Five year rule
#31
I made my avatar using calico from 30 years ago that I had saved from sewing for my kids and other projects. I got a great deal of pleasure making this and reminiscing about the fabric. I recently took a quilt I made over to a friend to look at it. I had used fabric that I had gotten from her when she downsized from a large house to a small apartment. It was so much fun watching her reminisce about her fabric. I vote for keep.
#32
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 2,061
There ar no rules in quilting...not really in closet keeping either. Everyone is entitled to march to their own drummer. If I have something that I don't like or can't use I will donate it. If I like an article of clothing I will wear it until it dies, fashion be damned. Fabrics are all kept. Some of the fabrics that I thought were "ugly" worked up the best in quilts or small items. Kitchen stuff can collect and if you don't use it it is okay to get rid of it. Sewing/quilting notions should be sorted occasionally to see what you like and what you don't. Craft supplies that you won't use can be donated. You don't need to burden yourself with other peoples "rules".
#33
Super Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Central Wisconsin
Posts: 4,391
I have some clothes that is more than 5 years old, but it's not a stylish, fad type. It's timeless classic stuff that I can still wear.
#36
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1,664
I agree 100% with you Jackie, just ask me how I know too. Recently went looking for somehing, couldn't find it then the light bulb in my head went off, oh I gave that away as I didn't think I would use it.
#38
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: the middle of Michigan
Posts: 850
After five years, you are allowed to get rid of 1. Old, bent needles and pins. 2. Worn out rotary blades. 3. Bits of batting smaller than 2" square. 4. Nubs of chalk pencils. 5. Dried out glue sticks. 6. Dull seam rippers 7. That partridge in a pear tree (it takes up a lot of room). Keep everything else!
#39
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 187
I have used material .I have had for way longer than 5 years..If u love it keep it..If u don't ..make a scrape quilt pile..U must have liked it at one time..So put them all together for a scrape quilt..U will be surprised how well u like it.
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