Fabric buying moratorium... it's time for an update!
#51
Super Member
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 4,688
I tried and I certianly spent less than last year, but the last couple of months have been a disaster. I will do better next year. For a while I confined myself to half a yard or less, but when project time rolled around I needed 1 1/2 yards or more of the fabric and was gnashing my teeth. I have now learned my lesson -- buy less often but bigger pieces.
#52
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 155
I'm so fortunate that I did not know there was a moratorium, as there were many fabrics that captured my heart this year. Now, however, I need to get stitching on the stash because I probably have enough stash for five quilts. I've only made 3/4 of a lap quilt to date in my more than half a century life.
#53
I was faithful to the moratorium because I as broke due to some very high expenses. Later in the year I was able to sell my husband's silver collection and money was much easier. BUT...... I did such a good job not spending and shopping from my stash, I decided to keep going and reducing my stash as well. Only thing I bought was a whole roll of batting at JoAnn's for 50% off and several yards of heavy Pellon to line my tote bags etc.
An ASG buddy works in a quilt shop where they cut their own 2 1/2 strips for jelly rolls. They collect bags full of end pieces which I use to knit purses. Real popular among my friends.
An ASG buddy works in a quilt shop where they cut their own 2 1/2 strips for jelly rolls. They collect bags full of end pieces which I use to knit purses. Real popular among my friends.
#54
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Eastern Washington
Posts: 29,525
I didn't join the moratorium, but definitely cut back on fabric purchases! I checked thrift stores, bought from folks here, and bought from a couple LQS's-but minimal. Am needing to stock up on basics in the new year. I do plan on making more scrap quilts, as this will help the $$ scene immensely!!
#55
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: New York City/Manhattan
Posts: 1,316
-I think I only bought one piece--about 6 yards--because I want to do a one-block wonder. Other than that, I used up a ton of stash and even made several scrap quilts with tops entirely done from my scrap bin and backings (pieced) from the stash. I made about 12 quilts this year, two of which were queen-sized. Oh, those came from new fabrics as one was a commission (customer bought the fabric) and one was for a wedding gift. All else--tops and backings--came from the stash. I think I figured that I used upwards of 50 yards. Now, to continue this trend for the next year!
Laurie
Laurie
#58
I've been reporting a Stash Report on Judy Laquidara's Patchwork Times blog for a couple of years now and this year has been a great success for me. I bought fabric this year, but most of it was for projects as needed. I did buy some "always needed" neutrals (off-white and black), and much of that has been used while others are anxoiusly waiting their turn. I've used double from my stash than what I bought. YEAH!!
I never really said I wasn't going to buy any fabric, just watch what I buy and I did that. This "exercise" has helped me learn to make scrappy quilts, something I was always afraid to do, with much greater ease, and not always a "controlled scrappy." Most importantly, this has helped me revisit my stash and "bond" with some of those fabric that I bought a number of years ago. That brought back many fond memories! Can anyone else tell someone when and where you bought a particular fabric, how much it cost and the original project for which it was intended, but you can't remember where you put your car keys yesterday?
I never really said I wasn't going to buy any fabric, just watch what I buy and I did that. This "exercise" has helped me learn to make scrappy quilts, something I was always afraid to do, with much greater ease, and not always a "controlled scrappy." Most importantly, this has helped me revisit my stash and "bond" with some of those fabric that I bought a number of years ago. That brought back many fond memories! Can anyone else tell someone when and where you bought a particular fabric, how much it cost and the original project for which it was intended, but you can't remember where you put your car keys yesterday?
#59
Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Bursa, Turkey
Posts: 89
If too many quilter's participated in such a moratorium, that could be why that poor shop went out of business. As a quilt shop owner, I realize money is tight, and I never insist my students buy from me, or my customers use only my fabric, but if they all went for a year without buying form me, it would probably kill me!
#60
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Utah
Posts: 1,197
I have not been on a moratorium but have not purchased extra fabric this year. Only purchased what I have needed for a class or to finish a project. I haven't felt much like sewing for a while now and that really keeps me out of the LQS. I am hoping to feel better next year and plan to get UFOs finished.
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