But is not Boxing Day the greatest? I get to sleep late, put my feet up, look at my quilting magazines and books that I invariably get in my stocking, play with any gadgets, and eat leftovers (or planned extras).
This year I gave my hubby a new book entitled" A Nova Scotia Guide to Frugal Living". It occurred to me I should chat about "Frugal Quilting". After all isn't that how quilting got started originally. From old shirts and dresses and flour bags, just to name a few sources.
I must be a throwback to those days as I absolutely love to sift through bins at "Frenchys" or other such stores to find a treasure of fabric. Perhaps it brings back memories of digging through the old clothes in the attic in my grandmothers house. Here's a lapel broach I created from a dolls dress and a button.
I've just recently picked up a delightful cotton sea scape with tiny mariners compasses that would be perfect for my next postcard. And you never know when a quilter friend might need a bit of sea to add to their latest artistic endeavor.
Local yard sales are perfect for finding fabric treasures. Animal shelter organizations often have "new to you" stores as well as Salvation Army and Value Village. You never know what you may discover.
Last summer I found a treasure trove of Crimpknits in bright yellow to donate to talented artist who uses it for her folk art quilts.
Tell us what you've found to create a new beginning with an old treasure?
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