Once in while, I get these coupons in the newspaper.When I do, I always have to evaluate my batting supply.
Yup!!!
I need some.
I bought one huge, gigantic roll.40 yards.
How long will take me to use it all?
Not long.I sure like having it on hand when I'm making quilts!
The only problem:
Where do you store something like this?
I solved it:
On top of one of the kids bunkbeds that doesn't get used.
It actually kind of hides there, the way the room is set up.
JoAnn's also had books on sale!40% off!
Woo Hoo!!
Didn't know I needed this book until I saw it!!
:)
Last, but not least, I bought this.
This is for a cat house (my project for this week).
I'll be making it for my son and Daughter-in-law.
They like black or brown...so it may turn
out kind of plain.
If it were for my cat, which I don't have,
I'd love to make it with polkadots and wild fabric!!
If I get it done, I'll be sharing with you, I'm sure.
Blog friends are the best!
My projects are so much more fun when I can
blab all about them!
Thanks for listening. ;)
After using coupons at JoAnn's,I went to a thift store:
my favorite kind of store!
Look at all these buttons!!
They came in that little basket..
$3.
Last time I bought a large new button for a bag,
I think it was $3 for ONE!
And under those great buttons
I bought two cotton sheets.
Maybe I'll start collecting some vintage sheets and make a quilt!
Found these too.I can always use sewing supplies. :)
Then, just so you know I didn't just SHOP,
I made this bag.
My friend would like one and wanted me to
make a sample for her.
Well...what do you think?
Kind of boring, huh?
Yeah, that's what I thought too.
Wow sounds like a very productive day!
ReplyDeleteYou shopped well! Love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteWho could pass up 40 yards of batting at half price? Or books for 40% off? Not me! I'm just about at the end of my Warm 'n Natural batting so your roll looks especially desirable to me.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great day out and about. Now stay home and quilt! :o)
Yes, sewing blogs are great; then my non-sewing friends don't have to listen to it all! =) I got one of those 40yd rolls when it was 50% off and I had an additional 20% off coupon (new years)..... sadly the last one only lasted 13months, so I have to get it at that price! Thanks again for sharing all your sewing fun!!
ReplyDeleteGreat post. LOL. I also try to use my discount coupons to buy batting and other basics. Gives me a purpose to go shopping! But I do wish I had a bunk bed that I could store a big roll of batting on the top bunk too!
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Wow -- you are quite the bargain shopper. I went into a JoAnns during lunch time the other day and was so much in my own little world that I didn't notice you were supposed to take a number. I thought I was standing in a line. I waited for 5-8 minutes before I noticed shopper after shopper taking a number. Then I had to wait even looooooooooooooonger (which was my own fault). They were short staffed due to illness and it took forever. I won't make that mistake again. At least I hope not (I can be quite the space cadet when I'm planning a quilt in my head) :)
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Very nice bag: I like the shape and the fabric. It gives me ideas for a piece of fabric I've been saving for too long.
ReplyDeleteAnd excellent shopping! I love running across old button collections, and it's been awhile since I've found one. I've got a collection of old sheets waiting to become quilts. Those vintage 70s prints are my favorites.
Lookd like you had a good day Beth. I had to have that same book by Freddy and Gwen. Only I got mine at Amazon. Probably paid too much for it.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of a bolt of batting too. when i get the room for it, i think hanging the bolt of batting on a big dowel would be a perfect way to store it - then cut portions off as required.
ReplyDeletewhen not in use... it can be covered with a piece of fabric (sheet) ...or.....hey ....maybe even a patchwork "bolt bag".
Love Freddy and Gwen. It doesn't take long to accumulate those sheets.......when you wanna swap let me know.
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