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I'm going to venture into the fabric store this...
I'm going to venture into the fabric store this week to find a medallion center for the quilt Elisabrat is hosting. I'm sure there are enough batiks in my stash to make the border rounds. I'll let...
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My daughter doesn't want the batiks I purchased...
My daughter doesn't want the batiks I purchased in November so I guess my stash has increased. We need a new thread. My resolve is slipping. I had a small bundle of FQs in my hand at the grocery...
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I'd like another year. I think it helps keep me...
I'd like another year. I think it helps keep me aware of my purchases before I make them. I did buy some on sale batiks in Nov but I think they are going to my daughter for Christmas.
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No fabric purchased in October for me, but none...
No fabric purchased in October for me, but none used up either. Where does the time go?
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Sorry to hear of your issues, nancia, I share...
Sorry to hear of your issues, nancia, I share your back problems, but not headaches. You have my sympathy.
I am doing okay not buying fabric or books - just one magazine this year and, oh, one...
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No one here to tell me what I can buy, but space...
No one here to tell me what I can buy, but space limitations are my reminder not to buy. Over 1900 square feet should be enough for one person and 2 dogs, but right now it isn't. If I could get rid...
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Brat, I have purchased very little this year and...
Brat, I have purchased very little this year and every piece has had a destination which is far cry from my usual buying habits, so for me the moratorium has helped - and, no, I don't plan a buying...
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I have to go to both LQSs to drop off flyers for...
I have to go to both LQSs to drop off flyers for the church bazaar. Can I do it without cruising the clearance rooms? Yeah, sure, why not? So far I've done well this month, but it's only the 14th.
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What a perfect day and you didn't buy more fabric...
What a perfect day and you didn't buy more fabric than you could carry so I say you did good. I had to laugh at your husband crashing a funeral. I'm thinking that doesn't happen too often. This time...
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I had to order a yard of fabric for a church...
I had to order a yard of fabric for a church quilt so I ordered enough backing for a Christmas present while I had to pay shipping. I didn't go to JoAnn's (50 miles) or either local fabric store, so...
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One local guild's quilt show was today. Iidn't...
One local guild's quilt show was today. Iidn't buy any fabric, but a Redeye sewing machine followed me home - it's a lot harder to hide than a little fabric. I had some magazines picked up but sanity...
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Emma, it may have more to do with having guests...
Emma, it may have more to do with having guests coming for my ex husband's funeral service so there's no room for any more fabric. I can see it now - "You have to stay at a motel because I went batik...
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Add 2 yards to the stash purchases for August. I...
Add 2 yards to the stash purchases for August. I went to the LQS to get a border for a church quilt - I did, but I also bought 2 yards of a gorgeous black rose on red for my b/w quilt. Trouble...
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Good job, Pat. I personally am not against buying...
Good job, Pat. I personally am not against buying fabric and using it - it buying it and storing it that is my moratorium.
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Reporting back in after my foray into the lion's...
Reporting back in after my foray into the lion's den (LQS sale). I picked up a yard of the red I need and 1 1/4 yards each of Moda cream and white muslin. My only splurge was a half yard of a hot...
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ok, yep, unless you are going to wear them or sew...
ok, yep, unless you are going to wear them or sew them into a quilt immediately. Tomorrow's the 31th - the last day of the sale.:rolleyes:
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Nilla, fabric purchases to complete projects are...
Nilla, fabric purchases to complete projects are 'free'. It's stash building I know I am trying to avoid. That's why I have avoided going after the 1/2 yard of red I need for my B/W quilt during the...
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I missed out on a sewing yard sale day due to a...
I missed out on a sewing yard sale day due to a schedule change in a friend's dialysis. She probably saved me from myself. I know last year at that sale there was a Singer 15 in a cabinet for $15...
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Martina, I still say as long as it's used and not...
Martina, I still say as long as it's used and not stashed, it's okay. It's the stash that needs controlling for me. That sounds like fabric my GDs would like.
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Not for me. Of course I need to save money...
Not for me. Of course I need to save money (diminishing limited income), but the purpose for me is regain the use my house. I not only need to not bring any in, but purge several rooms. More fabric...
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Martina, do you have enough eagle fabric? Sounds...
Martina, do you have enough eagle fabric? Sounds like you must all set. I haven't been to the store for my 1/2 yard of red. I'm not brave enough to go in with such a good sale yet.
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I was in my LQS yesterday to help a friend choose...
I was in my LQS yesterday to help a friend choose fabric to enlarge a quilt - guess who is doing the work? The owner came up to me excitedly to tell about the July sale. $5 clearance (some gorgeous...
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I made the trip to the LQS. Didn't get a belt...
I made the trip to the LQS. Didn't get a belt because I can't get the old one off to use as a measurement. Picked up my pattern - they are 30% off this week. Yeah! Bought a yard of black Kona to...
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06-27-2013, 05:43 PM
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Stonehenge flecks in cream, green and rust. It's...
Stonehenge flecks in cream, green and rust. It's all bagged together - I'm not sure what else is in there. I have a pretty rust with handpainted flowers, but it's only a yard so I doubt if it can go...
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06-27-2013, 04:10 PM
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The quilt shop was supposed to order the...
The quilt shop was supposed to order the Labyrinth pattern for me, so I need to check on that. I do have all the fabrics for it in my stash. List: belt for 15 clone and a pattern, nothing else. Maybe...
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