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sueisallaboutquilts 12-11-2010 06:37 AM

I go on "binges" it seems. I will get tons of stuff and then go awhile w/o buying anything. I like the binging part better lol :D:D

mar32428 12-11-2010 07:15 AM


Originally Posted by belmer
Go in your sewing room and start organizing your fabric and all your scraps..... And you will feel like you just purchased more fabric, At least it keeps Me from buying more.
I know how compulsive I am too, but I just keep telling myself enough is enough!

I just finished reorganizing my sewing room. Spent a whole day just going thru my fabric. And it took a whole day. Felt just like Christmas.

shrabar 12-11-2010 07:18 AM

Try saying to your self is it a WANT OR A NEED and then go from there... Sorry but I don't buy material I use all of what I have that has been given to me when I bought a quilting machine. The only material I did buy was for the backing. Merry Christmas

littleone 12-11-2010 10:31 AM

Instead of adding to shopping cart I now add to wish list. Keeps me from buying.

theoldgraymare 12-11-2010 10:54 AM

I justify buyin more fabric by telling myself that prices are going way up next year, and I won't be able to afford to buy anymore. And I only buy on clearance/sale under $4. And I delete most emails from fabric stores without opening them. And I've found fabric shopping is the best cure for depression. And I really don't spend much money on anything else. And...and...and....

DA Mayer 12-11-2010 10:58 AM


Originally Posted by Izaquilter
This is going to sound strange but I was put on a new medicine that helped me stay awake, Nuvigil. It is like a speed. I run around & get a whole lot of nothing done but I found I did spend so much more money on internet than I had before I started taking this med! So I am trying to curb my buying while 'under the influence". DH doesn't really complain tho. I'm pretty good compared to some of the wives the guys he works with are. I've heard of them having a charge card & running it up to $10-20,000. I won't use a charge card thank goodness!

one of my medications can do this too and my Dr asks me every time if I have any impulses the I have difficulty controlling, gambling, drinking, shopping.

Virginia 12-11-2010 11:05 AM

Join the club, we stand right with you. Have a great time sewing and let us see what you make with those 10 yards.

Shemjo 12-11-2010 11:52 AM

I do not shop on line, BUT I have some really GREAT shops nearby! I do not need any more fabric, so I am staying out of the stores.

Lucky Lindy 12-11-2010 01:19 PM

Guess what? You will find something to do with your fabric and besides, it really doesn't eat much!!!

SewExtremeSeams 12-11-2010 01:33 PM


Originally Posted by MrsM
I have started to delete the fabric shops e-mails before I can read them.

I have begun to do that also. I say to myself, "I have too much already... so why even look". Sometimes I do look but no one is giving free shipping away unless you buy 'x' amount of fabric, etc.

Currently, I am re sorting my fabric and I am discovering fabric I had forgotten about. It is a nice discovery. I have also learned that I have had pretty good tastes in the past. I like what I have purchased. LOL We are funny creatures! :lol:


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