Do you buy fabric "just because"
12-16-2012, 04:23 AM
#112
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Originally Posted by Pilgrim
A woman mentioned that she only buys what she needs at our quilt show our guild put on. I wish I had her self control. I spent over $200.00 dollars on fat quarters, and $3.00 a yard cuts. I am a hoarder of fabrics, not a fabricholic.
12-16-2012, 05:30 AM
#113
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Location: Salisbury, MO
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Originally Posted by COYOTEMAGIC
No. Why would I do such a thing?! All my fabric is for a specific purpose. Each quilt is planned out to the last stitch.
If you believe that, I've got some waterfront property for you in Arizona!!
If you believe that, I've got some waterfront property for you in Arizona!!
12-16-2012, 06:34 AM
#114
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Location: Northwest New Jersey
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Of course. It would probably be gone when you figured out what you wanted to do with it. Also, that was the time of a good price and as you say "it spoke to you" There is also something to be said for that "feel good feeling". Some people like clothes or shoes. We love fabric !
12-16-2012, 06:40 AM
#115
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Location: Delmarva Peninsula
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My stash grows like my weight grows, a bit at a time. I have fabric that has been lurking in my stash for decades. I am a fabricaholic - as I grow older I am heading to become a horder. Some day you may see me on "the Horders"!!!
12-16-2012, 06:52 AM
#117
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Location: alberta/ arizona
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oh lord just ask my husband that question. i bet i order at least 50 yards a week online. i get myself into so much trouble with the emails i receive from quilting companies. i tried once to put myself on a no shopping moritorium but it lasted for about 10 days lol. i am hopeless. i just ordered 55 1/2 yard pieces and 24 spools of thread 2 days ago and then another order last night from the same place that is having a wonderful sale. i went back to check my first order and realized there were things i didn't place with the first order and got myself into trouble. oh well what can i say. can't pass up a good deal. p.s. last month found an email store going out of cotton sale and bought 65 yards of beautiful cotton for $90 so how can you not buy that.
12-16-2012, 06:53 AM
#118
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Location: NC
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When it is 40% + sale I do buy "just because" . There was a time when I had a small stash and bought when they were at $1 - $3 a yard. Those day are long gone and very rare can you find them. Glad I have a stash I can go without buying. (or at least I make something I have work)
12-16-2012, 06:54 AM
#120
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Location: alberta/ arizona
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wow cindy you sound like me. i am a new quilter about a year into this. and i have some of the most beautiful fabric and am terrified to cut it as i may ruin it. lol i am getting better though i have put patterns with fabric with the hopes one day i will use it.
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