Who is the most frugal quilter?
#72
I have to admit that in the early days of my marriage & having 2 babies, I'd save every pc. of basting thread so I could reuse it. I was self taught & it just made sense not to just throw it away.
Just today, as I made runners, I used the whole bobbin worth of thread til it ran out before reloading.
Just today, as I made runners, I used the whole bobbin worth of thread til it ran out before reloading.
#76
I have to admit that in the early days of my marriage & having 2 babies, I'd save every pc. of basting thread so I could reuse it. I was self taught & it just made sense not to just throw it away.
Just today, as I made runners, I used the whole bobbin worth of thread til it ran out before reloading.
Just today, as I made runners, I used the whole bobbin worth of thread til it ran out before reloading.
#77
I am a frugal quilter.
I have one machine. A white rotary from the 50's bought on craigslist for $50 with all attachments and in the cabinet with the stool.
I buy clothes from a thrift store or yard sale but only if they are 50 cents or less.
I only buy fabric that is on clearance for less than $2 a yard.
I baste with thread not spray.
I buy poly batting from walmart.
I hand quilt and my thimbles cost me only $1 each several years ago.
I make my own templates for piecing and quilting.
I buy scissors for $1 cause it costs more to sharpen old ones than to buy another pair for $1.
I buy needles at walmart. round cases with about 20 needles for $3 or less.
I use razor blades to rip.
I use sheets for backing usually. I did find 108" backing fabric at walmart for $6.97 yd. a few months ago.
I did buy a rotary cutter and 3 clear rulers (12" sq., 6" sq. and 6"x24") and a cutting mat recently. I love the rulers. Barely use the cutter and mat.
I consider myself pretty frugal. But it is by necessity. I love this cause it gives me more ideas on how to save money and how to do things easier and quicker.
I have one machine. A white rotary from the 50's bought on craigslist for $50 with all attachments and in the cabinet with the stool.
I buy clothes from a thrift store or yard sale but only if they are 50 cents or less.
I only buy fabric that is on clearance for less than $2 a yard.
I baste with thread not spray.
I buy poly batting from walmart.
I hand quilt and my thimbles cost me only $1 each several years ago.
I make my own templates for piecing and quilting.
I buy scissors for $1 cause it costs more to sharpen old ones than to buy another pair for $1.
I buy needles at walmart. round cases with about 20 needles for $3 or less.
I use razor blades to rip.
I use sheets for backing usually. I did find 108" backing fabric at walmart for $6.97 yd. a few months ago.
I did buy a rotary cutter and 3 clear rulers (12" sq., 6" sq. and 6"x24") and a cutting mat recently. I love the rulers. Barely use the cutter and mat.
I consider myself pretty frugal. But it is by necessity. I love this cause it gives me more ideas on how to save money and how to do things easier and quicker.
Last edited by willis.debra; 05-17-2012 at 04:17 AM.
#79
My Mother-in-Law would have qualified, although we did get her fabric at garage sales. I introduced her to rotary cutting, but she wouldn't use one--templates and sissors only for her! One of her favorite patterns was 'Apple Core.' Sadly she died two years ago (still quilting ) on her 96th birthdday. Miss her everyday.
#80
So far I vote for Ashley in TN as being closest to the goal here. I am very frugal about many things, and since I retired a year ago am really watching my pennies. But I do not qualify for the "extreme frugal" prize stated above. This is a fun thread, though. Thanks for asking the question!
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