I have to start thinking ahead more. It seems that every time there's a sale on, I realize that I needed something the day after the sale ends. Last week, my local quilt shop had a thread sale - buy one, get one free. But I didn't need any, and the last thing I do need is a stash of thread that never gets used. So I resisted. And then, that weekend, I decided to start quilting a couple of tops. And I needed thread for both of them. $60 later, I have thread - but I could have gotten it for half that a week earlier.
And now, another shop just finished their birthday sale. I was so proud of myself - I even dropped by, but nothing jumped out at me so I left empty handed. And today, I pulled out all my tops to figure out which one I want to quilt next - and I realized that buying fabric for backings would have been a really good idea. Sigh. I will try to contain myself, and work on the quilt that I already have the backing for. And hopefully another sale will pop up before I am ready to pull out the next quilt top.
And finally, to round out my mess at 3, I pulled out my son's quilt to finish the borders finally. And then proceeded to redesign the borders (I've grown in my quilting since I designed this one, and it really needed something different). Love my new design, but I'm a full yard short of fabric for it :( And with 2 year old fabric, finding any is proving to be a major challenge.
Ugh! There are sites you can search for "old" fabric on. I will get those fir you.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean! I have done the same thing myself...try to save money and end up spending more money in the long run!
ReplyDeleteI personally love backs that are not all one piece of fabric - all the same and 'yawn', not much fun to look at! But that is just me!! Also, I have just started to buy fabrics in bigger sizes - I used to buy alot of FQ's, now, I actually buy larger pieces -off the bolt even!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteFor the backings, just up spare parts: misc blocks, parts that didn't go in the quilt top itself, two larger pieces that go together or contrast nicely and create a nice big 4 patch!! Make the backs as much fun as the fronts, so you won't feel that 'drat! I should of...' feeling. (I have had that too, so I get it!!!)
Now, go make a list of things to be on the look out for when the next 'shopping opportunity' arrives!! And do not feel bad, there will be a sale right around the corner!! And you will be ready!!!