Can we be too frugal with quilting supplies?

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04-06-2011, 12:17 PM

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katiescraftshop

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Originally Posted by CloverPatch

Love those days! Make a special trip to the fabric store for one item, buy a bunch of other stuff, just to get home and find I didn't get what I set out to get!

Atleast you can smile about it, it will all be worth it when you pull it from the dryer, so fresh and beautiful!

Glad I'm not the only one that has done that! :roll:

04-06-2011, 12:20 PM

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CarrieAnne

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lol, me too!

04-06-2011, 12:25 PM

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dunster

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Not enough fabric ... check
Multiple trips to the store ... check
Wrong thread .. check

Quilt is done ... priceless!

04-06-2011, 12:56 PM

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amma

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Been there and done that too :roll: So we can laugh together :D:D:D

04-06-2011, 01:02 PM

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Kathi Kraftyzales

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Yes, we have all done that and Yes, that is how we can justify all our extras. I collect/buy all that I can when I go to garage sales/Goodwill/Thrift Store/Local Methodist Market....all fabric, thread, lace, ribbon, etc....You just never know when you will need it. And when I pass over to the Great Big Quilt Shop in the Sky, some lucky person will buy my stuff at Goodwill.

04-06-2011, 02:56 PM

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irishrose

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I was in a thrift store in a neighboring town today. They had a cute little quilt rack for $2. I was going to pick it up on my way out. It slipped my mind - now do I spend the time and gas to go back for it?

04-06-2011, 03:59 PM

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sueisallaboutquilts

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Okay, I did laugh.......... but here's a HUG and yes, it sounds like me lol :D:D
PLEASE show us the quilt when you can!!!

04-07-2011, 04:01 AM

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mommamac

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Originally Posted by irishrose

I'd let my 'fingers do the driving' & call before I went in case it was sold.

04-07-2011, 04:42 AM

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purrfectquilts

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Picture will be going in the pictures topic later today. Now it is time to organize the mess I left in my work room. That part is never as much fun as the creative process.

04-07-2011, 04:45 AM

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TootieAnn

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Been there, done that. My husband finally learned to encourage me to be sure I bought enough or a little extra just so we didn't have the headaches caused by not having quite enough! LOL! That was a big step for him.