In an unforeseen and shocking move, quilters everywhere today say they are giving up buying fabric. Textile hoarders from coast to coast in the United States and in every country queried confirm that they are done buying and stashing fabric.
Seama Ripper, of Paducah, Kentucky told QA reporters “I’ve just reached that point where I have “enough” fabric. I’ve been buying prints, solids and every pattern imaginable for close to 40 years now and I think it’s time to stop the consumption and start using it up.”
Pat Quarters of Sisters, Oregon tells a similar story, “I love fabric, but I’ve really developed the discipline now to go into a quilt shop and “just look.” I have plans to finish every UFO in my studio, and then do a major clean up. I’m also looking into giving up chocolate.”
Quilt and fabric shops everywhere reacted to the announcement with a collective snort as they restocked the fat quarter bins and bolt shelves. “Bless their hearts,” said Sydney, Australia shop owner, Ida Liketoseethat. Online retailer “Cutsy” CFO Freeda Eshop reports spraying coffee all over her screen upon reading the news report. “A trigger warning would have been appreciated–it’s really hard to get coffee out of keyboards. Hysterical though!”
Happy April 1st, friends!! (Pick me up a spool of thread when you go by the shop today!)
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Cute! Thanks for the April Fool’s Day giggle!
:). You’re welcome!
Laugh, laugh, laughing… we quilters knew better. Thank you for the morning humor.
It’s too easy. 🙂
You got me. Happy April Fools Day!
You too, Nancy! 🙂
Loved your news report. Sure my husband would be thrilled.
🙂 It would definitely put a big dent in the economy!
As the founder of Binky Patrol Comforting Covers for Kids, binkypatrol.org we are getting more emails from people wanting to donate their stash, or those of a relative who has recently died or lost the ability to sew. If this current stutation is true, I’m bummed for quilt shops and the lovely selections they provide. But let’s remember during The Great Depression – old clothes, outgrown clothing, scraps, etc. were all converted to some of our most coveted vintage quilts. This tells a story of our times. People are hurting financially. Quilters have creative solutions ALWAYS to every situation.
Hi Susan, so glad to know about Binky Patrol and agree that quilters are most resourceful! But this is indeed an April Fool’s Day post. 🌞🙂
First I thought, “Why?” Then I thought, “No way!” You almost got me….
Shoot, Phyllis!! xo
I actually did give up buying fabric for lent. Need to use up what I have. Is going well considering I cut fabric where I work
Mary, so for you it’s “no joke!” I love it.
Well, I’m doing good so far. Haven’t bought any new fabric since before Christmas. Been tryingvto whittle down my stash. Need to find my sewing room enough to get it reorganised.
:)!
I read this and when I got to the part that said “I’ve just reached that point where I have “enough” fabric. I’ve been buying prints, solids and every pattern imaginable for close to 40 years now and I think it’s time to stop the consumption and start using it up.”, I thought “Said no one ever!” I have so much fabric that I am sharing with people who have so much fabric that they are sharing and I got some of mine back! 🙂 I think I’m going to get my sharing buddies together and have them bring fabric they want to share, along with some projects to do, and have a trading/coffee klatch (no one has those anymore!) and a whole lot of fun!
Love your klatch idea, Betsy!! xoxo