I find a lot of the yarn I use at thrift stores, brand new
for so much less than it is, even on sale in the store. The prices average about 99¢ a skein which is
a pretty significant savings. Whenever I
find it I'll get it and then once I've collected enough skeins for a project I
make something, usually an afghan.
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| Our power had gone out for a few hours that day so this was the perfect project to tackle while waiting for it to come back on. |
After my latest organizing projects, the craft center and
then my gift wrap organizer, the next one on my list was to collect all my
yarn and get it organized in one spot. I
had it in three different spots so I gathered it all up and went through
everything. I took all my loose partial
skeins and spent some time rolling them into balls so they wouldn't be a tangle
mess. Then I went out to the garage on
got a comforter bag I had in my area where I keep empties storage containers.
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| Stella was extremely helpful. Not! |
I patched a couple areas that had torn with some clear
packing tape and it was good as new. It
holds all of my skeins and larger balls of yarn perfectly with some growing
room as well. The much smaller balls of
yarn that will be better for crafts went into the gallon mason jar and back in
my sewing room. I like to see them on
display and find it kind of charming.
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| This bag keeps it all in one place and dust free |
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| There is even room for more! 😃 |
The bag of yarn is now sitting in the closet of the guest/craft room and next time I
get ready to work on a project I'll only need to go to one spot to find what I
need. Much better organization and I no
longer have to go to three different spots to find what I'm looking for.
It is truly a blessing to have craft supplies organized. There is nothing more frustrating than to be doing a project and realize you have no idea where something is that you need. I do many types of crafts/fiber arts but I have never taken to crochet/knitting. I think I could if I had some instruction. I tried crochet years ago and failed miserably. We have utube now so there could be hope for me yet! I do still have my hooks. I know hobbies cost money but they can be a huge boost to mental health. Picking up yarn at the thrift shop is a wonderful idea. I have been blessed to have been gifted most of my fabric from my former boss. She has given me huge lots of fabric, books, tools,etc that would have cost hundreds of dollars if I had to purchase them. I plan to "use them up". Thank you for the challenge!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, so right. I am on a mission to get all my supplies in order. Finally! And I completely agree, crafting works wonders for our mental health. Happy Crafting Candace!
DeleteI had started collecting yarn from odd places in the house. It appears you cat is willing to get right in there and help you organize the yarn.
ReplyDeleteOh she was a lot of help! Not at all! ;)
DeleteGreat price on the yarn. There is rarely any yarn at the thrift stores here, I think other like-minded people get there ahead of me. :)
ReplyDeleteFor me it is hit and miss, honestly.
DeleteWhat a timely post, yesterday I ordered a set of bra inserts from Knitted Knockers. They make, for free, bra inserts for breast cancer patients (I'll be getting my second mastectomy in April). When there is a request, the volunteers knit them up using their own supplies and ship them to the recipient. I'm astounded by their kindness.
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Oh my gosh! I love the name of that organization. God Bless you D. I wish you all the best with your upcoming surgery and will pray for a speedy recovery.
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