Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Learning to sew takes time and equipment. A super short history of sewing. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Although Mom didn’t sew much (she did mend), she made sure I took Home Ec in high school. Clothing is cheap, sewing is not.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

My hobbies include hiking/walking/running outside, reading, museums, and listening to music. Sewing holes in clothes, using up leftovers before they go bad, finding free activities for my little on the weekends, checking buy nothing or marketplace before purchasing- I am always just looking for ways to spend money. Here she is: 1.

Virginia 184

Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 184

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 21, 2014

For all those of you with a hobby and into collectibles, today’s Day of Deal at Amazon is for you. You can score movie collections, Christmas Special Collectibles, Rare Coins, Hobby Books and more: LIVE Deals: Up to 20% Off Disney Collectibles. Select Crafts, Hobbies and Home Books Up to 50% Off. 20% Off Animation Cels.

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Hobby Sewing Machines Sewing Shopping 55

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. What are your hobbies and/or skills? Are you a knitter, or crafter or do you know how to use a sewing machine? Give your Gift of Organization. Do your friends and family call you the most organized person EVER? Give your Perennials.

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130