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Old 09-20-2011, 11:38 AM
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I am beginning to use my mid-arm quilter, and really wanted to buy the expensive plugs that go on the pins to pin baste the quilt. Well, $ are tight, so we went to home depot and got DAP Caulk Backer Rod for around $4.00, and cut it into 1/2 " pieces. There is about 900 per pkg, and it works the same as those other things. Just thought you'd like to know.
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Old 09-20-2011, 12:03 PM
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really???? awesome idea, thanks for sharing....
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Old 09-20-2011, 12:08 PM
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Great idea. It's always nice to save money. thanks
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Old 09-20-2011, 12:14 PM
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WOW! Thanks for the tip
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Old 09-20-2011, 12:17 PM
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Yesterday, I read on this site about using eraser pieces. This sounds much cheaper. I gotta try it.
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Old 09-20-2011, 12:42 PM
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I just love this board, I am always want to save $$$$$. thank you. :thumbup:
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Old 09-20-2011, 01:20 PM
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did you find this in the caulking area? do you have a pix?
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Old 09-20-2011, 04:04 PM
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What is this ?
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Old 09-20-2011, 04:10 PM
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I was in WalMart last week in there clearence section they had foam beeds (kids crafts) for $1.75 they work great. I did sort out the Herts, and stars, they were just too big got 300 in a bag.
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Old 09-20-2011, 04:18 PM
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Photo please :o)
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