You know you've got it bad when...

When you agree to swap fabric for sewing. The lovely Amy and I have become fast friends and it really helps that she only lives 25 minutes away and she has 2 boys near my boys age. She's really cool too. So the other day I helped her figure out if she could really afford to hire someone to help her make her swiffer pads. When the numbers were crunched it just wasn't worth it in the end. I did tell her that if she found herself in a bind give me a call.

Swiffer Pads

Weeeelll... she called. Poor thing with a day job and no time to craft, I really feel for her. So you really have it bad when you agree to sew for a friend and trade fabric and sewing supplies for your labor. I honestly would do it just to help her out, but shhh don't tell her because she has some awesome fabric just waiting for me to grab. LOL

I had  a dream about shopping in her sewing room last night. HA HA!

What would you do for fabric??

Toronto Supply-A-Holics: SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Fabric and notions swap @ the Purple Thumb (Feb. 6)

I think I'll be staying away, but that's no reason you shouldn't go! If you do, make sure you share lots of photos of your new/old goodies!

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Fabric and notions swap @ the Purple Thumb (Feb. 6)

by Tasha (via Toronto Craft Alert)

Here are the details:
Time: 3:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, February 6th
Location: The Purple Thumb
1887 Queen Street East @ Woodbine
What: Fabric & Notion Swap

What’s a Fabric Swap?: Bring your fabric and sewing notions that you have been keeping for awhile and exchange them for some new fabric and notions. All items will be placed on huge tables and at exactly 3:30 you get the go through the tables and pick your favorites to take home with you. So make sure to arrive early. Refreshments will be served as well.

A few important details: Each person will pay a fee of $5.00 and the remaining fabric and notions of the night will be donated to a local charity.

Ok, what next?: You can RSVP at www.thepurplethumb.net on the events page.

I have a few more questions!: Email us at thepurplethumb@hotmail.com or call us at 647-349-1009.

Melissa Hamel-Smith runs Supply-A-Holics' sister site Operation Utilize Supplies and her own personal art blog We're All A Little Mad Here.

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