Obsessed or do I fit in with the "quilting" crowd?
10-08-2010, 04:35 PM
#81
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Originally Posted by amma
I consider all of that to be completely normal LOL and I LOVE it too :D:D:D
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10-08-2010, 04:59 PM
#82
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Originally Posted by stitchinbee
Ok, I find that every time I walk into Wal-Mart, I go straight to the fabric and craft section to look for new gadgets, tools and notions. In my down time (everything else has been done.. chores, etc.), I search for fabric / fabric combinations. I also delve into my graphics app and design quilts. Sooo... My question is do the rest of you quilters do the same thing? I will go into a fabric shop and just purchase fabric because I like it (like a kid in a candy store), with absolutely no quilt / home decor idea or design in mind. I always think, "I will find something to use it in". My fabric will sit there until suddenly something pops into my head. I normally let the fabric inspire me, versus planning something out. Sorry so long.... just wondering if all of this is common. :)
10-08-2010, 05:21 PM
#83
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Yes this is me also. I no longer take my family with me or will the go with me to a fabric shop. I can spend hours there. I have a nice stash going. Or should I say a mini quilt shop going on in my room. I too like to by fabric without having a project in mind. My husband just shakes his head whenever I have gone to town cause he knows that I have more fabric in hand. Its gotten to the point that I bribe him with a trip to Menards or Lowes just so I can go to the fabric shop. Then he cant say anything cause he has gotten his goodies also,lol. The plus in this is I dont have to go to Menards or Lowes any longer, he just drops me off and gives me a jingle to see if I'm ready.
10-08-2010, 05:45 PM
#84
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Originally Posted by quilter1430
Before you go to sleep, are your last thoughts about quilt patterns and the colors you would choose and how you could combine the blocks? Do you love to just have an open quilt pattern book open and imagine the possibilities while you're watching TV or a passenger in the car? Were you terribly sad when HGTV canceled "Simply Quilts?" When you go online, do you check your quilting sites first for any news? Do you wear threads on your clothing (from so much sewing) and tell your friends it's your favorite accessory?
10-08-2010, 05:54 PM
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I, too, have a fabric related addiction. My son made me aware of it just the other day. I have gotten to the point where I NEED to have items next to my chair to take apart for the fabric. I started doing it out of necessity, but now my hands become very restless if they are idle, and don't have something to be ripping at. I have to hit the thrift store for stuff to dismantle, even if I have no specific use for it.
Since I'm collecting I Spy stuff, I can't find much in clothing and linens that are appropriate for that, so I just buy solids and neutrals and tone on tones in shirts and such; and bedskirts for long sections of fabric with lots of repeats. Anything to feed my habit. LOL
Since I'm collecting I Spy stuff, I can't find much in clothing and linens that are appropriate for that, so I just buy solids and neutrals and tone on tones in shirts and such; and bedskirts for long sections of fabric with lots of repeats. Anything to feed my habit. LOL
10-08-2010, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by stitchinbee
Ok, I find that every time I walk into Wal-Mart, I go straight to the fabric and craft section to look for new gadgets, tools and notions. In my down time (everything else has been done.. chores, etc.), I search for fabric / fabric combinations. I also delve into my graphics app and design quilts. Sooo... My question is do the rest of you quilters do the same thing? I will go into a fabric shop and just purchase fabric because I like it (like a kid in a candy store), with absolutely no quilt / home decor idea or design in mind. I always think, "I will find something to use it in". My fabric will sit there until suddenly something pops into my head. I normally let the fabric inspire me, versus planning something out. Sorry so long.... just wondering if all of this is common. :)
10-08-2010, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by PUGLOVER1
Originally Posted by amma
I consider all of that to be completely normal LOL and I LOVE it too :D:D:D
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10-08-2010, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by quilter1430
Before you go to sleep, are your last thoughts about quilt patterns and the colors you would choose and how you could combine the blocks? Do you love to just have an open quilt pattern book open and imagine the possibilities while you're watching TV or a passenger in the car? Were you terribly sad when HGTV canceled "Simply Quilts?" When you go online, do you check your quilting sites first for any news? Do you wear threads on your clothing (from so much sewing) and tell your friends it's your favorite accessory?
10-08-2010, 07:51 PM
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Yes, that's me also. First thing I do in Walmart is head for the fabrics and the magazines. I have about 5 or so cereal boxes full of quilting magazines. My daughter says that I have enough but I can't stop buying. And "Simply Quilts", I was devastated when that show ended. I dream about quilting and I always have a box of magazines on my bed incase I wake or and can't get back to sleep. I just pick up a mag and read through it until my eyes get tired and blurry.
10-08-2010, 07:59 PM
#90
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What do you mean, there is work that we are suppose to do First! Well,I never. Guess I will have to clean once in awhile, something besides the sewing/craft room. Just kidding I do cook & wash the dishes & clothes when I must. But alway got to get to sew on something too. I have projects started, waiting & pending. So chores simply can't take over for long. LOL
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