Love those quilt fabrics and with a walk in closet and dresser full, along with large plastic boxes decided enough was enough. I have material to last me 5-10 years, so have "forced" myself to trash those JoAnn flyers, along with hitting the delete key for on-line fabrics, including sales. It is really hard being addicted to these. If you don't look, then you can not be tempted.
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Yep, serenitybygrace.....I went to a workshop years ago & the question was: is it really a need? a want? or a 'thinkwee!"
Only buy if it's a need. I 'need' to go back to that rule myself. Recently, I bought fabric & a pattern as a gift for my BF to go with her new home decor (for a wallhanging). Then, I bought fabric for myself so I could make that wallhanging too. We'll make them together : ). In reality, I'm sure I had the fabric already to make my own. I could hold a 'remnants sale' from my stash when we plan our next yard sale and invite all my friends! |
I too have had to give myself a stern talking to about my fabric and notions addiction! And I want a new sewing machine!
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I just have to stay away from Joann fabric unless I'm ready to buy buy buy :D
Then the coupons come in ,have one now that's 20% off total purchase :thumbup: |
Originally Posted by jean1941
May have do like me on fixed income just stay home and work on what I have and stay out of stores It is hard but we can do it if we stick together and keep telling ourselves that we can do it LOL
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Good girl Idaho Sandy :thumbup:
I did that this past winter, made lots of gifts for the coming year and have my stash down to a controlled 2 rubber made 2X4X4 boxes :D |
Originally Posted by Treasureit
I have made myself a challenge to use up some of my stash before I go buy new stuff. Problem is...I can be sewing for many years before I need to enter a store again...that is no fun!
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Tip for fabric shopping: Wear really uncomfortable shoes that hurt. Less time in quilt shop=less money spent.
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Originally Posted by overdew
Originally Posted by Treasureit
I have made myself a challenge to use up some of my stash before I go buy new stuff. Problem is...I can be sewing for many years before I need to enter a store again...that is no fun!
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Originally Posted by mom-6
I've been pretty good about staying out of fabric stores or limiting my purchases when I do, but the classified section on this board is putting me to the test and I'm failing miserably...
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