Building My Stash Bigger Than Ever... Why?
03-12-2011, 11:16 AM
#51
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Originally Posted by sushi
I hear you, Grugirl, but I'm increasingly convinced that the fabric manufacturers and retailers of the world make most of their money on the fabrics we buy for our stashes.
Once I figured that out, I resolved never to buy fabric unless I needed it for a specific project. Of course, I do have a small stash of leftover fabric, but nothing those who buy fabric without a specific plan.
In the long run, I'm convinced I spend less, even when prices are rising.
Once I figured that out, I resolved never to buy fabric unless I needed it for a specific project. Of course, I do have a small stash of leftover fabric, but nothing those who buy fabric without a specific plan.
In the long run, I'm convinced I spend less, even when prices are rising.
03-12-2011, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by DeniseP
I hear ya, sister!!!
Originally Posted by harrishs
I love my stash---but have room in my heart to love more------
03-12-2011, 12:47 PM
#54
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Originally Posted by wolflady
I am 72yrs young and have enough fabric to keep me going until I am 100 but I keep buying. lol
Told DH that if I go before it is used up to send it too
all of you.
Dusty
Told DH that if I go before it is used up to send it too
all of you.
Dusty
03-12-2011, 12:50 PM
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Nope, I'm not buying extra fabric in case prices go up. If I were to do that, I'd be expanding my stash and would need more space for it. Then I'd get used to having a larger stash, and it would stay that size and if anything, grow. I know perfectly well that I'm addicted to quilting, I'm not going to stop buying fabrics when the prices go up. So I'd just end up spending more money overall.
03-13-2011, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Glory
I am doing the same thing. I have added about 25 yards this week using Joann coupons at two different stores. When I run out of room in my 12 room, built in 1860 house, I might quit buying more fabric :-)
03-13-2011, 08:14 PM
#58
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I agree. It takes some self control to not buy, and I'm working on that. But even with the fabric stash I have when I have a specific project, even scrappy ones, I always need to purchase some, I either need a little more of a certain color, or another smaller scale piece, whatever. So, I am trying to not buy without a true project in mind. It seems that I fall for a pattern and that dictates my fabric choices. and if I just use something out of my stash, just to use it, it makes the whole process less enjoyable. Does anyone else feel that way?[/quote]
I do. I want my project to look a certain way, and even though I have a huge stash, if I don't have a certain color or print I have to buy it.
I do. I want my project to look a certain way, and even though I have a huge stash, if I don't have a certain color or print I have to buy it.
03-15-2011, 10:14 PM
#59
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Originally Posted by grugirl
Originally Posted by SnowQuilt
Where do you find fabric at $6.99 a yard. Have you been to the fabric store in Eatonville? They have some nice fabrics there. They are about $8.99 a yard.
03-16-2011, 06:54 AM
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I just ordered two more rolls of batting. With all the fabric, batting, thread & patterns I have now I will be doing great till around 2050. I am sure the prices will be out of this world by then and I will be almost a hundred. Good thing I have stocked up.
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