I have a little problem........
#92
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Nebraska
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Originally Posted by irishrose
I fussy cut 16 squares out a $13 a yard batik last night. The remainder looks like a big varmit got it. It didn't bother me, but the fact that I misread the pattern and cut them an inch too big and had to cut them down did. Use? :thumbup: Waste? :thumbdown:
#93
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Broadway, Shenandoah Valley, VA
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Originally Posted by Mariposa
I have to admit that I have a cabinet, yes a cabinet full of batiks that I don't want to cut! I want to do the "right" project, etc. But am working on this! I also want to be the one to enjoy the fruits of my labor-not someone else who probably won't care!
#94
I'm not allowing myself a quilting stash because I know I will be the same.
I used to to do beading and bought every single colour of Swarovski I could find and then refused to use them as that colour would be gone from my set. I loved just admiring the pretty colours and still have them, but it eventually spoilt the hobby for me and I'm determined not to do that with quilting. I come on here to admire pics of everyone else's stash instead, I could look at pics of peoples stashes all day long and not get bored!
I used to to do beading and bought every single colour of Swarovski I could find and then refused to use them as that colour would be gone from my set. I loved just admiring the pretty colours and still have them, but it eventually spoilt the hobby for me and I'm determined not to do that with quilting. I come on here to admire pics of everyone else's stash instead, I could look at pics of peoples stashes all day long and not get bored!
#95
Originally Posted by CloverPatch
I get into the throught process of not wanting to "waste" the fabric. If I cut into it, I won't be able to fully use it, It won't look as good as it would in another project. Or I won't have enought left over to do a good project, so it is better not to waste it at all and leave it be. Eventually I will find a project that is just right for it.
#98
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Originally Posted by Tartan
I used to have that problem but then my best friend died. Yep, she won the prize for "the most fabric when she dies". I wised up real quick. It's my fabric and if I want to fussy cut a piece out of middle of yardage, I do it. My fabric stash is not going to be someone else's goldmine. I want the joy and pleasure of using it NOW!
#99
Originally Posted by BrendaK
Originally Posted by I4MOM
I totally understand this as i posted on mothers day when is enough too much i always find a reason to want more when i know there is more than enough here here is the link to my post on Sunday it has pics of the stash should i get more or should i cut some up?
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tpr?p=3208319&t=121578
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tpr?p=3208319&t=121578
#100
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Port Lavaca, TX
Posts: 1,276
Originally Posted by angelarose
Originally Posted by Mariposa
I have to admit that I have a cabinet, yes a cabinet full of batiks that I don't want to cut! I want to do the "right" project, etc. But am working on this! I also want to be the one to enjoy the fruits of my labor-not someone else who probably won't care!
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