Thrifty Shopping!

Today I had to do some errands for mom that she was unable to get done before she left. So I had to make a trip to Paintsville! I have been trying to watch my pennies and not spend alot since Richard had lost his job back late last summer. I guess I look at things a little differently and I always think twice before I buy and ask myself "do I really need this" So I know I didn't really need these but I did buy them! :)

While I was in Paintsville I stopped at Walmart! They were just putting out their "March Quilt Of The Month" patterns and fabrics. What I love about these fabrics is that they are only $2 a yard! Here is the pattern...

A nice Springy looking pattern and the quilt measures 83x99. I bought the fabrics that it required and it was $22 for fabric for the top and the binding! Now how thrifty is that???

As I was waiting for my fabric to be cut I looked around a bit more...and found these. They were in the $2.44 per yard section and I bought 1/2 yrd of each of them! Just a little something extra to add into my stash.

Then I headed on up to the bookstore and found these great books! This first one is hardback and has a ton of quilting designs. Regular priced at $23 and I got it for $4!
This book here has beautiful patterns in it with several different layouts. It was regular priced at $25 and I got it for $3! So in the end I spent just over $35 for fabrics and books! Not too bad, I don't think! I actually started feeling a little guilty for buying them but then I was telling Richard what I had bought and he assured me that I DID deserve them! :) Gotta love a good husband! :)

Then on the way home I stopped by the mailbox and look what I got! A beautiful birthday card from Amelia! Certainly brightened my day! Thank you so much, Amelia!

So after my long morning, I came home and took a nap! Got up started dinner and had it ready for the boys got home from school. Now I am waiting for Richard to get home. Here it is 7:40pm and he has been out since 4am this morning and he still isn't home! I expected him earlier but he called to say that he was going to work late! Giggle....I wonder if he is trying to make up for my spending today!!! :) hehehe

Kristie