Hiding Fabric Purchases
08-03-2011, 04:11 PM
#41
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My DH is also an enabler. We went on a road trip couple years back and he detoured a couple of hours to take me by Marshalls. I bought over 40 yards of fabric and he asked me if I was sure I had enough because it might be a while before we come that way again. (He was serious, not sarcastic!)
He also has an expensive hobby - I have a long ways to go to catch up!
He also has an expensive hobby - I have a long ways to go to catch up!
08-03-2011, 04:15 PM
#42
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"I just read this to my hubby.. He wondered why you all would have to hide it??"
I'm with your husband. I don't get it either.
Disclaimer: I do not now have a husband, dear or otherwise. Once upon a time I did have one who thought because he worked outside the home and I stayed home to raise kids the money was all his. Can't imagine why we divorced.... And I still would never hide any purchase from him.
I'm with your husband. I don't get it either.
Disclaimer: I do not now have a husband, dear or otherwise. Once upon a time I did have one who thought because he worked outside the home and I stayed home to raise kids the money was all his. Can't imagine why we divorced.... And I still would never hide any purchase from him.
08-03-2011, 04:37 PM
#44
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Originally Posted by JulieR
My husband is my enabler. If he had his way I'd just buy out the quilt store and be done.
Same here and he'll go to the fabric store with me and help me find things :)
robin
08-03-2011, 04:51 PM
#45
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My husband knows I love to shop and go to quilt shops. He sees the bags come in. I just don't announce what it cost. He doesn't really care. I take care of the bills and they are always paid.
I was working part time and used to say it was my fabric money, now I quit, but I still spend for fabric. LOL
We have been married over 50 years and he supports my love of sewing even when I give all the completed projects away.
Jean
I was working part time and used to say it was my fabric money, now I quit, but I still spend for fabric. LOL
We have been married over 50 years and he supports my love of sewing even when I give all the completed projects away.
Jean
08-03-2011, 06:17 PM
#46
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My DH is a woodworker, he collects chips, blocks, chunks, squares, scraps, etc. of wood like I collect fabric so he totally "gets it". We're each hoping we'll go first so we won't have to deal with the other's stash.
08-03-2011, 06:23 PM
#47
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Hahahaha I totally can understand your post and the way you feel about "hiding" your purchases. I don't necessarily hide anything on purpose from my Husband really, but I don't always advertise it if I just spent $50 on fabric! LOL* To be honest he really wouldn't care. But I guess sometimes I feel guilty spending money on myself. I actually went to Jo-Anns this evening just to buy batting and ended up spending almost $40. I felt so bad about it, and actually told my Husband that I had gone overboard at the fabric store and felt guilty and he says, "don't worry about it, you deserve it." ;) Lol* I'm a lucky girl :)
08-03-2011, 06:32 PM
#49
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Oh yes! Been there, done that. In fact, today I just picked up a featherweight that was advertised on Craig's List, and he knows nothing about it!! hehehe Some day I'll have to tell him, but not yet! :roll:
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