Category Archives: Thrifty Treasures

Three $3.00 Bags

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Linda @ alottastitches

It’s far from obvious in this photo but, I actually included at least two novelty yarns in each tote’s handwoven panel. Doing this project made me view the two very large baskets of novelty yarns that I stumbled upon in … Continue reading →

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Tees for Potholders

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Linda @ alottastitches

Although several people around the nursing home have said they’d bring in some old tees for the ladies’ weaving projects, only Ellen, the recreation director, has actually delivered. Soooo. . . I continue to shop for cheap tees at Sal’s. … Continue reading →

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Bargain Hunting

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Linda @ alottastitches

You probably think I’m going to talk about Black Friday specials, but no. . . I’ve been having a blast taking advantage of after-Halloween markdowns! A few days after the holiday I was still able to get a few Trick-or-Treat … Continue reading →

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Totes

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Linda @ alottastitches

Crocheted another of Stephanie Gage’s Seaside Totes. (Made my previous one in 2011!) This took just half a skein (7 ounces) of that cotton I found clearance-priced at Michaels, a couple of months ago. I could hardly wait for the … Continue reading →

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Three Weeks Running

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Linda @ alottastitches

Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to come home from Sal’s with a beautiful yet thrifty blanket for a third consecutive week, but I did get more yarn. Six skeins of RHSS, and with Tuesday’s Sr. discount. . . 99¢ each! If … Continue reading →

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A Broken Record

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Linda @ alottastitches

I recently headed to Jo-Ann’s with eight coupons, mostly 50% off regular-priced items, plus a few 40s and one 60. I got all this RHSS at an average cost of $1.92 per 7-ounce skein. Woo-Hoo! As you can tell, my … Continue reading →

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Within Shopping Distance

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Linda @ alottastitches

DH and I were passing near an ACMoore store so I took the opportunity to look for a second purple yarn to go with the Bernat Camouflage from yarn fairy Ann. There wasn’t anything near the blue violet I was … Continue reading →

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The Same, Only Different

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Linda @ alottastitches

In an earlier post, “Changes for the Better”, I talked about the great deals I recently found at my local Salvation Army thrift store: a granny afghan, two one-pound skeins of yarn and some toys – quite a nice little … Continue reading →

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Changes for the Better

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Linda @ alottastitches

The Salvation Army Store that’s closest to where we live recently advertised that they’ve lowered all their prices. . . “You Asked. We Listened! Check out our New Low Pricing! Clothing From 99¢!” This is Fantastic News as prices were … Continue reading →

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Preparing to Get Klutzy

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Linda @ alottastitches

Thinking of the Crochet Corner ladies, B, who struggles valiantly to crochet, in particular, I recently bought a Klutz brand potholder loom kit with book. It’s original retail price, $19.99, but I got it, on sale at Sal’s, for only … Continue reading →

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