tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602550634089000587.post7744476631752309348..comments2023-10-22T08:00:48.153-04:00Comments on jaykayknits: A Tale of Two Needles, and More Thoughtful PurchasingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01424901086361663214noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602550634089000587.post-21144012525323711082015-02-07T22:35:05.721-05:002015-02-07T22:35:05.721-05:00This is a fantastic post, as you no doubt know. I...This is a fantastic post, as you no doubt know. I love that you discuss your reasoning behind both mindsets - saving money! yay! as well as buying less quantity but higher quality. I'm in an extremely similar place right now - I have way too many things and am trying to rid myself of them so that when I do have the need or desire to purchase a new thing, I can, knowing full-well what I'm putting my vote toward (I consider paying for things like voting, money is hard to come by sometimes!)SillyLittleLadynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602550634089000587.post-49783777203477664322015-02-04T07:58:32.529-05:002015-02-04T07:58:32.529-05:00I am definitely in this mind set. That was the rea...I am definitely in this mind set. That was the reason behind my wardrobe overhaul. I had so many sweaters knit in lesser quality of yarns and they just weren't fitting the bill.<br />I am set on USING my nicer yarns this year instead of keeping them unused in the stash.Kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602550634089000587.post-80296598549477258332015-02-03T16:44:45.941-05:002015-02-03T16:44:45.941-05:00I think you've set some great goals! Personall...I think you've set some great goals! Personally, I am a walking contradiction when it comes to this topic. I LOVE quality products. I try to buy the best tools I can afford. And, I carry this into other areas of my life, footwear, for instance, because I think it matters and makes a difference in performance. It saves me time, money (in the long run), and leaves me feeling more satisfied. I'd rather buy once and have it last than have to replace things constantly. However, I'm a total stasher. I do knit and sew from my stash on a very regular basis, but when I come across a bargain, I swoop in and scoop it up. I just can't resist.www.tresbienensemble.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602550634089000587.post-33077856641556929992015-02-03T16:27:19.815-05:002015-02-03T16:27:19.815-05:00I love this: "Put my money where my heart is....I love this: "Put my money where my heart is..." When I was wedding planning, I came across a nugget that really spoke to me: "Vote with your dollars" or in other words, what you spend your money on has meaning and some power. If you support the kinds of businesses you believe in, that really matters, even if your purchase is a little more costly than it could be.Alicia Landinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602550634089000587.post-76778812394387554062015-02-03T13:04:09.664-05:002015-02-03T13:04:09.664-05:00I absolutely relate to this! As a grad student mon...I absolutely relate to this! As a grad student money is always an issue. When I started crocheting you could find me at JoAnn's/michaels all the time, buying cheap acrylic. Then I started knitting, about a year ago, and found all of you fabulous instagram friends and learned about LYS and soft merino wool. I had the same issue with cheap bamboo needles off the internet. 10 for 12$! Absolute garbage. I still can't afford much but I'd rather spend the little money I have in good tools and materials. It's worth waiting for and best for the wallet!Adriananoreply@blogger.com