If you’ve ever stood in the craft aisle staring at full-price supplies you might use someday, you’re not alone. Most creatives don’t suffer from a lack of ideas, we suffer from too many materials, too little space, and the feeling that we shouldn’t be buying brand-new things every time inspiration strikes.
That’s where the idea of an online craft thrift store comes in.
Not a big-box retailer. Not a clearance aisle. Not a donation bin where good supplies disappear forever. But a place where creative materials get passed from one maker to another.
That’s exactly what Remnants is built to be.
What Is an Online Craft Thrift Store?
An online craft thrift store is a place where you can shop secondhand arts and crafts supplies online. Think fabric, yarn, patterns, notions, tools, kits, and ephemera... all sourced from real people who no longer need them.
Instead of donating supplies blindly or throwing them away, sellers list them so other creatives can give them new life.
Think of it like thrifting, but for your creative practice. Supplies with history. Materials already broken in Unexpected finds you wouldn’t search for on purpose. Prices that make experimentation feel possible again,
And the best part? You can browse from your couch.
Why So Many Crafters Are Searching for Online Craft Thrift Stores
Crafting has changed. So has how we shop.
More people are downsizing craft rooms, prioritizing sustainability, experimenting across multiple mediums, and looking for new inspiration.
At the same time, craft supplies are expensive! And many of us already own more than we can realistically use.
An online craft thrift store meets creators right in that overlap. When you want something new without buying new. When you want to try a craft without committing to full retail. When you want materials with character, not packaging.
It’s less about hoarding supplies, and more about circulating them.
What You Can Find in an Online Craft Thrift Store Like Remnants
This isn’t just leftover glue sticks and half-used paint.
At Remnants, you’ll find:
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fabric scraps and yardage
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yarn, thread, and fiber
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sewing patterns (vintage and modern)
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doll-making supplies
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embroidery and needlework kits
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beads, buttons, trims, and lace
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unfinished projects waiting for a second chance
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paper goods, ephemera, and booklets
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tools and storage from creative studios
Many of these supplies come from estate sales, closed studios, downsized craft rooms, or longtime makers who are ready to pass things along.
Every listing has a story behind it — and that’s part of the magic.
Why Shopping Secondhand Craft Supplies Online Just Feels Better
There’s something different about working with materials that have already lived a creative life.
Secondhand supplies: remove pressure (“I didn’t spend a fortune on this”), invite experimentation, encourage creative reuse, reduce waste, keep usable materials out of landfills and connect you to a broader creative community.
When you buy from an online craft thrift store, you’re not just shopping — you’re participating in a system where creativity circulates instead of accumulates.
For Sellers: Why an Online Craft Thrift Store Matters Too
This isn’t just for buyers.
If you’ve ever wondered:
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How do I sell my extra craft supplies online?
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Is there a place to sell craft supplies besides Facebook Marketplace or eBay?
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What do I do with supplies I’ll never use?
An online craft thrift store gives your materials a meaningful next chapter.
Selling through Remnants means your supplies go directly to other creatives. You make space (and often cash) for what’s next and your pre-owned materials are appreciated, not discarded.
For many sellers, listing supplies is surprisingly emotional. It feels good to know someone else is excited about what you’re letting go of.
I want to tell you what a great idea this Remnants is! Crafters and sewers ALWAYS have so much leftover stuff we don't know what to do with. Hate to throw it away! Love recycling. :)
- Toni
Not Just a Store, A Creative Reuse Community
What makes Remnants different from a generic online marketplace is the people.
Our sellers and buyers are makers, artists, crafters, educators, collectors, experimenters, people who care about reuse
Selling is one part of it. Community is the rest.
Through Peo Vee, sellers and buyers connect beyond transactions, sharing projects and ideas for using what’s already available.
If You’ve Been Searching for an Online Craft Thrift Store…
You’re not alone, and you’re in the right place.
Whether you’re looking to shop secondhand craft supplies online, ready to destash your own materials, curious about creative reuse, or just craving a more thoughtful way to make... our online craft thrift store exists because creatives need it.
And honestly? It always should have.
