Wondering if there is a group meeting for fabric addiction?:)

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10-13-2013, 07:39 PM

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SandyinZ4

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Location: Southeast Idaho

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Just in case any of you want to see names of those of us who are trying (ha!) to stay on the wagon...here is the link.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/quiltin...m-t209802.html

10-13-2013, 07:40 PM

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doris.meek13088

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Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: Montana

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Oh no, a sickness? Do we HAVE to get treatment? It won't go away without treatment I hope. Yes, it could be so much worst. Drugs (already acknowledged) high heels (at my age this is an addiction I needed to get over per Doctor's over), jewelry (so much more expensive but easier to hide the problem from others) and then there are pets (which can get to be so much work and everybody knows when you have 50 cats and/or dogs).
Feel any better? I know several people with this issue and not a one of them is worrying about getting help getting over it.
Doris

10-13-2013, 07:48 PM

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charlotte37830

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Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: Oak Ridge,TN

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Yesterday DH and I were shopping and when he saw the fabric I was buying, he just said "I guess you will stop buying fabric when I stop buying tools, huh?" My answer "exactly".

10-13-2013, 09:13 PM

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BETTY62

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Location: Mabank, Texas

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Yes, it's a sickness and it's my undersading that there is no cure for it..............

10-14-2013, 04:33 AM

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QltrSue

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Shelbie

I can not put the word need in any sentence followed by the words fabric, thread, batting, sewing supplies or sewing machines. If I didn't love all things stitch related, I would not be a member of this board. We might as well admit it. All of this stuff is probably more than just a hobby with us. It is what gives our life that spark and enjoyment. For me it has always been my sanity saver and a wonderful way to calm down, breathe and relax and in our busy lives, we all need that. I don't feel guilty about my "stitching stuff" or feel that I have to explain it to anyone. Quilters already understand and others just don't get it anyway. It doesn't damage my health or harm anyone else so I think it's all ok. It's part of who I am and what I do. The bonus in all of this is that I make some really nice things which make great gifts to share with others!

Oh, Shelbie, you have hit the nail on the head, and expressed it so beautifully, as usual! I usually just blurt out, Well, it's (my addiction) cheaper than therapy and healthier than a bar! And leave it at that! I'm never happier than when I'm at the sewing machine, working on a project, trying to make something beautiful or comforting, and often times working out some other issues in my head. If I need some fabric to make a quilt sparkle or sing, so be it. I'm not putting us into debt or taking food from the starving.