THE BIG SALE
Saturday, April 13
9 am to 4 pm
The biggest Textile Garage Sale is back again. Imagine hundreds of square feet of space piled high with fabric, yarn, threads, notions, kits, patterns, magazines, tools, beads, buttons—even finished and unfinished textile art! Again this year we expect sewing machines, sergers, looms, knitting machines, and other specialty equipment available for bidding in a silent auction.
Admission: just $1
THE PREVIEW SALE
Friday, April 12, 6:30 to 8 pm
Get in before the crowds! Browse the best deals. It’s the most fun you can have for $25. Admission supports Textile Center programs. Free parking in lot for Preview Sale.
Admission: $25 donation at the door
$1 BAG SALE
Saturday, April 13, 3 to 4 pm
Everything must go! After 3 pm, pay just $1 for everything you can stuff into a paper shopping bag. If it doesn't fit in the bag, it’s 50 percent off. We provide the bags.
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The Textile Garage Sale is only possible with generous donations from supporters like you.
Updated Donation Drop Off
Due to the possibility of wintery weather on Thursday, we will be also accepting donations on Friday for the sale. Please see updated hours below.
Donations Accepted:
Thursday, April 11, 10 am - 7 pm (preferred)
Friday, April 12, 10 am - 3 pm
Donation Drop-Off:
U of M ReUse Program Warehouse
883 29th Avenue SE, Minneapolis
Follow signage to the drop off area where volunteers will help you unload. Receipts will be available to acknowledge your donation. For security reasons, we cannot accept donations left outside the building. If you can’t drop off your donation on April 11th, ask a friend to help or call 612-436-0464.
How to Price Donations:
Please price the items you are donating prior to drop-off. This is a huge help to us; we appreciate your time!
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Pricing Tips:
Unsure about pricing? Consider the age and condition of the item and assign a value approximately 25 to 50 percent of the original cost. If you don’t know or can’t remember the original cost, make your best guess.
- Do NOT price patterns or pattern magazines.
- Package or bundle your items. Place small items such as ribbons, buttons or fabric scraps in securely sealed, clear plastic bags.
- Price in even dollar amounts only (such as $1, NOT $1.50).
- Use permanent ink in large print to mark prices on stickers/masking tape. Securely fasten to items.
- If you know, include fiber-content, yardage, etc.
HOW TO GET THERE
NEW LOCATION
U of M ReUse Warehouse
883 29th Avenue SE, Minneapolis
Parking: Park in the 500-space lot across from the U of M ReUse Warehouse for only $4.
By bus: Take the #3 to Como and 29th. |
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Directions
From the North:
Take 35W South to Hwy 280
Take the Como Avenue Exit
Go West on Como Avenue
Turn left on 29th Avenue SE
From the South:
Take 35W North to Hwy 280
Take the Como Avenue Exit
Go West on Como Avenue
Turn left on 29th Avenue SE |
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From the East:
Take 94 West to Hwy 280
Take the Como Avenue Exit
Go West on Como Avenue
Turn left on 29th Avenue SE
From the West:
Take 94 East to Hwy 280
Take the Como Avenue Exit
Go West on Como Avenue
Turn left on 29th Avenue SE |
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This year, we are thrilled to partner with A Cupcake Social and their food truck to provide treats for sale on 29th Ave SE on the day of the Garage Sale.

Thank you to Cub Foods Lake Street.
SUPPORT THE MISSION
Textile Center, a national center for fiber art, is dedicated to honoring textile traditions and promoting excellence and innovation in fiber art. Garage Sale donations and proceeds go towards programs and services including gallery exhibitions, outreach, education, Ellen Wells Dye Lab, Pat O’Connor Library and the shop. Thank you for your support!
For more information, call 612-436-0464.
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