2017 Fabric Moratorium
#441
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OK, that fabric is adorable and since you are going to use it right away, I don't see a problem. If I worked at a fabric store, I wouldn't have any self control!
Congrats to your whole family on those 2 bundles of joy!
Givio: yeah, it sometimes seems like this is a fabric buying show-and-tell thread! It hasn't made me completely stop buying, but it has really, really slowed me down. At least what I'm buying is for a current project rather than stash. I still have my LQS gift card I got for Christmas. I'm waiting for something I really need.
Congrats to your whole family on those 2 bundles of joy!
Givio: yeah, it sometimes seems like this is a fabric buying show-and-tell thread! It hasn't made me completely stop buying, but it has really, really slowed me down. At least what I'm buying is for a current project rather than stash. I still have my LQS gift card I got for Christmas. I'm waiting for something I really need.
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#442
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I agree that fabric is really cute and since you bought it and the other fabrics that go with it for a specific quilt and not for stash I think you ought to get a pass on this one.... Now next time LOL...
And Paperprincess- I learned my lesson when I worked in a book store back in the '70s--- I think I spent more money buying books than what I earned selling them, which is why I could never,ever work in a fabric store. Art supply and hardware store employment would be a no-go for the same reason
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And Paperprincess- I learned my lesson when I worked in a book store back in the '70s--- I think I spent more money buying books than what I earned selling them, which is why I could never,ever work in a fabric store. Art supply and hardware store employment would be a no-go for the same reason
rob
#443
Did everyone feel the thump yesterday as I fell off the wagon? I went to the LQS to purchase some fabric to match some valances I had made. Of course, there wasn't enough but I did buy what they had and hope to find the rest on the internet. Once I had the 3 3/4 yd cut for that, I proceeded to look around. Ended up purchasing fabric for a queen size project I have been wanting to make for some time. Hope to get started on this project in the next day or so. I am in the process of climbing back on the wagon!
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Did everyone feel the thump yesterday as I fell off the wagon? I went to the LQS to purchase some fabric to match some valances I had made. Of course, there wasn't enough but I did buy what they had and hope to find the rest on the internet. Once I had the 3 3/4 yd cut for that, I proceeded to look around. Ended up purchasing fabric for a queen size project I have been wanting to make for some time. Hope to get started on this project in the next day or so. I am in the process of climbing back on the wagon!
#445
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I agree that fabric is really cute and since you bought it and the other fabrics that go with it for a specific quilt and not for stash I think you ought to get a pass on this one.... Now next time LOL...
And Paperprincess- I learned my lesson when I worked in a book store back in the '70s--- I think I spent more money buying books than what I earned selling them, which is why I could never,ever work in a fabric store. Art supply and hardware store employment would be a no-go for the same reason
rob
And Paperprincess- I learned my lesson when I worked in a book store back in the '70s--- I think I spent more money buying books than what I earned selling them, which is why I could never,ever work in a fabric store. Art supply and hardware store employment would be a no-go for the same reason
rob
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I worked in a pet store, and only the reptiles didn't come home, although it was my mother-in-law that got the puppy. Every child got their own aquarium. We had fish, hamsters, mice, various species of birds, a room full of birds! cats, and all the stuff to go with them. Then I worked in a jewelry store-- like the strawberry story, now I don't care to wear jewelry much anymore... I think retail work isn't right for me. Probably the problem was at the time I worked retail I didn't need the money. It would have been different if I had needed to work for a living.
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Re: working in a fabric store....most of the time I tell myself that it will be here the next time I work and if it's not, it wasn't meant to be! It works most of the time.......
#448
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I did stop at the Christmas Goose and I did spend some money. Got a pattern for an iron caddy and two FQ bundles. Only one of those is for me though. One is for a gift. So I didn't go overboard.
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Just checking in. Havent been here in a while. Proud to say this is a good group to belong to. You all are doing so well, even the few things bought have their place. I'm doing pretty good so far. My excess spending from about 2 or possibly 3 years ago has really been tamed. I owe it to the accountability I feel I've learned and incorporated by being a member of this thread. Thank you one and all. We have a motor home and my husband and I will be doing some camping and traveling in the next few weeks. It will be some time before I check in again. I've made a few items that will need binding and handwork which I will take with me. So happy quilting and stash using before buying until I return. Just love you guys!
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Givio- I bet your kids loved that job! I will add pet store to the no-go employment list LOL.
Oksewglad- that's one that has worked for me, too. Usually by "next time" I find I'm not quite so enamoured.
Martina- not bad at all
Rhonda Lee- looking forward to hearing about your adventures!
I've been doing pretty good--no fabric purchases so far this year, but I did have a drive by fabric drop off when Dear Cousin brought a bag full of her late husband's ties. I need to take those apart and see if there's enough fabric to make the tuffet she requested LOL. And I think I already mentioned the thread and thread cards I got from the Superior Thread at Mid-Atlantic Quilt fest.... I've even managed to use up several yards of the fabric my photographer friend gave me last year and I've got a project planned for some of the fabric that came out of my grandmother's house!
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Oksewglad- that's one that has worked for me, too. Usually by "next time" I find I'm not quite so enamoured.
Martina- not bad at all
Rhonda Lee- looking forward to hearing about your adventures!
I've been doing pretty good--no fabric purchases so far this year, but I did have a drive by fabric drop off when Dear Cousin brought a bag full of her late husband's ties. I need to take those apart and see if there's enough fabric to make the tuffet she requested LOL. And I think I already mentioned the thread and thread cards I got from the Superior Thread at Mid-Atlantic Quilt fest.... I've even managed to use up several yards of the fabric my photographer friend gave me last year and I've got a project planned for some of the fabric that came out of my grandmother's house!
Rob✂
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