Category Archives: crafts

Frugal Gift Giving

Posted on February 24, 2017 by afrugalspinster

This week I had two gift giving occasions; my friend Kira moved into a new apartment, and I took a hostess gift to Jerry & Monika’s when they hosted a Bible class. For both occasions I went shopping in my pantry, … Continue reading →

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Resolutions #6-9

Posted on January 4, 2017 by afrugalspinster

#6 Read 12 books 12 books might not seem ambitious to you but I read very slowly. I suppose I have some degree of dyslexia. Thought  when I was in school dyslexia if it was known wasn’t addressed as it … Continue reading →

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Thrift Report

Posted on October 19, 2016 by afrugalspinster

Just before Lou’s passing ( Thank you to all who posted condolence messages for me) I spent the day thrifting and came home with some timely purchases. The hanging basket will replace this one. I harvested the knobs off the … Continue reading →

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Thrift Report

Posted on September 23, 2016 by afrugalspinster

I had a difficult time deciding what posts to delete. I think enough space is freed up to allow me to post for a while before having to sort through the archives again. Any how I have a bit of … Continue reading →

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My plans for the thrifty store finds- Part 3

Posted on February 5, 2016 by afrugalspinster

So that l leaves I purchased the bag of sewing notions just for the sewing machine needles. It is recommended that you use a new needle for each garment. I don’t do that but they do get dull or break … Continue reading →

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Yellow Thingy Refashion

Posted on December 16, 2015 by afrugalspinster

oops!! I made a mistake scheduling my posts. This one was supposed to be right after the “What is it? post I used  the yellow vinyl to make a doll raincoat Visit again tomorrow for the story behind this slicker.

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Thrifty Haul

Posted on November 10, 2015 by afrugalspinster

Until 1964 Highway 99 was the North-South corridor through the pacific coast states. Unlike California and Oregon, much of the former route of U.S. Highway 99 in Washington still exists as local roads and regular city streets. In my area … Continue reading →

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