“I’ve got plenty of fabric. I don’t think I need any more,” said no crafter ever!
Not that we think you need an excuse to go out and buy more fabric, but just in case you need some backup, here are 15 reasons you should bring home the entire bolt of that gorgeous material!
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It makes me happy
So your when you die your children can use it for your shroud. My daughter told me this one.
Just because!! Do I really need a reason?
Because I want it, and I deserve it!
Because I might run into hard times.
Just want to
Because there’s always another plastic tub waiting to be filled!! <3
Because there’s so many projects & patterns that keep appearing like magic on websites like this one! Buying & sewing really gives me purpose!
I love buying fabric
Buying fabric is an investment! When was the last time that you saw the price of fabric go down?
Because it’s an art supply. A painter doesn’t buy just enough of just the colors she’ll need for one project only.
Because the pandemic is still happening. People will need more masks.
Because I have 6 granddaughters
I’m unable to use what I have, as it’s curing until it’s just right. So, I must dash out and get some more.
Because I love to make clothes and stuffed toys for children in need for free.
Some people love Bunnings but I love MATERIAL shops.I can always use more pretty home made dresses.
Because it will go into a quilt perfectly with xyz scraps from abc project…
If you have to ask me ‘why,’ you are clearly NOT a sewer!!!
HA HA HA HAAAAAAA… Exactly!!
Because you never know when the kids will need costumes TOMORROW!
Love the reasons
I tell my Dear Hubby.. it’s cheaper than therapy..
Its soooooo pretty.
Because I make quilt a lot.
all attractives and inspire some new creations
because a girl can never have too much fabric
Because I might not get it right the first time.
I would like to see a panel with these reasons on it to make a quilt for a sewer.
I would like to see a panel with these reasons on it to make a quilt for a sewer.
Because you never know when you might need it!
cuz i can!!
Ilove sewing
These are all so true besides I want to!
Because it gives me a moment of happiness until I get home and all the shelves and cabinets in my craft room are full of fabric and I have no space to put the new.
I need more fabrics to go with all those patterns I’ve bought but never used. Kept waiting to lose weight before I made them.
Because I love to keep fabric on hand, I create different things in addition to clothing. My stash is getting low.
Just because. Gotta have it, got a coupon, it’s on sale, it’s pretty, it’s nice, oh – just because
I am just a material GIRL
That’s a good one! and it’s cheaper than therapy.
Love all the tips! I have not seen
Love all the Tips. I have not sewed in a few years but I am back into it!I have a Baby Lock sewing machine and BL serger. I love them both. Have made quilts for our four grown children!
Because it’s there.
Because it will come in handy later.
I’m spending my kids inheritance. They can sell it when I’m gone. I can’t take it with me; can I?!
I thought when I gave up driving I’d have to quit buying fabric. Then I found out there’s way more fabric online.
It is getting more expensive.
Because I want to be ready for the upcoming fabric famine.
Because I live in New Hampshire and it insulated the walls I put my stash against.
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Hi! I can relate to the New Hampshire cold! Better! I live in Manchester where are you from?
I just bought about 30 yards of material I don’t know what I’ Going to make with most but I do have plans for about 1/3 of it I will think of some pattern to use up the rest
Because, well, just because!!!!
I know that fabric may look trendy now, but by the time I get to it it will be retro.
It is cheaper than therapy.
My Walmart fabric department was closed out because some ignorant CEO from the east coast decided that no one was a seamstress in the midwest so he had all the stores pull their fabric deats.. what a mistake.. I bought amy yards of fabric for quilts I was some of it I got at give away prices.. about 3 yrs ago they put back in a smaller section but they got some of it back.. was I happy… I still have yards of fabric stored in a closet… this and one other small store carry some fabric.. it helps those of us who cant drive to the nearest JoAnna;s ….
Hi. Just a friendly suggestion. Have you tried buying online and having it delivered via UPS etc.? Try pineapple fabrics.com or Marshalls dry goods I get awesome deals all the time from these places!
So when I die my DIL’s can fight for who gets what and so my son’s can have more to complain about their ko.!!
My favorite excuse…”But dear, you have bought a lot of guns and you don’t use them everyday either” lol
Well, I bought a lot of guns and I DO use those every day :D no point in having it if I don’t carry it! But also, buy all of the fabric!!
There are those who collect clocks, tin soldiers, anything….at least MY collection has the prospect of being useful.
Because a girl needs to do what a girl needs to do.
It’s the perfect fabric for a project I (might) have in mind.
Because it’s cheaper than a psychologist.
Because it will go perfectly with what I have at home.
Because it’s cheaper/better than buying shoes!
Because it is cheaper than therapy.
Because it is cheaper than therapy and it doesn’t judge me.
I know it is really rare but…..Because My Husband Told Me To!!!! (Ok, so, what he said was go by yourself something nice to wear)…..well, it will be eventually!!
Duh! Do I need a reason??? No!
I just need something to go with this fabric I already have
I can’t die until it is all gone! I’m going to live forever!!!
They can only make so many of a design.
Prices of fabric only do up; so I will save a lot in the end.
I live far away and the cost of gas and maybe tolls make it cheaper to buy now instead of more trips to the shop. AND SAVE ME THE TIME/a day to go buy more.
As my husband says jokingly “It will keep me out of the bars1”. I must use it if I buy it -RIGHT!!!
I just want it, just to look at
Because you can always use the fabric to make skirts, and summer halter dresses for poor children in other country that is what I do.
Isn’t picking out the fabric half the fun. It is an art. Therefore, buying fabric is a hobby. Who cares if it never serves another purpose.
Going to the Fabric store brings me pure joy! All the staff are friendly and eager to see what I’ve made, meeting others who love sewing and fabric is another joy and bringing home beautiful colors and textures to create with is the ultimate estasy!
Because its there….
I need to be ready for the granddaughters
Because I might have a slight hoarding problem, if I buy only these 5 pieces of fabric it’ll show that I’m not a hoarder because I didn’t buy out the store. I’ll wait until later to do that.
I’m saving for the future. I’ll be able to keep warm and clothe my entire family (including the men and grandchildren) in case of another depression or the kids can sell it at an estate sale and watch the catfights !
Just ’cause…..
Yes !! and what if China might stop supplying it so cheaply and abundantly — crazy world we are in !!
because you never know when you might need that print in that color
For my granddaughters, why buy store brought clothes, when I can make it better.
For my granddaughters, I love to shop with them when pick out fabrics and patterns.
For my granddaughters, when trying on the clothes for a fitting, to see their eyes light up and the smile on their faces.
For my granddaughters, to hear them say my Nana make it.
For ME, I stand proud and happy that my granddaughter at the ages 5 and 3 think I am SuperNana. (This SuperNana has 6 or is that 7 no 9 outfits in the wing to be sewed. Does anyone know where my coupons to Joann, Hancock and Hobby Lobby are? I forgot where I put them.) need more fabric!!!!
Love, love, love your reasons. Best I’ve ever heard.
Lucky you, you have a Hancock store. I could ALWAYS find something good there No longer in Tucson. Cry, Cry,Whimper.
because it will match the rest of my stash.
Because it keeps the stores in business!
Because I have to haveit
Because when I die, I’ll be the winner because I have the most fabric!
You go girl❤️
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Because I NEED it!
I only buy for a project and mostly I scour the remnants.