I'm on a Fabric Diet so I'm buying books and patterns!
Not much stash to sew from, so I'm getting ideas.

If you went to the library and and got your books, you could indulge more on fabric...LOL

I'm not on a fabric diet, but cutting way back.BTW,there are more patterns on line & right on this board than I could ever make.

I stopped looking at so many books because of all the free patterns online. Too many to choose from. :)

I too am on an austarity budget for the time being so started using my fabric to make scrappy quilts. I am on my fourth quilt top and love it. What a variety. Most of my patterns I got off Bonnie Hunters site, quiltville.com Besides there is always newer fabric coming out. but for now I am not buying

I too decided while organizing my stash that it is time to use some of what I have. So far I have made a bed runner and a lap quilt this month using only what I have in stock. I will have to buy batting though. Although I did sew a couple of larger pieces of batting together for the lap quilt. I love buying books--quilting as well as novels-but as someone stated you can get many free patterns on line.

...learning to applique. Using odd size pieces from my stash. Also trying NOT to buy more books/mags. Need to use the books I have. There must be a reason I bought them in the first place, right?

Working on UFO's. I don't want to START any new projects this year.

Though I have two in mind which will be OBW's for my sisters. If I find the perfect fabric I will buy this only!!!

Kyia

I like your turn of phrase - 'fabric diet'. I'm on another group and for a year joined their no-buy challenge and was pretty successful at it but there were times when I wanted to buy something after serious consideration so I challenged myself the next year not to buy on impulse alone. Fabric diet is a perfect description for this. You don't buy on impulse, but you need to treat yourself very occasionally and with great thought when you do.

I have pretty much gone no-buy for everything except what I need to finish projects that I have started - thread, batting, border fabric etc. When I started quilting I bought lots of books on different techniques and styles, some new, some used. I found that what I used my books for was browsing for design ideas when starting a new quilt. I never actually used the patterns. I went through and only kept those that had techniques I wanted to try out in the future, lots of inspirational photos or encyclopedic style for reference.

Diana

I'm trying to use up some of my stash, but seem to need backing fabric for every one. Has anyone ever used to "tops" instead of a solid piece for the backing? Just a thought since I have so many scraps.

I AM on a fabric diet, so I bought an I-pad to play with.

I AM on a fabric diet, so I have been rearranging my stash and getting NEW ideas.

No diet here...I am gaining "weight" every time I'm paid!
David

...on a fabric diet....i fell off last week.

I can't stay on a food diet much less a fabric diet, I'm out of control.

I'm with her!!

Think I'll be falling off today...

I haven't even had the urge to buy fabric, I have more than enough on hand. It's kind of paralyzing, to be honest. But I have a Joann's gift card that's been burning a hole in my pocket, and after reading about deals others have found there recently, I have to go... : )

And it's a great way to fall off!! I got some great buys there last week with my coupons and with their sales. Have a GREAT time!

I am on a fabric diet of sorts, as I lost my job over a year ago. Doesn't leave much choice! Use from my stash, and start doing more scrap quilts!

On Fabric diet because prices are going up and I am being very picky as to what I buy. I will always be looking for good deals on Batting and backings. I may start using muslin for backing and get it while it is on sale. I need to start a new topic to see how quilters feel about using muslin for backings.

I second that :thumbup:

I'm on a fabric diet, for the moment. I have so many UFOs (13) and after completing them, I probably have enough fabric for another 7-8 quilts. I am trying to make 2011 be "the year" I finish up as many UFOs as possible.

I am on a fabric diet.... and unfortunately I am substituting chocolate now for the fabric :shock: :roll: :lol:
I think I will just go to a "lean" diet, buy just a little here and there and let the chocolate go :D:D:D

I'm on a fabric diet, and have decided to make multiple trips to the bank (it's within walking distance from my office) each week even if it's to deposit a small amount like $4 or $6.50 into a savings account every time I don't buy fabric. Whatever I estimate that I didn't spend, I'm saving!

heck ya :thumbup:

I am trying to finish some overdue projects, however, I'm visiting my daughter near Mishawaka,In and am planning a trip to Erica's. Anything might happen.:)

Quilter1943 - Sure you could do that. It's your quilt and you can do what you want :) Maybe a quilt as you go would work for you?

I don't like to use the word diet because it sounds so .... limiting and confining. So instead I'll say that I'm 'watching my fabric.' :-P Besides scrap quilts are soooo much fun to make.

I am on a fabric diet and since the beginning of the year I've made- 4 baby quilts and got creative with the backing, 2 valentine's applique door hangings, 1 tote bag and 2 more crazy quilt pieces that will be made into tote bags. The only purchases I've made are batting, 2 new sheets at Goodwill for backings and a couple patterns. I even have been to the LQS 4 times this month and bought no fabric. Unfortunately, my stash doesn't look like it's gone down at all.

Pat

Sounds like me!!!!

ya. Me to except I still buy low cal fabric. Just today I had a low cal fabric lunch , don't think I could of gained over 10lbs.. I love fabric so no diet for me!!!!

I agree with you.
This board has so many ideas and tutorials that we do not need more books.

Me too!....... We are renovating at the moment so there's no sewing being done here but I'm still buying way too much.
Oh and everyday I say tomorrow I start my food diet but tomorrow never comes!

Am only purchasing for gifts right now have 3 baby items in progress and 2 weddings.

I too am not buying this year. with the block of the month
I was so hoping only to use fabric from my stash but have to
go out to buy some white. That is all.

Be careful buying books . I have lots and don't believe I've used anything from any of them. I even have abook on
paper piecing so I've actually gotten it out and am trying to see how to do this.

Have fun and LETS USE UP THAT STASH!!!

FLO FROM THE COLD NNY

Hooray for me---I just lost about a yard and a half making my first bow tucks bag and used up some scraps doing mug rugs. Plus a lot of scraps going into my funky chicken blocks! NO NEW PURCHASES.

Roxanne

Been on a "fabric diet" for quite awhile. I don't buy anything that I don't have something in mind for. Hard but its working. I am finishing up my UFO's
I also for the first time went the thrift store for sheets for backing. When I got them home they were a blend. Switched out the top sheet with a 100% cotton that I had here and used that. No one will notice its only twinsize for company. lol

Me too! I just finished a quilt made entirely of stash I had for about 3 years. My DGD was here over the weekend and found a basket of fleece fabric samples I have had for years. She is in the process of zig zagging them together to make a blanket for her new pup. I am so thrilled because I will have that basket back again. When I finish my QAYG (ready to sew it together) I am going to make some QFKs from my stash.

On my diet, I bought over 43.00 worth of fabric yesterday.

I have tried to diet but I am a victim of the fabric fairy.This is a Canadian apparition who comes in overnight and deposits fabric in drawers that fills them up despite your ongoing efforts to pare down your stash. I have tried to reason with her but no luck. I just have to live with it.

I'm on a fabric diet so..............I'm gonna start that cute red, black and white, with the Eiffel Tower quilt that I bought 3 years ago. (Love that fabric, don't know why I haven't made it up yet) THEN I'm goin' on to the Asian floral prints on black with the beautiful pink and yellow borders (I remember the first time I laid eyes on it, I still think it's gorgeous!) Why on earth is it still waiting to be done??? THEN it's on to the other black, white and red whole cloth, just for me quilt! (I DO love B/W&R, can you tell?) After these are done it's on to aprons to be made with big, pretty towels and then.........and then..........and then......... :-D :-D

...am being very good so far this month, lol. Only visited a QS once, to order a pattern.