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Practicing self control. I only bought 9.5 more yards...

Old 11-23-2008, 03:26 PM
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Mark and I visited our son at college today and I spotted a fabric store--a BIG one--on the way there. It was open on our way home!! :D :shock: :D :shock:

They have over 7,500 bolts of cotton fabrics. :shock: :lol: :D :shock:

Now, you know just how much self control I used to get out of there with only 5 (correction, 7) pieces. I also (oh, you'll be so very proud of me) asked where the sale ones were. :wink:

The center fall color is the only flannel--$4.50/yd. The blue with gold squares and the one next to it were also $4.50/yd. The batiks were not on sale--but I can't resist an earthy batik.

The owner is so smart--she had a TV going with the football game on--Mark gravitated toward it right away. Hey! I was impressed he even came in! :lol:
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Old 11-23-2008, 03:36 PM
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LOL with a TV he might let ya stop next time just for a game update!


Love the fabrics! Now go play with your new machine!
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Old 11-23-2008, 04:46 PM
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Very nice selection Karla! You really did have a lot of control didn't you?
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Old 11-23-2008, 04:53 PM
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Yes, sandpat--I LEFT 7,495 (correction, 7, 493) there. Not as much as 1/4 yard of any of those. :wink: :lol:
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Old 11-23-2008, 05:14 PM
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That's really pretty stuff you got!!! :)

I don't know if I could have had as much self control.
Fabric shops are my downfall if I can get into one.
You did good and to get Mark in there? WOW! I'll tell ya, that's one smart shop owner. lol
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Old 11-23-2008, 05:24 PM
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Ditto on the shop owner having the game on! I wonder how many "uh hu honey.... that's fine dear..." she must hear! LOL!

:) So pretty!
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Old 11-23-2008, 08:17 PM
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Wow, that was some control, I would have never made it out of there with so little fabric. I can't even go to Joanns anymore without spending $100-$200 every time I'm in there. Thank goodness I can put most of it to use. And my hubby doesn't complain anymore how much I buy cause he knows how much I sell out of it! Oh, and your fabrics you did pick are beautiful!
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Old 11-23-2008, 09:12 PM
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HEY i COUNT 7 DIFFERENT FABRICS
not 5
are you trying to pull one over on us.
Maybe my eyes are tired.
Very very nice choices you have made.
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Old 11-23-2008, 09:21 PM
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All are just yummy!!! What a wonderful day you had--got to visit with your DS AND buy fabric. What more could a mom want?
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Old 11-24-2008, 02:42 AM
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dreamer--you're right!! Where did I get 5? :oops:

So---are you still proud of me for leaving 7,493? :roll:
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