Fabric stashes
08-21-2011, 04:06 AM
#31
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I thought I had a lot but apparently not. Quite moderate by comparison but now I buy only as needed: borders, backing and binding. Every time I use a bunch, the stash seems to multiply. Can't figure that one out!!!!
08-21-2011, 04:13 AM
#32
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If I quilted everyday for 100 or more years, I could not use up what I have.
I'm getting ready to sell yardage as I've completely run out of room.
2 large rubber maid boxes (I have 20+) are blocking my bedroom A/C.
A friend said she'd help me move them - move them? - if there was another place to put them they wouldn't be there. LOL
I'm getting ready to sell yardage as I've completely run out of room.
2 large rubber maid boxes (I have 20+) are blocking my bedroom A/C.
A friend said she'd help me move them - move them? - if there was another place to put them they wouldn't be there. LOL
08-21-2011, 04:42 AM
#34
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I have a friend that os so orgabnized. Whe is is cutting and has any left over she cuts the pieces into nice useful sizes, 2 1/2 inch strips, 6 1/2 and 4 1/2 and 2 1/2 in squars and keeps them organized in a small dresser. Then when she wants to do mindless sewing she pulls them out and starts a scrappy quilt. My goal someday would to that organized but, I don't see it happening.
08-21-2011, 05:43 AM
#35
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Location: Grants Pass, Oregon
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Since I began quilting, about 5 years ago, my stash has grown into 8 large totes and about a hundred yards on a shelf. I decided to get everything organized and folded neat and pretty. I am beginning to wonder if I will ever have it organized. LOL.
08-21-2011, 05:51 AM
#36
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I am not sure how big it is but there is room for more. LOL I need yardage bad! Most of what I own is FQ or smaller. Fortunately I do enjoy making scrap quilts so that works out but I still need borders and backs. Lately I have been quilting my way through stash fabric but I always end up needing more for the border and or back.
08-21-2011, 06:00 AM
#37
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Location: Connecticut
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I am trying to keep my stash somewhat limited but it's easier said than done. For instance I bought the fabric for a lap quilt called Botanical Blooms by T'Amore Designs. I ended up with lots of leftovers so I am going to make another quilt. I will need to purchase a backing and batting of course but I may have enough of the quilt top. My DH agreed to have an amoire refinished which will be able to store lots of fabric along with a closet in my sewing room. I am a little worried what to do when we put our house on the market. I am afraid my sewing room gets too messy when I sew. I am also planning to put 1 yd plus pieces on bolts but I plan to cut the bolts down to fit in the drawers of the amoire. I have a rolling 6 drawer storage space for all the smaller strips and squares. I hope to put batts in the amoire as well. We shall see....
08-21-2011, 06:08 AM
#38
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Location: Massachusetts
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Originally Posted by Vicki W
I have enough that I have placed myself on a fabric diet. I am working on getting it organized. I would hate to guess how much fabric is there.
Me too! it's causing me anxiety, not pleasure - time to shop from my stash!
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