Anyone else on a budget?
03-07-2011, 03:09 AM
#33
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Quebec, Canada
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I made a pact with myself for 2011. No more stash building for 2011, with the exception of Christmas fabrics which were liquidated in January.
I also have a list going of projects I want/need to do. So once I finish the 2 quilts I am working on now, I will start a project on my list with fabrics I already have. At the end of the year I will assess what was done and what is needed for 2012 and then when the sales go on in January I will buy what I need for 2012.
This will keep me from spending the kids college funds on fabric and also keep me from starting 30 projects at a time :)
I also have a list going of projects I want/need to do. So once I finish the 2 quilts I am working on now, I will start a project on my list with fabrics I already have. At the end of the year I will assess what was done and what is needed for 2012 and then when the sales go on in January I will buy what I need for 2012.
This will keep me from spending the kids college funds on fabric and also keep me from starting 30 projects at a time :)
03-07-2011, 04:10 AM
#34
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Location: Northern Michigan
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i would expect the question to be...
Anyone not on a budget?
in this economy i do not know anyone who gets to quilt without having a budget...would have to win a really good lottery to be able to go off the budget.
i scrimp and save, quilt for others and sell my quilts to be able to support my hobby.
Anyone not on a budget?
in this economy i do not know anyone who gets to quilt without having a budget...would have to win a really good lottery to be able to go off the budget.
i scrimp and save, quilt for others and sell my quilts to be able to support my hobby.
03-07-2011, 04:46 AM
#35
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Location: Glenmoore, PA
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I don't have a budget technically. For too many years when the kids were growing up I had to pinch pennies. Now that it is just me, if I want something I get it. But I still buy fabric on sale unless I need something specific to finish a quilt. I don't travel, and pay my credit card off at the end of every month. Only use it when it is easier than carrying a large amount of money, like buying dog food (2 BIG dogs), vet bills (Gus's surgery) etc. I know how much money I can spend each month and am careful not to go over that. I hang laundry out when I can, hit "cancel" on the dry cycle of the dishwasher, do laundry with cold water, save my dehumidifier water to water plants, fill fish tank etc. Also have rain barrels to water the flowers.
03-07-2011, 04:54 AM
#36
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ
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I don't have a budget. I have been very lucky to be able to buy what I want when I want. I only do kits, and have very little fabric stash. I have made a promise to myself not to buy anything else until I am down to ten kits. I have over 60, plus my penny rug kits. Then I will start on the projects and patterns I have been collecting on will only buy fabric one at a time.
03-07-2011, 05:16 AM
#37
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 741
Originally Posted by roda
We own a car wash and I was having to clean out the vacuums I was useing the money I found in those to buy my stash(some will think thats gross) but $150.00 a month buys a lot of fabric.
03-07-2011, 05:36 AM
#38
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Location: Chili, New York (Rochester)
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Your question was, "Anyone else on a budget" and to that I say, yes, apparently everyone but the Federal government, LOL. Sorry, had to vent.
I am also on a budget because I absolutely must start using my fabric stash more. I have two 3-drawer plastic containers full. Now I know, to some of you, that is a pittance, but it's growing, it's growing. :roll:
I am also on a budget because I absolutely must start using my fabric stash more. I have two 3-drawer plastic containers full. Now I know, to some of you, that is a pittance, but it's growing, it's growing. :roll:
03-07-2011, 05:37 AM
#39
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Location: Campton,Kentucky
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All the people around my community is on a very tight budget because of Groceries,gas,animal food. ect.So no it is not just you I think every one is on some kind of a budget.Some just don't admit it.I know several people buy used clothing,only name brand of course.If I like it.It does not matter the name on it just so it fits and looks good on me.
03-07-2011, 05:46 AM
#40
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DH and I stopped using credit cards 2 years ago. The interest was getting out of hand. Everything cash. I also recieve SS so, each month I try to put a little bit away each month and then when we travel to see the kids and grandbabies. I have enough to go shopping in either Hancock or Joanne's. Since there is no, quilt shop near me at all
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