How Much Do You Spend on Fabric?
01-11-2011, 07:40 AM
#51
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When I'm starting a big project I can spend as much as $300. Otherwise I don't spend so much. I don't buy for a stash, but I always buy extra for projects to make sure I have enough to finish. That's how I build my stash. My stash is only 1 dresser full, and 1/3 of that is dress fabric. But it's still enough to stay busy when I don't have money to buy fabric. I'm a cash only buyer.
01-11-2011, 07:54 AM
#53
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Location: Low Country, SC
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Originally Posted by ladyelaine
I spend too much but it's sporadic, probably several hundred dollars a year. I never let money be an object because I don't make that many quilts so I want what I want!
01-11-2011, 08:26 AM
#55
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Location: Dewittville, NY
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Originally Posted by Roxanne
When I started quilting in 2004 it was with the intention of generating income for my retirement years (coming up in 11 years) I always planned to make a quilt for each of my brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews and grands if they made an entrance into the world.
In 2006 I became ill and everything changed. My goal at that time was to finish all the family member quilts. I finished the last one at Christmas and am in the process of quilting it now.
Not to bring anyone down this morning, but I am terminally ill. My stash is something that I don't want to leave behind for DH to have to deal with. I am going to work to use what I can making quilts for kids, the chicken swap quilt which I will give to my brother in law and one more big quilt for my husband.
No new purchases for me. I figure I have enough fabric to complete every pattern I now have in my possession. The colors may be a challenge, but I will make them work. If I'm lucky, I'll have bow tucks bags for Christmas gifts this year! If not, everything will be packed up and ready to donate to quilts for kids.
Roxanne
In 2006 I became ill and everything changed. My goal at that time was to finish all the family member quilts. I finished the last one at Christmas and am in the process of quilting it now.
Not to bring anyone down this morning, but I am terminally ill. My stash is something that I don't want to leave behind for DH to have to deal with. I am going to work to use what I can making quilts for kids, the chicken swap quilt which I will give to my brother in law and one more big quilt for my husband.
No new purchases for me. I figure I have enough fabric to complete every pattern I now have in my possession. The colors may be a challenge, but I will make them work. If I'm lucky, I'll have bow tucks bags for Christmas gifts this year! If not, everything will be packed up and ready to donate to quilts for kids.
Roxanne
We never know what life will bring us in the next moment. I also have a health issue and after daily searching I have taught myself to enjoy and live in the moment that I am in. This has brought me peace and enjoyment of my present life. I pray you are doing the best that you can and please never give up hope. No matter what comes, you are leaving a legacy of love. My prayers are with you.
Good thoughts
Connie
01-11-2011, 08:44 AM
#56
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Location: Newberg, OR
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I was spending quite a bit, but my stash got to a point where I no longer spend very much unless I need something in particular. It's kind of like stocking a kitchen in a new household. At first you have to buy every little thing: ketchup, mustard, flour, salt, pepper, etc. Then once you have the basics, you only need a few things to make a meal.
01-11-2011, 10:04 AM
#59
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Location: Southwest Kansas
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If my spending was divided equally into 12 months it would probably average between $50 and $80 a month. But I go for months and months without spending any money on fabric at all and then spend $200 to $300 all at once.
Base your quilt budget on your own finances.
Base your quilt budget on your own finances.
01-11-2011, 10:12 AM
#60
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Michigan U.P.
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Before I retired, over a 10 or 12 year period, I collected fabric for my stash. I was pretty frugal in doing this, usually only buying fabrics on sale or with a coupon from Jo Ann's. I always said I wanted to buy fabric while I was working so when I retired, I could still make all the quilts I wanted without having to spend a lot of money on fabric. I've been retired for 2 years and I have set a rule for myself to only buy fabric if I need something to finish a project I'm working on - backing, border, or maybe background fabric... EXCEPT for my quilting vacations that I take with my quilting friends every year. We go different places all over the U.S. and visit as many quilt shops as we can drive to! We didn't take one in 2009, so when we went in October of 2010, I really splurged. I had been on a "fabric fast" for a year and I just couldn't resist all the fabric we saw - I think I spent about $400 on fabric. We all decided we wouldn't do that again, and would do a little more sightseeing and a little less fabric shopping on our next vacation!
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