Originally Posted by
katier825
Occasionally I see something in a new line that I MUST have, but I still look for deals online. I am signed up on many email lists and if I see something I had been craving, I take advantage when I can. However, the financial situation will be changing for me soon and I will be using more stash and shopping for special deals. I am a good shopper and can find name brands sometimes for about $5 yard later (usually only partial collections). I must admit I am a fabric snob and prefer the name brands because from my experience the quality is better. Some of the inexpensive stuff I've gotten elsewhere isn't as nice once washed or seems to fade faster. I have no problem at all springing for premium muslin to stretch my stash and do see many scrap quilts in my future. I can deal with the budget cuts, but refuse to give up my much loved hobby.
I TOO am on a limited income and because of a recent move, I am saving $200 a month. I haven't bought much fabric in the last 10 years. But even with the little extra income, I still am very wise and careful in purchasing fabric unless it is on sale and it is something that I know I can use in the future. I just bought some Hoffman fat quarter batiks in browns and aqua. Looking to purchase a rich brown for the background of a falling charm quilt for charity.