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Thanks to my kind friend Lisa, I had a 30% off (regular AND sale) coupon for Joann!

I had a pretty long list of things I needed for making purses, plushies and other things. I also decided to stock up on things I always need, like cotton batting, fiberfill and fabrics. But HOLY cow, did I get a lot! Buttons were 50% off, so I bought a bunch -- mostly these adorable flower-shaped ones that I plan to use on the outside of a new purse style. 

Look at my big pile of goodies! (The sewing machine is not new.) I've been wanting some wooden racks for my thread and bobbins, and I got a great deal today. 

I am absolutely addicted to fabrics and almost everything was on sale. I got some home decorating fabrics, which are perfect for the outside of purses, for 60% off -- and then another 30% off with my coupon!
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It's kind of dangerous for me to go to Joann's with no time limit. I was there for 3 and a half hours -- my record, I think! Is it ridiculous that I had the time of my life??

I spent over $200 but got more than $500 worth of stuff! Woohooooo!

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Now I'm going to photograph these luscious new fabrics so I can post them on my Flickr photostream

Have you checked it out yet? I have all my fabrics neatly organized and labeled for your viewing & selecting pleasure. It's working out really well so far. 

-- René 

Jill
1/21/2013 09:41:50 pm

How fun and awesome is that! Wish I could have shopped with you (but maybe for 1 hour, not 3!)

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Rene Smits
1/22/2013 02:48:35 am

I don't know how I shopped for 3 and a half hours! I think it's because I don't get out much! Hope to see you soon, Jilly!

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Melissa
1/22/2013 09:33:24 am

Sounds like you had a great time. It's been a long time since I went fabric shopping and it will even be longer. I have a huge tote of fabric but not time to sew. :(

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