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    Old 10-14-2011, 03:18 AM
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    You need to join Fabricoholics Anonymous
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    Old 10-14-2011, 03:38 AM
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    yes i am a fabric addict and never want to be cured so don't tell anyone that i want toooooooooooooooo
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    Old 10-14-2011, 03:44 AM
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    Do your eyes glaze over when walking into any store or store area that contains unsewn fabric? Then you might be a Fabric-a-holic.

    Do you wake up at your machine, drooling on a piece of newly purchased fabric and not remember getting out of bed to come to sewing room? Then you might be a Fabric-a-holic.

    Do you find yourself trying to sneak bags of fabric into the house before anyone can notice and mix it in with your stash to hide it? Then you might be a Fabric-a-holic.

    Or do you walk boldly through the front door, bags of fabric in hand and mumble something about sewing up something for a sick friend? Then you might be a Fabric-a-holic.

    Have you had to make excuses for being gone for hours, wandering the aisles of a fabric store only to come home and make excuse about being with that sick friend? Then you might be a Fabric-a-holic.

    Have you been known to walk into sewing room in the morning and come out bleary eyed at night, but smiling? Then you might be a Fabric-a-holic.

    Has your husband ever called 911 because you didn't make it to bed last night and he can't find you, only to eventually find you in fabric stash, smiling, hands moving unseen material through a unseen machine. Then you might be a Fabric-a-holic.

    There is no fighting it, once it has bitten you, you can't resist the "CALL OF THE FABRIC".
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    Old 10-14-2011, 03:50 AM
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    actually you are an artist and fabric is your medium ...... that's my story , and i'm sticking to it !!!!

    (making grand exit, trailing threads and snippits)
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    Old 10-14-2011, 04:14 AM
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    I have lots of fabric in bins!! But ,of course, I just bought about $200 off e-bay--
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    Old 10-14-2011, 04:17 AM
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    Originally Posted by erstan947
    Yep!! but, you are in good company:)
    I agree.
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    Old 10-14-2011, 04:50 AM
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    most definately, it's fun to come out of the closet and admit it, it frees you to purchase more. now you have an excuse when you see "sale"
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    Old 10-14-2011, 04:52 AM
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    I only discovered quilting in 2006 and LOVE it. I will be uploading a new youtube video of my sewing rooms, yes, plural.....lol
    I love the feel of fabric, the soft texture and the colors. Sewing quilt tops has taught me to have patience. I use to rush to get it done and then have to suffer for my mistakes :-(
    Now I take my time for precise 1/4 seams and sharp points :-)
    Hello, my name is Beatrice and I am a fabric addict.
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    Old 10-14-2011, 05:14 AM
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    Originally Posted by Rhaorth
    I have discovered a love for fabrics that I never knew I had.
    Now I can not pass something without touching it, and when I walk into a fabric store, I feel like a kid in a candy store. All those colors, textures, smells, etc.

    I love seeing it spread out, I love seeing it cut into stacks, or rolled into jelly rolls, I love seeing it folded into neat little piles, or even the scrap heap that collects from cuttings.

    I love the feel of a quilt top, and can not help but admire the way it all comes together.

    You are not alone ! My foster mother first took me to a fabric shop when I was about 7 to help pick out the fabric, or as she called it, material, for my clothes. Too, we didn't have a "shop" at that time, but a fabric area in the local "mercantile" store, which was a small mom&pop dept store with everything from fabric to housewares, etc.

    I have always loved fabric...see it, touch it....own it.....I used to make all of my children's clothes, made draperies for our entire house, trying upholstery which was a disaster, made decorative pillows, including applique and smocked......

    Gave up on sewing those items a few years back and didn't do any sewing whatsoever, got involved in knitting. Earlier this year I got bitten by the ole Quilt Bug, can't get enough ! Now, my almost every moment is taken by thinking about, planning, wishing, hoping to make a quilt from start to finish. I've made 3 tops so far, but haven't quilted any. I can't afford to send out to quilter and I think I'm going to get up my nerve soon and either try quilting on my machine or hand quilting.

    Yes, you are a fabric addict, so join the happy ranks !
    Sandy

    (not to mention the desire to purchase every piece of fabric I see for sale on here, sucks to be broke)

    Am I a fabric addict?
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    Old 10-14-2011, 05:24 AM
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    I have been that way all my life. Even with clothing.
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