Quilting is Expensive!
#71
Yes, quilting started out as a "leftover" craft and has evolved into a expensive hobby. But my husband played golf for years and we paid over $150 dollars a month for just a membership. We have been married 42 years. So I figured now that I am retired and quilting, I can spend at least that amount.
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#72
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If you're in New Hampshire, come on over to Maine. Mardens (a local discount store) has a huge fabric department with most quilting cottons at 4.99 or less per yard. Show a quilting guild card and save an additional 10%. They are not really the spot for notions but they do have some. Remnants are a steal!
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Kimcatlou, that is interesting to know... I bought my first fabric for my home ec class at Wilson Jr. High from Mary Jo's - long, long ago (grin). So young and inexperienced at the time, I bought a beautiful plaid wool to make a jumper - PLAID WOOL for my first sewing project! How silly .....
I used to buy fabric in the store on the main street. The ladies had one of those gizmos where they slid the edge through to measure and cotton came in 36" widths and I don't remember it being prohibitively expensive.
Since I don't keep a stash and am not prolific with my quilting, the costs are manageable to me.
#75
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Why oh why do we feel that we have to justify what we spend on things that make us happy???? It's not like if we splurged a little on a lovely piece of fabric our families will starve, or we won't be able to pay the electric bill that month. I'm absolutely certain we are all responsible adults and manage our money wisely. I have NEVER seen a husband try to justify his hobby the way we do; in fact, most husbands go the other way and try to justify why they DO need something! So why do we turn into martyrs and deny ourselves the pleasure of splurging a little on some yardage, or buying a new book or new tool?
#76
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I Agree!! I have also witnessed couples shopping for a sewing machine for her and HE is urging her to buy UP and she protests! I loved it when the man looked at the machine dealer and said.."She will take this one". I almost cheered out loud!!
I don't apologize for my expenditures. It is no ones' business...I have worked since I was 17. ( thank you feminists.). We are a two income family with zero dependents. We live modestly compared to Facebook posts.....we both love our hobbies. Truth be known, DH is the bargain hunter! Lol!
sandy
I don't apologize for my expenditures. It is no ones' business...I have worked since I was 17. ( thank you feminists.). We are a two income family with zero dependents. We live modestly compared to Facebook posts.....we both love our hobbies. Truth be known, DH is the bargain hunter! Lol!
sandy
#77
I bought some fabric at Hobby Lobby a few days ago; several different pieces. I didn't even look at prices (big mistake), but when she had already cut this one piece of fabric she said it was 12.99 yd. Luckily I only got half a yard and then the 30 percent off. Can't believe that fabric is that expensive at Hobby Lobby. Just looked at it and it is "Stonehenge" by Northcott. Guess that's why, but I don't think I pay that much at my LQS. It is pretty though.
#78
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Different households have different financial set-ups.
At one time, many women had little control over the family finances.
Some households have very little income, so making what is available cover the essentials first is important.
At one time, many women had little control over the family finances.
Some households have very little income, so making what is available cover the essentials first is important.
#79
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To Peckish and Cashsmom:
I think it is a generational thing. I was brought up in the 50's and back then it was the 'woman's thing' to do all she could to stay within budget. It was rare that the woman worked outside of the home if she had kids and so she had to make ends meet with just one household income and it was even worse if she was a single mom. But, at least single mom's were a little more independent. It was the husband who made the 'little woman' tow the line and keep costs down. There were no credit cards, so to speak, to spend more than you had. If you didn't have it, you didn't spend it. The little woman budgeted her money, was always looking for a bargain and if she needed a new dress or hat, she had to save her pennies for months before she could feel that she deserved it and wasn't taking food out of her children's mouth and even then she would only buy it if it was on sale.
Also, in my family the men always came first. My father worked in the steel mill and he, like so many others, worked really hard for their money. I remember one time that my mother took me aside and said to me that there were only two meatballs to serve with the spaghetti that night for dinner. She said that they were for my father and brother. The men had to work so they got the meat for strength.
It is a mindset like this that happened in the 50's where a lot of women got their "I don't deserve" attitude. In a way we were brought up as martyrs and it is a hard mindset to change. Thank goodness that women started burning their bras in the 60's and started elevating their positions in life or at least they started thinking that they were equals.
Of course, this is just my humble opinion on what happened...
I think it is a generational thing. I was brought up in the 50's and back then it was the 'woman's thing' to do all she could to stay within budget. It was rare that the woman worked outside of the home if she had kids and so she had to make ends meet with just one household income and it was even worse if she was a single mom. But, at least single mom's were a little more independent. It was the husband who made the 'little woman' tow the line and keep costs down. There were no credit cards, so to speak, to spend more than you had. If you didn't have it, you didn't spend it. The little woman budgeted her money, was always looking for a bargain and if she needed a new dress or hat, she had to save her pennies for months before she could feel that she deserved it and wasn't taking food out of her children's mouth and even then she would only buy it if it was on sale.
Also, in my family the men always came first. My father worked in the steel mill and he, like so many others, worked really hard for their money. I remember one time that my mother took me aside and said to me that there were only two meatballs to serve with the spaghetti that night for dinner. She said that they were for my father and brother. The men had to work so they got the meat for strength.
It is a mindset like this that happened in the 50's where a lot of women got their "I don't deserve" attitude. In a way we were brought up as martyrs and it is a hard mindset to change. Thank goodness that women started burning their bras in the 60's and started elevating their positions in life or at least they started thinking that they were equals.
Of course, this is just my humble opinion on what happened...
#80
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Patrice, I think a lot of men think they know more about everything than they do. In many cases, it's a reflection of the attitudes they were raised with. When I was a kid, my father let me know that I should always let the boy win and he was serious about. God forbid I should wound someone's ego just because his equipment was different than mine. What antiquated bs! But it's a new world and women are taking their power back!
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