Thursday, February 22, 2007

Fabric buying addiction

The problem is buying too much. Why? Because the manufacturers discontinue a line so quickly that if you don't get it then, you'll never see it again. And sometimes you don't have enough to finish a project. And sometimes it's just so stunningly pretty that you feel like you MUST have it, yet you don't want to cut into it because it's one of a kind and you'll never see it again.

Or it's on sale. And you might as well get plenty of it. And put it away because if you cut it it will be gone forever.

I have collected fabric with these themes and in these sizes:

  • cat fabric
  • polka dots
  • roses
  • tea cups
  • horses
  • black and white
  • shades of purple
  • other florals
  • fat quarters
  • fleece
  • feathers
  • birds
  • small calico prints
  • hudson bay type stripes
  • Native American designs
  • solids
  • yellows
  • chickens
  • stars
  • 5 inch charms
  • 4 inch charms
  • bolts

and so on. I have them and can't bear to use them. I'm just examining my problem now, seriously. I shop:

  • online (ebay or quilt stores nationwide.)
  • at fine quilt stores
  • at Jo Ann Fabrics
  • Walmart
  • Hancocks
  • yard sales

and so on. I wasn't this bad until now, now that I don't have a direction in life to create and now that I feel so alone and anxious.

I love fabric and I am in a bottomless pit of wanting more and more.

Later..

Magpie

1 comment:

Unknown said...

I totally understand the lure of pretty fabric. But you should use it! Share it with someone who will love it as much as you do!