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    Old 08-04-2014, 06:17 AM
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    Originally Posted by romanojg
    Learning a new techniques (actually several) this week on my new serger. We are making a childs dress, one will be for charity, the other one is for my 3yr old. Now while I have tons of fabric that I could use I found this pretty purple (her favorite color) and couldn't resist. So, grandkids and kids will always be on the top of my breaking my budget rules.
    well, now, I didn't even think about that when I replied.
    Of course if I need to make something for grand mouslings, all bets are off! Nana's buying!
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    Old 08-04-2014, 06:21 AM
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    Originally Posted by Sewnoma
    I NEVER break a moratorium. Because I refuse to go on one!!

    I will go on a fabric DIET, but not a moratorium. I refuse to punish myself that way, I've done nothing to deserve such a harsh restriction!
    lol, this has to be my favorite reply of all!
    Just don't make rules that are impossible to keep and unnecessary
    bc they reak of self abuse!
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    Old 08-04-2014, 06:25 AM
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    Just walking into the store does it for me. Or driving by to take a look see. I also have been throwing my mailing coupons from JAF and Hancock away. Doesn't matter they have same in the store. Have been pretty well behaved for the past 6 weeks though. June 20, I broke the 5th metatarsal so DH went to the store. What I saved spending on material he bought extra groceries. Was confined to wheelchair but not anymore. Going to stay home for couple more weeks. So he can spend more on groceries.
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    Old 08-04-2014, 06:39 AM
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    Rules are made to be broken! There's an exception to every rule! Oh to h--- with it, I deserve this after ----!
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    Old 08-04-2014, 07:28 AM
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    Originally Posted by katesnanna
    Broke mine when BFF told me about Fairy Frost for $3.60 and $4.40 per yard. It starts at $25.00 per metre down here. We bought 28 yards between us and shared the postage. We are in Australia.
    The exchange rate has kept me on the straight and narrow but so has realising just how much fabric I really do have. DH has always said I have enough to start my own Quilt Shop - I'm afraid he may be right.
    For Fairy Frost I would break every fabric rule there is, I love that stuff!
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    Old 08-04-2014, 07:29 AM
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    It's sales. I can resist buying when the fabric is $10+ per yard but let it dip down to $5- I'm in real trouble. I have been really good this summer but the fall sales will start soon and I might be pulling out my wallet.
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    Old 08-04-2014, 07:49 AM
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    oh, I had/have a 'no buying, except what is absolutely needed to go with what I have!) BUT, I started getting MSQ's daily deals. hah, made myself quit buying later in the month of July. Now this is another month, sooooooo...........
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    Old 08-04-2014, 09:55 AM
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    One way I have been using up my stash is to piece my backs. I haven't bought a quilt back in 2 years. Look on Pintrest for ideas for quilt backs.
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