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Old 03-19-2011, 06:20 PM
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Lol...this is so funny!
I BEG my kids and I have 4,every year to just go by joanns and get me a gift card. I don't care what you put on it I say. Just please get me one of those...And that has only happened from one kid one year.lol
If our relatives only understood...they can't get us a better gift than to fund our shopping spree in the fabric stores!.lol
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Old 03-19-2011, 06:37 PM
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Could you tell us more about the longarm you bought? Brand? Model? Accessories? How u like it? Etc? Thanks.
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Old 03-19-2011, 06:42 PM
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I (like everyone else here!) love to buy fabric. So I got a job teaching quilting at a LQS. It varies...some months I teach 1 or 2 classes, some months 5 or 6. This allows me to have some income, but, more importantly, it allows me to take tax deductions for the books, magazines and fabric I buy and the classes I take. I was even able to depreciate a percentage of my machine last year. I also get an employee discount when I buy thread, feet, bobbins, etc. and every little bit helps. Something to think about....
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Old 03-19-2011, 07:02 PM
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This year I plan on using stash I have. However, today, Fabric.Com had good sales on and I only spent 45.00. I kept taking fabric off the cart. I say-I needed this. Don't have that in my stash.
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Old 03-19-2011, 08:01 PM
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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.
Thanks for the tip. Will have to check this out when we are up in N.H. in August.
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I don't want to know!
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Old 03-20-2011, 04:56 AM
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I allow about $25/week for quiltIng needs. I have also earmarked my tax return for quilting. I plan to buy a new machine that is lighter than my Bernina, and the accucut go. The reason for the expensive cutting system is to cut accurately. My eye movement is paralized and I am hoping this will cut better than I can.
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Old 03-20-2011, 05:03 AM
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Last year I spent more than that ... $600 on a new machine, and approximately $100 to $200 each month on quilting and other crafts I do ... this includes craft classes ...

I am now refusing to go into craft shops unless it is for something specific ... I won't go into a quilt store unless I have a plan too ... I have definitely got to get my spending undeer control ... I do know how you feel ...
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Old 03-20-2011, 06:52 AM
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Why do you want to know how much you spent on quilting stuff? Just enjoy!
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Old 03-20-2011, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by bigsister63
Why do you want to know how much you spent on quilting stuff? Just enjoy!
DH an I raised a family of 6 on a limited income; started keeping track long time ago and haven't gotten out of the habit. What it taught me was how much useless stuff is out there not to buy. I have a more than adequate stash now and want to keep my "fabric" weight under control, so I now set a $ limit and enjoy.
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