No More Quilting Purchases!!!
07-28-2011, 06:50 AM
#251
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I have been on a major Fabric, etc. Diet for most of the spring and summer. The only way I have been successful is stay out of the shops! I have a girlfriend who comes over sometimes and we sew together. Lots of fun.
Good Luck! :-D
Good Luck! :-D
07-28-2011, 12:07 PM
#252
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Originally Posted by mar32428
I inquired about the price of having two pictures framed. $150. Ask about the 50 % off and was told that was already included. $300 to frame two pics 11" x 17"? I don't think so.
07-28-2011, 12:41 PM
#253
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Do you use a budget? I mean like an actual all of your money is managed with a budget? If not, that's a good idea. You can make a category for quilt related stuff. Then you know exactly what you have available to you each month and you don't have to feel guilty if you spend some money. Make it be a cash budget- keep the cash for each category in a separate envelope- and only take that cash with you when you shop.
Also, if you know you really shouldn't be buying anything, and if you're anything like 99% of us on here, you have more projects in the works than you have time to finish any time soon! Dig one of those out and make some progress. Or, if you absolutely *have* to start something new, make a scrappy! (Come on, you know you've got plenty of scraps! ;) )I've just finished the blocks for a scrappy quilt, getting ready to sew the top together, and it was a lot of fun. I did purchase fabric for the setting blocks and backing, but will be using a brand new package of Warm and Natural batting I bought at a yard sale for $2 (score!) and will bind it with fabric from my stash, so, all in all, this quilt will have a pretty reasonable cost. If I weren't using setting blocks, it could have been even cheaper!
Anyway, my point is that not going out and buying, buying, buying doesn't have to be a drag. You can still enjoy quilting for the pure joy of quilting! :)
Also, if you know you really shouldn't be buying anything, and if you're anything like 99% of us on here, you have more projects in the works than you have time to finish any time soon! Dig one of those out and make some progress. Or, if you absolutely *have* to start something new, make a scrappy! (Come on, you know you've got plenty of scraps! ;) )I've just finished the blocks for a scrappy quilt, getting ready to sew the top together, and it was a lot of fun. I did purchase fabric for the setting blocks and backing, but will be using a brand new package of Warm and Natural batting I bought at a yard sale for $2 (score!) and will bind it with fabric from my stash, so, all in all, this quilt will have a pretty reasonable cost. If I weren't using setting blocks, it could have been even cheaper!
Anyway, my point is that not going out and buying, buying, buying doesn't have to be a drag. You can still enjoy quilting for the pure joy of quilting! :)
07-28-2011, 03:02 PM
#255
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MY FRIEND AND I MADE A PACT........NO NEW PURCHASES...ONLY IF WE NEED SOMETHING TO FINISH A UFO.
IT WAS REALLY HARD BUT SURE KEPT MY BUYING DOWN TO PRACTICALLY NOTHING. EVEN IF YOU DO IT EVERY OTHER MONTH IT MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE. GOOD LUCK!!
IT WAS REALLY HARD BUT SURE KEPT MY BUYING DOWN TO PRACTICALLY NOTHING. EVEN IF YOU DO IT EVERY OTHER MONTH IT MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE. GOOD LUCK!!
07-28-2011, 03:05 PM
#256
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Originally Posted by Kristin in ME
Do you use a budget? I mean like an actual all of your money is managed with a budget? If not, that's a good idea. You can make a category for quilt related stuff. Then you know exactly what you have available to you each month and you don't have to feel guilty if you spend some money. Make it be a cash budget- keep the cash for each category in a separate envelope- and only take that cash with you when you shop.
Also, if you know you really shouldn't be buying anything, and if you're anything like 99% of us on here, you have more projects in the works than you have time to finish any time soon! Dig one of those out and make some progress. Or, if you absolutely *have* to start something new, make a scrappy! (Come on, you know you've got plenty of scraps! ;) )I've just finished the blocks for a scrappy quilt, getting ready to sew the top together, and it was a lot of fun. I did purchase fabric for the setting blocks and backing, but will be using a brand new package of Warm and Natural batting I bought at a yard sale for $2 (score!) and will bind it with fabric from my stash, so, all in all, this quilt will have a pretty reasonable cost. If I weren't using setting blocks, it could have been even cheaper!
Anyway, my point is that not going out and buying, buying, buying doesn't have to be a drag. You can still enjoy quilting for the pure joy of quilting! :)
Also, if you know you really shouldn't be buying anything, and if you're anything like 99% of us on here, you have more projects in the works than you have time to finish any time soon! Dig one of those out and make some progress. Or, if you absolutely *have* to start something new, make a scrappy! (Come on, you know you've got plenty of scraps! ;) )I've just finished the blocks for a scrappy quilt, getting ready to sew the top together, and it was a lot of fun. I did purchase fabric for the setting blocks and backing, but will be using a brand new package of Warm and Natural batting I bought at a yard sale for $2 (score!) and will bind it with fabric from my stash, so, all in all, this quilt will have a pretty reasonable cost. If I weren't using setting blocks, it could have been even cheaper!
Anyway, my point is that not going out and buying, buying, buying doesn't have to be a drag. You can still enjoy quilting for the pure joy of quilting! :)
07-28-2011, 03:07 PM
#257
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I don't have much of a stash but I have decided not to buy anymore fabric or tools unless I need them for a specific project, and to do scrappy quilts. I have started deleting emails from quilting/crafting stores. I recently learned how to knit as a skein of yarn is a lot cheaper than a bunch of fabric for a project. If I find some fabric for 1.50 or 2.00 I will buy one or two yards and that is it!
07-28-2011, 03:30 PM
#258
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Originally Posted by prairie_girl
I don't have much of a stash but I have decided not to buy anymore fabric or tools unless I need them for a specific project, and to do scrappy quilts. I have started deleting emails from quilting/crafting stores. I recently learned how to knit as a skein of yarn is a lot cheaper than a bunch of fabric for a project. If I find some fabric for 1.50 or 2.00 I will buy one or two yards and that is it!
07-28-2011, 05:12 PM
#259
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Ahhh- what do they say about good intentions?? Something about paving the way to hell?? I had good intentions but then my LQS had a "Christmas in Summertime" celebration with 25% off everything in the store - unfortunately I had cash in my wallet so there it went!! But I did get a great idea for a cute Advent calender for my grandson using a pattern I already have and out of my stash so I'm happy. Now to try to get back to those "good intentions".
07-29-2011, 04:13 PM
#260
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:roll: It is a difficult situation. Fabric talks to me and there have been times it has just flat jumped into my shopping cart. And you know perfectly well that you can't put it back for fear that someone will see you changing your mind and, well, you know what talk that can cause. ha No seriously, I know what you are talking about and I have the same problem. I bought some more fabric today which I plan on making up real soon. (Thats what I've said about the fabric I have in my stash for 35 qult tops.) And lets not discuss books. Mercy, I can't pass them up either. So you are not alone and if you figure out how to break the cycle, please let us all know. Love to you. Oh yes, cheaper than a therapist.
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