Originally Posted by EvieD44

I didn't know that you should wash all your batiks before using them..........why? Do they run? I love reading what's on this board almost every morning but I don't post. Don't know how things work on it. I know.....I know ....I should read how to do things. But that's like Facebook....I'm on that but don't usually post things either. Just love to look at the pics of my kids and grandchildren and friends of mine. I've been quilting for about 10 years, been retired for 5 years. I don't quilt regularly, only when I'm working on a project. I also have some UFO's. Now concerning my stash....I have it in two large book cases, and some draws and on some shelves.....I seem to be more of a collector than a sewer!!! But when I go in my sewing room I love to just stand there and look at all the beautiful colors!! I love my "stash" I don't know how much I have either.....but I know it's not enough! It will never be enough. And yes I do pick from it and I have made quilts from it without hardly buying any for that project. Nice talking to everyone! I just love, love this site......such wonderful people on it. I sit here every morning with my coffee and enjoy all of you!

Originally Posted by huntersgrammie

Oh oh i am in trouble then. Been quilting for a year and just out of curiosity, since you brought it up, i went and did a check and i stopped at 350 pieces of one yard or larger pieces with plenty left to count.lol oh well i am having fun.

Originally Posted by Helliewellie

My motto is " You don't have to have a project in mind to buy fabric, you buy it cause you like it and it will fit nicely in your stash"....