I just promised myself no more spending and I have just ordered $100.00 wort of precuts and patterns from EBAY. I need to stay away from the computer. That's it , I'm going cold turkey. I may need to stay off this website for a while too, I get such great ideas that I just want to cruise the internet for great deals. Everything was on sale and I have asked for free shipping(not much chance of that happening, thought it couldn't hurt to ask). I'm doing every thing a can to justify my purchases I keep promising hubby that I will stop but don't. How do you stay within a budget and just work with what you have? My stash is comparatively small but I have plenty to work with. I'm always thinking of all the possibilities if I only had this or that. Well I've got plenty of this and that. I feel better unloading. Does anyone else have the same problem, I can't imagine I'm alone in this.

I am just as bad if not worse!! lol
Please don't stay away from us, we'll miss you!!! :D:D:D:D
Oh yeah, Ebay is dangerous hahahaha

I find that I can get my fix these days just by shopping in my own stash. Some things I've had so long, I forgot why I bought them. I've recently re-purposed a lot of fabric for gifts for people, which is using things up quite nicely! 20 minutes in my stash is better than online browsing any day, and guilt-free!

I spent last year just buying blenders and backgrounds...this year, I STOP buying completely! I have over 3,000 yds of fabric in my house...I do not need any more...and in fact will start selling some off soon!

This past Christmas was totally out of my stash. 7 sets of embroidered placemats and napkins, 13 embroidered pillowcases and 4 sets of reversible napkins. Oh, and 4 embroidered Christmas stockings for the GKs. But I made quite a dent in my Christmas fabric stash, perhaps I should replace it! Just kidding. I am really trying hard to buy less fabric in 2011.

I know the feeling.. I am pulled as if by a strong magnet to SALE or CLEARANCE or FABRIC signs........

Good for u Fran......... I did a bit but not enough...need to sew more.... must sew more!!!

Hi, Jacquie!
Don't forget to let me know when you start selling--will have to visit you from Manchester then!

Get a prepaid visa card and only fill it with a set limit then give your other card to your hubby :) This helped me I only use a prepaid card on the internet only and if I have to put more money on it it really makes me think do I really need it.

We must be twins!

I've had to swear off quilt magazines. my sewing room was becoming over run with them! and I'm trying hard to use mostly the fabric I have on hand.
being out of work helps!