I agree with the creative seamstress. I made something for mine and Used other items are from my stash. I have made purchases but stayed in the budget. It is just meant to be fun so don't stress about it.

Thanks for the ideas and encouragement.

Several years ago I depleted 90% of my stash and craft items. I had my sister come over while I was work (to keep me from second guessing myself) and asked her to clean out / off certain shelves to give to her ladie's group at her church. They were trying to do some fund raising and most of them are in their 80's so they had limited funds to work with. I had all this "stuff" just sitting there and wasn't using it during my non-craft/non-sewing phase (yes that is sad I know, but I'm over it now). I know it was used for good purposes so that makes me happy. I'm trying to rebuild my stash (much to my DH's dismay...he wasn't "around" the first stash building so he's in shock).

Thanks again :)

I just sent my pm to sign up.

Like everyone else, some of my package comes from my stash and I try to make something small...Our Michaels and Joann's have one and two dollar bins in their stores with all kinds of neat stuff in them like pens/pencils, tablets, journals, buttons, beads, emery boards...just all kinds of neat stuff that you can put in your package...If I buy myself a quilt magazine, when I'm finished looking at it, I pass it on with a swap...you can find people here on the board selling great patterns for a few dollars and send them in your swap....your stash doesn't have to be just fabric...notions you don't use or need, patterns, magazines, etc. It's a lot of fun and like alot of other people I love getting something handmade....we're always so busy making things for other people, it's nice to get something made for us...and it's all fun

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I'm in. Sending PM now.

Moonwork make a pin cushion ,a needle case,potholder,kitchen towel ,buy some new needles,thimble,seamripper,buttons thread,lotion,candle etc. there are lots of items for $1 or less in most stores. Try the local $store.There are alot of small items you can make from your own stash. Just have fun with it.Mary

I also look for the bargins........for instance in the JoAnn flyer sent to me last week on the back page was a $5.00 off a $5.00 + regular priced item........ I did find something to add to my SP package for 90 cents...........

Local quilt shop had a bin of fat quarters for $1.00..........

Michaels had a 25% off your entire purchase...........and I checked out their $1.00 items.....pretty note pads .....pretty nail files...........pretty pens..........

Even our quilt guild has a freebie table...........You never know what you might find........I have a nice recent pattern just waiting for the right SP.

Yes ............I also take from my stash.................

Better get myself signed up before I forget...........

Just sent p.m. I'm in again. Yeah.

Just send my PM. This is my first time and I am looking forward to the fun!!!

I came back to 30 private messages. AWESOME!

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Suzanne