Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
contemplating selling all my scrapbooking stuff so I >

contemplating selling all my scrapbooking stuff so I

contemplating selling all my scrapbooking stuff so I

Old 06-04-2013, 03:06 PM
  #21  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: West Coast
Posts: 9,267
Default

I have a bunch of bobbin lace supplies, but not much call for that stuff ;-)
DebraK is offline  
Old 06-04-2013, 05:30 PM
  #22  
Super Member
 
hopetoquilt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 2,860
Default

I have two scrapbooking books to use for appliqué ideas for quilts. You may want to keep them. There are a few other tools from scrapbooking that can cross over to quilting. Look carefully through your stuff before selling all of it. Then seel everything you won't use. If you package it in a cute way, you may make more $$
hopetoquilt is offline  
Old 06-04-2013, 05:53 PM
  #23  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 9,312
Default

Go for it ! Do what makes you happy! If its just consuming space and $$ resources and you would rather be quilting then just do it!
Lori S is offline  
Old 06-05-2013, 03:18 AM
  #24  
Senior Member
 
Reba'squilts's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: South East Michigan...at the bottom of the thumb!
Posts: 730
Default

I would sell the scrapbooking stuff to be able to buy the machine. Of course...I don't scrapbook! Beautiful family....those kids are probably worth a buck or two! LOL
Reba'squilts is offline  
Old 06-05-2013, 03:24 AM
  #25  
Super Member
 
Battle Axe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Northeastern Indiana
Posts: 2,800
Default

I agree with auntpiggylpn. I sold all the scrapbooking AND the rag rug manufacturing business which included over 10 looms when I started to sell it off. I had enough to put a downpayment on a laundromat. The laundromat has a small but steady income which I spend on fabric, etc.

My problem was that I had all the rug weaving stuff in a huge studio where I also lived. If I got up in the night to use the bathroom, I had to walk by the sewing stations (4 Berninas) and I burned out after 25 years. I only have one loom left and it is for sale. I surprise everyone who asked but I do NOT miss it one bit. Still have a huge backlog of hand dyed fabric which I plan to incorporate into quilts, so I'm still at it with new tools: Accuquilt GO and now Gracie (GMQ Pro) still not assembled.
Battle Axe is offline  
Old 06-05-2013, 04:00 AM
  #26  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 5,397
Default

Sometimes you got to do what you got to do. If you want one that much and you have a way to make it happen then go for it. It's great when we want/need something and have something/s to be able to sell/trade to make it happen. Ask yourself if you'd get more use or enjoyment out of the scrapbooking stuff or the midarm. I hope you get enough and find a great deal on a mid arm.
romanojg is offline  
Old 06-05-2013, 04:06 AM
  #27  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Twin Cities, MN
Posts: 1,141
Default

Good luck. I've been contemplating this for a while, too. I was a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for 11 years. I have an entire room dedicated to it. I was never a scrapbooker, though. I only did cards and a few 3D type things. I recently went down to my room to make graduation cards, and really enjoyed the instant gratification of stamping out a bunch of cards in an afternoon. I think I'll keep it for now.
Kris P is offline  
Old 06-05-2013, 04:08 AM
  #28  
Super Member
 
tlpa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Lost in my sewing room
Posts: 1,442
Default

If you think you would rather spend your time quilting than scrapbooking, I say go for it.
tlpa is offline  
Old 06-05-2013, 05:08 AM
  #29  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Sun City, AZ
Posts: 400
Default

Originally Posted by Jeannine1948 View Post
I can't part with any of it. I am a scrapbooker/card maker and have acquired all the tools necessary. I am also a knitter and have stashes of yarn. And then of course I have all my quilting tools along with fabric stashes. Thank goodness I have an understanding husband who supports all my habits, lol (within reason)
I scrapbook and make cards too. I justify my spending by reminding myself that I use the same tools and supplies for both hobbies. I also have a book on using fabric for cards so I make good use of my scraps too!
ScrappyAZ is offline  
Old 06-05-2013, 05:35 AM
  #30  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,369
Default

What a beautiful family! Nice mountain, too!
Friday1961 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
quiltingnewbie
Main
65
11-30-2016 01:02 AM
malfromcessnock
Main
34
09-06-2014 04:24 AM
Butterfli19
Links and Resources
3
11-04-2013 06:37 AM
pittsburgpam
Pictures
172
03-28-2011 06:46 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter