Fabric Moratorium Update - April 2011
#12
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: west allis, wisconsin
Posts: 407
i have not bought fabric this year. i've bought batting, thread and interfacing. i am doing very well. working on my 5th quilt top. no, i do not believe my stash has been reduced at all!!! it actually multiplies on its own.
#13
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Dupont, WA
Posts: 1,063
I just stumbled on this topic and I just wanted to say you all are so brave. I just placed a CT order yesterday and no room in the barracks to put it but I will think of something. I don't think I'm ready for a fabric moritorium.
#14
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Small town south of Ottawa, Ontario
Posts: 1,692
I have yet to purchase any fabric this year, so, I guess I'm either a fabriholic or have stash overload. I have made two purchases this year, both for batting of quilts I made. My stash is getting smaller, and I may have to purchase fabric eventually, but not anytime in the near future. My DH keeps asking " do you need anything at the LQS" and I just say " not yet." I recently purchased a new Tin Lizzie, so, I guess that is my quilting budget for this year, next year and so on (LOL)
#15
I fell off the wagon today, but it was for a good cause (that makes it OK-right).
Went to a garage sale for March of Dimes. They had baby quilt top panels in bags for $2 each. A couple of the bags had 6 panels and some had the panel and backing. I didn't take it all (such control!!) but took 5 packages. For my $10 got 16 panels and 3-4 backings. I'll take them to my quilt group to see if anyone wants to finish some. We have a party for Birthright every year and donate quilts to them. So--- I helped out 2 charities today.
Pat
Went to a garage sale for March of Dimes. They had baby quilt top panels in bags for $2 each. A couple of the bags had 6 panels and some had the panel and backing. I didn't take it all (such control!!) but took 5 packages. For my $10 got 16 panels and 3-4 backings. I'll take them to my quilt group to see if anyone wants to finish some. We have a party for Birthright every year and donate quilts to them. So--- I helped out 2 charities today.
Pat
#18
I haven't completely fallen off the wagon, had to purchase the sashing and border fabric for my Farmers Wife Sampler which was started before Christmas so that is a WIP. My DH is an enabler though (gotta love him) and with the Aussie dollar so high at the moment, he says to me the other night "better start buying fabric honey". I have so far resisted as I am reorganising my stash and it is amazing what you find in the deep dark recessed of the cupboards.
Staying strong (for the moment)!!!!!
Staying strong (for the moment)!!!!!
#19
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 134
Last week my sister asked for pillowcases to go with a quilt I had made for her son. I didn't have enough appropriate fabric to do 2, so yesterday I headed to the LQS and bought a meter of fabric at $13.99/m.
I guess I could have been creative and come up with a solution....have done it many times before..... but just wasn't in the mood.
My sis did offer to pay for the fabric but I said no.
I guess I could have been creative and come up with a solution....have done it many times before..... but just wasn't in the mood.
My sis did offer to pay for the fabric but I said no.
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