How my DH got me to stop buying fabric...without even trying

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01-22-2011, 12:49 PM

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Emjay

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That's funny. I, too, want to get the most for my money and it's tough making that decision. Have fun.

01-22-2011, 12:51 PM

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jlm5419

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I can SO relate to this! Nice hubby, though.

01-22-2011, 03:25 PM

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bigsister63

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My DH told me to go out and buy what I wanted for my birthday. I would really like to buy a LA but I do not think that is what he meant.( Do not want to give him a heart attach) Next week off to my LQS to spend "his " money!! ( I do get birthday month discount at that LQS)

01-23-2011, 11:06 AM

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biscuitqueen

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How funny you all are, make me giggle. I would have no problem, well mabe a little.

01-23-2011, 11:10 AM

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Dollysquiltingmom

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LOL

01-23-2011, 11:57 AM

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My Cat's Belle

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I did the same thing with a gift card from a really expensive store that had a spa. I kept waiting for a "special" occasion to use it for a manicure. The special occasion would pass and it took me 4-5 years to use it. But when I did--it was like "found" cash and did I enjoy it.
Susan

01-24-2011, 03:04 AM

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judi wess

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I like to use gift cards for something special. Money is tight now so a gift card is for indulgence.

01-24-2011, 05:39 AM

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GailG

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Originally Posted by bigsister63

This one made me chuckle. Many years ago, my DH gave his credit card to our two daughters and told them to "buy a Christmas gift for Mama." Well they headed straight to the sewing center and purchased one of those L-shaped sewing tables with place for two machines. Almost 800 dollars! When they brought the receipt to him he nearly collapsed! After that, he told them how much to spend. :lol: I love my table!!

01-24-2011, 09:08 AM

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IndyQuilter

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Originally Posted by King's Daughter

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovingmama

Just wait, until you get over the first hurdle!

Well, ordinarily, without the gift certificate, I would have gone right ahead and bought all the clearance fabric I wanted just cause it was such a great buy, and then bought the stuff I really wanted when it went on sale. Now...I can't buy anything! Why is that?

I think because it was a gift that you want to spend it wisely.