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[authorid] => 32471 [subject] => [dateline] => 1355838898 [message] => ebay all the way [useip] => 82.72.144.7 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 11 ) [12] => Array ( [pid] => 2353331 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 91729 [first] => 0 [author] => catusiana [authorid] => 21646 [subject] => [dateline] => 1355840954 [message] => I buy my floss from internet (US$0,44) and thread from ebay :P [useip] => 190.47.86.198 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 12 ) [13] => Array ( [pid] => 2388159 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 91729 [first] => 0 [author] => ~Elle~ [authorid] => 43510 [subject] => [dateline] => 1356547414 [message] => +1 vote for ebay. As well as for making organizers oneself. Also I try to do as much price comparison before purchase as I can (say, if I'm looking for particular kit I'll try nearest off-line shops, on line stores and the site of a kit manufacturer, and the last sometimes is the cheapest option even taking postage prices into account). Sometimes subscribing to e-mail subscriptions of retailers and manufacturers may be helpful - they'll let you know about sales and promotions. Stitching technology is also important: I try to save as much floss as possible, less lose ends and so on. 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I can stitch for as long as I can see! :D [useip] => 75.183.18.104 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 16 ) [17] => Array ( [pid] => 2841905 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 91729 [first] => 0 [author] => shiirley [authorid] => 46508 [subject] => [dateline] => 1362837043 [message] => I buy in bulk! 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I always shop around when buying kits or charts to compare pric ...[/quote] That's a great idea...thanx for sharing :) [useip] => 82.84.82.45 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => 0 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 18 ) [19] => Array ( [pid] => 2847441 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 91729 [first] => 0 [author] => karriboo [authorid] => 24386 [subject] => [dateline] => 1362894351 [message] => These are all great ideas. I also use coupons whenever possible and shop on eBay. Thanks for sharing! [useip] => 98.231.85.0 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 19 ) [20] => Array ( [pid] => 3071283 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 91729 [first] => 0 [author] => tcca [authorid] => 47438 [subject] => [dateline] => 1365310821 [message] => I shop on ebay for bundles of threads - there are lots of sellers who sell 50 or 100 skeins for a set price, and you give them a list of the colors you need. I bought boxes to hold my bobbins from the hardware store - they're made for holding screws and nails, and use scrap cardstock to make my own bobbins. I make my own 'pako needle organizer' by using a sponge with strips of paper with the symbols drawn on them. I use a hole punch and print off my own thread organizers for each pattern I am working on and cut 1 - 2 lengths of floss at the length I work with (usually just 12" since I stitch on 28 count in heavy confetti patterns) and store those in a plastic sleeve with my pattern so that I don't have to keep messing with my bobbins all the time. I buy needles in bulk (packs of 50 needles for about $10) so that I don't have to pay full price. I store them in altoid tins with a magnet in each tin so that the needles don't go flying when I open the tin. I bought cuticle scissors to use instead of expensive embroidery scissors at the craft store - a great pair cost only about $4 and work just as well. Use a 'cool' color lightbulb in a gooseneck lamp that I can adjust instead of buying an expensive replacement bulb for my ott light. 3 light bulbs only cost me $6 at walmart and I have been using it 2 - 5 hours a day every day for 6 months and the first one is still going strong. I also make sure I use coupons to buy my fabric - joanns and micheals have coupons nearly every week. I also don't buy 'stash' just to have it. I have no more than 2 items on the go, and fabric for the next project I want to start ready so when I finish one I can start the next without having to go shopping. [useip] => 75.128.69.148 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 20 ) ) How are you saving $ on your hobby?-Cross stitch Communication / Download (only reply)-Stitch Tips|Tricks-PinDIY.com - Powered by Discuz! Archiver

A.J. Publish time 2012-12-18 21:54

ebay all the way

catusiana Publish time 2012-12-18 22:29

I buy my floss from internet (US$0,44) and thread from ebay :P

~Elle~ Publish time 2012-12-27 02:43

+1 vote for ebay. As well as for making organizers oneself.
Also I try to do as much price comparison before purchase as I can (say, if I'm looking for particular kit I'll try nearest off-line shops, on line stores and the site of a kit manufacturer, and the last sometimes is the cheapest option even taking postage prices into account). Sometimes subscribing to e-mail subscriptions of retailers and manufacturers may be helpful - they'll let you know about sales and promotions. Stitching technology is also important: I try to save as much floss as possible, less lose ends and so on. And socializing, too - having friends with the same hobby is really great)

stitchspider Publish time 2012-12-27 21:34

I shop at secondhand stores for many of my crafting supplies. Locally they sell hoops for $0.10-0.50 depending on size. Needles and floss often in a bag labeled "assorted embroidery" and my fabrics and many patterns come from there. Just walk in and ask where their crafting stuff is.

bizzylizzy Publish time 2013-1-2 22:56

Nice to share ideas!
My mother looks at the fleamarket, secondhandshop, garagesales. She always finds very neat stuff for me!

seb0357 Publish time 2013-2-15 17:31

I try to wait for the 30% off or more total sale items coupons from craft stores. A couple of times a year, your regular and sale price items will be discounted and extra 20 to 30% of total purchase.That's when I buy 2 sets of every DMC color they have! I can stitch for as long as I can see! :D

shiirley Publish time 2013-3-9 21:50

I buy in bulk!

Blinne Publish time 2013-3-10 05:42

langstep replied at 2012-8-17 16:41 static/image/common/back.gif
I purchased my DMC floss from ebay.I always shop around when buying kits or charts to compare pric ...

That's a great idea...thanx for sharing :)

karriboo Publish time 2013-3-10 13:45

These are all great ideas. I also use coupons whenever possible and shop on eBay. Thanks for sharing!

tcca Publish time 2013-4-7 13:00

I shop on ebay for bundles of threads - there are lots of sellers who sell 50 or 100 skeins for a set price, and you give them a list of the colors you need.

I bought boxes to hold my bobbins from the hardware store - they're made for holding screws and nails, and use scrap cardstock to make my own bobbins.

I make my own 'pako needle organizer' by using a sponge with strips of paper with the symbols drawn on them.

I use a hole punch and print off my own thread organizers for each pattern I am working on and cut 1 - 2 lengths of floss at the length I work with (usuallyjust 12" since I stitch on 28 count in heavy confetti patterns) and store those in a plastic sleeve with my pattern so that I don't have to keep messing with my bobbins all the time.

I buy needles in bulk (packs of 50 needles for about $10) so that I don't have to pay full price. I store them in altoid tins with a magnet in each tin so that the needles don't go flying when I open the tin.

I bought cuticle scissors to use instead of expensive embroidery scissors at the craft store - a great pair cost only about $4 and work just as well.

Use a 'cool' colorlightbulb in a gooseneck lamp that I can adjust instead of buying an expensive replacement bulbfor my ott light. 3 light bulbs only cost me $6 at walmart and I have been using it 2 - 5 hours a day every day for 6 months and the first one is still going strong.

I also make sure I use coupons to buy my fabric - joanns and micheals have coupons nearly every week. I also don't buy 'stash' just to have it. I have no more than 2 items on the go, and fabric for the next project I want to start ready so when I finish one I can start the next without having to go shopping.
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