6.Can't Go Wrong With a Good Quilt
Among the most prized discoveries in the thrifting community is the vintage handmade quilt found in perfect shape. Often passed down through generations and produced with painstaking attention to detail, these handcrafted jewels have emotional as well as utilitarian worth. For any collector or handy housewife, this unique quilt is a treasure as its great condition implies it was either meticulously kept or hardly used. When quilting was both an essential household ability and an art form, traditional quilts like this one sometimes exhibit complex patterns and stitching techniques that highlight the craftspersonship of a bygone age. Since historical quilts were usually built to last years of use and made of sturdy materials, their quality often exceeds that of mass-produced contemporary substitutes. Finding such a well-preserved item in a thrift store is especially amazing as many of these objects become family heirlooms instead of donations. These quilts have a nostalgic significance that much beyond their utilitarian use since they remind us of grandmother's loving handwork.
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