How Important is Your Stash?
07-24-2011, 06:29 AM
#73
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Fla & NE PA in summer
Posts: 193
I've discovered over the past few years that I refer to my stash less and less. I have TONS of fabric sitting in two homes that hasn't been referred to or used in years and most of it is gorgeous! I now only buy what I need for a specific project. This way I am able to select exactly what I need and want. I am downsizing everything in my life. Machines included...I have four!
07-24-2011, 06:32 AM
#74
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Ohio
Posts: 674
Originally Posted by LisaGibbs
My dh told me the other day he wanted to make a quilt of his own design. So while he is "designing" in his head I asked him if he wanted to look at fabrics to get for his quilt. he said, "I just thought I would use some of that fabric you have." I stared at him in total disbelief and asked him if he had lost his ever living mind. I would prefer to share my toothbrush with him than have him touch my stash.
Judi
07-24-2011, 06:33 AM
#75
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Chili, New York (Rochester)
Posts: 1,147
Originally Posted by cjomomma
Last time we had to leave our apt. because there was potential for severe storms (we were expecting to be hit like Joplin did) I said a prayer for God to protect my stash as we walked out the door.
07-24-2011, 06:36 AM
#77
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Southern MS
Posts: 594
Extremely important. Before I was a quilter I was a seamstress with a stash. Many a complete wardrobe and prom dress came from that stash. My DD used to come up with an idea, we'd open up the stash closet and shop for the right fabric. Yesterday my DGD ,who is here visiting, picked out the fabric for her quilt from my stash. It was wonderful. She is so happy and I was so touched watching her. Her eyes lit up as I pulled the fabrics out for her to see.
07-24-2011, 06:39 AM
#78
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: California
Posts: 278
Originally Posted by LisaGibbs
My dh told me the other day he wanted to make a quilt of his own design. So while he is "designing" in his head I asked him if he wanted to look at fabrics to get for his quilt. he said, "I just thought I would use some of that fabric you have." I stared at him in total disbelief and asked him if he had lost his ever living mind. I would prefer to share my toothbrush with him than have him touch my stash.
07-24-2011, 06:40 AM
#79
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 673
i love my stash. hubby even built me a 48x36" cart on wheels for my bolts. he built a cabinet that extends nearly to the ceiling for cuts/quarters. i have become the family fabric store over the years, and my daughters come over to "shop" when they need fabric for kid's clothes, projects, costumes--but they keep their hands off the stash of cottons for quilting unless they have special dispensation!
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