I used to buy when I could find a nice sale going on,but for the past few years I have slowed down on buying. I am trying to work on UFO's,and use what I have before buying any more. I do go look,but hardly ever buy,but if I am trying to finsh something and need a piece that I can't find in my stash they I might buy then. I haven't even got my sewing machine fixed yet. I keep putting it off because I would have to go to Kansas City to do that. I know if I go up there I will just trade up,then get in trouble when I get back home. I have a jonme 9000 the moter went out,it is 12 years old. I want to trade up so am wating to make sure I have some money when I go. Wating for my ship to come in......ha or I win the lottery..

When fabric was on sale in the past, I bought 4 yds of the ones I liked, because I knew they'd never be available again. Generally speaking, the fabrics on sale were the end of season ones. Sometimes I buy fabric that's NOT on sale that I don't need for a current project, because I like it and I figure it's not going to be around when I do want it for a project. Some designs last, but most of them are only here for a season, so if you love them, you have to buy them when you see them, or they'll be gone forever.

I understand what you're saying about limited budgets, and I AM being careful right now - and have been for the last year or so. I'm mostly sewing from my stash - but I have a lot of left-overs from those 4-yd pieces I've bought over the years at the less-than $9 per yard we're paying now at the LQSs, so my investments in fabric are paying off. I bought them when I COULD afford it!

I NEVER buy fabric I don't need --- and I may be struck dead for that lie before I hit the "Submit" button LOL. I don't go crazy like I did when I first started quilting (and was working) but sometimes a fabric just calls out to me......Some people buy jewelry; I'm not a jewelry person. Some people spend money to gamble. Some people collect fine art. I'd rather buy fabric.

I generally buy enough fabric to that I like together to make an entire quilt. I do buy some others but not much. I have picked up stash from different places over the yrs. My stash is not huge but I could make do if I had to. mostly I find I don't have enough neutrals to go with everything else. I always seem to need whites, off whites, and things of that nature.

Lynette

I wish I only bought fabric for a project. I find too many good deals! So I am staying away from any kind of place that might sell fabric! I have an addiction! The thing is, people offer fabric to me as well, and I just cannot say no! I am trying to be better about this, but I don't spend money on other vices, so I feel justified. :?

Anyone that needs to make more room in their house can send me some of their stash. I have a full cupboard to fill up. I've only been collecting for about 1 year.

Ditto

I don't think I can stop buying. I must buy fabric

I love being able to pick up a pattern and just be able to pull all the fabrics from my stash. I have done that many times. I will also pull most and then pick up some to finish it off. If I see a good sale and the fabric calls my name, I pick it up. I am blessed to have lots of shops around me that have offered fantastic deals and I have rather large stash. Had a favorite store close in March and I picked up several hundreds of yards of fabrics at great price. In theory I don't need to buy anything for a very long time but......It calls my name!!!

LOL
Oh, don't worry about my stash! I pack it very nice and neatly into boxes and the military puts in in a HUGE container and ships it for me. Safe and sound! :)
But, thanks for the offer. IF I need to, I'll keep you on the list of people who are willing to protect my stash. :) :)

Count me in, too, Terri! LOL
Do you know FOR SURE where you'll be moving. I think you said Little Creek in a previous msg. My son and family are about to move to Centreville,VA, so after you move, I may be able to actually meet you some day!

They are still saying Little Creek, VA, but who knows.......I just want Mainland, USA,,,,well, not California....sorry about that those that are in CA,,,,beautiful state, but don't want to live in San Diego.......