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Fabric scraps (Union city ca)
Looking for fabric scraps and some supplies for a beginner sewer / quilter. Cotton fabric scraps and remnants like cotton broadcloth, quilting cottons, or linen blends. Sewing Thread: all types cotton thread or natural fibers, heavy-duty thread for upholstery or denim, Zippers:* Velcro the sew on type metal snaps, plastic KAM snaps, and various widths of hook-and-loop tape. * **Interfacing & Stabilizers:** for structure and support. * **Fusible Interfacing:** in any weights (light, medium, heavy) * **Sew-in Interfacing:** * **Batting Fabric Shears:** A sharp pair of scissors *only* for fabric Pinking shears * **Rotary Cutter, Self-Healing Mat & Clear Acrylic Ruler:** * **Small Snips:** Perfect for clipping threads close to the fabric * **Marking Instruments:** * **Tailor's Chalk:** Great for temporary marks that brush away easily. * **Fabric Marking Pens:** Disappearing ink, water-soluble, or air-erasable pens offer versatility for different fabric types * **Point Turner:** for achieving perfectly sharp corners on collars, flaps, and pockets. * **Snap Pliers:** For applying various types of snaps * **Essential Presser Feet:** * **Zipper Foot:** * **Walking Foot * **Overcasting/Serger Foot:** Helps create neat, finished edges to prevent fraying, mimicking a serged stitch. * **Blind Hem Foot:** Designed to create an almost invisible hem for garments.
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Ikea Bonde tv stand unit + shelves (Fremont, near downtown BART)
Stand alone or fits between two tall bonde units with an additional shelf unit to hold it together. All in good condition. This is 15 years old or so. 43" across by 59" tall and 24" deep in lower section. Tv stand and 3 shelve unit plus brackets and screws.
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Kid's Weaving Loom (Oakland)
As pictured, come with loom, lots of multicolored loops, and instructions. My son made, gifted, and sold many a pot holder! Please offer good times for pickup in East Oakland.
2h
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Non - Plastic Lunch Bag (Oakland)
Lunch bag made from cotton with wool insulation. Good for dry foods, not so much for wet foods / anything that leaks. Pictured and described here: / The snap-out liner is now permanently sewn in. Nice and clean, ready for next user. Please offer good times for pickup in East Oakland.
2h
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Lanyards for Crafting (Oakland)
Bag of lanyards with instructions / suggestions for things to make. Please offer good times for pickup in East Oakland.
2h
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Stack of AARP Bulletins (Oakland)
Large stack of AARP Bulletins I'll never find time to read. Please offer good times for East Oakland pickup.
3h
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Maybe Jade or Onyx Carved Figure (Oakland)
Carved figure is approx 2.5" tall x 1.5" deep x 1" wide. I thought this was jade, but another freecycler suggests onyx. Pale green with yellow streaks. Please offer good times for pickup in East Oakland.
3h
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Soccer Ball and Basketball (Oakland)
Black and white soccer ball approx 6.5" in diameter. Orange and white basketball seems made from foam, approx 7.5" in diameter. Both well-loved, still good for kicking / throwing around in a yard. Please offer good times for pickup in East Oakland.
3h
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Scarf / Head Wrap Thingies (Oakland)
My son called these "thneads" (credit to Dr. Seuss). The knit blue one he made when younger and used as a circular scarf / neck warmer. The purple circle is organic cotton from Maggie's Organics and can be used as a scarf, head wrap, hair wrap, whatever you want to do with it. It helped him keep his braids intact when he was younger. Please offer good times for pickup in East Oakland.
3h
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Coat Rack Project (Oakland)
This coat rack board needs a handyperson / woodworker to bring it back to life. Approx 31" long when the two pieces are lined up side by side and 2" wide, 1/2" deep. Some of the pegs which jut out to hold coats have broken off and need creative reattaching. They had been held on with interior screws. Please offer good times for pickup in East Oakland.
