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Originally Posted by ptquilts
(Post 5222811)
I baste with hand quilting thread so as I take it out I use it for hand quilting. DH will save the thread from taking out a seam, if you do it all from one side you wind up with a long piece on the other. He squeezes a nickel so hard he makes the buffalo burp.
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4 machines, 8 pairs of scissors (I think), EQ software... I don't think I qualify.
Anita in Northfield, MN |
OI buy only fabric yearneeded for a specific quilt, my oldest sewingmachin is 60+years old(Singer FW) that works, a 46+ Pfaff that needs a new cord and adjustments, My favorite a Bernina that is 20+ years old, not a quilting one, and a fairly new Brothers that I bout at WM to take to classes. Will be taking my FW now that I have it.I am far from being furgal, love new accessories that come. Rulers, the Accuquilt GO.
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I love this thread!! And "Frugal" is not MY middle name. I used ruler, pencil, and scissors for my very first quilt (for the blocks only). Then I bought a mat, rotary cutter, and 5" x 24 " ruler for the sashings and borders. Seems that everytime I make a new quilt top, I buy more gadgets. I'm in a guild that does BOMs. Sometimes we use templates. Yikes! My blocks never come out right. So lately I've been trying to apply strip quilting as much as I can instead of using the templates. Notice I said "quilt top"? That's about as far as I get, and then I'm on to a new top. Only finish the ones I NEED to finish.....as this graduation quilt that is already late. He'll get it in time for his college graduation, hopefully. His school colors and college colors are the same so this is making it very interesting. I've kind changed the theme midstream so they would tie in. Having fun doing it.
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Although I am frugal and try to keep that way, I couldn't quilt without my rotary cutter and rulers. I use a newer machine, but I didn't buy it, it was a gift from DH, so does that count against me? LOL.
I am a whirl at upcycling for fabrics and have yet to buy a pattern commercially. I did get a couple at the thrift store tho. I love designing my own patterns!!! So I guess, even tho I am close, I do not grab the gold ring on this one. Hugs and smiles! |
I just got back from the States and I probably spent more time (and money) at Joann's than with my friends...
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Originally Posted by dunster
(Post 5219466)
hmmm... I don't think the frugal quilter would be on the internet, wasting time like the rest of us...
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I think Willis.Debra is going to get my vote....
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Originally Posted by Jim
(Post 5220080)
I am totally FRUGAL.....about everything BUT, quilting and plants...I have a total of 8 machines, a huge stash, too many quilt books and templates and always on the lookout for anything more that I might like or use. I love collections of fabrics and collections of plants....have about 45 roses plus 50 more that I started last year for myself and my 2 kids that are ready for transplanting, over 150 colors of tall hybrid bearded iris, over 125 colors of daylilies, and approx. 30 or more hosta, 10 hardy hibiscus, 15 hydrangeas 20 perennial types of daisies and a gazillion other plants...too many to mention
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NOPE I DON'T QUALIFY ,I CAN'T GET RIDE OF A MACHINE ONCE IT IS in MY OWNERSHIP. SO that means I have too many. but oldies are goodies with memories. Sorry they stay. As or fabric I have a small stash and have used clothes to take apart for the fabric.
Love to make scrappies. |
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