Help! I think I need an intervention!
02-25-2012, 09:37 AM
#81
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Lowell, MA
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When I was working, I did exactly what you did. My girl friend was my enabler, she didn't mind driving and had found a quilt shop going out of business. I know I went overboard, but I was getting fabulous batiks for half off, then there was this great quilt shop that had a bin of fabric bolts for $2.99/yd. There was nothing wrong with them, she just needed space to add new fabrics. I got a lot of backing fabric, one of which went on to be center stage for my church's raffle quilt - guess that fabric wanted the limelight, she was beautiful. Now that my husband is disabled and I went on Social Security because I couldn't find work, I'm happy I went a little overboard, as now I have a s tash for lots of quiltsl and fabric for lots of little dresses and toys for my granddaughter. As far as advice, I'd say go with the flow, as long as you still have money. I really don't think there's a cure.
02-25-2012, 10:40 AM
#82
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Athens, Georgia
Posts: 1,700
Well I reached a point where I just do not have the money.
One day at a time works.
Every time you see a Hancock's, drive by and plan to go tomorrow.
Repeat that procedure until "cured."
I also try to decide what I really might do with what I have already and can usually talk myself out of another purchase.
If you don't want to buy "too much" or have a reason to be cautious financially, I won't enable you...
Do what you feel is best for you.
One day at a time works.
Every time you see a Hancock's, drive by and plan to go tomorrow.
Repeat that procedure until "cured."
I also try to decide what I really might do with what I have already and can usually talk myself out of another purchase.
If you don't want to buy "too much" or have a reason to be cautious financially, I won't enable you...
Do what you feel is best for you.
02-25-2012, 10:46 AM
#83
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: near Peoria Illinois
Posts: 1,638
Ha! Sounds like you have the right beginning. But you also have an "in" on where to go for deals. I can't help you, but I'll go along so you can't buy it all!!!
Hi, I'm BarbaraSue, and I am a fabriholic!
Hi, I'm BarbaraSue, and I am a fabriholic!
02-25-2012, 11:35 AM
#84
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Western New York
Posts: 5,834
I wish I could help but, I,m ready to contact Dr. Drew, the addition specialist.
I,m out of control and nothing I do will stop it, other than disconnecting my
computer and locking myself in the house.
Everyday, there are "sales" from everywhere on the computer and I say I,m just
going to delete it but don't, becaust I,m afraid I,m missing something.
If anyone has the antidote for this I,m more than ready.
I,m out of control and nothing I do will stop it, other than disconnecting my
computer and locking myself in the house.
Everyday, there are "sales" from everywhere on the computer and I say I,m just
going to delete it but don't, becaust I,m afraid I,m missing something.
If anyone has the antidote for this I,m more than ready.
02-25-2012, 11:53 AM
#85
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: washington
Posts: 1,424
Well, I look at it this way: I don't drink or smoke or buy expensive jewelry or go on cruises, so the money I save I can use for quilting/sewing. My husband encourages me to quilt, and he never gets mad when I come home with more fabric. Of course, he does wood working and those tools are expensive!!
02-25-2012, 12:06 PM
#86
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: IL
Posts: 452
I have had to quit buying. Fabric is stashed in ALL rooms - ALL closets - and even the pantry!! You'll know when you just can't buy it anymore. When the fabric starts getting in the way of the purpose for which you bought it, well ... it's time to back down for a while. I LOVE looking at the the pretty fabrics I have but I need to get busy. Good Luck on your fabric adventure!! - Di
02-25-2012, 12:21 PM
#87
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: NW Minnesota
Posts: 75
I will trade your addiction for mine, a LQS is closing and they are having fantastic sales, in the past 3 weeks I have spent approximately $700 on fabric, and next Friday what fabric is left will be .50 a yard..Today I paid $3.50 for Batik's!, normally priced at $10.75 a yard. I have enought fabric to keep me busy for the rest of my life and then have plenty to give away...I just LOVE fabric!
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