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. :)

wolfkitty

Oh, yes, you are a quilter of the collecting sort! You have a great deal of company. I pick up fabric I like and try to match it up later (and usually do). It's called starting or adding to your stash!

sueisallaboutquilts

I'm just like that only I don't wait to get all my work done hahaha

jridner1

Hahaha, I am so much like this, at walmart it's the fabric or the quilting magizines...

amma

I consider all of that to be completely normal LOL and I LOVE it too :D:D:D

ArtisticDesign

"Oh, yes, you are a quilter of the collecting sort! "

yep, dats me lol... I have enough notions/fabrics/books to look like I have been quilting for yrs... Yet I've only made 1 and a half quilts.............so far lol

np3

Sounds about right to me!

karen65ae

Wait for the housework to be done.... I don't think so.lol.
The main reason I leave our home is to go over to the material souk to purchase more material.. You never know when you might need that particular piece....

Quiltforme

Oh yes I get cold sweats palms shake if I am not on the computer purchasing something. Now my supplier has taken a break to quilt!!! How could she :) Just kidding. I have a bucket of fabric just for me and only me for a quilt I am going to make one day.

virtualbernie

See? You are not alone! :)