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cheaha39 12-01-2011 06:08 AM

At 60% I wouldn't pass it up, but with today's money, I would be looking for something that would compliment my stash. Ok now , $40.00 is my limit and I am carrying $40.00 cash only.

Butterflyblue 12-01-2011 06:40 AM

I did forget about backings - I would go in looking for some good basic backing fabric. I never have enough for backing on hand, and always try to get backing fabrics on clearance.

willferg 12-01-2011 06:43 AM


Originally Posted by BLAP (Post 4737122)
I would tell myself to use my stash while I was paying for the new fabric. I have no willpower.

Same here! I like to test myself and go to sales to look at things, and sometimes I actually do walk away without buying. I tell myself that I'm just there to enjoy the fabric shopping experience, which may or may not include buying.

Doreen 12-01-2011 06:46 AM

I would have to at least look. I am using my stash. It's almost out of control.

Opal Jane 12-01-2011 06:51 AM

Absolutely!!! I don't think I could pass up a 60% off sale.

Iraxy 12-01-2011 06:52 AM


Originally Posted by BLAP (Post 4737122)
I would tell myself to use my stash while I was paying for the new fabric. I have no willpower.

Me too boo hoo!

Stitchit123 12-01-2011 08:10 AM

I 'm a planner -while browsing I spot what I want to get and wait for next weeks coupon.I shop a lot at Hancocks on the 1st and 3rd weds. They give a 15%off entire purchase to Sr citizens I stretch my fabric budget til it screeches.

crafterrn1 12-01-2011 08:42 AM

It depends on the fabric. Do I have fabric in the stash to go with it. Do I have a pattern begging to use it. Does it cause my to create a pattern just for that fabric!

RDM 12-01-2011 08:44 AM

I'm trying to use stash and buy only what I need to complete projects.That said-60% off would cause me to see what I did need for borders,backings, etc.

CarrieC 12-01-2011 08:56 AM

I'm a mixed bag - we are tightening our belts, but I have a bit of fabric money to spend. At 60% off it is just too good to miss. I look for backings, I look for blenders. I also love batiks so I'd poke through them too. Occasionally I find a fabric that speaks to me and I get that.

I wonder though - of amounts. I try to buy 1 yard each of blenders and batiks (if I'm not doing something specific) and I buy 3 yards of a focus fabric.

Anyone else have ideas for amounts?


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