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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
My fabric stash overfloweth.....HELP!!!!

Does anyone else have this problem???  I started sewing about a year or so ago, first making simple pillowcases to match my son's bedding, and then on to aprons and rice filled heating bags, John Deere toddler bedding for our 2 year old, and so on.  Now I am making cloth reversible napkins, sundresses for my 4 year old neice, and Christmas presents for this year.

Last night I bought some $1.00 a yard fabric "just because".  I ahd no idea what I woud do with it, but at that low price who could pass up a yard of the prettiest black fabric with red chillies adn green leaves on it???  I mean come on!!  You have been there before right??? Prehaps yours didn't have red chillies on it, maybe it was animal print, or a springy gingham, but you have done the same right??? LOL

I wrote a blog about last night with hubby and my fabric buying on a blog last night, and a friend of mine wrote a comment back saying her fabric stash was overflowing.  Been there, done that.  LOL And now she is trying to use up her stash, so she can go buy more.  I realized them, that I need therapy.  LOL Fabric therapy!!!

I don't know why, but it makes me feel good to look at my fabric stash all piled up in containers upon the craft table.  It is simliar to that feeling many of us feel to look at a well stocked pantry, knowing we are providing for our family!  The difference is, we need food to eat.  We don't need fabric.  But ask, anyone who sews, and most will tell you, BUT I DID NEED IT!!!  I COULDN"T PASS IT UP!  IT SPOKE TO ME!!  LOL  You know you are out there.  I believe I am not the only one!!!

And even with prices on the rise, I still feel that I need to spend a few dollars nwo and again on some fabric. LOL Sometimes I don't have any idea what to do with it (the chilli fabric had no use when I bought it, but I am thinking now, of making an apron from it.  How cute huh???), but I can't pass up the bargain, or I am afraid I will never see that pattern again, so I must buy it right then. 

I have stacks of tea towels and coodinating fabrics to make aprons out of.  I have lots of bug fabrics, thinking I will some day find time to make our little Noah, a bug jar quilt.  I have lots of princess fabric for my neices new bedroom, some John Deere fabrics of all types leftover from making Noah's bedding, some gorgeous Christmas fabric bough on sale after the Christmas season last year I plan on making something festive with, and lots and lots more. 

I just need to know if there are anymore of you out there!!!!  Please, I am begging you.  Come out of the woodwork, and admit your addiction to fabric.  We will hold hands, and join together.  Maybe we can make it through this together!!  Maybe we can be accountable to one another when we are feeling weak int he knees to buy more.  I need your help!  Please don't leave me here alone.  The fabrics are starting to talk to me.  They say I need more, more little friends to keep them happy!!!

Hmmmm.....maybe I should have bought more of that $1 a yard fabric!!!  Another quick trip to Wal-Mart.  No one needs to know.  I can keep this one under the rug, can't  I??  I don't have to tell anyone.  I'm not loosing it, am I???  No, no......this is perfectly normal.  I am not crazy.  I can handle this!!!!  AHHHHHHHH!

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by SherKeith
Your too funny Amy Jo!!!!! I can relate to the fabric only I buy WOOL!!!! And at $20 plus a yard, you know this is a serious addiction!!!! However, I justify myself that I really am using it and I'm making wonderful things soooo....Let's keep buying but think of better hidding places! HA Hugs, Sher
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Isabella
How funny. I have a few words for you. Get to SEWING! lol. DD and I finished the napkins and are working on the aprons. My sewing machine has a problem (ME). I didn't even think about making reversible napkins. I will try it next time. I
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - kindred spirits

Posted by stitchesbyteresa
I'm starting to wonder if you are my twin and my parents never told me!!! LOL
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - FABRIC!!!

Posted by Belle
I think that having a big stash of fabric comes with sewing. I never throw any scraps of fabric away that are big enough to put in a quilt.

I too have a large stash of fabric! But, when I decide I want to make something I can find what I need in my stash instead of going to town and buying it.

I LOVE having a big stash of fabric!!!

Whenever I see a good deal on good quality fabric....I buy it, because I figure I will use it for something someday or someone else in the family may need it for something.

Belle
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by homesteadmama4
I have the same addiction to fabric. I have drawers of it. But I make lots of quilts and clothes so it's justifiable, right?!LOL! I have told myself that I will not buy anymore until atleast one drawers worth is used. My fabric talks to me to! LOL!
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Sunday, June 22, 2008 - Fabric Stash/buying fabric

Posted by enjayw
I have boxes and boxes of fabric that I just know some day I'll find a use for. I have such good intentions when I buy some but haven't finished a lot of projects. I also have a couple of plastic tubs with projects "almost" done. I say I like to quilt and craft but really I think all I like to do is BUY fabric and crafty stuff. But, I'm like you. Can't pass up a good deal like that. The other day I bought 2 yards of floral and 2 yards of plain so I could whip up a rag quilt purse. Yep, some day, I'll whip that puppy up :-)
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