In Due Time Collectibles

I don’t really know how this addiction began. My mother taught me how to sew at a tender age. Lots of us learned to sew, but not all are fabric junkies. Oh, Lord, why me?!

To be a fabric junkie you have to love to feel, the smell, the look, the POTENTIAL of fabric! A large bolt of something textured and nubby could potentially be a tufted chaise lounge or fabulous club chair and then, and then….we will have enough left to cover that vanity stool, oh and possibly a pillow or two for the bed.

Or that fish and seaweed print I bought in the seventies, if I can find it, it would make the cutest backdrop for your project!

Or, remember that Indian print bedspread that I had when I was in college, those have come back in style and, you will believe this, I still have it!

When I was a young mother, I could purchase a remnant for 50 cents or so and in one afternoon, make my toddler son 2 pair of elastic waist shorts. That seemed so economical and sensible, that it made those purchases of dozens of remnants almost plausible. Right now in my shed I have carefully folded pieces of fabric, treasures really, with which I plan to do something, someday! A trunkful here, larges unmarked boxes there.

Back to the subject.
A support group for those of us who are Material Girls, of another type. There is a site, Etsy.com, where folks who make wonderful handmade items, sell there unique wares. These talented people can actually use, and do purchase what I have always gathered. Fabric, scraps of grand antique lace, barkcloth, fabulous Chenille bedspreads, vintage patterns. On Etsy.com one may only sell handmade or vintage. And just having this wonderful place available to me, well, if I were to sell my hoard, I could do so there. AS IF……But, you know, I can see a case where I might need to go and round up new fabric and trim, because I really am planning on selling some. Yup, I can see where this is just a great plan! Etsy.com here I come!