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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For me, going to sales is not just a means to find things I need at rock bottom prices, it is also entertainment. Neighborhood sales are my favorite, and they are prolific in spring and fall. Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. That is what this is.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As a hobby. You have to find a pattern you like, get the machine out, buy the fabric, cut it out and all of the other steps involved. Perhaps something that gave you a marketable skill instead of a hobby skill? If you can’t save money, need extra tools and have to learn how, why would anyone learn to sew? Why learn to sew?

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