Whew. Life has been busy.
In the past 4 weeks we have attended 2 funerals, a wedding, 2 gymnastics meets, 2 parent teacher conferences, doctors appointments, and a many family functions. Plus, I work weekends and the holidays are VERY quickly approaching and I'm not sure I'm totally ready. I am spent. I have hardly had any time at all to sew (or do laundry, dishes etc) and it is totally wearing on me! I need my creative time to keep me sane.
No-Spend December
I went a little overboard with fabric purchases this November. Really overboard. So for December I will be having a no-spend month. For obvious reasons I will need the extra money for Christmas gifts for the family, but really I realized I had spent too much in November. I won't tell you the total but let's just say I took advantage of many Instagram destash sales, online fabric store sales, and even local quilt shop coupons!BUT - I will say this... see all that Aurifil thread in the firs picture up top? I got it ALL for $14.00. All of it. How could I pass up that deal??
Have you have had a no-spend period?
It seems like even when I limit myself on fabric purchases that money I saved always ends up going somewhere else anyways! My goal is not to save a certain amount of money, but to simply save. I would like a little "cushion" in my bank account.
And another swap...
My LAST swap for the year is the Herringbone Mug Rug Swap using my pattern that is was recently released. Its a super easy beginner level foundation paper piecing pattern. Even if you haven't joined the swap, you should totally try it! So quick and such a great gift for moms, sisters, teachers, coworkers, etc.Myself and 30 other swappers will be sending each other one mug rug, a tea or coffee, and a few small extras as a holiday gift! I think it's going to be a great swap.
That's all for now, just wanted to give a bit of a personal update - something I don't normally do, but I have felt a bit guilty about my posts being sporadic for the last couple months. Thanks to everyone who continues to read and comment!
Happy Holidays!
I know what you mean about overspending and needing that no-spend month. It is usually right after I decide that it is time to save that the super amazing deals happen. It is a difficult thing to balance for sure.
ReplyDeleteNo kidding, everthing I ended up saving I spent on Christmas gifts! But, oh well!! :)
DeleteI have had periods of no spending. Three years ago my husband lost his job. We took a serious look at need vs. want and discovered we could live a simple life so easily. At the same time I began receiving fabric contributions from friends clearing out closets for various reasons. God's blessings in unexpected ways! Welcome back.
ReplyDeleteI agree, everything works out the way it should. Thanks you Melva!
DeleteI definitely need to have a no spend month! With Quilt market and festival and sales in general I went a tad overboard the past few months :/ Also way to go on all that Aurifil for $14!
ReplyDeleteWasn't that an awesome deal?? I couldnt pass it up. My no-spend fabric month turned in to "spend it all on christmas!" month LOL
DeleteI hear ya!! I know how it can get about both life and spending. Your post just reminded me that I want to get some Aurifil colored thread, LOL!
ReplyDeleteGlad I could help LOL I am usually partial to Connecting Threads brand thread but i also like Aurifil.
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