Fabric moratorium - except....
08-02-2014, 09:56 AM
#11
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In my moratorium I can only buy things that begin with "B." Borders, binding backing or batting. If I saw a nice BATIK (it starts with "B") that was only $3 a yard I would have to allow it. I also ask myself, "Do you really need it?" Usually I can talk myself out of it.
The best way to give up fabric buying is to stay away from places that sell it!!!
Good luck with your quest!
Colleen
The best way to give up fabric buying is to stay away from places that sell it!!!
Good luck with your quest!
Colleen
08-02-2014, 11:22 AM
#13
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I'll break my moratorium if there is absolutely, positively nothing in my stash that works for a project in progress. That and if I'm ready for a back and don't want to make it with leftovers from the top; otherwise, I'm good to go. It's fun challenging yourself to see if you can make it all work with you already have.
08-02-2014, 11:35 AM
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08-02-2014, 09:22 PM
#17
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I have been trying not to buy any fabric unless I absolutely have to have it to finish a quilt I am currently working on, but yesterday I was at a church rummage sale and they had a bunch of fabrics selling for $4.00 a bag. I came home with 14 yards of fabric plus some scraps for only $4.00. Had to buy it.
08-02-2014, 09:25 PM
#18
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If you go back the next day, does the impulse rule get reset? :-)
Originally Posted by dunster
For $3/yard - for a nice quality batik? I would have applied the impulse purchase rule more than once. You need to have another talk with those gals in your head.
08-02-2014, 10:20 PM
#19
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Originally Posted by dunster
For $3/yard - for a nice quality batik? I would have applied the impulse purchase rule more than once. You need to have another talk with those gals in your head.
08-03-2014, 04:05 AM
#20
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I have a very very small stash since I have only been quilting for a short while. I try to buy as I go. But if I come across a fabric that I absolutely love love love, I will buy it. I don't even care whether it is on sale. But I have gone through entire shops without finding a single fabric I like that much.
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