The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
That’s because it’s Sunday night as I’m writing this, I don’t have any Meet a Reader submissions in the queue, and I needed a somewhat quick post to write because I’ve spent allll day studying for my Monday exam. I found some red thread in my sewing box. And then I set up my sewing machine.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 4, 2024
I’m Mary, and it’s a pleasure to participate in Kristen’s Meet a Reader series. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. Kristen, I always enjoy reading your Meet a Reader posts, so thank you for allowing me the opportunity to participate! Tell us a little about yourself Hello, everyone!
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The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Today we are meeting a reader from my neck of the woods over here in the Mid-Atlantic. ? 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. ” question.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 23, 2013
Creative activities like painting, sewing, cooking, craft and woodwork help to keep your brain active and give you a sense of personal satisfaction at the same time. Join a group or club that is organized around activities you enjoy or would like to learn and have the added advantage of meeting new people and making new friends.
Cheap Chica's Guide To Style
MAY 16, 2011
Lovely… Given that a bag like this is only likely in my dreams, I’m always on the hunt for a good inspired-by piece, not so much an exact duplicate, but one that would fill the same exquisite style meets function combination. Perfect for sewing your initials in for your granddaughter to find in years to come!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 14, 2015
If you want to get fancy, draw, paint or sew buttons on it for eyes. My cub scout used them in his troop meeting to make circular potholders for Mother’s Day presents. You all know you can make puppets for kids from an old sock. Just slip it over your hand and use your thumb and fingers to make a mouth. Clothes pins.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 12, 2012
Sayward was just a teen, but she took charge of preparing her mother’s body for burial – instructing her sisters to help her wash her mom’s body, clean the clothing to bury her in and sew a pillow to put under her head. All the while the two smallest siblings were watching their father make a wood casket and dig the burial hole.
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