I Am An Addict - I Am 5 Hours Sober
Sometimes when the Lord is working in my life and I get confused and just don't understand. During these times I have to stand on the truth of His word. This week I have been reminded of Jeremiah 29:11 which says "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to. give you hope and a future.". I am thankful that the Lord knows what he is doing!
I have been "hiding" in my sewing room and it has been absolutely wonderful - until yesterday. I will not relive the trauma (see yesterday's post).
I had decided earlier this month to not buy anymore fabric or patterns - to just use my stash. I have failed already. All the new fabrics and patterns got to me and besides I needed a "pick me up" to recover from yesterday's epic sewing failure.
It started so innocently. I wanted to wear this jacket I made and needed something to wear with it. I found a free skirt pattern online and thought it would look great with the jacket. Just so we are clear I said I would not buy any new patterns - I will always accept a freebie.
I went to my stash and stumbled upon a piece that I thought would work. The skirt pattern called for elastic in the waist and I would have to modify the pattern. I didn't want to modify the pattern because I wanted to eventually review it and let the designer know what I thought (designer never asked me to). Besides the fabric in my stash would not work with the elastic (true statement).
Off to the fabric store I went looking for 1 1/2 yards of 60 inch wide fabric in a beautiful brown, orange, or even yellow. I didn't find anything that jumped out at me but I did find something that might work but it didn't speak to me like I needed it to.
I vaguely remembered that I might have the same fabric in my stash already but it was 60% off and surely this was the last time Hancock's would have a 60% off sale right (me lying to myself trying to justify my addiction). I liked the fabric I already had at home better but I decided I couldn't pass up 60% off so I put the bolt in my basket (now why would I need a basket if I was only going to by 1.5 yards of fabric). It was only 45 inches wide but it was 60% off.
As I strolled through the store I happened upon this beautiful sky blue stretch denim fabric that would be perfect for another free dress pattern I found. It spoke to me in my love language and it was a beautiful conversation. It reminded me that I had a 50% off coupon that I could use to bring it home so we could continue our conversation.
I bought 4 yards of each.
They say the first step to healing is admitting your addition so here it is. I am a fabric addict, a sewing machine addict, a sewing gadget addict, an all things sewing and crafting addict. I am about 5 hours sober.
After I got home I again decided no more fabric or pattern purchases. I figured if I knew what was in my stash it would surely curb my addition. I pulled out all my fabric stash to sort it and re-familiarize myself with what I already have. I had to put some of it on the floor because I ran out of room on my cutting table.
This is what I have. I will sort it all tomorrow. By the way this only represents my garment stash. I also have a quilting stash but that is another addiction for another day.
I have been "hiding" in my sewing room and it has been absolutely wonderful - until yesterday. I will not relive the trauma (see yesterday's post).
I had decided earlier this month to not buy anymore fabric or patterns - to just use my stash. I have failed already. All the new fabrics and patterns got to me and besides I needed a "pick me up" to recover from yesterday's epic sewing failure.
It started so innocently. I wanted to wear this jacket I made and needed something to wear with it. I found a free skirt pattern online and thought it would look great with the jacket. Just so we are clear I said I would not buy any new patterns - I will always accept a freebie.
I went to my stash and stumbled upon a piece that I thought would work. The skirt pattern called for elastic in the waist and I would have to modify the pattern. I didn't want to modify the pattern because I wanted to eventually review it and let the designer know what I thought (designer never asked me to). Besides the fabric in my stash would not work with the elastic (true statement).
Off to the fabric store I went looking for 1 1/2 yards of 60 inch wide fabric in a beautiful brown, orange, or even yellow. I didn't find anything that jumped out at me but I did find something that might work but it didn't speak to me like I needed it to.
I vaguely remembered that I might have the same fabric in my stash already but it was 60% off and surely this was the last time Hancock's would have a 60% off sale right (me lying to myself trying to justify my addiction). I liked the fabric I already had at home better but I decided I couldn't pass up 60% off so I put the bolt in my basket (now why would I need a basket if I was only going to by 1.5 yards of fabric). It was only 45 inches wide but it was 60% off.
As I strolled through the store I happened upon this beautiful sky blue stretch denim fabric that would be perfect for another free dress pattern I found. It spoke to me in my love language and it was a beautiful conversation. It reminded me that I had a 50% off coupon that I could use to bring it home so we could continue our conversation.
I bought 4 yards of each.
They say the first step to healing is admitting your addition so here it is. I am a fabric addict, a sewing machine addict, a sewing gadget addict, an all things sewing and crafting addict. I am about 5 hours sober.
After I got home I again decided no more fabric or pattern purchases. I figured if I knew what was in my stash it would surely curb my addition. I pulled out all my fabric stash to sort it and re-familiarize myself with what I already have. I had to put some of it on the floor because I ran out of room on my cutting table.
This is what I have. I will sort it all tomorrow. By the way this only represents my garment stash. I also have a quilting stash but that is another addiction for another day.
Floor Pile 1
Floor Pile 2
Side 1 of Cutting Table
Front of Cutting Table
Side 2 of Cutting Table
Back of Cutting Table
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