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    Old 08-18-2013, 03:08 AM
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    I think we all do this in the search of perfection
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    Old 08-18-2013, 03:15 AM
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    I confess. I used to do the same thing. No more. For me, if no one else, it is hoarding. Seriously, will I ever use up those scraps? Probably not. Out they go! Well, most of them
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    Old 08-18-2013, 03:25 AM
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    I learned my lesson decades ago when I didn't buy enough of one color for a mystery quilt. Would have but since I usually want to put my own spin on a project, I ran out of an important color. Had to introduce another color and the project became the quilt from Hell. When finished it was really awsome, but full of design anxiety moments. I now buy at least 1/2 yard more of each color called for.
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    Old 08-18-2013, 03:43 AM
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    I too, thought I had made too many blocks for my daughter's QOV, but she just told me she had purchased a king size bed. of course I had made her a queen size. Now I have to figure out a second or third border to make it fit. So I think I'll keep on buying extra, since I do not have enough of the background fabric to finish.
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    Old 08-18-2013, 03:49 AM
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    Originally Posted by nhweaver
    When I am buying fabric for a quilt, I am always buying much more than I need. I am always worried that I will "not have enough". I cut more pieces than I need, "just in case I ruin some". I put together more blocks than I need, "just in case one turns out too wonky. I cannot be the only one out there with lots of orphan blocks left over, lots of little pieces, lots of fabric. Is this another "hoarding" that is lurking behind "the master of fabric hoarding???"

    These then make wall hangings, mug rugs, potholders etc. Win win
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    Old 08-18-2013, 04:08 AM
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    I use the extras for a baby quilt, or quilt and bind individual blocks to make mug rugs. They won't go to waste!
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    Old 08-18-2013, 04:18 AM
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    That is why I am able to make so many table runners or toppers. All these stray quilts just have to be used somewhere.
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    Old 08-18-2013, 04:33 AM
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    I'm the same as you. Once upon a time I purchased just what I thought I needed and later on found I needed more. The fabric was no longer available and it was before I knew about sites to request if anyone had this fabric to sell to me. Now I buy more than I know I will ever need in case I decide on a different pattern in midstream which has happened occasionally.

    If I cut too many strips, they might get put into a matching pillow or pillowcase which I'm doing for the "quilt from Hades". On my DP9 on point, I made a little quilt for his kitty so they matched in color. If they fabric is cut say in 5" squares, they go into my tote for orphan 5", and so on. Nothing goes to waste in this house. Plus, I have an embroidery machines so small little pieces can be used in applique designs. In the next couple of weeks a friend just new to the life of making quilts will be coming over to dive into my scrap box for a scrappy quilt she wants to attempt. As she has no scraps of her own, I told her to come on over as mine procreate during the night and I'm being over run by them.

    I buy fabric on impulse so never know what it will become. If my eye catches sight of it, I buy and at least 1 yd or more. If the bolt is just about finished, I buy the whole piece. Left the other day with 25 fabrics, 18 cleaned off the bolt. It was a very good day.
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    Old 08-18-2013, 05:11 AM
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    The answer to the question is something you wrote yourself. You buy too much fabric. Make a quilt composed of nothing but orphan blocks, make a scrap quilt with the little pieces. As far as lots of fabric, that to me is called a stash. It's probably difficult, because I know it is, don't buy anymore fabric for awhile. I know women who go to the Salvation Army for fabric because they can't afford any other fabric. Find a woman quilter friend who is starving for fabric, and put together a bag of your excess. Download a couple of free patterns while you're at it. Most of all, look at what you have and say, "Thank you, God. This is awesome." Just a couple of suggestions.
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    Old 08-18-2013, 06:07 AM
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    You can always make baby quilts and donate them to a local charity or piece them into the backing of the quilt.
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