[Nfb-krafters-korner] Fridays Question

[eileen SCRIVANI]

I don't have a fixed budget for my knitting purchases, but I do look for 
sales and other goodies like free shipping, etc.  I do most of my purchasing 
on-line and have found it best to register with those web sites I like so I 
get email notification of weekly or special sales.  For instance on 
www.elann.com if you register with them then every time you make a purchase 
you accumulate points.  The points don't expire so at the point you have 
spent $500 with them they will give you $50 back to be used on a subsequent 
purchase with them.  You must remember when shopping with them to always 
sign in so you will keep accumulating your dollar points.  They have very 
good prices on a lot of good quality yarn.  I know it sounds like a lot, but 
over time you get it back and you can do it over years.  Other sites like 
Webs www.yarn.com  and LittleKnits www.littleknits.com and Knit Picks 
www.knitpickss.com will all offer free shipping for orders over a certain 
amount. and they have good prices & a lot of good sale stuff too.

In general, when I make an adult size sweater I try to keep the cozst 
somewhere between $40 to $70.

For general craft supplies from knitting, crochet, beading and much more 
Herrschners is always a good resource and they always have different weekly 
specials & hot buys but you need to register with them to get on their 
mailing list.

Joann's also has an on-line site with a wide variety of products that are 
not just knitting or sewing. At different times when I've needed stuff I've 
been able to find some good buys/products from them.  Some times Joann's has 
a 50% off 1 single item.  Smileys is another good resource for discounted 
yarn but they only have flat rate shipping and I think you must spend a 
minimum of $50 with them, but no matter how much you buy the shipping rate 
does not go any higher.

Eileen
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Diane" <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 9:53 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Fridays Question


> How much is in your craft budget?
>
> Myself, I do not have a fixed amount, but I am a careful shopper.  I will 
> search the internet for the cheapest price in ceramic glazes.  Free 
> shipping is the best!!!
> Diane
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