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2025 Fashion On The Ration Challenge
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Your socks look beautiful, Pip. That's my favourite colour too. 😊2025 Fashion on the ration
150g sock yarn = 3 coupons
Lined trousers = 6 coupons ...total 9/66 used
2 t-shirts = 8 coupons
Trousers = 6 coupons ... total 23/66
2 cardigans = 10 coupons
Sandals = 5 coupons ... total 38/66
Nightie = 6 coupons
Sandals = 5 coupons ... total 49/66
Sock yarn 150g = 3 coupons ... total 52/66
Anorak = 11 coupons... total 63/662 -
I am looking rather longingly at that long vest, @kiwisavings . Gorgeous sock colourway @PipneyJane. I feel your frustration with knitting paraphernalia going AWOL; I up ended my knitting bags trying to track down 2 stitch markers and I know that somewhere, somewhere I have loads of them.
I have just spent 12 coupons on yarn (6 x 100g WYS Signature 4 ply). They were on sale, with a significant discount, some umming and ahhhing, (not very much, to tell the truth). I suppose I should be thankful that plant bulbs aren't on the ration list.
Still trying to speed knit 2 pairs of socks before Christmas Eve.Fashion on the Ration 2026 Coupons 0/66
Stash in:
Stash out: 1.5 coupons OH socks6 -
Super socks @alicef! Christmassy, but all-season too.I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/223 -
Oh I love WoolThreadPaint patterns by Marion Mitchell and am just on the last 2 border rows of Noel Nine Patch. Which has been a massive labour of loveMrsCD said:You know how I said I would have to stop buying yarn? Weeelllll, I really wanted to buy the Sugar Plum Blanket kit, by Marion Mitchell from Wool Warehouse so.....DH has used some of his coupons to buy it for me for Christmas! 😁😁😁😁😁
I downloaded the pattern and have had a quick look, and I can't wait to get started.“the princess jumped from the tower & she learned that she could fly all along. she never needed those wings.”
Amanda Lovelace, The Princess Saves Herself in this One5 -
I have definitely resorted to the black market for wool this year so am looking forward to starting 2026 with a clear conscience“the princess jumped from the tower & she learned that she could fly all along. she never needed those wings.”
Amanda Lovelace, The Princess Saves Herself in this One6 -
My friend Laura posted this, it made me chuckle all day.
It seems that there might be a similar “scam” for yarn.
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Isn't it funny how that happens, @Nelliegrace. I've ordered quite a few presents recently and it's surprising how many things I've told my husband he is giving me. Wouldn't want to stress him by making him guess what I want, of course.I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/227 -
The combinations have strategic openings, so no need to undress!Nelliegrace said:The underwear looks very stylish in the advert, @kiwisavings. However would women cope with combinations? With all of the tea drinking, one would be dressing and undressing all day!
I have bought some good old fashioned, felted wool berets. They weren’t expensive and there were lots of colours available, and still coupon free.2025 remaining: 37 coupons from 66:
January (29): winter boots, green trainers, canvas swimming-shoes (15); t-shirt x2 (8); 3m cotton twill (6);
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2025 second-hand acquisitions (no coupons): None thus far
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2025 needlework- *Reverse-couponing*:11 coupons :
January: teddybear-lined velvet jacket (11) & hat (0); velvet sleep-mask (0);5 -
Lovely socks @alicef and @PipneyJane ( and awesome that you were able to find some more of the deleted line of wool)
I was curious about the Sugar Plum blanket and went looking online - it's very pretty and I can see why you wanted to make it @MrsCD2026 Fashion on the Ration:
0/66 coupons spent
0/26 items mended
0/26 x 50g wool knitted
0/26 items sewn
0/260 items decluttered
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I always say that the cat is the best present giver ever -always exactly what I want (so much better than the days of xh)“the princess jumped from the tower & she learned that she could fly all along. she never needed those wings.”
Amanda Lovelace, The Princess Saves Herself in this One8
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