Last year I spent $$$ on quilting stuff
03-19-2011, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Kathios
It is hard to be frugal when you live in NH--so many fabric stores and great bargains as well. Do you live close enough to visit Marden's in Sanford Maine? Deadly.
03-19-2011, 09:11 AM
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I don't really spend a lot on quilting (at least I don't think I do) and hubby does not say a word. He is a salmon fisherman (just a hobby not a job) on Lake Michigan and the gas alone that it takes to fill the boat keeps his opinions about my quilting to himself!!!
03-19-2011, 09:32 AM
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I kept all my receipts too. Mostly if I needed a certain fabric that I needed more of. But not to long ago I decided to throw them away before I did add them up and make myself sick. I've been real good on not buying much fabric, and I sprained my hand which closed me down on sewing. But I watched tut's and now have spent money on "TOOLS" oh well. Life is short, might as well enjoy it while I can.
03-19-2011, 09:40 AM
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The price of cotton is going through the roof. My daughter works for a costume manufacturer in Indiana and has been keeping with the industry news. I guess China bought up many of the cotton producers here in the states and am not sure about all the particulars but prices will soar. I also heard a report in the news a few days ago stating that apparel of all types can be expected to rise in price.
03-19-2011, 12:26 PM
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i'm with you!!!! making from my stash in both quilting, knitting and crochet..... listening to the new and thinking about all that's going on right now, just makes me realize i need to do something with all i have!!! We are coming to a time when you can vacation a bit.... (in 43yrs. only 2 with hubby)... don't dye my hair... i'm just a low maintenane girl... so i say.... let's get in those rooms and start making things....(that's mostly a cheer for me.... i can barely move in mine,, so many things in progress, it's a wonderful space,,, i just need to go in, shut the door and create!!!! Enjoy your stuff girls... it too me years to figure out that my hobby was becoming "shopping" not creating... (
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Originally Posted by mshollysd
I really think it matters if you spend the money for fabric and then never make anything with it. I made 6 quilts for Christmas presents last year and used a lot of my fabric up. I bought batting and backing when necessary. So I can't buy fabric just because it is out there anymore, I buy it for a purpose. I am a reformed fabriholic and since I am not going to give up quilting, I need to make sure my purchases are necessary. So the amount you spend doesn't really mean anything if you are using it up too.
03-19-2011, 12:29 PM
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I have a "train" husband also. We made a pact I don't ask what he spends on G gauge trains and he doesn't ask me.
That works pretty good. I have thought about it and the engines are in the hundreds and everything in that hobby is high priced.
So i think they spend well more than we ever could.
kjym Kathy
That works pretty good. I have thought about it and the engines are in the hundreds and everything in that hobby is high priced.
So i think they spend well more than we ever could.
kjym Kathy
03-19-2011, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by great aunt jacqui
I save all my reciepts and at tax time I sort and add what I spend on food, fuel, medical and hobbies. Well I was amazed when I saw I spent $966 for my quilting alone. A third of that was for kits.(that are in my closet). No wonder I am on a fabric moratorium this year. I am doing good on that. I feel guilty that $ did not go to bills...
I will do better in 2011, frugal will be my middle name and will work from my stash. I will only ask for gift certificates for holidays and my birthday etc.
I will do better in 2011, frugal will be my middle name and will work from my stash. I will only ask for gift certificates for holidays and my birthday etc.
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