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deedum 07-16-2011 06:21 AM


Originally Posted by Phannie1
We only have on fabric store in Brunswick, GA. It is across town. So when I go, I buy. If I get to a larger city, I look for quilting shops, fabric stores, craft stores... I buy.. I have dieted to lose weight and to fill that need to do something with my hands- I quilt. Do not put me on a Quilting Diet... I will be eating again.

Like the way you think, it is mental health for me and I always firgue, if I am in my sewing room, I am not eating. To involved in my projects to stop and eat. So guess that will be my excuse if I would ever need one!

flowerjoy 07-16-2011 06:31 AM

I know how you feel. I am working on a flying geese quilt...oh my gosh...192, 2 3/4" x 5" rectangular flying geese... I am getting slower and slower with this project and am making more time to shop and spend on fabric and planning... and a new Joann's just opened 5 minutes from my home... I must discipline myself... having a hard time and feeling guilty too.

flowerjoy 07-16-2011 06:35 AM


Originally Posted by eastermarie
You do realize that next year when the prices for cotton hits sky high, those fabric stashes are going to come in very handy. There is already a cotton shortage. Look for cotton under garments to have big price increases this fall.

Yes, the drought is creating shortages...that is what sent me on a recent spending spree to Joann's ... I am really saving money!

deedum 07-16-2011 06:35 AM

oh especially hard when you find bargains that are too good to walk away from!

deedum 07-16-2011 06:37 AM


Originally Posted by eastermarie
You do realize that next year when the prices for cotton hits sky high, those fabric stashes are going to come in very handy. There is already a cotton shortage. Look for cotton under garments to have big price increases this fall.

Thanks for the reminder, I had better keep on buying for awhile, build my stash more :) One of these days the prices will be way out of my reach, but I will have my stash, my bargains, and my machines to work with, by then I will be retired and can just stay in my jammies everyday to sew. hehehe!

flowerjoy 07-16-2011 06:40 AM

uh oh, just reading our blogs... I am getting the itch to jump in the car and drive to Joann's... give me courage for self-discipline... so glad I like this blog better than jumping in the car... you all are "saving" me... thank you everyone!

MarthaT 07-16-2011 06:49 AM

think you're bad?????i bought 4 sewing machines in less than a year,from$350.00 t0 $1600.00!!!! i'll have to keep them til i die to justify![not sure i'll live that long!] WHAT was i thinking??????????????
:( :( :thumbdown: :-(
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Oh, you made me laugh! You said you'd have to keep them 'til you die, then said you're not sure you'll live that long...you're not going to live until you die????? I'm pretty sure you will! LOL!

loves_2_quilt 07-16-2011 07:22 AM

I am allowing myself the 4 B's in 2011...backing, batting, background, background. My goal in 2011 is to use up a much of my stash that I can.

TonnieLoree 07-16-2011 10:23 AM


Originally Posted by craftybear
go buy the treadle, as they are hard to find!

You're no help! :lol:

JeannieT 07-17-2011 03:04 AM

It's all so true - at least I don't have the fabric police at my house like my sister does. But with prices on fabric going up, I also made a goal of using my stash and only buying if needed for a particular project.
I do "cheat" sometimes, like when the remnant bin has goodies in it that I just can't pass up! I do a lot of applique and the remnants give me lot of smaller pieces of quality fabric at a great price..


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