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Holey Socks

Posted on March 13, 2017 by afrugalspinster

One of my resolutions for 2017 is to complete the many unfinished projects in my sewing room. For some time whenever I came across a sock with a hole in it I tossed in in a to-be-mended box. From the … Continue reading →

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Upcycled T-Shirt

Posted on June 24, 2013 by afrugalspinster

I stopped by a church in the closing hour of their rummage sale. All merchandise was drastically marked down in price. This tee-shirt with a bird graphic was just 50¢. As you probably know by now I like pretty much … Continue reading →

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Cake Decorating Lesson- Borders

Posted on March 4, 2013 by afrugalspinster

A few weeks ago, commenter Lili asked how to do make some of the borders on the cakes I featured. I found some instructions on-line that should be helpful. http://www.wilton.com/technique/Reverse-Shell http://www.hurryupcakes.com/cake-decorations/simple-cake-borders-piping-buttercream One of the borders she asked about I couldn’t find … Continue reading →

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Tutorial: how to change a doorbell

Posted on March 2, 2013 by afrugalspinster

 Little by little I’m adding personal and decorative touches to my 1978 Rambler. Over the years, the house has been occupied by at least two families, even so, in a lot of areas it retains that generic builder’s grade look.  White … Continue reading →

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What Martha taught me

Posted on September 14, 2012 by afrugalspinster

or “you learn something new everyday” I was reading a back issue of Martha Stewart Living; in the Ask Martha column she answered a question about cleaning doormats. She said you should vacuum both sides, even if you have rubber-backed mats. … Continue reading →

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Hand Crafter Padded Hangers

Posted on September 11, 2012 by afrugalspinster

 I have hangers to match every garment I make. I usually purchase my wood hangers 4/$ at Dollar-a-rama sales but happily I picked up 11 for 98¢ at St. Vincent de Paul. Around the same time, at Goodwill,  I came across  2 … Continue reading →

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Lamp Rewire Tutorial

Posted on March 31, 2012 by afrugalspinster

This is my father. (I don’t have very many family pictures, so this 1980ish one is the most recent I have.) He was an electrician by trade. Early in life I learned basic wiring skills from him. So when I … Continue reading →

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Sweater Repair

Posted on February 25, 2012 by afrugalspinster

Last Thursday I showed you the Land’s End sweater I bought at Value Village for $8. The one that Land’s Endsells for $79.99. I guess I was dazzled and overcome with excitement when I found it. I DID look it over … Continue reading →

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