How to build your stash!
09-23-2011, 05:17 PM
#41
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I only buy for projects but I make sure I absolutely have enough so my stash is building very slowly but my money can earn interest in the bank where as if I buy fabric just to be buying fabric my money sits and no interest. Also, when I come across a pattern I want to make I can choose at that time and make sure I have plenty for my project instead of going to a stash and finding the "perfect" fabric only to realize I don't have enough and stores don't carry it any more.
Your money, build your stash as you want and can afford not by what others have.
Your money, build your stash as you want and can afford not by what others have.
09-23-2011, 05:23 PM
#42
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I was an idiot 20 years ago - I don't know why I thought that fabric would no longer be made after 2000 -
So I have lots of older fabrics - and now I'm trying to move some of it out.
Moderation is probably a good thing when it comes to fabric acquisition - acquire only as much as one can afford and only as much as one has adequate space for.
There are even times when "free" can be expensive - as in feeling the need to repay the donor or trying to find a place to store whatever.
So I have lots of older fabrics - and now I'm trying to move some of it out.
Moderation is probably a good thing when it comes to fabric acquisition - acquire only as much as one can afford and only as much as one has adequate space for.
There are even times when "free" can be expensive - as in feeling the need to repay the donor or trying to find a place to store whatever.
09-23-2011, 05:33 PM
#43
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I am a scrap quilter. When somethjng cotton showsup at the thrift shop, i buy it guilt free if i like it.
Next, jo ann fabrics has half price in the "red tag fabrics" on occasion. Quilting fabric for $2 a yard, makes great quilt backings. The leftovers from that go into binding and also more scraps!
Finally, i do buy fabrics that l love. 1/2 yard or 1 yard. I have been trying to get my husband to buy fat quarters instead of roses, but he just wont cooperate.
Next, jo ann fabrics has half price in the "red tag fabrics" on occasion. Quilting fabric for $2 a yard, makes great quilt backings. The leftovers from that go into binding and also more scraps!
Finally, i do buy fabrics that l love. 1/2 yard or 1 yard. I have been trying to get my husband to buy fat quarters instead of roses, but he just wont cooperate.
09-23-2011, 05:36 PM
#44
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Originally Posted by fabric_fancy
Originally Posted by leatheflea
I've spent the last 4 years building a stash, and now it will probably take longer to get rid of it and buy some newer updated fabric. I suggest you never have a stash becasue the fabric goes out of style.
i have fabric that is about 6 years old and i don't believe its dated yet.
09-24-2011, 02:46 AM
#45
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I love to make scrappy type quilts and usually buy 1/2 yard to 1 yard of fabrics with prints and colors I like. On neutrals or background types of fabrics I buy 3 yards or more depending on what I plan to use it for. My you have alot of good suggestions here. Best wishes on building that stash...it is fun.
09-24-2011, 03:18 AM
#48
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am i the only one who doesn't understand why you would purposely buy fabric just to have a stash ? does anyone REALLY use their stash to make a quilt. my stash is made up of fabric that was given to me or just left over from other projects. the one and only time i did buy fabric just cause i liked them i still have them and have no idea what to make from them. i buy when i need it to match something i already have or have a special request. i do have a nice size stash and can proberly make a dozen or two without buying anymore fabric. you all must think i'm crazy but i don't get it.
09-24-2011, 03:25 AM
#49
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Originally Posted by EasyPeezy
Don't buy stash...choose a pattern and then buy whatever fabric you need
for it. Make sure you enough for the top but also border, backing and
binding. Allow a bit more for shrinkage, mistakes, etc.
for it. Make sure you enough for the top but also border, backing and
binding. Allow a bit more for shrinkage, mistakes, etc.
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