I mostly write about knitting here, but I’ll change it up a bit because I want to talk about the great deals I got today.
I shop at the Gap Outlet from time to time and usually get some pretty good deals. Target is another place I like to get clothing on clearance. Today I went to both and managed to only spend $10, but I got 2 pairs of pants, 4 tank tops, and a skirt. The pants and tank tops were purchased at the Gap Outlet and the skirt from Target.
I’m not big on these sort of tank tops, but the were 25 cents each, how could I pass that up? They’re great for wearing to bed or around the house and good for layering in the winter, too. The pants are great for weekend/non-work wearing. They’re cargo type pants, which I rarely buy, but they fit great and only $1.99 each, so I bought 2 pairs. The skirt fits great, I can wear it to work, AND it only comes to my knees! I know it sounds silly, but it’s so hard for me to find skirts that only come to my knees. When they’re longer, they tend to make me look like I’m even shorter than I already am.
I went to The Village Discount Outlet hoping to find some things, but came up empty. Things were either too big or too small, but that’s the way thrift shopping usually goes for me. No worries. I have enough nice stuff to wear to work and though it’d be nice to have more for variety, I’m not going to break the bank for it! I think I’m going to be going through my clothes soon and getting rid of things that I either don’t wear or don’t like the way they fit (I don’t like tight clothing at all). I am finally going to give up a lot of my shoes, too. Mostly the shoes that I can’t really wear (anything that’s not flat or a low heel).
Anyhow, I just wanted to share the good deals I got today because it made my day a little better. It’s been quite a while since I bought clothes, especially at such a great deal :o)
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I’m a thirty-something who lives in Cincinnati, OH.
Crafting, for me, started young - I can’t even recall a time I wasn’t crafty in some way. My first foray into yarn was doing plastic canvas embroidery and making Barbie doll furniture. Not long after that I learned to crochet from a book my grandmother gave me after asking to learn what she was doing (she crochets, afghans mostly these days). After that, I took up counted cross stitch and then came sewing when I took two fashion design classes in high school. My mom had a sewing machine from my great grandmother and I taught myself to sew from patterns on it. I still use this same sewing machine today!
I started knitting in 2004 when a co-worker was pregnant with her first child and I wanted to make something for her. I bought a “learn to knit kit” from Lion Brand for a baby hat and booties set. I did make the baby hat and booties (with very few problems) and ended up gifting them to the co-worker. I wanted to make a blanket, but I wasn’t quite able to get that done in time since it took a lot longer then I’d imagined! It wasn’t until the end of 2004/early 2005 that knitting really took a hold of me. Now I love knitting and almost always have a project with me, even if it’s just something small when I’m out and about. I like a wide range of projects depending on my mood. Sometimes I like a good challenge knit and other times I enjoy a lot of stockinette or garter stitch. I love Ravelry for keeping track of my projects and for finding new things to knit - I feel like I’m always spending time on there! It’s also a great place for getting to know other knitters, crocheters, and various fiber enthusiasts.
In the fall of 2008, I purchased a spinning wheel from someone on Craigslist. It’s a Babe Fiber Starter, single treadle wheel and after a bit of trouble getting used to it, I’ve managed to spin up some fiber. In January of 2012, I found someone local that was selling their Lendrum DT and it came to live with me! The Babe now lives with Jen (aka piddleloop) and she’s learning to spin. I’m still trying to find time to spin along with knitting, crocheting (occasionally), and whatever else is going on, but I work it in here and there.
I’m sure there’s something I might have left out here, so if there’s anything else you want to know about me, just ask :o)
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Why can’t I find great deals like that? Awesome!