Fabric Moratorium 2023
02-19-2023, 08:44 PM
#191
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Dakotas
Posts: 2,978
Originally Posted by Rff1010
The strip sets are 3 fabrics sewn in a stripe. The subcut perpendicularly and yes it will end up 8" square. You'll get 5 blocks per width of fabric strip set. 1/2 yard is 18". So you should get 6 strips from each half yard piece. Better if it's 20" to start then you can straighten up before doing cutting.
02-20-2023, 05:51 AM
#193
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,021
I am trying to not purchase any new fabric. It's not going too well. I retired and am starting to quilt more, so ... January I bought 2 yards(it was cute), in February I went to a quilting luncheon and came home with backing for a small quilt. Hopefully I can get through March without a purchase.
02-20-2023, 06:11 AM
#194
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,037
I decided to sit on the icy ground for this month and climb back on the wagon next month. I keep finding clearance fabric at very reasonable prices. So I order. I backed off on buying fabric just bought 3 pieces of batting to use on king size top and to make a quilted jacket I signed up for next month. I’m looking forward to that class.
next few projects will be from mostly stash. I refuse and promise myself not to buy new fabric. I will post pics when done.
next few projects will be from mostly stash. I refuse and promise myself not to buy new fabric. I will post pics when done.
02-20-2023, 01:05 PM
#195
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 3,827
Trying to cement in my mind……DON’T BUY FABRIC. It just won’t stick. Today’s Bible lesson might help.
Within 24 hours of buying a brand new car, most likely something will show up being defective…..Worldly things don’t last. What do I treasure?
Within 24 hours of buying a brand new car, most likely something will show up being defective…..Worldly things don’t last. What do I treasure?
02-20-2023, 05:46 PM
#197
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Portage, Michigan
Posts: 7,394
I am back on the wagon every one! After my jump off, I must say that it feels good to be sitting down admiring my new fabric. I bought enough for a quilt for my own bed and then some white on white background that I dearly love to use in my other quilting projects. Lolly's in Shipshewanna had a 30% off of everything in the store sale. That meant, notions, rulers, fabric, sale items, books, everything!! I did my best to support this store and the very patient and kind staff. Wink, Wink. I am set for a long time. Now back to my stash, WIPs and UFO's.
02-21-2023, 09:40 AM
#199
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 2,571
Originally Posted by mizkyp
I am trying to not purchase any new fabric. It's not going too well. I retired and am starting to quilt more, so ... January I bought 2 yards(it was cute), in February I went to a quilting luncheon and came home with backing for a small quilt. Hopefully I can get through March without a purchase.
02-21-2023, 09:42 AM
#200
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 2,571
Originally Posted by happylab
I decided to sit on the icy ground for this month and climb back on the wagon next month. I keep finding clearance fabric at very reasonable prices. So I order. I backed off on buying fabric just bought 3 pieces of batting to use on king size top and to make a quilted jacket I signed up for next month. I’m looking forward to that class.
next few projects will be from mostly stash. I refuse and promise myself not to buy new fabric. I will post pics when done.
next few projects will be from mostly stash. I refuse and promise myself not to buy new fabric. I will post pics when done.
