Category: The Frugal Quilter

  • Cheap Fixes for Sewing and Quilting

    Here’s my solution for using cone thread with a DSM (domestic sewing machine). I bought a cheap toilet tank repair kit at the hardware store (I just love it there – almost as much as my LQS – local quilt shop) and I used this long part with the loop, taped to the top of…

  • My Sewing Cocoon

    I talked about making my cheap sewing desk here but I took a better picture. Notice how much room I gave myself in front of the needle. Much more than in most sewing cabinets and I really, really like having that much space for sewing and machine quilting. I also took a pic of the…

  • Quilt Photography

    I learn so much on the internet, and the tutorial and tips from Holly Knott really helped me a lot. I modified some of her hints, using things I had at home and I continue to work on my quilt photography skills every time I take a pic. For the book I flew to Wisconsin…

  • Cheap Sewing and Quilting Table

    I don’t have the room or the money for a huge expensive sewing cabinet, and being the innovative person that I am, I created my own design for a sewing table and because I work hard at my craft, I call it my Quilting Desk. I started with 2 relatively inexpensive height adjustable folding tables…