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I have 9 tubs of fabric waiting to be used! (Moderated by Deepika, Sharon1952)
Posted on: 10/10/16 2:18 PM ET
I get all these emails for sales at different fabric places. The prices are awesome.
I KNOW I am not going to buy anything until my stash is used a little more. So why do I spend time looking at fabric I have no intention of buying?
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I KNOW I am not going to buy anything until my stash is used a little more. So why do I spend time looking at fabric I have no intention of buying?
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Kathy
My Flickr Sewing Albums: https://www.flickr.com/photos/117010065@N05/albums
My sewing dream: Make a really great fitting pair of pants!
My Flickr Sewing Albums: https://www.flickr.com/photos/117010065@N05/albums
My sewing dream: Make a really great fitting pair of pants!
Posted on: 10/10/16 2:59 PM ET
Because it's fun. I don't think we are the only ones who do this.
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If you wait for the perfect time to start, you'll never start.
Posted on: 10/10/16 3:00 PM ET
In reply to kajero
We are dreamers!
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Little strokes fell great oaks. On the other hand, go big or go home!
Projects completed in 2024: 3 pairs gloves. Four pairs of jeans. Five custom tarps. A dozen linen hankies. A wool wrap for a friend. Four linen bath towels and 24 washcloths. Two bed pillows.
38.5 yards of fabric out.
Projects completed in 2024: 3 pairs gloves. Four pairs of jeans. Five custom tarps. A dozen linen hankies. A wool wrap for a friend. Four linen bath towels and 24 washcloths. Two bed pillows.
38.5 yards of fabric out.
Posted on: 10/10/16 3:05 PM ET
Yes, me too! Looking at patterns, sewing books, etc. this site overall ... do I sew barely ... lol ...do I plan to sew more... yes all the time... thank you all for writing about this ... how much bigger my stash, collection of sewing everything would be if not for all you wonderful people sharing! Will I sew more, I believe so .... you are all so inspiring ... thank you!!!
Posted on: 10/10/16 3:46 PM ET
In reply to kajero
Quote: kajero
So why do I spend time looking at fabric I have no intention of buying?
So why do I spend time looking at fabric I have no intention of buying?
For the same reason I look at machines online?


One way I've found to combat SMAD, or THRAD, or FAD (Fabric Acquisition Disorder?)--if you're looking for a "cure"--, is to build Pinterest boards of things I want to buy but absolutely do not need--machines, scissors, quilt patterns, fabric, etc. It satisfies a desire for me to collect these things, without my actually having to buy them. Saves space and $$$!
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Posted on: 10/10/16 3:52 PM ET
This must be a Syndrome of some kind. At the beginning of 2015 (I think) I unsubscribed from all those tempting sale emails.
That drastically cut down on my fabric purchases, but then my pattern acquisition rate just exploded.
Fun-yes it is!
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That drastically cut down on my fabric purchases, but then my pattern acquisition rate just exploded.
Fun-yes it is!
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Tamara
Excess of machines & fabric & patterns
Emerging skills & productivity
Evolving creativity
Excess of machines & fabric & patterns
Emerging skills & productivity
Evolving creativity
Posted on: 10/10/16 3:58 PM ET
It is so fun. My problem is usually that I find fabric that I adore and can never justify a pattern for it...or I find a pattern that I love, but no fabric is "quite right." OR I have extremely kind and generous friends who give me bolts of fabric because they know I'll use it.
I was so good for a while of tracking exactly what came in and what went out but right now I haven't been doing as well as I'd like. My eventual goal is to have everything in ONE SINGLE BASKET. Right now it's in the basket, the tub next to the basket, and slowly encroaching on the rest of the room, sneaking out of the basket or tub........ :O
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I was so good for a while of tracking exactly what came in and what went out but right now I haven't been doing as well as I'd like. My eventual goal is to have everything in ONE SINGLE BASKET. Right now it's in the basket, the tub next to the basket, and slowly encroaching on the rest of the room, sneaking out of the basket or tub........ :O
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I'll try anything once :)
SM: Pfaff Performance 5.2; Brother LS2125-i; 1929 Singer 99k; 1956 Singer 15-125; Singer SewHandy
Serger: Babylock Acclaim; Janome 7034D
9/1/19: Meowied!
Sewed my veil, and Doggo's bowtie and ring bag.
SM: Pfaff Performance 5.2; Brother LS2125-i; 1929 Singer 99k; 1956 Singer 15-125; Singer SewHandy
Serger: Babylock Acclaim; Janome 7034D
9/1/19: Meowied!
Sewed my veil, and Doggo's bowtie and ring bag.
Posted on: 10/10/16 4:01 PM ET
In reply to OceanSew
I unsubscribed from emails too and it helped so much!! I'm back on a few, but it really helped to only see the fabric and/or patterns when I had to go looking for something specific.
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2020: sew more and keep track!
Sewn: 1 project, 4 yds
Sewn: 1 project, 4 yds
Posted on: 10/10/16 5:38 PM ET
I unsubscribed or do not open most of them. However, I do open all of the one's from Michael's Fabrics because when he has bundle sales they are worth the money to me even if I don't get them sewn in a timely manner.
Posted on: 10/10/16 5:43 PM ET
I will admit that having a coffee while looking at fabrics online is one of the first things I do in the morning. 
I have an artistic nature, so I guess it's the world of possibilities of fabric in its original state that makes my mind wander.

I have an artistic nature, so I guess it's the world of possibilities of fabric in its original state that makes my mind wander.
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