3h
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Hanging ornament boot with peppers (Oakland)
Hanging craft item 6" long from end of hanging loop to end of peppers. Got this from another freecycler years ago. I believe they brought it back from Peru (?). Ready for its next home. Colorful and lightweight. Please offer good times for pickup in East Oakland.
3h
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Measuring Tape (Oakland)
Formerly retractable measuring tape has separated from its box. Can anyone make use of it in loose form? 145" long (a bit more than 12 ft). Please offer good times for pickup in East Oakland.
3h
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Twin Storage Bed (Oakland)
Looking for a twin sized bed with storage drawers and headboard shelves, ideally white wood, for my mother's new assisted living apartment. Total height of bed plus mattress ideally 24-28". Thanks!
3h
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Assisted Living Brochures (Oakland)
16 assisted living brochures from all the places I toured for my mom. (Not included is the place I actually chose.) Maybe this can help someone else starting on this quest? Please offer good times for pickup in East Oakland.
3h
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Two Sun Hats (Oakland)
One is turquoise blue paper straw, the other is wheat-colored paper straw with hand-painted, multi-colored flowers. I'm guesstimating both are size medium, since they are too large for me and I wear a small. Please offer good times for pickup in East Oakland.
3h
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8 by 16 feet, earth tone rug (Foothill Boulevard Cupertino)
Beautiful 8‘ x 16‘ earth tone rug. Needs a bit of cleaning. I absolutely love this rug. But with all the dogs on it, I keep having to clean it too often because the dirt shows on this light color.
5h
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1 quart Chevron 10W-40 oil. New (Palo Alto downtown north.)
1qt. Sealed bottle. Never opened. Conventional petroleum oil not synthetic. Label is nearly worn off, but the oil is perfect. The plastic seal is still on the cap.
7h
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Gift boxes and bags (Sunnyvale (Wolfe & Homestead))
Assorted gift boxes and gift bags. Also branded bags with handles. Must take all. Contactless pickup in Sunnyvale near Heron & Inverness.
8h
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Fleece jacket sz L (Las Palmas Pk, Snvle)
The plaid is the lighter blue and navy. Full front zipper and 2 side pockets. No smoking or pets household.
9h
9h
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Men's 8.5 work boots (South Palm Park, Redwood City)
Red Wing brand. Great condition, only worn about 3 times ever. Heavy-duty leather, steel toe.
9h
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Crushed walnut shells & sand (Evergreen, E. San Jose)
7 bags of crushed walnut shells and 3 bags of sand. Clean and ready to use as a weight or filling for crafts.
10h
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Glacier sunglasses (Evergreen, E. San Jose)
Lenses are a bit worn but they still have life left in them.
10h
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LED grow light (Evergreen, E. San Jose)
Has multiple light options (white, red, blue) and a 6 to 12 hour timer.
10h
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AM/FM pocket radio (Evergreen, E. San Jose)
Coby brand AM/FM pocket radio, never opened. Includes headphones, neck strap, belt clip. Does not include 2 AA batteries.
10h
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Calphalon Nonstick Sauce Pan (Oakland)
Calphalon Hard-Anodized Nonstick 2.5-Qt. Sauce Pan. Used but in good condition. Dimensions: 8.125” in diameter, 5.25” tall.
10h
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Cat treats (Alameda)
Temptations Purrnicorn cat treats. Opened but basically a whole bag.
10h
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Hair color (San Jose Rose Garden)
Some new some half full
11h
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Broken 22" glass (and shell) piece (Los Altos)
Unusual item that broke while being stored. If someone does stained glass work, they could probably repair it or reuse the parts. Base is about 10" tall. Top portion about 11-12". Zoom in to see where the breaks are. Please provide day and time for pick-up.
11h
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So Phresh paper cat litter (Alameda)
Promised
25lb bag little less than half used Non-clumping paper cat litter
11h
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CD/DVD rack (West Menlo)
Wall-mountable CD/DVD rack. Holds 48 single “jewel cases” with each slot displaying the title. Slots are spring-loaded so the cases pop out an inch or so when released.
12h