2013 Fabric Moratorium
#421
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Southeast Idaho
Posts: 3,208
![Default](/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I agree, too. I really don't want to QUIT buying fabric but just joined to try and use from my stash first if I can. I have been lots better about it though since I signed up so I don't feel bad. Glad I am not alone.
![SandyinZ4 is offline](/images/statusicon/user_offline.gif)
#422
Power Poster
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Posts: 10,357
![Default](/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Went to Textile Traders new store with my Mum.....just bought thread, but was getting jittery near the sale table so had to leave.....Now my Mum thinks I'm getting a bit strange....ARRRGH....can't win
.
![Smile](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png)
![earthwalker is offline](/images/statusicon/user_offline.gif)
#423
![Default](/images/icons/icon1.gif)
well, earthwalker, at least, she thinks you are 'getting weird', rather than you are weird. you have a chance to save yourself! give up quilting and send your stash to me. i will disperse it among the board members. that way we don't shop and you don't make it to weird. weird is an occupational hazard of being a quilter. instead of the crazy cat lady, we're the crazy cloth hoarders! better do it soon before the international rates go up! i'll pm you my address.
![Big Grin](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/biggrin.png)
![nancia is offline](/images/statusicon/user_offline.gif)
#424
![Default](/images/icons/icon1.gif)
For me, it's been really good to be part of this. If I can keep my splurges down to only the couple really big sales that Joann has per year and otherwise only buy for swaps, specific projects, or to go with what I have, I consider this a success for me. Even if there are a few enabling moments, the accountability is what keeps me strong when I want to go look or buy more when I go buy for projects.
![DustysMomma is offline](/images/statusicon/user_offline.gif)
#425
Power Poster
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Between the dashes of a tombstone
Posts: 12,716
![Default](/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I'm moving and reorganizing my sewing space. That in itself is a pretty big incentive to hold off on buying!!
![oksewglad is offline](/images/statusicon/user_offline.gif)
#427
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 3,198
![Default](/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I have halted all buying right now due to the home selling process. I even took some fabric to our local thrift store along with notions and such. Going well! Thanks for the support
![AUQuilter is offline](/images/statusicon/user_offline.gif)
#428
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 4,961
![Default](/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I didn't sign up for this challenge even though that is what I've been doing for quite a while - well since I bought 85 yards of fabric when the LQS had a whole line on sale for 40 to 90% off last summer. It was all in the muted colors that I didn't have any of. I was really good about not buying fabric from July until February when it was the shop hop for this area. I ended up buying about 25 yards of fabric - but it was all for specific quilts. Oh and of course I bought 30 yards of flannel when it was on sale for $2.00 a yard. That is mostly used up already. I make receiving blankets and crochet around the edges. I made a log cabin quilt for my grandson - totally out of my stash. I'm now working on a patriotic quilt, and an applique quilt and a BOM embroidery quilt all from my stash. I have a few more quilts planned for the fabric I already have on hand. I've also been sewing American Girl doll clothes and haven't bought fabric for those either. I've run out of room for fabric - I have the 85 or so yards from last spring stored in the bathtub in the 2nd bathroom - luckily no one uses that bathroom!
![Nammie to 7 is offline](/images/statusicon/user_offline.gif)
#429
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Bluebell
Posts: 4,291
![Default](/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I did finish a nice lap quilt. Trying to use up some of my fabric. I did a good deed for someone Sunday, and they gave me FABRIC! So back to square one!
![deedum is offline](/images/statusicon/user_offline.gif)
#430
Power Poster
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Posts: 10,357
![Default](/images/icons/icon1.gif)
well, earthwalker, at least, she thinks you are 'getting weird', rather than you are weird. you have a chance to save yourself! give up quilting and send your stash to me. i will disperse it among the board members. that way we don't shop and you don't make it to weird. weird is an occupational hazard of being a quilter. instead of the crazy cat lady, we're the crazy cloth hoarders! better do it soon before the international rates go up! i'll pm you my address.![Big Grin](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/biggrin.png)
![Big Grin](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/biggrin.png)
![Smile](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png)
![Smile](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png)
![earthwalker is offline](/images/statusicon/user_offline.gif)
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post