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jljack 03-12-2010 02:40 PM

We have double addiction at our house...DH and I BOTH are quilters, and we BOTH love and have to have fabric!! He used to be my "controller", but since he learned to quilt, that control is gone. Only partially kidding....we do have lots of fabric in our stash, but we normally buy just for what we are working on, plus a few little extras that we just can't walk away from. Wait.....was that an excuse for buying fabric that I don't need? Hmmm..I think YES!!

tkhooper 03-12-2010 03:53 PM

lol, it must be wonderful to have a quilting hubby.

chris_quilts 03-12-2010 04:19 PM

Welcome to the fabric addiction world. Glad you joined us. Now, start learning where all the quilt shops are and don't forget to check thrift shops as they sometimes have good quality fabric there as well. FYI: Never ask yourself "Do I really need this fabric?" The answer is always YES!!!!!

lots2do 03-12-2010 04:26 PM

Oh raptureready, I need to print that off to put in my sewing space! :)

maryb119 03-12-2010 04:35 PM

Welcome to the club. Now you understand the rest of us!!!! Everybody has to have a vice........mine is fabric!!

earlylace 03-12-2010 07:39 PM


Originally Posted by tkhooper
It seems to be starting. Today I had to go to JoAnn's and as I was leaving the house I saw a pillow that was the wrong color for the livingroom. So I made a mental note to use my 40% off fabric coupon and get a piece of fabric for that project too.

When I got to JoAnn's I found the most fabulous ultra suede with a running stitch floral pattern. It was the perfect color for my livingroom. So it immediately went in the basket. As the fabric was being cut I realized that I could have an entire house full of fabulous fabrics. And I felt a decided itch. Is this the beginning of the fabric addition?

I found fabric today at my walmart, it was $1 a yd so I had to have for the stash! Didnt need it, had to have it ! There is no help for us.

raptureready 03-12-2010 07:44 PM


Originally Posted by earlylace

Originally Posted by tkhooper
It seems to be starting. Today I had to go to JoAnn's and as I was leaving the house I saw a pillow that was the wrong color for the livingroom. So I made a mental note to use my 40% off fabric coupon and get a piece of fabric for that project too.

When I got to JoAnn's I found the most fabulous ultra suede with a running stitch floral pattern. It was the perfect color for my livingroom. So it immediately went in the basket. As the fabric was being cut I realized that I could have an entire house full of fabulous fabrics. And I felt a decided itch. Is this the beginning of the fabric addition?

I found fabric today at my walmart, it was $1 a yd so I had to have for the stash! Didnt need it, had to have it ! There is no help for us.

You are so lucky. THere are 6 Walmarts within 45 minutes of my home and not one of them still carry fabric. When they did, they were always busy but Sam's kids decided there wasn't any money in fabric so they took it out. Sam was a pretty sharp fellow, I think, his kids not so much.

LeslieSkelly 03-12-2010 07:52 PM

Love your addiction theory...I think it will work for me too!

memathomas 03-12-2010 11:21 PM


Originally Posted by thequilterslink
LOL, yes you are addicted and unfortunately there is NO known cure :)

correction fortunately there is no known cure lol

newfiegirl 03-13-2010 05:16 AM

I had to go and buy an armoire for all my material. Fortunately I found a beautiful piece of furniture at the local Goodwill store for a fabulous price. I live in a "Granny" cottage and don't have that much room, but that doesn't stop me. (I also have a good supply of yarn which I am now slowly diminishing). You will find uses for whatever material you buy; I use some of it to make baby clothes with a local church group; some to teach my granddaughters how to quilt and the rest - I just know I will find a use for it. So when you find a piece that you just absolutely must have, get it and have no regrets.


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