How to build your stash!
09-24-2011, 03:46 AM
#52
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: East Tennessee
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I gave up on making tops, but I can't resist the fabric section! However, the prices usually send me away empty handed! I do have an amazing stash tho.... all of it is 100% cotton. I let my friends and coworkers know that I collect. They give me old shirts and dresses, etc. I also buy them cheap (a stain on the front doesn't scare me away!) for $.25-$1 (a dollar if it's really nice!!!)
I cut the buttons/zippers off and save them too. I cut the cloth along the seam and then roll it all up together. I discard the cuffs, the collars and the shoulder part that is at least 2 layers of fabric! It doesn't take up as much room with that stuff gone. I estimate I get 2 yards of perfectly good fabric this way.
I cut the buttons/zippers off and save them too. I cut the cloth along the seam and then roll it all up together. I discard the cuffs, the collars and the shoulder part that is at least 2 layers of fabric! It doesn't take up as much room with that stuff gone. I estimate I get 2 yards of perfectly good fabric this way.
09-24-2011, 03:52 AM
#53
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Maine, U.S.A.
Posts: 536
Most of my stash is stuff that my grandmother gave me out of the overflow of her stash. I either buy for a specific project or buy small amounts of fabric I like (I've been doing a lot of scrappy), generally fq or just small bits of yardage. I also have a relatively small stash and don't have the budget (or the need) to be bringing home bolts or great lengths of yardage (though I certainly see plenty of fabrics that provide the temptation! :) )
09-24-2011, 04:16 AM
#55
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Beautiful Jensen Beach, FL
Posts: 460
All of the above also. I do go to thrift Shops and buy Cotton Pillowcases, Mens Shirts, Ladies Cotton Skirts/Blouses in good condition. Cut them up and more stash added for minimum cash. I check the Yard Sales too, and have found nice Plastic cutting rulers, templates and fabric.
09-24-2011, 04:39 AM
#56
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Vestal, NY
Posts: 1,659
I've been building mine for retirement, while I can afford to purchase..... still small compared to the ones I've seen posted. I open my computer every 2 days at 7a.m. to the board and buy here!!!!! Of course I'll grab something while I'm out too. So far I've purchased fat quarters, squares and yards. Any material I think would make a nice backing or a good stack n wack I buy a min of 7 yards.
this is my stash.... spent hours folding and organizing so it would look "pretty"
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09-24-2011, 04:54 AM
#58
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: west virginia
Posts: 87
This was how my mother always purchased her fabric. She had a huge stack. I inheritated 10 big plastic storage bins of fa bric.
Originally Posted by donnajean
I'm on a buying freeze hoping the quality of fabric gets better when the cotton shortage problem gets better. When I was buying it was usually 3 yds. for a main fabric, plus 1 yd. for coordinating fabrics. 1/4 yd. for my floral applique collection of pieces.
09-24-2011, 05:26 AM
#60
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Shasta Lake, CA
Posts: 159
You have to remember...When you see some of the stashes here that most of them have been quilting for years. I haven't been quilting but have sewn for so many years I hardly remember but I'm one of the material horders. LOL Don't have a clue as to what I have.
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