Debra Mc

Come Setpember think about how much money guys spend on deer leases, deer corn, feeders, new camo clothes, a I just got to have that new rifle, food & drink for the weekend. Restock the cabin, gas for the truck, shall I go on. They have the nerve to grip at us for a little fabric. :evil:

koko

It sounds like she is worried about you but doesn't understand your enjoyment, relaxation, health benefits etc. of quilting. I've seen other people on the board have to defend their quilting to someone else in the family as well and it can be upsetting. Sorry they don't get it. I'm one of the lucky ones and my kids enjoy receiving my quilts and sending me fabric or taking me to quilt shops when I visit them cause they see it makes me happy...I don't think they understand my passion totally but they accept it which is fine.

craftymatt2

I don't know about the rest of you but when i 'm blue I tend to buy more, it makes me feel good. I am not buying drugs or alcohol and my kids are grown and out of the house. If my bills are paid i see no problem with it. And sometimes even if my bills aren't paid I still see no problem with it. Its none of any bodies business but yours and you have to live with that. Have fun

happymrs

Obviously, your SIL is not a quilter, or crafter, of any kind, so she has no concept of the meaning of the word stash. Now, I use to collect with the thought, stock up when you can, so when money is tight & you can't buy anything, you always have your stash to fall back on. Kind of keeping a pantry, basically the same concept. Also, with quilting, you need lots of variety, so it's important to add to it, a little here, & a little there, as you can afford to, & also, as you find things you like. I mainly stick to buying what I like, & have more luck co-ordinating with the rest of my stash. Oh, the best advice I can give you, is not to shop with this woman anymore, at least not for stash, as it's plain to see, she just doesn't get it, & she probably would not be one I would ever gift a quilt to either!... She needs to get a life & stay out of yours also. I didn't notice you asking her, for her opinion, but seems you got an earful anyway. Not nice at all!....

barefoot quilter

i agree with all of you

kellen46

There is an old Billy Holiday song that covers this issue..."Ain't nobody's business if I do" I hum it when confronted with nosy parkers....

koko

Just wondering if the mill outlet(Clinton,NC) is the same as the one in Raleigh having the same merchandise?

weezie

Is she giving you her 2-bits' worth because she's concerned for you or because her opinion is different from yours? If she is genuinely concerned that you will be spending money on fabric and thereby not have enough $$$ for basic necessities, then her interference should be forgiven. However, if she's just being difficult and/or snotty, ignore her. Ultimately, the choice of how/where you spend your money is yours to make.

catrancher

"Thank you for your opinion." Then do what you want.

Parrothead

Unless you are only 10 years old, she has no business telling you what to do. I had a SIL like that, and I often would say "Why would you say that?" Usually stopped her.