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bebe 06-10-2011 05:13 AM

tell me about it every time you sort you find more fabric
I think it gives birth to more while in storage lol

cjomomma 06-10-2011 05:16 AM

You may as well admit that you will never stop buying!! It's an addiction that needs to be fed.
I think they put something in the fabric that is addicting and that's why we can't stop. :lol: :lol: :lol:

sylviak 06-10-2011 05:30 AM

I'm an organizer in moderation. If I organize too much, I'm afraid to touch it...might mess it up! So, I try to keep a comfortable level so I don't feel guilty when I dig through. I try not to buy fabric unless I really need it for a project. That hasn't worked very well. :oops: I have a number of kits I purchased...just because I liked them. Haven't started on them yet. I just came across some beautiful fabric that I bought for no reason, except I thought they would look great together, but no plan.

I'll soon be moving everything to my new quilting shed (http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-103882-1.htm) and I'm going to HAVE to do a better job of organizing. At least it will all be in one place! :D

apronlady 06-10-2011 05:36 AM

This is so funny and refreshing to meet same-minded people. Every January I attempt to clean up the sewing piles, and I do get rid of a lot of stuff that's been lingering since the year of the flood. By year's end, the pile is still as big, and it still has stuff that's not on my "can't live without" list! When I die my poor children will have to deal with it!

GwynR 06-10-2011 05:39 AM


Originally Posted by Plumtree
My name is Tammy and I'm a fabricholic, it has been only 3 days since my last purchase and no I haven't used anything from that purchase yet.

I have at least 10 stacks of fabric with pattern atop waiting but keep shopping for new projects then have ADHD deciding what to do, which leads to more fabric. It doesnt' help me much that I have a JoAnnes, Hancocks and 2 LQS within 10 miles of my house

Know that you are not alone lol, we are with you.

Yep, right there with you.

Doreen 06-10-2011 05:43 AM

You can do it! Not buy any fabric. I went the whole month of May without buying anything related to quilting. But come June I had to spend some. Is there a rehab center available?

quilter68 06-10-2011 05:45 AM

My name is Kathleen and I am a quiltaholic! I have two BOM's from 2010 and one from each of the last 4/5 years to complete.
I am keeping up with the 2011 BOM, so far.
I will not start anything else until I have completed my current "STUFF". I must complete my "STUFF". I must, I must, I will!

carslo 06-10-2011 05:52 AM

See my avatar I am in big trouble too.



Originally Posted by Plumtree
My name is Tammy and I'm a fabricholic, it has been only 3 days since my last purchase and no I haven't used anything from that purchase yet.

I have at least 10 stacks of fabric with pattern atop waiting but keep shopping for new projects then have ADHD deciding what to do, which leads to more fabric. It doesnt' help me much that I have a JoAnnes, Hancocks and 2 LQS within 10 miles of my house

Know that you are not alone lol, we are with you.


bluteddi 06-10-2011 06:32 AM

I'd be happy to help anyone rid them selves of guilt.....Donate it to me!! My American Veterans Project is always seeking donations..... smile

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-123224-1.htm

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-104467-1.htm

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-96015-1.htm

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-87975-1.htm

justflyingin 06-10-2011 06:47 AM


Originally Posted by mackandblues
I'm moving so I've been packing and trying to keep everything together. I must have at least 3 boxes of just fabric so far.

HMMM....even if that is half of your stash, that's not that much. Unless, of course, they are refrigerator boxes.

It's all perspective. Make about 20 quilts to give away and your three boxes will shrink considerably--and quickly. :)


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