Fabric Addicts

Yes, it's true.  
I'm one, you're one, chances are most of the people on this list are one.  
Consider the following clinical substance abuse criteria, 
substituting "Fabric" for the substance:


TOLERANCE:
A need for a markedly increased amount of the substance to achieve the desired effect

   I'll take 5 yards of trim, please.  Actually, make that 6.  Well, How much does it cost, again?
   Well...OK, I'll take 10 yards.  wait. do you have a discount for buying the whole roll?


WITHDRAWAL:
The characteristic withdrawal symptoms for the substance

   Oh, look!  A fabric warehouse, right off this exit!  Can't we stop, please?  Please?  
   Just for a few minutes?  Please?  I'll pay you!


LENGTH OF USE:
The substance is often taken in larger amounts and over a longer period
than was originally intended

   That red stuff?  Oh, it's been in the closet for over a decade.  I'll get around to 
   making it into a dress, someday.  But Come over here and check out this linen I found!  
   12 yards, for $6 a yard!


LACK OF CONTROL:
There is a persistant desire to cut back or unsuccessfully control substance use
   
   I can go to Jo-ann's and not buy anything!  Sure I can!


INORDINATE EFFORT INVOLVED:
A great deal of time is spent on activities necessary to obtain the substance

   So, who wants to tag along on a 6-hour road trip to Mill End Fabrics with me?


SOCIAL WITHDRAWAL
Important social, recreational or occupational activities are given up or
reduced due to substance use; 

   Honey, when are you coming out of there?  You've been sewing since 9:00 last night!  
   Don't tell me you skipped class again?


Well, now we know.  Is there a cure?  I sure hope not!