What quilting related items have you had to sneak in the door?
09-21-2010, 03:48 AM
#141
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Originally Posted by fabric_fancy
what ever i bring in doesn't stay a secret for long.
my husband earns all the money and pays all the bills.
lucky for me he never really says anything.
2 months ago i spent about $600 on quilting stuff and all he said was
"someone had a great time shopping this month"
my husband earns all the money and pays all the bills.
lucky for me he never really says anything.
2 months ago i spent about $600 on quilting stuff and all he said was
"someone had a great time shopping this month"
Just about up to $600 for the month, yikes! Much much more than my usual. My dh just shakes his head this month!
09-21-2010, 03:49 AM
#142
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i am finally chiming in here, have been skipping over this topic for days, it started right out distressing me, just reading the name of the post. i am sorry, very sorry for anyone who feels they have to sneak their purchases in the door...it just seems like such a negative thing. like there are big problems? you should not be spending the money? you are going to put your family in financial ruin with your quilting addiction?
it really sounds like a problem.
i guess in lots of ways i am very lucky. first off, i would never consider 'hiding' a purchase of any kind (outside of gifts hidden until the day)it just seems dishonest.
i not only tell my hubby but i show my hubby everything i buy. he has been shopping with me plenty of times he knows what things cost, and he doesn't worry about it, as long as the bills are paid i can spend my extra money how ever i want, he does. i do not 'dip' into the household budget to feed my addiction, i support my quilting habit with quilting. most of the family helps with gift certificates for gift giving occassions so i can get those things i never want to spend my money on.
but, the only time i would ever hide a quilt shop purchase would be if i was going to make something for my hubby and him seeing what i bought would clue him in. other than that i can not imagine being 'sneaky' ...does not seem like a positive action to me...and nothing good can come from it
it really sounds like a problem.
i guess in lots of ways i am very lucky. first off, i would never consider 'hiding' a purchase of any kind (outside of gifts hidden until the day)it just seems dishonest.
i not only tell my hubby but i show my hubby everything i buy. he has been shopping with me plenty of times he knows what things cost, and he doesn't worry about it, as long as the bills are paid i can spend my extra money how ever i want, he does. i do not 'dip' into the household budget to feed my addiction, i support my quilting habit with quilting. most of the family helps with gift certificates for gift giving occassions so i can get those things i never want to spend my money on.
but, the only time i would ever hide a quilt shop purchase would be if i was going to make something for my hubby and him seeing what i bought would clue him in. other than that i can not imagine being 'sneaky' ...does not seem like a positive action to me...and nothing good can come from it
09-21-2010, 03:50 AM
#143
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Location: Bluebell
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There are some fabulous replies here, just fabulous! I may need to borrow some if I keep my spending up for the month! When is it going to stop? All these great sales at this time of the year!If I don't buy it at 50% off when can I buy it? At least that is what I tell myself and dh!
09-21-2010, 04:03 AM
#144
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Northeast Colorado
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Sneaking stuff from your spouse is trouble - with a capital T....very much like lying and we all know that never works. We have been married 60 years next August, and I know it is just better to be straight forward...with everything, especially the use of money.
09-21-2010, 05:28 AM
#146
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Originally Posted by JJs
My DH TAKES ME TO THE fabric store!
Goes with me to look at machines - loads them in the car after I get them...
Made his ownself a lapquilt!
I guess after 45 years (in Dec) we can do that!
Goes with me to look at machines - loads them in the car after I get them...
Made his ownself a lapquilt!
I guess after 45 years (in Dec) we can do that!
09-21-2010, 06:58 AM
#147
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Location: Wisconsin
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
i am finally chiming in here, have been skipping over this topic for days, it started right out distressing me, just reading the name of the post. i am sorry, very sorry for anyone who feels they have to sneak their purchases in the door...it just seems like such a negative thing. like there are big problems? you should not be spending the money? you are going to put your family in financial ruin with your quilting addiction?
it really sounds like a problem.
i guess in lots of ways i am very lucky. first off, i would never consider 'hiding' a purchase of any kind (outside of gifts hidden until the day)it just seems dishonest.
i not only tell my hubby but i show my hubby everything i buy. he has been shopping with me plenty of times he knows what things cost, and he doesn't worry about it, as long as the bills are paid i can spend my extra money how ever i want, he does. i do not 'dip' into the household budget to feed my addiction, i support my quilting habit with quilting. most of the family helps with gift certificates for gift giving occassions so i can get those things i never want to spend my money on.
but, the only time i would ever hide a quilt shop purchase would be if i was going to make something for my hubby and him seeing what i bought would clue him in. other than that i can not imagine being 'sneaky' ...does not seem like a positive action to me...and nothing good can come from it
it really sounds like a problem.
i guess in lots of ways i am very lucky. first off, i would never consider 'hiding' a purchase of any kind (outside of gifts hidden until the day)it just seems dishonest.
i not only tell my hubby but i show my hubby everything i buy. he has been shopping with me plenty of times he knows what things cost, and he doesn't worry about it, as long as the bills are paid i can spend my extra money how ever i want, he does. i do not 'dip' into the household budget to feed my addiction, i support my quilting habit with quilting. most of the family helps with gift certificates for gift giving occassions so i can get those things i never want to spend my money on.
but, the only time i would ever hide a quilt shop purchase would be if i was going to make something for my hubby and him seeing what i bought would clue him in. other than that i can not imagine being 'sneaky' ...does not seem like a positive action to me...and nothing good can come from it
09-21-2010, 07:09 AM
#148
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Location: Bar Harbor, ME.
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Originally Posted by CAJAMK
My DH has no idea how much fabric is in this house! How about you?
09-21-2010, 07:21 AM
#150
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Originally Posted by boosgmom
I just wish my husband had a hobby other than being a couch potato. Oh, I forgot, he does have one with his mother. Its called "going to the grocery store" At least 2 or 3 times a week, sometimes more. The most important piece of paper in our house are the grocery ads. At least I always have a project or two going, not to mention my books in every room.
Sorry but I almost spit coffee on my monitor after reading this. Your not married to my brother are you?...........LOL
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