does anyone else have problems using their favorite fabrics?

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09-13-2011, 03:22 PM

#21

hobbykat1955

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Yup with you...hard to cut some fabrics, takes me mths to decide what to do with them and then still hesitate and go out for new fabric to use...But eventually I cut it and it gets used...

09-13-2011, 03:24 PM

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I am making an effort to use them. Several have found good homes. Garden Maze is one good setting for fabrics you want to use in large pieces.

09-13-2011, 03:24 PM

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kiffie2413

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A big huge Yes! I can totally relate to you!! LOL...

09-13-2011, 04:13 PM

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deedum

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I have some that I bring out and touch it, refold and decide not to cut into that beautiful fabric and I put it back! I usually say "I will say that for later". NOt a big problem yet!

09-13-2011, 04:17 PM

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GrannieAnnie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kriscraft99

I have quite a few but don't want to use them - I know it is silly but I just can't seem to find the right project for them.

I've got a yard of some fabulous butterflies that will never be cut!

09-13-2011, 04:47 PM

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auntpiggylpn

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I have fabrics that I absolutely refuse to cut into! I know, what a waste of money; Not to me! These babies have their very own shelf and I get them out often, unfold them, pet them, refold them and put them back on the shelf. I lost just about everything in a nasty break up almost 2 years ago and my fabrics were one of the few things I was allowed to take with me when I left. I treasure these fabrics and will probably never cut them. . .

09-13-2011, 05:04 PM

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SherriB

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It seems like I am in good company!!! LOL! I have a couple shelves full of fabric that I just can't bear to cut into. I keep telling myself to cut, sew, quilt and enjoy the fabric, but so far it isn't working. LOL!!

09-13-2011, 05:25 PM

#28

Deb watkins

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oh man, I am right here in this. I have several (and I do mean several) yards of assorted oriental fabric. I love them so......and yet just cannot find the appropriate pattern/block to present them in. I also have 4 different yardages of a mauve/cranberry/pink......I have had that for 4 years. I just look and drool. I guess I need some help!! Maybe we all need to get together, bring our precious stash and help each other! Quilting weekend anyone?

09-13-2011, 05:40 PM

#29

ManiacQuilter2

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It is so HARD to cut into one's favorite fabrics. But hopefully, someone will get enjoyment out of the quilt that I make !!!

09-13-2011, 06:06 PM

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Jill

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I have several that I've been holding onto for years. Just today I used the remaining fabric for the third and final border on a scrap quilt. Then I almost shrieked because toward the very end I realized I was about 6" short. I went through my scrap bins and couldn't find any. I did have one piece left that was about 2-1/2" wide (I needed 3-1/2") and 12 inches long. Thank goodness it was dark and busy because I was able to sew the two strips together and cut it into a 3-1/2" width and finish the border. But now my fabric is all gone....