Do you buy fabric "just because"

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09-28-2012, 12:16 PM

#31

PenniF

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Never !!! .....ok sometimes.......then again, occassionally .... well, maybe frequently......... OK OK OK !!!! .....EVERY SINGLE TIME I GO INTO JoAnn's !!!!!!!!!!!!!

09-28-2012, 12:24 PM

#32

quiltsRfun

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Yes, I do. There have been a few time's I've been sorry I didn't buy the fabric that spoke to me.

09-28-2012, 12:41 PM

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topstitch

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Sometimes I buy fabric that only whispers to me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justamom410

I went to Joann's last night to get the fabric to make my daughter's quilt (my 3rd project). They were having a sale on the Keepsake Calico fabrics and I had a 20% off total purchase coupon. So I purchased some fabrics that "spoke" to me. I have no projects in mind for them at this point.

I'm wondering...does anyone else buy fabrics just because you like them?

I wish I could post pictures...but it keeps telling me my photo size is too large.

09-28-2012, 01:15 PM

#34

busy fingers

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I thought that was the only reason why you bought fabric

When I have a project in mind I go through my stash picking out pieces, audition them, put them back and then go buy the necessary pieces that I am missing - which sometimes can be most of them. LOL

That is another excuse to buy fabric.

09-28-2012, 01:23 PM

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GrannieAnnie

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Originally Posted by Justamom410

Not often, but I do have "just because" fabrics in my stash. One piece may NEVER become anything but my "pet"!

09-28-2012, 01:23 PM

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GrannieAnnie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by quiltsRfun

Yes, I do. There have been a few time's I've been sorry I didn't buy the fabric that spoke to me.

Yep, the cupcake material at JoAnn's a couple years ago!

09-28-2012, 01:25 PM

#37

GrannieAnnie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Justamom410

Thanks for the tip on resizing pics! I forgot to mention that I also bought 8 fat quarters!
These are all intended for a quilt for my daughter. [ATTACH=CONFIG]366129[/ATTACH]

These were all Just Because

Love them all (except Barbie!)

09-28-2012, 01:28 PM

#38

Jingle

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WOW, those are very pretty colors.

I buy fabrics hoping I have some to go with it and I usually can find something too. with all the fabrics I have I only need to live to 200-300 yo and be able to quilt.

09-28-2012, 01:42 PM

#39

IAmCatOwned

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Yes, unfortunately, most of my fabric is purchased because I like it, not because I have a plan for it.

It was very sad. Due to remodeling, I had to bring ALL but one box of fabric to my storage unit. I have too much fabric.

My sewing space is moved temporarily to my bedroom now, so space is really tight. I really, really need to use up/sell/give away at least half my collection of fabric in the next year. In the meantime, for the winter, at least, I will just be doing the 'kits' that I have already assembled. In the Spring, I'll take out all my fabric and really take a hard look at what I will use and what I won't use. I've had several requests for lap sized quilts (design my choice), but then they always want flannel backing (which I have to buy).