I actually have to 'START" my stash
01-30-2010, 03:53 PM
#31
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota
Posts: 1,653
Originally Posted by A1penny
HI FROM A LONG TIME AND BIG STASH QUILTER!
Don't buy too much fabric when you first start, your taste will change as you see more fabric, and get better and better. Finally you'll say when you look at your first fabric purchases....."what was I thinking?" I do think that what you are doing in only buying small quantities is a great idea. I have had to give away so many of the fabrics I first thought were so wonderful.........! You will find that different thread counts make a difference in the fabric finish, the type of dying, etc.
But have FUN and learn about fabric as you go along and discover your favorite fabric companies and types of fabric!
One thing I had problems with is making myself use a beautiful fabric that I think is too good to cut up! What has helped me get over that is that my best friend and quilting partner died with all her beautiful fabric left......I cleaned out her studio and have all her glorious fabric that she was too afraid to actually use! I realize I don't want to die and not have used all her, and my wonderful fabric in a quilt that would be loved by a relative or friend. If you buy it......use it!
Don't buy too much fabric when you first start, your taste will change as you see more fabric, and get better and better. Finally you'll say when you look at your first fabric purchases....."what was I thinking?" I do think that what you are doing in only buying small quantities is a great idea. I have had to give away so many of the fabrics I first thought were so wonderful.........! You will find that different thread counts make a difference in the fabric finish, the type of dying, etc.
But have FUN and learn about fabric as you go along and discover your favorite fabric companies and types of fabric!
One thing I had problems with is making myself use a beautiful fabric that I think is too good to cut up! What has helped me get over that is that my best friend and quilting partner died with all her beautiful fabric left......I cleaned out her studio and have all her glorious fabric that she was too afraid to actually use! I realize I don't want to die and not have used all her, and my wonderful fabric in a quilt that would be loved by a relative or friend. If you buy it......use it!
01-30-2010, 05:02 PM
#32
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Illinois
Posts: 909
A1penny, I love your philosophy. I also need to start using my pretty fabrics. I think maybe one of my resolutions (it's not too late to make one is it?) would be to not buy new fabrics and just sew from what I have. My closets and totes could definitely benefit from this, along with my bank account.
01-30-2010, 07:48 PM
#33
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota
Posts: 1,653
Originally Posted by kathyd
A1penny, I love your philosophy. I also need to start using my pretty fabrics. I think maybe one of my resolutions (it's not too late to make one is it?) would be to not buy new fabrics and just sew from what I have. My closets and totes could definitely benefit from this, along with my bank account.
01-30-2010, 09:32 PM
#34
Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Delaware
Posts: 41
Having a stash is soooo much fun. But really watch buying cheaper fabric you put so much time and effort into making them you want them to last. I know in PA Lancaster area you can get to so many wonderful fabric shops. Some owned by the Amish, they are so willing to help you, the fabrics are so reasonable to buy and the quality is wonderful.
02-22-2010, 02:15 PM
#35
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Port Washington, WI
Posts: 718
OH MY GOODNESS! Look what I got today!!! Is it my birthday? Nope - just another wonderful person from the board doing something so very nice. Thank you soo much N.J. linda!!!!
You can't tell here - but the white has a very pretty pattern to it!
[ATTACH=CONFIG]17265[/ATTACH]
02-22-2010, 05:13 PM
#38
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Gladys, VA
Posts: 1,626
I used to make a stash when I was working. But when I had to move it a couple of times without a moving company I decided to nix that concept. Now I buy the the project that is at least in the planning stages and never buy a fabric just because I like it.
Not to rain on anyones parade. This is just what I do.
Not to rain on anyones parade. This is just what I do.
02-23-2010, 09:54 AM
#39
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Missouri
Posts: 959
Congratulations! What fun to start a stash :)
Don't forget to stock up on the tone on tone fabrics. I don't even buy white or muslin fabric anymore. I just stock up on the tone on tone when my local quilt store has them on sale. Really adds interest to a block/quilt. I even use them on my machine embroidery blocks. About the most versatile fabric for a new stash. :)
Don't forget to stock up on the tone on tone fabrics. I don't even buy white or muslin fabric anymore. I just stock up on the tone on tone when my local quilt store has them on sale. Really adds interest to a block/quilt. I even use them on my machine embroidery blocks. About the most versatile fabric for a new stash. :)
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Maribeth
Main
3
05-13-2013 04:10 PM
mpeters1200
Mission: Organization
25
12-28-2012 07:37 AM
DawnMarie
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
8
03-07-2011 07:24 PM
