How do YOU stop buying fabrics?
#111
#112
It IS an addiction !!
I recommend taking stock of your stash regularly ... I reorganized my sewing room and closet last fall, that did the trick for me !
Don't know how long it will last but so far, so good ... seeing all the fabric I DO HAVE and the projects I STILL want to make was a sobering thing ... I've rationalized "stocking up" for retirement, but I'll have to quilt into the AFTERLIFE to finish !!
I recommend taking stock of your stash regularly ... I reorganized my sewing room and closet last fall, that did the trick for me !
Don't know how long it will last but so far, so good ... seeing all the fabric I DO HAVE and the projects I STILL want to make was a sobering thing ... I've rationalized "stocking up" for retirement, but I'll have to quilt into the AFTERLIFE to finish !!
Last edited by TexasGurl; 01-16-2013 at 10:22 AM.
#114
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Bosque County, Texas
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This is a strange thread. So many are saying, "I'm a fabric-shop-aholic and I don't care." LOL Others are saying "I care, but I'm weak." and some aren't confessing anything. Really interesting thread.Very interesting that it was started as a joke and it hit home with so many.
#116
My very empty wallet keeps me from buying more fabric. But luckily, I have generous family at the holidays who got me gift cards for my favorite fabric places for christmas, and my birthday is only 4 months away. I should be able to hold out until then.
#117
I only buy fabric to finish a project if I have to and for special orders - then some one else is paying for it. I have more then enough. In fact when people who live near me bring me quilts to quilt for them I always try to have at least one bag of scraps to go out the door with them.
#118
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Lakeland, Florida
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I may not like all the fabric in my stash (some of it was what was I thinking when I bought it), but I'm forced to use it since being on a fixed income and my hubby losing his job 9 months ago. I mostly make scrappy quilts so I should be good to go for a while.
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