The Obsessive Maker Ep.16 ~ Why I’m going “No-Buy” in 2023 + Sharing my last acquisitions of 2022

[@simonemaffey5553]

Hi Sian I can certainly relate to the never ending stash of fabrics and yarns I am making a list of birthdays and allocating yarn and fabrics to gifting project bags, socks etc accordingly A double winner as I will save $$ on buying gifts if I can stick to the plan and purpose make for awhile 💜🐨

[@theobsessivemaker]

That's a great idea! I might have to do the same 😂

[@Lisa-vb3gn]

Whenever I hear the words limited, sale or exclusive it sets off alarm bells that someone is trying to manipulate me. I don’t enjoy being manipulated so that takes care of it. Also, that Exact color might not be repeated, but there will always be colors you love!

[@valeriebishop561]

Oh boy! I had never heard of the JC Rennie. That really is a GREAT value. I signed up for their newsletter. Please let us know if you skein up and wash the cashmere blend I am really interested in that! You are very talented with all your crafting. GO girl!

[@theobsessivemaker]

You got it! No doubt I’ll mention it in a future podcast 🤗

[@maaikepowell6009]

Oh I love everything you brought to show us! Especially the cones of wool - beautiful colours. Love all your fabric purchases too - enjoy it all! Have a happy and healthy new year 💕

[@theobsessivemaker]

Aw thank you! HNY to you too 🌸

[@carolbulmer8253]

It’s good to see you again, Sian! I also need to be more careful with my yarn purchases🙃 You are going to be very busy knitting up all that yarn. I like all your fabric choices. Happy New Year, Sian🎉🎉🎉

[@theobsessivemaker]

Thank you! You too! 🥂🎆 Yes I certainly will be busy 😂

[@purl.in.the.atlantic]

Those JC Rennie cones are so you! Beautiful colour ways 😊

[@theobsessivemaker]

Oh thank you!

[@gritshelme]

Just found your videos and am excited to follow along with your making and your no-buy as I embark on my own no-buy for 2023!

[@theobsessivemaker]

Welcome aboard! You can do it too 💪🏻 😃

[@christinebrown6154]

Good luck Sian. It does get to be too much I quite agree. As I live in Scotland I think JC Rennie is very good value.

[@theobsessivemaker]

Ooo you do? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Yes very good value even after postage costs to Australia 😅

[@keikoparker4532]

Beautiful acquisitions! I also have a goal to not buy very much yarn or fabric in 2023. Good luck!

[@theobsessivemaker]

You can do it! 💪🏻

[@mindfulmelbournemaker]

Oh those LLY mohairs are delicious!! ❤

[@theobsessivemaker]

They are!

[@jessosaurusmeh3919]

Oh I was literally just telling my husband I'm going no buy for yarn and fabric next year, I recently put mine all in tubs in the one spot rather than spread through the house and it was a real eye opener for sure! 😬 Good luck Sian, we can do it!!

[@theobsessivemaker]

Love it!! It’s rather confronting isnt it 😂 Good on you! We’ve got this 💪🏻

[@sylviafikiert4825]

Sian your yarn and fabric acquisitions colours are so summery! Can’t wait to see what you make 😊

[@theobsessivemaker]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@joannemurphy1349]

Me two however I just bought 2 kits haha. I have far more that I can use in a year so I will be in solidarity with you!

[@theobsessivemaker]

Love that! You can do it! 😃

[@justdelphine5190]

I am way behind in watching this but I also have some kind of ´yarn no buy´ challenge thisnyear, although I do allow myself some months to buy yarn in (on a ban), if you would be interested in following my journey, I have two episodes about it up on my channel

[@theobsessivemaker]

Hey Delphine! I’ve checked out your videos 💕 so good to see another maker sharing their passions 💕 Hope the no buy is working for you.