I live in a historic 80 acre neighborhood in Indianapolis and we have a legendary annual yard sale called the Woodruff Place Flea Market where everyone sells junk on the same day to raise money to help maintain our historical prettiness. In 1989, I branded my own Woodruff Place Flea Market sale "Quality Junk," and, for 25 years, destashed my studio - and lots of personal stuff - as part of this Greatest Spectacle in Neighborhood Yard Sales. I decided to continue this cleaning process everyday by having this shop.

I have been collecting - and using - vintage textile supplies for my entire life. In fact, many of the items for sale now were new when I acquired them. I am realistic about my collection and sometimes I realize that if I've owned something for long enough that it is "vintage" now, I may never intend to use it. I have also shifted my interests regarding fabric crafting throughout my life, so I rotate old supplies out to make room for things I am more likely to use. Contrary to popular opinion, not all crafters are hoarders, although I feel like one when my collection grows more than I intended. I have a personal connection with my collection, so I take extra care when presenting it for sale. I always check patterns for completeness and measure fabrics carefully. I include all of the information I am aware of in the descriptions. During the 50+ years I've been a maker I've learned a lot including points that are important for a person to know when considering a particular supply. I also studied clothing and textiles at a university and have returned to college to study social psychology. I am particularly interested in clothing and culture and in fashion psychology.

I also have a shop on Etsy where I sell things made from some of the cool vintage and salvaged supplies I collect. Visit http://www.etsy.com/shop/baisebeige for Unique Handmade and Vintage Clothing and Textiles!