Confessions of a pattern collector
06-06-2017, 04:10 PM
#31
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Join Date: Jun 2011
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Dear Quilt Sisters & Brothers!!
I am also a pattern and quilt book "queen"!! I have sooooo much and I know that I will never make as many as I would like........ but oh how I enjoy sitting in a chair with a big mug of tea and piles of books and patterns around me!! I sift through and look at the different designs, mark some with post-it-notes and plan different and new patterns in my mind using them all as inspiration. A little design from one book addded to a design from another book and pattern would look so good together!! Will I make this newly planned quilt? Maybe yes and sometimes probably not but sitting amongst my little piles of books and patterns and learning techniques and thinking of designs is such an enjoyable "quiet time" for me - a comforting retreat from all of the craziness that that goes on in our world today.
I am also a pattern and quilt book "queen"!! I have sooooo much and I know that I will never make as many as I would like........ but oh how I enjoy sitting in a chair with a big mug of tea and piles of books and patterns around me!! I sift through and look at the different designs, mark some with post-it-notes and plan different and new patterns in my mind using them all as inspiration. A little design from one book addded to a design from another book and pattern would look so good together!! Will I make this newly planned quilt? Maybe yes and sometimes probably not but sitting amongst my little piles of books and patterns and learning techniques and thinking of designs is such an enjoyable "quiet time" for me - a comforting retreat from all of the craziness that that goes on in our world today.
06-07-2017, 05:39 AM
#32
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Location: Las Vegas, NV
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I also want every batik available and can't afford that but, fortunately, we have a lovely full service LQS which does not carry the current year's fabrics so their fabrics are quite reasonable; like $5.98 a yd and $6.98 for batiks. I do have every one of their batiks. If you live in a fairly large town/city, search around; you may have a similar shop.
06-07-2017, 09:08 AM
#33
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Location: West Bend, WI
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I am SO glad I am not the only one. Yes, I have purchased the same pattern more than once. It's irritating, but then I try to remember I must Really like it and should push it up on my 'to do' pile more.
I think, like many of you, this is my 'down time', and collecting just makes me realize I should relax more
I think, like many of you, this is my 'down time', and collecting just makes me realize I should relax more
06-07-2017, 09:02 PM
#34
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 166
We all sound so similar! Too many books, patterns, fabrics, gadgets....and still buy more. I figure it is cheaper than a psychiatrist! I do agree with JaneQuilter that Pinterest helps me avoid some purchases by pinning rather than buying.
06-08-2017, 02:33 AM
#35
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Upstate SC
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My name is Murphy and I am a ?????. Just like the rest of you.....too many books, patterns, fabric, "stuff". But if I didn't have all this stuff and this "hobby" "obsession" "collection" (not sure what to call it) to play with and occupy my time, would I be on the streets getting into trouble, a heavy drinker or drug user, a convicted felon in prison for some crime, or one of those people who cause traffic jams by driving around all the time looking for something to do???? Or maybe in a mental institution of some kind.
No I am a well adjusted ,healthy, happy, productive member of society who supports our economy and plan to continue until the last breath God gives me.
That is my story and I am sticking to it!!!
No I am a well adjusted ,healthy, happy, productive member of society who supports our economy and plan to continue until the last breath God gives me.
That is my story and I am sticking to it!!!
06-08-2017, 12:45 PM
#37
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Location: West Bend, WI
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This was the FUNNIEST response to a post I have read in a long time!!
I agree. Next time hubby looks at me cross-eyed, I am going to use this as my story and I'll stick with it!!
I agree. Next time hubby looks at me cross-eyed, I am going to use this as my story and I'll stick with it!!
My name is Murphy and I am a ?????. Just like the rest of you.....too many books, patterns, fabric, "stuff". But if I didn't have all this stuff and this "hobby" "obsession" "collection" (not sure what to call it) to play with and occupy my time, would I be on the streets getting into trouble, a heavy drinker or drug user, a convicted felon in prison for some crime, or one of those people who cause traffic jams by driving around all the time looking for something to do???? Or maybe in a mental institution of some kind.
No I am a well adjusted ,healthy, happy, productive member of society who supports our economy and plan to continue until the last breath God gives me.
That is my story and I am sticking to it!!!
No I am a well adjusted ,healthy, happy, productive member of society who supports our economy and plan to continue until the last breath God gives me.
That is my story and I am sticking to it!!!
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