somehow this would be 'disloyal' to her departed sister, yet they are getting in her way.
She said she would sell them but at £10 a time!
Although I believe they are worth it, I think she isn't being realistic pricewise and unless she found a specialist buyer would get that for the whole lot!
I used to design, make and own a knitwear shop but can't really think how or what could help her on this one.
She doesn't have the internet but I said I would throw the question out to all the OS'ers and see what they come up with, because they always do!
Over to you ........................??????????????????
LL
All very well made, in natural fibres and various styles/patterns.
Her sister made them in the 70's & 80's, sadly when she died my friend couldn't part with them.
I suggested she give them to charity but she felt somehow this would be 'disloyal' to her departed sister, yet they are getting in her way.
She said she would sell them but at £10 a time!
Although I believe they are worth it, I think she isn't being realistic pricewise and unless she found a specialist buyer would get that for the whole lot!
I used to design, make and own a knitwear shop but can't really think how or what could help her on this one.
She doesn't have the internet but I said I would throw the question out to all the OS'ers and see what they come up with, because they always do!
Over to you ........................??????????????????
LL
We are all in the gutter but some of us are looking at the stars........................
0
Comments
-
what about ebay advertising as hand made vintage etc or raffle them off:xmastree:Is loving life right now,yes I am a soppy fool who believes in the simple things in life :xmastree:0
-
How about a display in the local church and sell them that way?Taking responsibility one penny at a time!0
-
etsy is a good (if rather american) site for handmade and vintage items, advetise as hand made, vintage, english knits, you never know.0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 351.7K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 454K Spending & Discounts
- 244.7K Work, Benefits & Business
- 600.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.3K Life & Family
- 258.4K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards