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08-07-2017, 11:41 AM

#11

Jingle

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I just buy fabrics, 4-6 yards just in case I need that much. When I get ready to make quilts I don't have to worry about whether I will have enough.

08-07-2017, 01:08 PM

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SusieQOH

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EasyPeezy

Welcome to the club. Sometimes I attach a note to my invoice so I'll know what
the fabric is for. That doesn't mean I won't change my mind afterwards.

The other day I was drooling over some fabric online which I discovered
I already have. Duh

Tartan, I like that...mentalpause. So true. LOL

Omg that's hilarious!! I'm laughing but I bet if I look hard enough I'll find doubles of a fabric I drooled over!

08-07-2017, 02:17 PM

#13

Cari-in-Oly

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EasyPeezy

The other day I was drooling over some fabric online which I discovered
I already have. Duh

A few years ago when I was setting up my sewing room, getting all my yardage out of tubs and boxes onto comic boards I discovered I had bought the same fabric not just once, not twice, but three times. And darned if I could remember what I had in mind for it.

Cari

08-07-2017, 03:48 PM

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SusieQOH

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Originally Posted by Cari-in-Oly

Cari- you should get some kind of award for 3 times

08-07-2017, 04:04 PM

#15

Kitsie

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No problem on my limited budget! Each project gets a drawer or storage bin. And each has a folder on my computer.
I buy the fabrics for each project. Left overs are used for a stash of 6" blocks (boy, do I love doing them!) for my Canadian cousin who just left after a visit with over 100 of them to make gift quilts for the needy.

08-07-2017, 04:36 PM

#16

lots2do

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You know, I just did this with a yarn purchase. I bought a yarn to make a sweater but bought two other types of yarn and can't remember what patterns I picked out. Grrr. Frustrating.

08-07-2017, 05:56 PM

#17

Nammie to 7

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If I buy fabric for a specific project I store it and the pattern in an acid free box - that way the fabric isn't used for a different project and I don't have to search for the pattern. Other fabric is ruler-folded and put in drawers to be used for whatever comes to mind.

08-07-2017, 05:59 PM

#18

cashs_mom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cari-in-Oly

I've bought the same fabric twice. I have 2 of several patterns. I haven't bought the same one 3 times. Yet.

08-07-2017, 07:30 PM

#19

Anniedeb

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I have bought the same fabric twice...on many occasions!! I buy fabric I like....usually not knowing what I plan to do with it...I just know I can't be without it!!

08-07-2017, 09:35 PM

#20

Littledreamdevil

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I buy fabric if I like it. if I am going to make a quilt pattern I like I try to keep all the
fabric/ect together, but sometimes I get to get to looking in my stash and things get mixed
up and I cant remember what when with what. May a note book and pictures is a good idea.