Originally Posted by stitchinbee
Ok, I find that every time I walk into Wal-Mart, I go straight to the fabric and craft section to look for new gadgets, tools and notions. In my down time (everything else has been done.. chores, etc.), I search for fabric / fabric combinations. I also delve into my graphics app and design quilts. Sooo... My question is do the rest of you quilters do the same thing? I will go into a fabric shop and just purchase fabric because I like it (like a kid in a candy store), with absolutely no quilt / home decor idea or design in mind. I always think, "I will find something to use it in". My fabric will sit there until suddenly something pops into my head. I normally let the fabric inspire me, versus planning something out. Sorry so long.... just wondering if all of this is common. :)
If I see a fabric I LOVE, I will buy it then. Reasons being-don't know if the fabric will be there in the future(store might run out and not reorder or if manufacturer quits making it and they couldn't reorder), or it may be some place I'm visiting and a good chance I won't be there again. I will buy at least the minimum cut. More if I Really, Really Love.
Also if it is on sale and especially a good price and it looks like it would work very well with many things I'll buy it to have on hand.