Thread: 2013 Fabric Moratorium

craftsy is offering a free class on piecing backs!! This may help use stash!!

Originally Posted by deedum

I have been good and bad. Was on vacation in Florida last week and I had to go to one fabric store since I was in the area and my friend especially found this store for me!

I think shopping while on vacation can be excused- when you are in an area that isn't your home stomping-grounds, who knows what kind of local treat you might find! Maybe there's a store that features hand-dyed fabric by a local artisan? You'd miss out if you didn't go look!

Yeah, yeah, enabler, I know. I told my husband that I'm trying not to buy fabric except for special orders this year, and his reply was 'You mean I don't get to go to fabric stores with you anymore??' Yes, you read that right. My hubby *likes* to go to the fabric store!! He's part of the reason I have so many fabrics I haven't used yet...

Originally Posted by cattailsquilts

... and his reply was 'You mean I don't get to go to fabric stores with you anymore??' Yes, you read that right. My hubby *likes* to go to the fabric store!! He's part of the reason I have so many fabrics I haven't used yet...

What a lucky gal you are...and I imagine aren't we all, to have hubbys who put up with our quilting addiction.

Originally Posted by SandyinZ4

What a lucky gal you are...and I imagine aren't we all, to have hubbys who put up with our quilting addiction.

I have an enabler in my house too!!! Whenever we take a road trip somewhere, there is always a list of quilt shops to visit and it isn't in my handwriting!!!

Well.......was a bad girl today....I purchased the fabric to make tops for 2 quilts for a graduation gift and for one of my grandbabies...in my defense, I didn't have these fabrics in my stash...the graduation girl saw one I had made before and loved it, so I decided to make hers the same..10 of my grands have their quilts made, and I always let them pick out the fabrics- so I had to take this one for the same special shopping trip..The good part was I used a coupon for everything, and the tops will cost me about $20 each. I already have the batting here, as well as backing...To top it off, the gentleman cashier told me I got an extra 20% off today..When I got home and looked at my receipt, I realized he gave me a senior discount!! In actuality, I have a few years before 60, but who's to complain...So I will be busy and stay out of trouble for a while!!

Originally Posted by irishrose

Those aren't stash purchases, unless you don't make the gifts. I'd have been upset if someone thought I was 60 if I wasn't, but that's just me. Around here, cashiers in any store aren't allowed to offer senior discounts - apparently there have been hurt feelings at some point. You have to ask for the discount.

I didn't mind the extra discount~~ it's 4 Years away, and being on disablity, I am happy to save every penny I can! THe fabric will definitely be used as the grandbaby will drive me nuts until I get her's done!!

I agree about this moratorium. I am only buying for the quilts I have to make this year and that I don't have in my stash. But not going into fabric store and just buying something because I like it. Am looking in my stash for backings that might work though before I go buy anything. Still nice to have this support group. :-)