I buy project specific fabrics and always have extra. Sometimes I buy what I cannot resist. Right now I am waiting for one yard from a shop in Nevada for a special quilt. It has taken me a year to find all the fabrics for the Wine and Roses quilt for my DIL. Floral vignettes from Fabri-quilt is where I got the pattern. I will be working on this for awhile.
I am also working on a Drunkards Path for my married grandson. Orange and blue. To get the curve right I have to hand stitch and then machine stitch.
I have to stop before this becomes a book!
Happy Sewing!

On the average $100-200 per month sometimes more but not usually any less

I am not going to put 'in writing' what I spend on fabric in a month!!!! DH might find this place and then where would I be???? BUT!!!!! I have been spending more on patterns than on fabrics lately.

I don't want to know

I don't count on $ spent - I buy what I like when I find it and it sometimes is one piece of fabric, and other times it is a few bags full by the time I get done. Plus the sales help in making decisions also

When I started quilting in 2004 it was with the intention of generating income for my retirement years (coming up in 11 years) I always planned to make a quilt for each of my brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews and grands if they made an entrance into the world.

In 2006 I became ill and everything changed. My goal at that time was to finish all the family member quilts. I finished the last one at Christmas and am in the process of quilting it now.

Not to bring anyone down this morning, but I am terminally ill. My stash is something that I don't want to leave behind for DH to have to deal with. I am going to work to use what I can making quilts for kids, the chicken swap quilt which I will give to my brother in law and one more big quilt for my husband.
No new purchases for me. I figure I have enough fabric to complete every pattern I now have in my possession. The colors may be a challenge, but I will make them work. If I'm lucky, I'll have bow tucks bags for Christmas gifts this year! If not, everything will be packed up and ready to donate to quilts for kids.
Roxanne

My weakness is quilting books. Always looking for a bargain. Oh, and knitting books, too.

too much! shhh don't tell my husband though. It's hiding.

I spend too much but it's sporadic, probably several hundred dollars a year. I never let money be an object because I don't make that many quilts so I want what I want!

I wouldn't rate my fabric buying in comparison to anyone. It is set by my personal needs and wants. I may go some months without buying anything. It depends on my tasks at hand, what the sales are (especially Connecting Threads and JoAnns), and if I have coupons. Sometimes I will buy a whole bolt for backing if I have a good coupon. Sometimes I buy fat sets or jelly rolls on ebay. It all depends on the bargains. It is a rare day that I pay full price on any fabric.

When I'm starting a big project I can spend as much as $300. Otherwise I don't spend so much. I don't buy for a stash, but I always buy extra for projects to make sure I have enough to finish. That's how I build my stash. My stash is only 1 dresser full, and 1/3 of that is dress fabric. But it's still enough to stay busy when I don't have money to buy fabric. I'm a cash only buyer.

I spend from $3 to $10 a yard but always look for the good buys!

Don't worry it's not a contest - I use to buy everything I liked and then I got overwhelmed, so I have cut back considerably.

Hi,
We never know what life will bring us in the next moment. I also have a health issue and after daily searching I have taught myself to enjoy and live in the moment that I am in. This has brought me peace and enjoyment of my present life. I pray you are doing the best that you can and please never give up hope. No matter what comes, you are leaving a legacy of love. My prayers are with you.
Good thoughts
Connie

I was spending quite a bit, but my stash got to a point where I no longer spend very much unless I need something in particular. It's kind of like stocking a kitchen in a new household. At first you have to buy every little thing: ketchup, mustard, flour, salt, pepper, etc. Then once you have the basics, you only need a few things to make a meal.

sounds like quite a lot to me. I always check the sales

3-5000 per year

If my spending was divided equally into 12 months it would probably average between $50 and $80 a month. But I go for months and months without spending any money on fabric at all and then spend $200 to $300 all at once.

Base your quilt budget on your own finances.

Before I retired, over a 10 or 12 year period, I collected fabric for my stash. I was pretty frugal in doing this, usually only buying fabrics on sale or with a coupon from Jo Ann's. I always said I wanted to buy fabric while I was working so when I retired, I could still make all the quilts I wanted without having to spend a lot of money on fabric. I've been retired for 2 years and I have set a rule for myself to only buy fabric if I need something to finish a project I'm working on - backing, border, or maybe background fabric... EXCEPT for my quilting vacations that I take with my quilting friends every year. We go different places all over the U.S. and visit as many quilt shops as we can drive to! We didn't take one in 2009, so when we went in October of 2010, I really splurged. I had been on a "fabric fast" for a year and I just couldn't resist all the fabric we saw - I think I spent about $400 on fabric. We all decided we wouldn't do that again, and would do a little more sightseeing and a little less fabric shopping on our next vacation!

I got a lot of my stash from a lady that was moving and couldn't take alot of her material with her. She had a sister that had a quilt shop and so she had alot of nice material. Also picked up some at garage sales.

I buy fabric as I need it for a project. Unless I happen to
find something that really grabs my attention for a future project. Just spent $80.00 yesterday on flannel for scrappy
throw quilt projects. Most fabric price range is $9.00 and up. Betty Lee

Probably around $150. I'm ashamed but there are sooooooo many pretty fabrics out there.

:roll: I have more than a lot and not as much as some. My goal is to try to incorporate some of what I have in my projects. However, one of my biggest thrills in life is to find that special something at the quilt shop and add it to my stash. I know some day it will be used in something beautiful!

Lately i seem to be addictive to purchase fabric as i love strong bold colours and beautiful full patterns i have been scouting the websites online to purchase.
Oh dear i am building up a real big stash but its fun to do i reckon this month so far i have spent £40.00 already whooops my hubby thinks i have only spent a few pounds lol this keeps him happy dare not tell him the real truth lol

Wow $30 -40 per month!, and you don't think your being aggressive enough? :shock:

Toooooooooooo much :twisted:

I am with you there. I have three walls full, I went to a thrift store today and spent $10.00. I can't believe haw much fabric I received. :thumbup:

Too much and yet not much. I watch the thrift stores and
the sales at Hobby Lobby, JoAnn's and Hancock Fabrics. I
have too big a stash. Just doing that.

I worked for Hancock Fabrics for 18 months a few years ago and spent my part-time paycheck on remnants and sales. At that time we could use our discount and coupons, so my stash built up quickly. I hardly ever buy any fabric without a coupon or without a sale going on now. My latest purchases were at Mary Jo's when hubby gave me money for Christmas. I bought only 1/4 yard of 24 blue print fabrics for my Sampler quilt I am making this Winter.

Blessings,
Sandi

Dont know but I am having fun doing it , I worked hard all
my life waiting for retirement sonow I am enjoying it doing waht I love best , Cathy

Good for you :thumbup:

Dont know but I am having fun doing it , I worked hard all
my life waiting for retirement snow I am enjoying it doing waht I love best , Cathy

I only spend about $10-$20 per month. I only shop when I have 40% or 50% coupon, when I am shopping in the fabric shops, so I can get a lot with just a little money.

I spend way tooo much, and judging by the amount of fabric i have you can tell. I wonder if I will get around to using it all. NOT!!!

You are right on. :thumbup:

That is so true

Take your time and build your stash. I've been collecting fabric for years and that is why I have so much. Remember, size doen't matter, it is what you do with it. So have fun but don't stress about it.

I am so sorry. I know your family will appreciate how much you will be leaving them as part of you will be in each stitch you make.

I buy most if my fabric at the thrift store. The other fabric I buy us to go with the fabric I find at the thrift store. I try not to spend a lot on fabric.