butterflywing

the most i have ever spent at one time at one place was almost $300 at a clearance center after not shopping at all for almost 3 yrs. of being ill. that included yardage for ufo's, yardage for new projects, stash yardage and batts of various sizes. once i s caught up, i never, EVER did that again.

but my dh spends a lot on fishing trips, so la-di-dah!

sewhappy57

I went to California to visit a friend, she took me to Hancock fabrics and I went crazy spent $400.00+ $ and then my luggage was overweight. Lucky for me she was a quilter to and when we told her is was all fabric she let it slide through. Only another quilter would understand the importance of fabric. :D

GailG

So, la di dah is right. We have no clashes on this subject, because he drops his cash in the slots and I spend mine on the stash. We just have different methods of gambling.

beachlady

I have spent way too much at one time, but DH just smiles and waits in the car. Online spending is so easy to do too!!!! Hope I get to use all I have bought....someday!

butterflywing

that's the thing...........the gathering is as much fun as the creating.

judee0624

:D Yep, I know M & L too. Actually, on our first visit, DH picked out most of the fabric. I was just beginning to build a stash then. We spent over $100 that day and went back the next day and spent over $200. He said, you may as well get it while you are here! Great philosophy. It is an hour's drive for us but one of his fishing supply stores is close by. I haven't been back for a year, I need to go!
The other big spend day was at a shop closing. Just couldn't pass up that deal!

judee

Jim's Gem

Yea, M&L is where I spent my loot that time. I have only been there about 3 times as it is about 80 miles from my home. If it was closer to the freeway, I would be there more often as I drive to Orange County to visit my parents. Maybe in a couple of weeks when I go to care for dad after surgery.....

GailG

I know I don't have half the stash that some of you gals have, but I would need more than one lifetime to use it all.

Mplsgirl

$40,000.00? Is that right? Lordy, Lordy.

I used to live in Orange County but it was before I quilted. Evidently a good thing, because I probably would support that place (M & L) now. I spent $157 one day and almost gave myself a heart attack. But then I don't spent it when I don't have it, and my hot-rodding, skeet shooting, bow hunting hubby says nothing as long as the bills are paid!!

Quilter101

50$ but part was a birthday gift from my aunt(rotary cutter) and I got other stuff for about 20.00...
Compared to the rest that's nothing! :wink: Next year though, I'm going to catch up.... I'm buying a new sewing machine...