Fabric Buying Dilemma
#21
I have collected quite a bit of fabric and discovered when trying to do projects out of stash only, that I grossly lack blendables. So... I have solved my dilemma by hauling several of my fabrics to the fabric store, and buying blenders using coupons sales, etc. I find by doing that, I can stretch my stash further and don't have to buy too much. It works for me. Good luck!
#22
I, too, am trying to be more judicious in what I purchase as there is already PLENTY of fabric on my shelf! But....sometimes I rationalize and tell myself that if I keep buying things I like sooner or later some of it will go together and I'll be able to make things totally from my stash. That's after the UFOs are finished of course!
#23
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I'm trying to use what I have and only buy fabrics that will go with a lot of things-like neutrals or something that has a lot of different colors so I can make what I have in my stash work.
I've stopped buying fabric just because it's a good price, now if it's a good price it has to have a couple different colors/designs and be enough to make something. I was really bad about just picking up a yard because the price was too good to pass up but now I've had it in my stash for years and nothing goes with it.
I've stopped buying fabric just because it's a good price, now if it's a good price it has to have a couple different colors/designs and be enough to make something. I was really bad about just picking up a yard because the price was too good to pass up but now I've had it in my stash for years and nothing goes with it.
#24
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I just received, a few moments ago, my package from Connecting Threads! I ordered two of their thread sets that are 40% off. I got the black/white/grey set and the neutrals/browns/tans. 15 spools of thread for $22.41! I like their thread. I didn't purchase any of their fabric at this time, just because it was on sale. I am trying to only buy fabric when I have a certain project. My coworker has had items in her Connecting Threads basket for about a week now and has changed it severval times because the fabric keeps selling out before she purchases it, so somebody is buying sale fabrics! I try to do my spur of the moment spending at quilt show/sales. We have a "one stop shop" event the end of January, so I'll save until then.
#25
I buy online and the sales this time of the year are hard to believe. When I can buy quality fabric for $4 a yard, I go for it. It usually works out that the "focus fabric" has been purchased online and then buy some of the needed blenders, etc. locally. I live miles away from anywhere and I NEED my stash......
#28
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I've enjoyed reading all your replies, and thanks for making them. QuiltnLady suggested concentrating on blenders & tone on tones. I agree that is wise. If only I could be wise & not succumb to the call of the bright & colorful! But I'll try. Thanks also to Mad Mimm. I hadn't considered hauling a bunch of my fabrics into the lqs for matching with blenders, etc. Good thought, as long as those fabrics aren't full price! I think I need to spend some time assessing what I have and trying to come up with a plan. More fun to shop!
#30
I have learned to buy for specific quilts. There are fabrics that "talk" to me and I buy. But, for the most part, it for me is best to do it that way.
Yes I sure did take advantage of the year end clearance to fill in the fabric I needed to make three quilts and to buy batting at connecting threads. I love Hobbs and that is the only place I can find it anymore reasonably.
Yes I sure did take advantage of the year end clearance to fill in the fabric I needed to make three quilts and to buy batting at connecting threads. I love Hobbs and that is the only place I can find it anymore reasonably.
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