I tried and I certianly spent less than last year, but the last couple of months have been a disaster. I will do better next year. For a while I confined myself to half a yard or less, but when project time rolled around I needed 1 1/2 yards or more of the fabric and was gnashing my teeth. I have now learned my lesson -- buy less often but bigger pieces.

I'm so fortunate that I did not know there was a moratorium, as there were many fabrics that captured my heart this year. Now, however, I need to get stitching on the stash because I probably have enough stash for five quilts. I've only made 3/4 of a lap quilt to date in my more than half a century life.

I was faithful to the moratorium because I as broke due to some very high expenses. Later in the year I was able to sell my husband's silver collection and money was much easier. BUT...... I did such a good job not spending and shopping from my stash, I decided to keep going and reducing my stash as well. Only thing I bought was a whole roll of batting at JoAnn's for 50% off and several yards of heavy Pellon to line my tote bags etc.

An ASG buddy works in a quilt shop where they cut their own 2 1/2 strips for jelly rolls. They collect bags full of end pieces which I use to knit purses. Real popular among my friends.

I didn't join the moratorium, but definitely cut back on fabric purchases! I checked thrift stores, bought from folks here, and bought from a couple LQS's-but minimal. Am needing to stock up on basics in the new year. I do plan on making more scrap quilts, as this will help the $$ scene immensely!!

-I think I only bought one piece--about 6 yards--because I want to do a one-block wonder. Other than that, I used up a ton of stash and even made several scrap quilts with tops entirely done from my scrap bin and backings (pieced) from the stash. I made about 12 quilts this year, two of which were queen-sized. Oh, those came from new fabrics as one was a commission (customer bought the fabric) and one was for a wedding gift. All else--tops and backings--came from the stash. I think I figured that I used upwards of 50 yards. Now, to continue this trend for the next year!

Laurie

Everything in moderation. I love fabric ,wouldn't want to deny myself the pleasure it's just too satisfying and such a huge part of the quilting journey.

Basically I rebuilt my stash as it has been a few years since I pieced and quilted.

I've been reporting a Stash Report on Judy Laquidara's Patchwork Times blog for a couple of years now and this year has been a great success for me. I bought fabric this year, but most of it was for projects as needed. I did buy some "always needed" neutrals (off-white and black), and much of that has been used while others are anxoiusly waiting their turn. I've used double from my stash than what I bought. YEAH!!

I never really said I wasn't going to buy any fabric, just watch what I buy and I did that. This "exercise" has helped me learn to make scrappy quilts, something I was always afraid to do, with much greater ease, and not always a "controlled scrappy." Most importantly, this has helped me revisit my stash and "bond" with some of those fabric that I bought a number of years ago. That brought back many fond memories! Can anyone else tell someone when and where you bought a particular fabric, how much it cost and the original project for which it was intended, but you can't remember where you put your car keys yesterday?

If too many quilter's participated in such a moratorium, that could be why that poor shop went out of business. As a quilt shop owner, I realize money is tight, and I never insist my students buy from me, or my customers use only my fabric, but if they all went for a year without buying form me, it would probably kill me!

I have not been on a moratorium but have not purchased extra fabric this year. Only purchased what I have needed for a class or to finish a project. I haven't felt much like sewing for a while now and that really keeps me out of the LQS. I am hoping to feel better next year and plan to get UFOs finished.