How do you build your stash?
12-29-2010, 01:13 PM
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I have a very small stash, I am already bursting out of the one very small storage space to put it into. But I'm wondering for those of you that have a stash.....how did/do you get it? When you go to Joanns/online/LQS do you buy stuff you like and think you may use? I know Joanns/Hancocks has stuff on clearance and then they have sales on that....do you buy it then even if you dont know what to use it for?
Just wondering, Thanks!!
Just wondering, Thanks!!
12-29-2010, 01:14 PM
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I buy things that I like, colors I like, but usually buy fabrics on sale. Especially if I can hit a great sale, I buy the colors I think I will use.
Um, I rarely ever have a project in mind and I have a substancial stach.
Um, I rarely ever have a project in mind and I have a substancial stach.
12-29-2010, 01:19 PM
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I got rid of most of my stash last year by not buying new fabric for over a year and donating to schools.. I am building up again slowly but am really enjoying it. If I like fabric I buy 1 meter ie. 39 1/2". If I love it I buy 2-3 meters.
12-29-2010, 01:21 PM
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I buy the colours and designs I like in the sales. I also make sure I have a lot of blenders in the stash too. Folded neatly, it stacks neatly and doesn't take up too much room. It's great to go shopping in my own home when I want to create a new project!
12-29-2010, 01:22 PM
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Sounds silly to a non quilter but I buy what speaks to me. If it's on sale I just buy more of it! I have bought fabric that I never thought I would use but I loved it....sure enough sooner or later it finds it's way home into a quilt.
12-29-2010, 01:24 PM
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Sales, I buy what strikes me... then I seldom have to buy much to go with it at regular price for projects.
Stocking up on tonals/blenders helps too as they come on sale, they are easy to match up to prints.
Buy backing fabrics when you find great sales too :D:D:D
Stocking up on tonals/blenders helps too as they come on sale, they are easy to match up to prints.
Buy backing fabrics when you find great sales too :D:D:D
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