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04-23-2013, 09:50 AM

#21

NikkiLu

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I have been more sorry for the things that I have not bought than the things that I did buy. HTH

04-23-2013, 10:24 AM

#22

nygal

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Knitette

Buy it - if you're thinking about it enough to be writing about on here, it says a lot.

Life's too short - you'll regret it if you don't.

I agree. Buy it if you can.

04-23-2013, 01:47 PM

#23

quilter1943

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I can show you a closet full of fabric for which I had no specific use when I bought it. I do use it, wouldn't buy fabric any other way. Always gives me something else to shop for also -- fabric to go with the fabric for which I had no specific use!!! I just love it all.

04-23-2013, 01:53 PM

#24

grandjan

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I'd say buy it. Heaven knows I've done it enough. Just be sure you get enough to do something with. My rule of thumb for fabric I really love is three yards. If it calls you that way, though, you should get it even if you just sit around and admire it!

04-23-2013, 04:28 PM

#25

trolleystation

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How about making a wallhanging for yourself and you can be the 'little girl'?

04-23-2013, 04:34 PM

#26

MadQuilter

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That's why I have a room full of stash. Absolutely would I buy it. Word of warning - it can get out of hand and eventually, you may want to actually use some of those fabrics. lol

04-23-2013, 04:44 PM

#27

Janice McC

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LOL! This is exactly what I was thinking about today when I found a vintage pink and white quilt for sale online. I thought it was lovely and exactly what I'd have liked as a little girl - and still do! I'm going to a LQS tomorrow "just to look" at fabrics. Apparently there's still a little girl in me even though I'm the other side of 50!

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Originally Posted by Jan in VA

Have you ever had a baby quilt of your own? Make yourself, your "little girl self", a quilt, label it as such and enjoy every moment under it! We ALL have a part of ourselves that has never grown up.

Jan in VA

04-23-2013, 04:56 PM

#28

maminstl

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i guess i am the dissenter here. i would be madly looking for a pattern or trying to come up with a specific idea for the fabric before buying it. there are several fabric lines that i look at all the time, but cant bring myself to spend the money until i at least have a plan. part of me would love to just stash, but i just dont do it

04-23-2013, 05:12 PM

#29

meldmac

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I woul buy it but then again I have no willpower.

04-23-2013, 05:14 PM

#30

Nammie to 7

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I saw a quilt kit in Houston that I fell in love with - looked at it for 6 days - when I decided to buy it they were out of stock. Ended up calling that shop a month later and ordered it then. I never stopped wanting that kit and am so happy I bought it. It has all been washed and ironed and is waiting for me to cut into it. Buy it - you are worth it.