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08-20-2011, 03:50 PM

#11

JulieR

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Location: Emmitsburg, MD

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I just bookmark sites, and visit later. I try not to buy the first time I see something -- if it was important enough to stay with me 100 shops later, it's worth investigating!

08-20-2011, 03:55 PM

#12

JUNEC

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Join Date: Jan 2010

Location: Clearwater, FL

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Originally Posted by orangeroom

I, too, love shop hopping. I make a rule that I try to live by when shop hopping. I try not to buy too much. Some stores I force myself to buy a fat quarter. Others I absolutely love a design and purchase 5-6 yards assuming that I'll use it as a backing.

Where on earth do shops stay open until the wee hours of the morning. Where I live in NY, some will stay open as late as 8pm! Even during shop hops! What is the average number of stores that participate in your shop hops? Here it's a big one if there are 12 shops, and a small one if there are only 6.

I love the fab shop - Do not love the temptations it presents - However, my credit cards are in my purse, which is locked in my car. The car is parked in our garage. If I want to buy something, I have to get my car keys, go to the garage, unlock the car - to get my credit card. This give me time to debate whether I really want it or not.

08-20-2011, 04:29 PM

#13

tmg

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Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: Kimberly, Al.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TonnieLoree

My pocket book dictates what I can buy. Unfortunately, I'm only able to window shop to find bunnies, so far.

I am the same way right now.

08-20-2011, 07:43 PM

#14

amma

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Join Date: Jul 2007

Location: Out searching for some sunshine :-)

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I love to window shop, check out the freebies, videos/tutorials while looking for the bunnys :D:D:D

08-20-2011, 08:09 PM

#15

LisaGibbs

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Join Date: Jun 2011

Location: Western Kentucky

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I managed to nearly buy a few items, put them in a cart, but left without a bag. I was thrilled that the very small town in Montana that I was born and raised in was on my trip. Unfortunately I have to retire before moving back there but what a shock to see it on the trip. Got lots bookmarked and maybe next month if those things are still there I might reconsider. I just did the ebay thing and several at this board and my clean sewing room I need to finish my stash first before the beautiful fabrics I have whittled myself down too end up ruined.

08-20-2011, 08:18 PM

#16

JulieR

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Join Date: May 2010

Location: Emmitsburg, MD

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mzzzquilts

Quote:

Originally Posted by LisaGibbs

I want to thank those that turned me on to the shop hops, I am amazed at how many quilting fabrics, patterns, BOM, notions and everything that is out there for quilting. Last night I was up until 4AM hopping, hopping, hopping and almost hit all the stores.

Question is--How do you go to all those stores and risk the temptation at buying all those great sales, bargains, and beautiful items out there? LOL, I believe this board has created a monster--LOL

Here's a hint for you: If the site doesn't give you a good clue, I've usually found the bunny either on the "sale" link or the "newsletter" link. I hadn't done a hop for about a year until I did this August one, and I think the shops have started giving much better clues!

And if you don't find it in Sale or Newsletter try What's New. :)