Just the thought of that place make my money sprout wings! That place always seems to know how much is in my wallet, and takes it all. Disneyland and Vegas in one stop!!Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
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Just the thought of that place make my money sprout wings! That place always seems to know how much is in my wallet, and takes it all. Disneyland and Vegas in one stop!!
I have some yards of great fabric that I love, but I wasn't sure what to do with them. Not enough for anything but a scrappy quilt. I decided to make everyone in the family; grandkids, grown kids, even the boys and men, a funky pillowcase. I decided since it was home-made, why try to make it look store bought, so I put one yard, give or take, of color on one side, another color of fabric on the other side, and a third color and or print for the cuff. I just didn't like seeing all that nice fabric sitting there doing nothing. I have had lots of fun with it.
The traffic luckily deters me from this place LOL
Brother XL-3500i, SQ-9050, Dreamweaver XE6200D
The only way I can have any self control is to not look.... no perusing online ... no just stopping in the LQS. I get fabric drunk just by the sight... and loose all inhibitions on purchasing fabric.
The worst for me is Missouri Quilt. Every morning in my in box is this super sweet, neat, tantalizing deal of the day which .......if you look in one of my drawers is just chock full of jelly rolls, charm packs, etc. It's ok. You don't have to have a project for it, you just have it.
Just reading this thread makes me want to buy fabric! I LOVE it!
Self-control??????? What's that?? Or do I want to know?
"A woman is like a tea bag-you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water." Eleanor Roosevelt
Before retirement I could spend a whole pay check at fabric stores and not blink an eye. But now I am living on less than 1/2 of a weeks pay per month. So my advice is -Build a beautiful stash of fabrics. Use your coupons for batting and rotary blades to include in your after retirement stash. And do not ever feel bad or guilty about your lack of control while shopping for fabric. Consider each purchase as an investment in your future's mental health well being. Quilting and sewing has helped to keep me get through all the extra hours I now have to fill and keep me sane. Happy Shopping.......
I know the feeling well. We have a LSQ that will be closing at the end of the month. Spent in the triple digits two days in a row. Will have to do another purge of my stash.
Joyce
Four things you can't recover: The stone.....after the throw. The word......after its said. The occasion.....after its missed. The time......after its gone
That is my problem also, if I see it and love it I have to buy it even if I have no idea of what I am going to do with it.
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