2018 Fabric Moratorium
#81
I like the random as well Leta.
Thanks for the chuckle Rob. I know the feeling!! Still looking for backing and can't find what I want but others are tempting me. We'll see if I stay strong.
Thanks for the chuckle Rob. I know the feeling!! Still looking for backing and can't find what I want but others are tempting me. We'll see if I stay strong.
#82
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I vote for the mixing, too, Leta. Let us see when you are done
I did NOT buy anything from MDG....I swear buying fabric is a hobby all by itself!
I did NOT buy anything from MDG....I swear buying fabric is a hobby all by itself!
#84
Mix & match it shall be then!! I will post more (hopefully BETTER) pics when I finish.
My willpower will be sorely tested in a couple of weeks. Foust Textiles is doing their "winter sale", where they are doing their "open to the public" sale on Friday and Saturday, Feb 4 & 5. They are usually a wholesale company, and you usually have to have a business license to purchase from them, but twice a year, they do this.
I feel certain I will be "falling off the wagon" at that time. If any of you want the "warehouse sale" experience, and live in a reasonable distance of Kings Mountain, NC, I HIGHLY recommend that you come to this sale.
Just an example... extra wide backing fabric (108" or more) usually runs us about $15-$18/yard, right? The bolt (15 yds) that I bought last summer was only (gasp!!) $5/yd. I can get 4-5 quilts from a bolt. Most of their stuff, you do have to buy the whole bolt... but they have a limited amount of precuts, and they also have "bundles", which is a multi-fabric pack where each fabric is 1-2 yds. Kind of like a FQ bundle on steroids, LOL!!
My willpower will be sorely tested in a couple of weeks. Foust Textiles is doing their "winter sale", where they are doing their "open to the public" sale on Friday and Saturday, Feb 4 & 5. They are usually a wholesale company, and you usually have to have a business license to purchase from them, but twice a year, they do this.
I feel certain I will be "falling off the wagon" at that time. If any of you want the "warehouse sale" experience, and live in a reasonable distance of Kings Mountain, NC, I HIGHLY recommend that you come to this sale.
Just an example... extra wide backing fabric (108" or more) usually runs us about $15-$18/yard, right? The bolt (15 yds) that I bought last summer was only (gasp!!) $5/yd. I can get 4-5 quilts from a bolt. Most of their stuff, you do have to buy the whole bolt... but they have a limited amount of precuts, and they also have "bundles", which is a multi-fabric pack where each fabric is 1-2 yds. Kind of like a FQ bundle on steroids, LOL!!
#85
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Leta, I really like the random version!
#86
Leta....deals this good are justified in my mind. You cannot pass up some deals. Ask my DH. I have more cans of soup than we need cuz "these were really cheap"...but we'll eat them eventually. I venture to Road to Calif next week so it will be tough for me too!
I pulled my fabric for my next quilt and I have everything in my stash that is needed!!! Even backing!!!
I pulled my fabric for my next quilt and I have everything in my stash that is needed!!! Even backing!!!
#87
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Join Date: Jun 2017
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My SIL gave me The Big Book of Nickel Quilts for Christmas, so instead of buying fabric, I have been busy cutting my stash of fabrics down. Knowing I'll have the pieces cut to make at least 3 quilts from my new book has done wonders for my willpower.
I even went to Hobby Lobby today (to return yarn leftover from several projects rather than let those sit in my other stash ). I managed to resist the twinge of temptation, and, happily, not a single FQ followed me home!
I even went to Hobby Lobby today (to return yarn leftover from several projects rather than let those sit in my other stash ). I managed to resist the twinge of temptation, and, happily, not a single FQ followed me home!
#88
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good job JJBlaine! You were in the belly of the beast (Hobby Lobby) and you resisted! Willpower!
#89
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Leta, it's for Backings and that's allowed. So go forth and splurge without any sense of guilt, and should something else happen to jump into your cart - just giggle and move on.
What a nice and effective diversion, JJBlaine.
I am going to spend some time in my room today. Not sure what I'm going to do yet. I might just sit and stare at the mess. lol
What a nice and effective diversion, JJBlaine.
I am going to spend some time in my room today. Not sure what I'm going to do yet. I might just sit and stare at the mess. lol
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I have sewn 140 HST blue and white together...this will make a 40 x 56 top...found a light blue small print to use as a backing when I get done...will donate to the local Binky Patrol coordinator. Won't be quilted until later this summer though.
GKids have a fundraiser later this month and I usually make 3 items for it. Going through some valentine and Easter stash to make a wall hanging, a mini quilt and maybe a table runner. 10 days to get them done, plus work, plus eoy farm books...yikes, what I get myself into!
GKids have a fundraiser later this month and I usually make 3 items for it. Going through some valentine and Easter stash to make a wall hanging, a mini quilt and maybe a table runner. 10 days to get them done, plus work, plus eoy farm books...yikes, what I get myself into!
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