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03-09-2011, 08:41 PM
#123
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We all need to remember that there are alot of "tools" out there in hardware/home improvement stores that cost just a fraction of what is charged in our fabric/quilt stores. Example - the "carpet rotary cutter.blade that was under $5 if memory serves me. Next time you need a "notion" just go to one of those home improvement stores and stroll the aisles looking how you could "repurpose" the tools there! Might be fun!
03-09-2011, 09:18 PM
#124
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Having started quilting 17 mos. ago, i had no stash but have increased it slowly over that time. Because of the increased prices and I'm on a fixed income, I do shop at GW and all the other thrift shops. I buy 100% wool jackets, skirts, sweaters, !00% cotton dresses, shirts, skirts, pants, etc. I wash everything and cut them all up into the largest pieces I can get and store them for quilts and wool felting projects. I went to one junk store and found wool garments and 100% silk garments for as little as $.50 each! They were on the sale racks because no one wants the styles or tailored-type clothing anymore. I love to find the silks. Their colors are like jewels! I used silk material in my stump embroidery projects. Some garments hang in the thrift stores for months or get shifted to another store in a different part of town because they'er out-dated and people want up to-date clothes... I old now and up to-date doesn't matter a whole lot to me anymore! LOL
03-09-2011, 09:51 PM
#125
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We are all going to have to tighten our belts when it comes to spending, buying fabric is out of the question for me right now unless I find a sale. I have gone to local thrift stores and purchased items to create other more useful things for people to use, when I use the materials from thrift stores to give more people comfort. My goal for 2011 is to use more of the fabrics from my stash, and to only purchase what I have to, hopefully by the time I use them the price of cotton will have gone down
03-09-2011, 10:38 PM
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i like to shop thift shops also but won't go to goodwill or salvation army they charge way ro much. i can get most of thier stuff cheaper new. i go to the DAV stores that support our disabled vets and prices are usually good. i also donate to them when i have anything to give.
03-09-2011, 10:55 PM
#127
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We are starting to buy are food once a month and stay home and do what ever.I'm either sewing or on the computer.But i plan on going to a quilt expo 2 hours away the first of next month.Connie in CO
03-10-2011, 06:06 AM
#128
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Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by Tilladare
Originally Posted by CarrieAnne
BellaBoo, ours is bad too. I dont think really poor people can afford to shop at our Goodwill store. Jeans are 8.00 and 9.00 for used!
Sorry, this is a sore point for me. If a person wants to recycle clothing into crafting of any sort, I have no problem with that... IF they are using clothing from their own household. If you can afford new cloth, don't use the wool suit that might have helped a poor person get a job, or keep them from being quite as cold...
(OK off my soapbox... sorry for the rant)
Please be careful about painting a picture with such a WIDE brush, or making a statement that really is NOT SO TRUE!! If it's your own experience that you are commenting on, fine. Otherwise....maybe state that this is your own opinion.
03-10-2011, 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by MaryAnna
Originally Posted by shadoh
i hear today on the radio that cotton and corn are doubling in price. so save your scraps and make mile-a-minute quilts. they are lovely with sashing and anything goes.
i don't know about the corn.........
i don't know about the corn.........
Thanks,
MaryAnna
03-10-2011, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Blinkokr
Good morning all - I am a newbe up here
I have purchased from Connecting Threads and their fabrics are terrific. The quality is really good cottons. I have been buying from them for several years and am always delight when I get my fabric. I always try to purchase over $50.00 as the shipping is free with $50.00 or more and buy through them on the net there is no taxes on purchases.
I have purchased from Connecting Threads and their fabrics are terrific. The quality is really good cottons. I have been buying from them for several years and am always delight when I get my fabric. I always try to purchase over $50.00 as the shipping is free with $50.00 or more and buy through them on the net there is no taxes on purchases.
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