Use that Stash! Fabric Moratorium
#201
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 1,389
I started this "fabric Moratorium" last year and believe it or not, I did not buy any fabric from the fabric store and only purchased a few small yardage pieces at garage sales. I am going to make it this year and will probably do the same next year. Now, the funny thing is, I can't see my stash going down much at all, but I will keep using on it.
#202
i'm happy to swap or trade or bargain, whatever, but i'm afraid i may have succumbed to the buying monster already. i found a " your connecting threads order has been shipped" notice in my e-mail. i don't know what i've bought. i think i may be 'sleep buying'. oooooo, not good!
i can't put the money in a jar, because first of all i use my debit card, and secondly, i can't be trusted with money. it causes a chemical reaction in me that makes me buy. i stayed home on all the black and cyber days to avoid the stores, and they are now sneaking in any way. i am doomed! i will un-sub from all the stores i hear from on line, that is a wonderful idea. and i will send dh to jo-ann's when i need needles or something non-fabric he can't mistake for something else. i'm getting chills already! i'd better go buy a sweater.
i can't put the money in a jar, because first of all i use my debit card, and secondly, i can't be trusted with money. it causes a chemical reaction in me that makes me buy. i stayed home on all the black and cyber days to avoid the stores, and they are now sneaking in any way. i am doomed! i will un-sub from all the stores i hear from on line, that is a wonderful idea. and i will send dh to jo-ann's when i need needles or something non-fabric he can't mistake for something else. i'm getting chills already! i'd better go buy a sweater.
#203
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Cadillac, MI
Posts: 6,487
It's time to start this when you buy the same batik twice because you lose track of what's in your stash. January can't come soon enough.
#204
Power Poster
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 15,639
I can't do a "moratorium" - tried it in 2012, and while I did use a bunch of stash, the call of the LQS was too strong for me. lol I did buy some pretties. What I can do though is cut back and continue to mix the existing with the new.
#205
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Knee deep in fabric!
Posts: 372
I use my debit card as well. I just figured I'd take the cash out and stick it in the jar. The withdrawal will show up and hubby will want to know what it was for. He'll keep me honest on that with the checking up. Usually it is rare for me to make a withdrawal and my shop or online purchases show up on the statement or when he checks the account online. He is as ready for this challenge as I am-LOL!!!
#207
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: New York City/Manhattan
Posts: 1,316
I'm in (again). This will be the fourth year in a row for me. And, I think I've held to it. I even went to Lancaster twice and didn't buy anything. The only time I bought fabric was for a commission (she paid) and for a wedding gift (we'd have had to spend the money anyway and the quilt was gorgeous--IMHO). My first projects for the coming year are to use up my scraps. I have my scrap bin in manageable shape now. I even piece my backings to avoid buying fabric; it makes the quilt double=sided.
Laurie
Laurie
#208
i will have to buy batting and thread, but i think i can stick to what i have, or offer trades and swaps. i'm really set to do this! i think i'll leave the money in the bank, and just write the amount down, reduced by 75%. i consider it my husband's health insurance policy. if he only knows about 25% of what i was spending, then he won't have a heart attack and die!
i hope!!
i hope!!
#210
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Knee deep in fabric!
Posts: 372
Now, Nancia, that's a great idea!!!
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