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Tag Archives: sewing
Thrift Haul
Helping Hands isn’t far from my home but its not along my regularly traveled route so I seldom shop there. Recently I had to pass it so I stopped in for a look around. I’m glad I did. I like … Continue reading
March Thrift Report
I didn’t do as much thrifting as I usually do in March. Here’s what I DID buy. Because I don’t already have enough white dishes. (I have “Thriftitis”, I can’t help myself)I’ve been wanting to replace my cracked crock before … Continue reading
Posted in Second Hand Shopping, thrift store shopping, thrifty haul
Tagged Birds of North America by Kenn Kaufman, canning supplies, crock pot, digital thermometer fail, emergency blanket, Goodwill, mug collection, oral thermometer, oregon trail, retractable clothes lline, second hand shopping, second hand stores, sewing, St. Vincent de Paul, street ministry, thrift store finds, thrift stores, white dishes
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Failed Refashion
After being inspired by a post I saw on E How I went searching for a sweater to refashion into a skirt. I found this cashmere sweater at Deseret Industries. Although I love the soft texture and the subtle earth tones, (the … Continue reading
Thrifty Haul
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
Frugal Gift Giving
My friend Tara loves horseback riding. She volunteers at a stable. She takes riding lessons. She loves horses (and just about anything related to horses) She also loves to bake and cook. My friend Fred and his wife are … Continue reading
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Tagged apron, creative gift wrap, dalhia tubers, dalhias, frugal gifts, horse lover, second hand shopping, sewing
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Frugal and Generous
Doris posted an Offer: polar fleece scrap fabric on Freecycle recently. I responded that I’d love to have her scraps to make hats to donate to people on the streets. I quickly got to work and her scraps became an … Continue reading
Thrifty fix and Great Blue Herons
I have a friend who teaches fourth grade. Each year she takes her class to visit a Great Blue Heron colony. I have joined her for this outing the past few years. After my first trip I realized that the children … Continue reading
Thrift Report
I’ve already mentioned I’m making a “BREAD MAKING KIT” for one of my co-workers who will be getting married soon. The bridal wrap is for her. The baby wrap was so cute I couldn’t pass it up. I’ll be prepared for a baby shower in … Continue reading
$1.24 for a pair of long underwear
I live in the Pacific Northwest. We are known for our mild winters but still I am a cold body. I wear long underwear every day November through February. I’ve been wearing this pair for 17 years and I think they … Continue reading
Posted in Second Hand Shopping, Sewing, thrifty fixes
Tagged homemade long underwear, pajama bottoms, repurposing, sewing
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