Helpful Skills In the Frugal Life
Turning through the pages of a book on nursery knitting projects I couldn't help but think how blessed I am. Both of my "grandsisters" were friends before our children married. Both these women are very creative and have many craft skills. I will never forget years ago seeing the curtain made by New Daughter's mother for a missionary home. The curtain looked professionally designed and the sewing was impeccable. This friend can also make beautiful baskets and paints adorable wooden houses.
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Not only do these skills provide gift possibilities or items that can be useful in the home, but they also give rhythm to the frugal life. Handwork can be an immensely satisfying process, and having something to show for your labors is gratifying.
What handwork skills would you recommend for someone new to the frugal life?
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5 Responses to “Helpful Skills In the Frugal Life”
December 27th, 2011 at 10:40 am
OH! I really liked this article. First– I love the naming of your children’s inlaws as *Grandsisters* –I’ve never heard that phrase and may adopt it myself. You’re a trend setter!
as for the skills. I personally like to crochet and made several gifts this winter and have requests from both Sons in law for their very own scarves. I also like to cross stitch…but haven’t in years.
I’m learning to sew and would love to learn to TAT.
I think it will be great to teach these things to my grandchildren.
If I were to RECOMMEND handy skills.
my list would be…cooking (from scratch), gardening, and some type of handwork (my preference crochet)…the cooking and gardening can be taken for granted…so many young women DON’T KNOW HOW TO COOK! I myself am only this year learning the best way to garden for my climate and it is tiring work, I tell ya! Another thing that would be wonderful to teach someone– is the art of seeing an item another way–finding another use for an otherwise destined to the dump piece.I don’t know if that can be taught; or if it is part of a persons natural abilities. I know a lot of people that DON’T HAVE IT.(that would be another article…)
I think any skill you have will be fruitful to bless the home–
Thanks for this article. Very thought provoking. I enjoyed it.
Pat
December 27th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
i make homemade scrap quilts, rugs, crocheted items, soaps etc.. most of these skills i learned at an early age from my mother and my grandmother, in the 1960′s..back then we still had tv, radios, telephones etc..but seems we had more time on our hands to do things. most folks still only had one tv set and one phone, and one car. kids could play all day long outside without fear of getting caught up in the troubles of today. i taught my own son how to iron his clothes, and how to preserve foods from the garden. most parents today have failed to pass on these skills to their children and i find that to be so sad and disheartening. i think people can do alot of things that they “think” cannot be done by them..and with the uncertain economy maybe more young people will start learning these things for themselves. in the meantime, i quilt up beautiful scrappy quilts for all of the great nieces and great nephews that are coming along with hope that someday i can pass on some of my loves and skills to a grandchild. volunteering to teach youngsters with the boys and girls clubs is a lot of fun and these kids are the ones who desire to learn how to take care of themselves.
December 27th, 2011 at 5:13 pm
I think the two main skills to have are a willingness to learn, and perseverance! If you have those two, you will be able to do just about anything.
December 28th, 2011 at 12:29 am
I think that sewing and cooking are very important life skills to learn. I like to find a dress at the thrift store on half price day. I take it apart, iron it flat, and use the fabric in many ways. Often to make a new item for a grand child. Sometimes to make a quilt. I also keep any buttons or zippers. These are used in making other items.
I saw some beautiful pillow cases on a blog. They were just made of some beautiful flower print fabric and had a bit of crocheted lace on the hem. I wish I had that skill. I might try to learn that this year.
December 29th, 2011 at 7:58 pm
Pat:
I must confess that “grandsisters” is not original with me. I saw it somewhere and now can not remember where, but the title fit so well with my fellow grandmothers! I had not really thought about gardening, but it truly is also a learned skill. At least here in Texas! I agree that those with the ability to see new life in an object are very blessed.
Caryn:
I too taught my children to iron at a fairly young age. It too is something very valuable to learn.You are so right that we have lost many practical skills because of the pace of our busy lives.
Lori:
One of the advantages I have seen in home educating my children is that they really are lifetime learners and I am so grateful!
Roxie:
Thrift shops are even more wonderful when they become fabric shops as well as clothes stores!
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