Originally Posted by oldswimmer
Buying fabric may have given her a "high"...or a boost when she was down. She gets a good deal, and it feels good. I think that happens to alot of people. It is very nice of you to help her. Have you suggested that she donate some to a worthy cause?
You know, sometimes it's really hard to look in the mirror, but I really think you have hit my nail right on the head here. If it were just the fabric I loved, I would feel just as good paying regular price and buying something I love at my LQS. But no, I cannot enjoy that. I get that high you mentioned from finding fabric that is good but that I might not LOVE, at a real bargain instead.
I love making my quilts and having my stash to choose fabrics from. It gives me a great feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction. But it doesn't give me that "high". And my stash is fast getting out of hand because my sewing room is full. I vowed to not let my stash flow over into other areas of the house, but if I keep bringing in more bargains, something is going to have to give. I do use my fabrics. I make and donate quilts and I make them for my family and friends. So it's not like the fabric just sits around forever. However, I cannot make quilts as fast as I can bring fabric in from the thrift stores!! LOL
Mainly I want to thank you for your eye-opening comment, and now I have to sit back and take a good long look in the mirror. Perhaps it's time to increase my Cymbalta dosage if I'm needing something like this to lift my spirits without having realized it.
Hugggggs and smilessss, Linda