For this week’s Frugal Friday post I am going to share a book review that I previously posted on my blogspot. Nickel and Dimed goes a long way in your thoughts on Frugal Living. Full title is Nickel and Dimed On (Not) Getting By in America by Barbara Ehrenreich ISBN 0-8050-6389-7Published by Owl Books. This is…
Month: July 2021
WIP Wednesday–Bad Batting
Bad batting—ugh! I have saved this big bag of batting just for the Arkansas Crossroads quilt. As you know, it’s been years since I started this quilt top. I’m sure I got the batting from a yard sale or estate sale. It’s called Cloud Loft. I don’t even know if they even still sell this…
WIP Wednesday–Slacking
Again I missed doing a post last week because I just didn’t have any progress to report. I thought of not doing a post this week for the same reason. I have done things—finished some double towel scarves, crocheted some dish scrubbies, finished the Fields of Green rug, made some doll blankets and pillows. All…
Frugal Friday with Marsha–Make Garbage Great By Tom Szaky and Albe Zakes Book Review
Last Friday I shared on crafting the frugal way. This week I want to share a book review that I previously posted on blogspot. Make Garbage Great tells lots of way to make good use of items that would normally be thrown away. I love things that are made like this. Enjoy the review! Fully…
Frugal Friday with Marsha–Frugal Crafting
Those of you that know me know that I have been very blessed with craft and sewing supplies being given to me. Someone cleans out their sewing room and give me their “scraps”…..someone cleans out theirs and thinks of me and something I make. A couple of times items have been donated to the sewing…