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Craft shopping addiction

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JollyScaryGiant · 11/10/2013 22:33

Hello. My name is Jolly. I am addicted to buying yarn. I have no more money or space but still went into a charity shop today and asked if they had any wool. Then spent £4.50 on it. 1kg of yarn I have no use for.

I rregularly go on wool websites and fill my trolley. Sometimes I checkout. Sometimes I don't.

I think about crochet a lot.

I clearly have a problem.

OP posts:
WhatWouldFreddieDo · 16/10/2013 14:53

when walking the dogs, I often fantasise the perfect colour wool that I somehow never quite find in the right yarn/weight/quantity.

I also inherited grabbed half a ball of the most beautiful raspberry colour from my granny (who also clearly had a serious problem - it took my DM hours to sort through the drawers of wool). I've never been able to match it so have about enough for a doll's tippet.

goodjambadjar · 16/10/2013 14:55

I had two balls of wool turn up in the post this morning. I ordered them for a project, then found another yarn which I much prefer. Blush

Most of my wool is hidden in my wardrobe behind the big coats and dressing gowns. Then another bit at the top of the wardrobe hidden by bags. Not to mention the many balls downstairs in my craft box and some in my bedside drawer. And one of the food cupboards in the kitchen. And there might be a bit in the sideboard.

As for the fabric? I have a tool box with all the bits and pieces in. Two sewing machines. A small sewing table/cabinet. One of those massive underbed boxes full of fabric, plus a large thick card box full of fabric, and a small storage box full of oddments, ribbons and buttons. Do I qualify? Grin

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 16/10/2013 14:58

I will start a a MN Yarnaholics page, if you like, and you could start a Ravelry one (which i will definitely join), and people can join one or both, as they choose.

Mumsnet Yarnaholics here. Ask and I will add you.

roguepixie · 16/10/2013 15:16

That's great SDTG. I'll get onto Rav and sort that out.

Thanks for sorting the FB page. I will join up ... if I can work out what to do Halloween Confused

GemmaTeller · 16/10/2013 15:24

thanks to this thread I'm now watching several ebay listings for 10 balls of sublime merino Grin

I've applied to join the fb group

I don't hide anything from DH, its futile, I just tell him it was in the sale bin therefore a bargain.

roguepixie · 16/10/2013 15:27

God, that was a baptism of fire...have joined facebook and have sent a request to join the Yarnaholics group...at least, I think I have Halloween Confused

RueDeWakening · 16/10/2013 15:28

Can the fabric junkies join in too? Can't do Rav, am incapable of knitting or crocheting, despite my best efforts.

My craft room (it's in the attic) is full of all sorts, I luffs it and I luffs the builders who were very patient and built me a cupboard specially designed to fit my boxes of fabric in even though they did roll their eyes a bit It also features a door handle that the DCs can't open :o

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 16/10/2013 15:36

I have added you all (I think) - let me know if I have failed. RoguePixie - welcome to the addictive wonderful world of FB!

roguepixie · 16/10/2013 15:37

Okay, am setting up Ravelry group ... can people please give me their Ravelry names so I can issue an invitation to you...PM me if you'd like that name to remain known only only Rav. Thanks.

goodjambadjar · 16/10/2013 15:40

Hi Rogue, I'm the same on here as on there [imaginative]

roguepixie · 16/10/2013 15:43

SDTG _ nothings come up. I think I sent a request through the link you gave but on looking at groups I am not in any Sad. What am I doing wrong?

goodjam, I will put you down. Just need two others now then group can go live and anyone can join in.

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 16/10/2013 15:44

I have added 4 people to the group, but I will go back and check again, Rogue.

roguepixie · 16/10/2013 15:47

Got a message that you have approved my request but I just can't see you. Argh.

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 16/10/2013 15:48
roguepixie · 16/10/2013 15:51

Right, I'm showing up as a member of that group. I seem to have no technical ability in my whole body.

roguepixie · 16/10/2013 15:53

Okay peeps, let me have your Rav names please ...

ThePigOfHappiness · 16/10/2013 15:54

I have just sent a request to join...
Not sure how wise it is for me to join another yarn related group on fb, but hey ho!

ThePigOfHappiness · 16/10/2013 15:59

I am ThePigOfHappiness on ravelry too :)

ThePigOfHappiness · 16/10/2013 15:59

I am ThePigOfHappiness on ravelry too :)

elfycat · 16/10/2013 15:59

I've just sent a FB group request. Initials SE.

ThePigOfHappiness · 16/10/2013 16:00

I am ThePigOfHappiness on ravelry too :)

roguepixie · 16/10/2013 16:03

Ravelry group is called: mumsnet yarn club. Open to all. Come join us on the dark side

roguepixie · 16/10/2013 16:04

Invite sent to you PigofHappiness

roguepixie · 16/10/2013 16:10

Btw, I am theyarnfaery on Rav ... just in case you wondered who was sending the invites Grin

fishandlilacs · 16/10/2013 16:13

I too have an addiction for craft supplies-not for yarn but paper things, nice tissue, lovely card, printed paper.

and other stuff like pipe cleaners, beads, buttons and crafty bits!

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