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<p>[QUOTE="tie.dye.cat, post: 486128, member: 152"]Just wanted to throw this in the ring - sometimes the vintage unused kits can have surprisingly good value. Some of it seems to depend on the subject and some of it depends on whether it's crewel, cross stitch, etc.</p><p><br /></p><p>I live in an area where there's been several manufacturer plants over the years - Bucilla is one I can think of. I try to remember to keep an eye out at garage sales for sealed kits (if they are unsealed you can't always tell if they're complete if you're not into stitchery). I've found quite a few around here but not in a while.</p><p><br /></p><p>PS. Never had luck with a candlewicking kit that I had that I thought was really nice...guess no one does candlewicking anymore (whatever the hell candlewicking is...lol).</p><p><br /></p><p>PSS. For a while the last few years, hook rugs were quite the rage....both unopened kits and finished products....but again, subject is a big determing factor.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sorry for the ramble![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="tie.dye.cat, post: 486128, member: 152"]Just wanted to throw this in the ring - sometimes the vintage unused kits can have surprisingly good value. Some of it seems to depend on the subject and some of it depends on whether it's crewel, cross stitch, etc. I live in an area where there's been several manufacturer plants over the years - Bucilla is one I can think of. I try to remember to keep an eye out at garage sales for sealed kits (if they are unsealed you can't always tell if they're complete if you're not into stitchery). I've found quite a few around here but not in a while. PS. Never had luck with a candlewicking kit that I had that I thought was really nice...guess no one does candlewicking anymore (whatever the hell candlewicking is...lol). PSS. For a while the last few years, hook rugs were quite the rage....both unopened kits and finished products....but again, subject is a big determing factor. Sorry for the ramble![/QUOTE]
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