JAK

Yesterday marked 7 weeks smoke-free for me. I can't say enough about the Chantix. I have quit in the past and always thought I could have just one and walk away which I know I can't do. While it certainly isn't easy to do I can honestly say the Chantix made it so much easier. Good luck!

coldquilter

Depending on what you are looking for, some shops have remnants that are usually a pretty good buy also so you might check that locally. Good luck on the no smoking.

alwayslearning

I am rooting for you!

jcrow

I am a smoker also. I need to quit, but right now is not the time for me. I don't smoke in the house and wash my hands before going into my quilting room, so my fabric doesn't smell like smoke. I have soooooo much fabric that I'd love to give you some. What I would rather give you is a quilt kit. I have about 50 of them. I have applique kits if that's what you want. If you pay shipping I will send you a quilt kit. Let me know. I have so many nice kits that I have bought in the last two years so they are new fabrics.

bonnyh

Good for you. I quit probably 11 years ago, cold turkey, and have never been sorry. I have so much more time, look better, feel better and don't get sick as often. Connecting Threads has some really good sales going. I like batiks for appliqueing. Good Luck and happy living.

raptureready

I quit by going to McDonalds and getting some straws (they're the same width or very close to a cigarette) and cutting them to be the same length as what I smoked. Then I took a strip of napkin about an inch wide, rolled it up and stuffed it into the straw. It takes a little experimenting but you can get it tight enough to make the same restricted air-flow as a cigarette. Carry several of these with you at all times. When the urge for a cigarette becomes overwhelming, SIT DOWN---that's an important part of it or at least was for me---and smoke one of these until the urge passes. They can be used anywhere and simple as it sounds, it does work.
Also, remember that as with any other addiction the urges will come back for a long long time they'll just get further and further apart. Also, identify the places and situations that you normally smoke. Avoid the ones you can and grab the straws for the ones you can't. I also joined a pretty good church around the same time and that's whats kept me off the cigs.

Geri B

you can do it.......drink lots of water, the nicotine will leave your system in 3 days, it's the hand to mouth syndrome that you have to beat...that takes a few months, but then suddenly it will be over and the demons will be gone........

all of the above mentioned sources for fabric are great........if your can, do some hand work, like yo-yos or applique or something, but not to tedious, that may cause a relapse of the hand-to-mouth thing......good luck if I can do it anyone can....been over 6 yrs now, wow all the money I have saved to buy fabric with.........

breezyquilts

Good luck, I will keep you in my thoughts as you quit smoking, it can be difficult but can be done and you will have money in your pocket for fabric!! I really like Connecting Threads, they have a good selection of fabric, the used stores in our town always have fabric to sell. Also, check out your local quilt guild. Some guilds have tons of fabric to share. JoAnn's always seems to have some sort of a sale going on or at least a 40% off coupon which helps a lot.

lfstamper

Congrats on the healthy decision and good luck. Check out items for sale on this board for some great deals.

littlesurfer

Good luck quitting smoking. I've never smoked and have heard it is really difficult to quit....you can do it! I purchase from Connecting Threads...they have decent prices and are having a sale now.