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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
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 Posted - May 30 2009 : 11:53:02 AM
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Yup, I agree, three yards is always a nice amount to start with :^)
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
Planting Zone 4
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
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Mother Hen
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Cindy
Peck
ID
USA
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Posted - May 31 2009 : 12:47:23 AM
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I'M HOME!! I'm a fabricaholic too!! If I can find it in the 1.00-2.00 range I buy anywhere from 1-10 yds. It's getting a lot harder to find fabric for those prices though, at least around here. I do buy the remnant pieces too if they appeal to me. I don't have to have a project in mind when I get fabric. It's my "pick me up" to go buy fabric. Times when I've been depressed, I go walk around the fabric and buy what I like, it gets my creative juices flowing and makes me feel better, and it's cheaper than a "shrink".
You girls have made me feel so good reading this thread. It's nice to know I'm not alone and I'm not strange for buying so much fabric and not using it all.
Cindy
FARMGIRLS CAN DO ANYTHING!!!
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1 |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - May 31 2009 : 03:48:14 AM
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First the clearance isles, lol. Then on the Pinks and then others. Also love to browse in the ribbon/lace department and I buy what I like. Sometimes it is a yard sometimes it is way more, lol
I am addicted too, so have quite a stash PTL! Lately I have NOT been anywhere near the fabric store, hope to be able to go sometime in the next month;
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9329 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2009 : 5:47:17 PM
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We could never start a fabric-aholics anonymous as we all are so willing to tell who we are and we are not ashamed of our stashing........gosh, I can't even remember when the addiction started for me. I'm with you dutchy browsing the ribbon and lace. Usually I don't have projects in mind I just like the fabric is all.
Denise
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quiltingfarmergirl
True Blue Farmgirl
180 Posts
Barbara
Cato
NY
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2009 : 6:14:28 PM
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Count me in on the FAA (fabric-aholics anonymous!) I have a little quilt shop a few miles from here run by the Mennonites that is a regular Saturday morning stop for me. It is like a step back in time..one side is the qult shop, the other side is bulk foods and canned jars of jam and preserves, etc. Such a fun place to go to fondle fabrics and depending on my mood, may buy just a few fat quarters up to several yards. I do not have to have a specific project in mind, if I like it I buy it, knowing that it will be put to good use eventually.
Cindy, you are not strange...or if we are, we are in good company!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9329 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jun 03 2009 : 1:38:54 PM
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Barbara,
We live an hour or so away from Lancaster, Pa. and I love going over to the fabric shops there. Not the ones in the tourist section as they are high priced but the ones around where the locals shop are real nice and have a large selection. My hubby used to take me there on our anniversary but he hasn't seen to many projects being made so we don't seem to go as often. Not sure if that is the reason or not. ;)
Denise
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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1007 Posts
~~~*Terri*~~~
WA.
USA
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Posted - Jun 03 2009 : 1:57:27 PM
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ME TOO!!!! Never enough fabric.....I buy whatever suits my fancy, but, always thinking enough for a project....and naot always just what I like, cause everyone has different tastes....
Farmgirl Sister #368
"It is most common for man to value most what has least worth."
My Farm and Garden blog....
http://blogonthefarmandgarden.blogspot.com
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 03 2009 : 2:33:35 PM
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I love fabric too but I am a garment maker not necessarily a quilter (although I've done a few to use up my odds and ends). I never buy less than three yards (in the old days that was considered a blouse length) - depending on the width, 4 yds for pants or long skirt. 5 yards for a mid calf or long dress or nightgown or pj's (known as a dress length). Not too much cool fabric here for garments - mostly quilting anymore so I do buy on line. Honestly, I don't think I have ever bought anything on line that I was disappointed in or regretted. You just have to know your fabric types and fiber content. All my drawers (and shelves) and boxes and bags runneth over!!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9329 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2009 : 5:29:41 PM
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lol..Sheri! I know what you mean. Mine runs over into the whole room. I use most of mine for garment making too. Lots of places to choose from online and I have not been disappointed either, so far.
Denise
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