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Old 03-19-2011, 04:01 PM
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If you've seen the pictures I just posted of my re-organized stash you know I spent way more than you. I'm on a total fabric withdrawal, that's my story and I'm sticking to it. Jo-Ann is having a sale on the 25th - OMG
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Doesn't seem that excessive, but if you have a stash, why not use it and save some $$$ this year at the same time.
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Old 03-19-2011, 04:30 PM
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I try not to think about it!! Probably around $1,000 if retreats etc are added in. I usually go to around 6 retreats in a years time, plus AQS show and IMQA show in Kansas.
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Old 03-19-2011, 04:31 PM
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In november i joined the fabric moratorium so
I Am using stash and only buying backing or batting, I also buy the minimum for swaps.
Originally Posted by angiecub
Doesn't seem that excessive, but if you have a stash, why not use it and save some $$$ this year at the same time.
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Old 03-19-2011, 04:36 PM
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lol////I would rather do with food.....water...or gas...and be able to buy my quilting stuff....
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Old 03-19-2011, 04:56 PM
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I spend way too much as compared to what i actually finish, which is almost nothing. On the other hand, I don't have any actual guilt about it, because I like piddling around in my sewing room. It makes me very happy.
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Originally Posted by great aunt jacqui
I save all my reciepts and at tax time I sort and add what I spend on food, fuel, medical and hobbies. Well I was amazed when I saw I spent $966 for my quilting alone. A third of that was for kits.(that are in my closet). No wonder I am on a fabric moratorium this year. I am doing good on that. I feel guilty that $ did not go to bills...

I will do better in 2011, frugal will be my middle name and will work from my stash. I will only ask for gift certificates for holidays and my birthday etc.
I keep telling my kids I want gift certificates for any occasion. they are finally getting it. At 76 I pretty much have anything else I need or want. :-D
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Old 03-19-2011, 05:24 PM
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I have never added all my receipts up - you'd have to be standing by with a defibrilator! I am also trying to use up what I have and purchase limited amounts of new quilting supplies. There is a great sense of satisfaction from using stuff from your stash. Keep on trying!
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Originally Posted by Kathios
It is hard to be frugal when you live in NH--so many fabric stores and great bargains as well. Do you live close enough to visit Marden's in Sanford Maine? Deadly.
I have the opposite problem. I have nothing in my town so when I go somewhere that does I want to go crazy. I tell myself get it while you can once you get back home there is nothing.
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Go with it while you can.
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