Well, I am a fabriholic and I love it too. However, I do want to share another side of the issue with my quilting friends just as something to keep in mind.

I always have trouble resisting a good fabric buy, but at one point last winter, I found myself unable to resist ANY fabric buy. I would be telling myself NO, the whole time I was filling my basket, and PUT IT BACK. I was spending money we didn't have. But no matter how much I lectured myself, I would be shocked at the check out by how much I had spent.

I became very concerned by how compulsive this problem was getting. And it didn't happen with anything except fabric. So at my next Dr. appt. I laughingly mentioned it, and come to find out, it was a side effect of a medication I was taking.

We lowered the dose by half and the problem was gone within 2 weeks.

So please do enjoy your fabric shopping, but if you ever do really feel out of control, look into it, there could be something going on besides a good healthy love of wonderful fabrics. Hugggggggs and smilessssss.

My name is Pat & I'm a fabri-holic in remission. I'm trying very hard to shop from my stash most of the time now. Do I hear somebody say "yeah right famous last words". I agree but I'm trying.

Hi! My name is Linda. I, too, am a fabri-holic & love being one. My DS & family were here a few weeks ago & he told me I was border line hoarder. I would rather buy fabric than anything else. Although I do get most of my fabric from yard sales & thrift stores. My DH supports my habit so am happy with it.

My name is Marge - and I'm a fabri-holic to the core, and I don't want to be cured. LOL

My name is Aronel - and I am a fabri-holic and I wouldn't have it any other way!!!

My name is Judy and I am a thrifty fabri-holic. I prefer to buy from thrift stores, then I can justify my purchases because of the good deals that I am getting...lol

My son called my sewing room a fire hazard. I have since gotten rid of some things. I think he might have been right.

I am also a fabric addict, but I'm just starting. :). I also look for skinny bolts because the JoAnn's I go to gives me up to $1.50 credit on that yardage (depending on the price) for taking what's left on the bolt. They also did that at another fabric store. :) I'm always on the hunt for the sale price. LOL

Julie, I too, used to be a fabric shopaholic of sorts...but then we ran out of money. We really CAN stop. Nobody since then, has offered to give me new fabric for free. Sad, but true :p

Fabri-Holic? You Bet!!!
 

I have always had a lot fabric. But, a few years ago I had to sell about all of my fabric because my husband and I needed money in the worst way. I then started receiving fabric donations from some absolute wonderful ladies on this board. This gave me a nice little stash which enabled me to start sewing again. I started making blankets and small dog beds for charity and some things I sold. Now that I am able to buy fabric again I can't stop. I seem to be afraid of "running out" again. So every time I go anywhere I buy fabric. I get it at shops, thrift stores, flea markets, yard sales, auctions any where I can get it. It doesn't have to be bulk fabric it can be clothing that I repurpose. It's all good. So you are not alone. Hello my name is BETH and I'm a fabri-holic and I'm not ashamed to admit it. How about everyone else?