Am I a fabric addict?
10-14-2011, 07:51 AM
#53
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I prefer to call it a Fabric Collector. Yes I have some well aged Fabric in my large stash. I feel it is like fine wine. It must age before I use it. Unless it is bought for an immediate project. Kinda like buying wine for a party or the holidays. I state a stamp collector is not expected to use their stamps, so why is a quilter expected to use their stash!
10-14-2011, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Rhaorth
I have discovered a love for fabrics that I never knew I had.
Now I can not pass something without touching it, and when I walk into a fabric store, I feel like a kid in a candy store. All those colors, textures, smells, etc.
I love seeing it spread out, I love seeing it cut into stacks, or rolled into jelly rolls, I love seeing it folded into neat little piles, or even the scrap heap that collects from cuttings.
I love the feel of a quilt top, and can not help but admire the way it all comes together.
(not to mention the desire to purchase every piece of fabric I see for sale on here, sucks to be broke)
Am I a fabric addict?
Now I can not pass something without touching it, and when I walk into a fabric store, I feel like a kid in a candy store. All those colors, textures, smells, etc.
I love seeing it spread out, I love seeing it cut into stacks, or rolled into jelly rolls, I love seeing it folded into neat little piles, or even the scrap heap that collects from cuttings.
I love the feel of a quilt top, and can not help but admire the way it all comes together.
(not to mention the desire to purchase every piece of fabric I see for sale on here, sucks to be broke)
Am I a fabric addict?
Of course, like most of us.....you are a fabric addict! You ARE VERY LUCKY to be broke! If you weren't, you'd end up with an ENDLESS stash like me. If I were to use all the fabric that I 'fell in love' with, it would make over a thousand great quilts!
How on earth am I ever going to quilt fast enough to use up all this fabric......or maybe I could just become an addicted fabric fondler!! Hummm, I wonder....so they have a FABRIC FONDLER'S website?
10-14-2011, 08:21 AM
#56
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Originally Posted by crafterrn1
I prefer to call it a Fabric Collector. Yes I have some well aged Fabric in my large stash. I feel it is like fine wine. It must age before I use it. Unless it is bought for an immediate project. Kinda like buying wine for a party or the holidays. I state a stamp collector is not expected to use their stamps, so why is a quilter expected to use their stash!
10-14-2011, 09:03 AM
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Told hubby that if I should bite the big one anytime soon, for heaven's sake don't take the totes of fabric to the landfill. There could be BIG $$ for him from the fabric if he took the time to ebay it
10-14-2011, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by SunlitenSmiles
actually you are an artist and fabric is your medium ...... that's my story , and i'm sticking to it !!!!
(making grand exit, trailing threads and snippits)
(making grand exit, trailing threads and snippits)
Rhaorth - you are joined by all of us who share this happy addiction!
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