Money Saving Tips for Quilting
01-19-2011, 05:56 PM
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Another thing I recycle is milk jugs and plastic lids to make templates. I have even read here where ladies use bacon platic. I have also used cereal boxes, but they do get smaller over many uses!
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01-19-2011, 06:44 PM
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I stopped in the local Big Lots store yesterday, they had all the Christmas items on sale, I got packages of batting that was to be used for mantles, under trees, etc.. I plan to use them for wall hangings, table runners, placemats...size was 15" by 10 ft. for $1.00, maybe some people wouldn't use this, but I think it will work out ok.
01-19-2011, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Renee110
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
For myself I would rather spend my time/money/life making 10 GOOD quality quilts vs. spending my time/money/life making a thousand cheap quilts. So I save up for those special things!
for all else (charity work) I do scrappy stuff using up shirts I buy at my thrift store for $.23!
I also buy denim, flannel and wool and re-purpose those items as well!
YOu can save by not buying more magazines and books..take the time to revisit the ones you already have on the shelves!
DO NOT print off every pattern somebody sends a link to..instead, save the file or bookmark the site and then revisit in a year and see if you still like it.
DO NOT buy every template, ruler or notion mentioned at guild, or on this group...instead see if you make what you already work for you..99% of the time you can!
Each time you avoid a "spur of the moment" purchase, log what it was, and how much it was. Then once a month add that up and see what you saved for next GOOD project!
Take a weekend (a long one is best) and make KITS up using magazines, printed off patterns, etc...using only your stash...then when the impulse to shop hits, shop in your kit box! These can be little gifts, home decor, holiday items...just remember, even something small is good!
Make an inventory of what you already have, include the original cost, todays value, and the amount you have on hand. THat alone might keep you from spending any more!
If you do not belong to a guild join one..you will gain more education, more resources by doing so!
Join your local Freecycle and watch for give aways...or ask for them!
for all else (charity work) I do scrappy stuff using up shirts I buy at my thrift store for $.23!
I also buy denim, flannel and wool and re-purpose those items as well!
YOu can save by not buying more magazines and books..take the time to revisit the ones you already have on the shelves!
DO NOT print off every pattern somebody sends a link to..instead, save the file or bookmark the site and then revisit in a year and see if you still like it.
DO NOT buy every template, ruler or notion mentioned at guild, or on this group...instead see if you make what you already work for you..99% of the time you can!
Each time you avoid a "spur of the moment" purchase, log what it was, and how much it was. Then once a month add that up and see what you saved for next GOOD project!
Take a weekend (a long one is best) and make KITS up using magazines, printed off patterns, etc...using only your stash...then when the impulse to shop hits, shop in your kit box! These can be little gifts, home decor, holiday items...just remember, even something small is good!
Make an inventory of what you already have, include the original cost, todays value, and the amount you have on hand. THat alone might keep you from spending any more!
If you do not belong to a guild join one..you will gain more education, more resources by doing so!
Join your local Freecycle and watch for give aways...or ask for them!
01-19-2011, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by cr12cats
remember because you are using stuff for quilting there are other type of stores that have things that work the same like storage items, the blades at harbor frieght and my Sil just showed me a large piece of insulbrite material that she gets at lowes by the yard i'm going to go this weekend and get some. also a lot of recycling useable items. For example i got a letter holder with different slots to hold mail but never used it for that purpose but works great to hold my quilting rulers. There are lots a useful info on here also that has been great, makes one say why didn't i think of that lol as for fabric i only buy for a project that i am doing so my stash is smaller peices or scraps. even the ones you would throw away i have started saving up again for fabric bowls and slit them with my rotary to bits depending how i am doing the bowl. i used them around holidays to give co workers goodies in when i worked. right now i have some strong boxes from xmas that i will cut the sizes of the fabic organizers and wrap them with contact paper my Sil needs help organing her stash on shelves.
01-19-2011, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Ileen
I Went to The Goodwill last Night Found 2 Queen Flat Sheets and 1 King Flat Sheet Almost Brand New for 2.99 Each it Pays to Check the Thrift Stores.
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