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    Old 06-20-2010, 08:50 AM
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    I dont really like cheap....but I have to be frugal. I've always been a do it yourselfer....grow my own, make it yourself, and I dont buy much. I share and trade with family and friends for alot....and I dont need much. LOL, dont care to keep up with the Jones, as I just dont know them!
    Cant tell you the last time I bought new clothes, I wear Sister and daughters hand me downs...or buy from rummage sales!
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    Old 06-20-2010, 08:57 AM
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    I'm just broke! LOL so I have to be all of the above. Semi-retirement is great--all the time in the world to sew but not enough money to do all I'd like. (Won't trade not working full-time for any amount of money though!)
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    Old 06-20-2010, 09:01 AM
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    cost conscious, as my hubby has been unemployed since July 2009 so $ has been tight, I hopes he finds a job soon so we can get caught up on our bills and try to have some $ to buy some fabric so I can quilt more

    I have been making some scrappy lap quilts, potholders, coasters, placemats to make some small projects
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    Old 06-20-2010, 09:02 AM
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    I don't think I'm any of those. I lean more to particular. I buy what I like and pass on what I don't. I don't care a lot about where I find it if it feels like good quality. I don't buy a lot of fabric without a purpose in mind (except for FQ's, they are my little splurge on just because fabric).
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    Old 06-20-2010, 09:02 AM
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    I am all four , but in different areas of my life :wink:
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    Old 06-20-2010, 09:37 AM
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    "cheap" - to me - is the person that when it's time to "split the check" will take the $12.24 part of the bill instead of the $12.25 part.
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    Old 06-20-2010, 09:38 AM
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    Depends on what we are talking about

    Cost-conscious - I will drive on fumes if I know gasoline is cheaper a block away, but will not go across town to save a nickel a gallon

    Frugal - I use up completely, repurpose, recycle, and try not to waste a thing. I do not require everything in my life to come to me shiny and new, encased in superfluous plastic. My Yankee upbringing ;-)

    Economical - for most things. When I am in a position to stock up on staples like toilet paper, trash bags, and such, I get bargains so I will not have to pay full price later. My online purchases usually fit in this category.

    Cheap - the local dollar store has plenty of things that are "good enough" for me. I seldom buy household cleansers anywhere else. I cannot see paying 4-5 bucks for something, when the dollar version does the job.
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    Old 06-20-2010, 09:45 AM
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    The first three would describe me.
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    Old 06-20-2010, 09:57 AM
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    Poor...

    Which forces me to be the others.
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    Old 06-20-2010, 10:00 AM
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    Originally Posted by Boston1954
    Poor.
    You may be short of money, but it seems that you DO have:

    imagination and talent - I can see that from the quilts that you've made, love that you are able to receive and give - you want to make quilts for your husband and it seems he appreciates them and you have your dog that appears to be well cared for.
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