Originally Posted by NoraB

I need to adjust my moratorium to include anything quilt-related! In the past month, I've fallen off the fabric moratorium (but I'm back on the wagon). I've now fallen into the gadgets, notions and "things to make things better" category. I went to a quilt show and purchased the Martelli machine binding system (yesterday), I ordered in-line the TrueSharp2 power rotary blade sharpener and the back-brace thingie from Nancy's Notions. I have spent not only my 2017 Christmas money, but also my anticipated 2018 Christmas money!

I do many charity quilts and they want machine binding. I've been so dissatisfied with how my machine binding looks after I've spent so much time and effort piecing and quilting......so I have been frustrated with my binding. I have looked around and am impressed with the Martelli system. So.....I will make it work and it will be better than I can do...but it appears to be time-consuming and tedious. But, it's worth it to me if they come out better.

The rotary cutter sharpener is to save my sanity and my meager attempt to make those blades last longer by continuing to cut when they are dull. If I can get a little more use out of them, this will be worth it to me.

Lastly, I need to be constantly reminded (by myself) to sit up straight, shoulders back, suck in stomach, etc. So.....I've been looking at that back brace thing for years. It's on its way and I'll will wear it.....

So, now that I've put all the justifications....I still feel pretty bad about all this spending. But, that's it for the year......no additional fabric.....no additional notions.......and I'm focusing on the spirit of gratitude for all I have by sewing up a storm!

Thanks for letting me confess......hopefully I'm not the only one who's over-spent a bit!

Originally Posted by MadQuilter

I am working on a project that involves applique and don't really know what possessed me, but I decided on HAND-applique. Shaking head in disbelief. Now that I am 2 blocks into the project, it is moving at a decent pace but still....it will be a long process. SIGH! I also decided that some of the tiny pieces won't be following the insane shapes indicated. Some bulges will be more gradual and some curves less curvy. It still looks good in the end AND it has a chance of getting done. lol

Originally Posted by Battle Axe

I'm going to have to bail on the Moratorium. My dear quilting friend is moving and will be down sizing. She wants me to take all her non-moving fabric. She has tons and it is all good stuff. Oh happy day. My place is going to be a MESS.

Originally Posted by Battle Axe

I'm going to have to bail on the Moratorium. My dear quilting friend is moving and will be down sizing. She wants me to take all her non-moving fabric. She has tons and it is all good stuff. Oh happy day. My place is going to be a MESS.

Originally Posted by retiredteacher09

Battle Axe: I agree with Silly Susan. I get fabric from two groups where I volunteer and I don't consider that falling off the wagon.

However, you are making me jealous. I want to come and help you sort out all of that fabric! LOL!