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09-20-2011, 11:38 AM

charvan

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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.

09-20-2011, 12:03 PM

butterflies5518

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really???? awesome idea, thanks for sharing....

09-20-2011, 12:08 PM

susiequilt

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Great idea. It's always nice to save money. thanks

09-20-2011, 12:14 PM

wuv2quilt

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WOW! Thanks for the tip

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.

09-20-2011, 12:42 PM

sewmuchmore

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I just love this board, I am always want to save $$$$$. thank you. :thumbup:

09-20-2011, 01:20 PM

jaciqltznok

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did you find this in the caulking area? do you have a pix?

09-20-2011, 04:04 PM

ube quilting

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What is this ?

09-20-2011, 04:10 PM

Gramie bj

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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.