Do you buy fabric "just because"
09-28-2012, 12:41 PM
#33
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Sometimes I buy fabric that only whispers to me.
Originally Posted by Justamom410
I went to Joann's last night to get the fabric to make my daughter's quilt (my 3rd project). They were having a sale on the Keepsake Calico fabrics and I had a 20% off total purchase coupon. So I purchased some fabrics that "spoke" to me. I have no projects in mind for them at this point.
I'm wondering...does anyone else buy fabrics just because you like them?
I wish I could post pictures...but it keeps telling me my photo size is too large.
I'm wondering...does anyone else buy fabrics just because you like them?
I wish I could post pictures...but it keeps telling me my photo size is too large.
09-28-2012, 01:15 PM
#34
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I thought that was the only reason why you bought fabric
When I have a project in mind I go through my stash picking out pieces, audition them, put them back and then go buy the necessary pieces that I am missing - which sometimes can be most of them. LOL
That is another excuse to buy fabric.
When I have a project in mind I go through my stash picking out pieces, audition them, put them back and then go buy the necessary pieces that I am missing - which sometimes can be most of them. LOL
That is another excuse to buy fabric.
09-28-2012, 01:23 PM
#35
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Originally Posted by Justamom410
I went to Joann's last night to get the fabric to make my daughter's quilt (my 3rd project). They were having a sale on the Keepsake Calico fabrics and I had a 20% off total purchase coupon. So I purchased some fabrics that "spoke" to me. I have no projects in mind for them at this point.
I'm wondering...does anyone else buy fabrics just because you like them?
I wish I could post pictures...but it keeps telling me my photo size is too large.
I'm wondering...does anyone else buy fabrics just because you like them?
I wish I could post pictures...but it keeps telling me my photo size is too large.
09-28-2012, 01:25 PM
#37
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Originally Posted by Justamom410
Thanks for the tip on resizing pics! I forgot to mention that I also bought 8 fat quarters!
These are all intended for a quilt for my daughter. [ATTACH=CONFIG]366129[/ATTACH]
These were all Just Because
These are all intended for a quilt for my daughter. [ATTACH=CONFIG]366129[/ATTACH]
These were all Just Because
09-28-2012, 01:28 PM
#38
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WOW, those are very pretty colors.
I buy fabrics hoping I have some to go with it and I usually can find something too. with all the fabrics I have I only need to live to 200-300 yo and be able to quilt.
I buy fabrics hoping I have some to go with it and I usually can find something too. with all the fabrics I have I only need to live to 200-300 yo and be able to quilt.
09-28-2012, 01:42 PM
#39
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Yes, unfortunately, most of my fabric is purchased because I like it, not because I have a plan for it.
It was very sad. Due to remodeling, I had to bring ALL but one box of fabric to my storage unit. I have too much fabric.
My sewing space is moved temporarily to my bedroom now, so space is really tight. I really, really need to use up/sell/give away at least half my collection of fabric in the next year. In the meantime, for the winter, at least, I will just be doing the 'kits' that I have already assembled. In the Spring, I'll take out all my fabric and really take a hard look at what I will use and what I won't use. I've had several requests for lap sized quilts (design my choice), but then they always want flannel backing (which I have to buy).
It was very sad. Due to remodeling, I had to bring ALL but one box of fabric to my storage unit. I have too much fabric.
My sewing space is moved temporarily to my bedroom now, so space is really tight. I really, really need to use up/sell/give away at least half my collection of fabric in the next year. In the meantime, for the winter, at least, I will just be doing the 'kits' that I have already assembled. In the Spring, I'll take out all my fabric and really take a hard look at what I will use and what I won't use. I've had several requests for lap sized quilts (design my choice), but then they always want flannel backing (which I have to buy).
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