Building My Stash Bigger Than Ever... Why?
#31
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Originally Posted by sushi
I hear you, Grugirl, but I'm increasingly convinced that the fabric manufacturers and retailers of the world make most of their money on the fabrics we buy for our stashes.
Once I figured that out, I resolved never to buy fabric unless I needed it for a specific project. Of course, I do have a small stash of leftover fabric, but nothing those who buy fabric without a specific plan.
In the long run, I'm convinced I spend less, even when prices are rising.
Once I figured that out, I resolved never to buy fabric unless I needed it for a specific project. Of course, I do have a small stash of leftover fabric, but nothing those who buy fabric without a specific plan.
In the long run, I'm convinced I spend less, even when prices are rising.
#32
Originally Posted by emerald46
I got rid of lots of most FQs and less than yard cuts several weeks ago...like about 3 banker boxes full when it was all over and I mean packed full. I have been in my LQS at least twice a week since. Now buying 3+ yards of things I love and collections. Lots of backing. Then I get Jinny Beyer Studio email yesterday with collection called Shaded Spring and this pink crocus floral...I just need to delete it but keep looking at it...lol
#33
I don't think I buy as much fabric as I once did. I am really trying to use up some of my stash. I didn't think I liked Kaffe Fassett (and the like) but after about a year of looking at them, I am now in LOVE with the bright and bold colors. So, I have tons of CW and 30s repro fabrics, which I still love, but am adding pieces of Kaffe's too.
No end to fabric collecting.
No end to fabric collecting.
#34
I am doing the same thing. I have added about 25 yards this week using Joann coupons at two different stores. When I run out of room in my 12 room, built in 1860 house, I might quit buying more fabric :-)
#35
Originally Posted by Kitsapquilter
I haven't been to a local quilt shop lately. So not real sure what the prices are in the shops here now. I usually go to JoAnn's for the fleece I buy to make baby blankets for sale. Don't buy much in the quilting fabrics dept. at JoAnn's. I have a pretty big stash anyway, since I worked for a fabric store and also a quilt shop back a few years ago. But when I do want a nice quality piece of quilting cotton I go to the internet. I have gotten some really nice name-brand fabrics from company's like Fabrics.com, Thousands of Bolts, Fabric Shack(?). Fabrics.com has free shipping on orders over $35.00 (I think that is right) and the Fabric Shack (seems like that is not the right name) has half price shipping all the time now! And I have found that the fabric I get looks pretty much just like what they show on the internet.
#36
I am just getting "into" quilting. So have been buying material. From members on the board is how I got started getting some stash. Then I found ebay material, so far I have been pleased with what I have purchased from there. I really need to go on a fabric diet from there!!!
But it's weird. I have some patterns/blocks that I want to do and when I get the material I think wow I can use it for such and such pattern/block.
But it's weird. I have some patterns/blocks that I want to do and when I get the material I think wow I can use it for such and such pattern/block.
#37
I have enough stash I could make a lot of quilts with just adding a little fabric. I'm going to Amarillo next week and will check out the shops there. Wish we had a real quilt shop in El Paso
Ruby the Quilter
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#38
When i start a new project I try to use just one fabric from my stash.
There are some colors that I can not make work. It seems greens really change. for example, a green I purchased in the 80's will not match what I am doing now. Someday!
Fabrics at quilt shops have gone over $11 a yard this season. If i really like it, I find it online at a better price even after I pay shipping.
I know I should support the quilt shops but I do in other ways. I need to make my dollar go farther. Its like groceries, yikes~ do not get me started.
There are some colors that I can not make work. It seems greens really change. for example, a green I purchased in the 80's will not match what I am doing now. Someday!
Fabrics at quilt shops have gone over $11 a yard this season. If i really like it, I find it online at a better price even after I pay shipping.
I know I should support the quilt shops but I do in other ways. I need to make my dollar go farther. Its like groceries, yikes~ do not get me started.
#39
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 85
I don't want to sound cheap but I won't pay more that $2.99 a yard. I go to a discount fabric store every other week and find odds and ends. They also have batiks for $2.99. And just recently they had 8 fat quarters for $5.99 pre packaged.
#40
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Utah
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My dh is also encouraging me to buy some extra before the cotton prices raise 150% as they are suposed to do. I bought a bolt of Kona in white at JA the other day and used my 50% off coupon, making the cost about $25. Not bad for 8 yards. I will be buy more whites and neutrals soon.
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