Peter Walsh fabric stash organization tips
#31
Originally Posted by illinois
Did his program this week on OWN upset anyone except me? The daughter had called him in to declutter Mom's house and she was holding her child as hostage until Mom cleaned up the place. Mom alluded to the fact that she had her own stuff, things that had belonged in her family and besides she was a teacher who had collected many teaching aids and bulletin board materials over the years. Yes, her house was "becoming crowded" but for that daughter to dictate how her mom was going to take care of her house!!! I think there were other issues there besides the collection of stuff. The baby was still a babe in arms, I believe, so what's the deal? The place didn't look dirty, just cluttered. By the time they took out all of the plastic tubs the place looked pristine--kinda like a store--but now daughter was happy. Was mama? Dad looked stunned. Daughter learned she could dictate to her parents by withholding contact with the grandchild. Mom no longer has things that she enjoyed having, even though it was more than she might have needed. Maybe I related to her too much as I have a lifetime collection myself?
#34
compared to what i see some of you have, i have a puny stack - but that's ok w/ me. I do have more stash now than ever in my life, but that's due to buying projects for "someday", but "someday" never comes.
I do periodically go thru stuff in my house and have the "use it or lose it" philosphy. Clothes are piled on the spare bed to go to salvation army that i haven't worn in a couple years. I also have learned that if i've tired of it and put it back, then chances are I'm not going to use it - let someone else enjoy it.
My fabrics - I try to buy what i need...
Key word: "try"
I do periodically go thru stuff in my house and have the "use it or lose it" philosphy. Clothes are piled on the spare bed to go to salvation army that i haven't worn in a couple years. I also have learned that if i've tired of it and put it back, then chances are I'm not going to use it - let someone else enjoy it.
My fabrics - I try to buy what i need...
Key word: "try"
#35
Originally Posted by Quilt-Till-U-Wilt
I saw it. I felt sad for the mother. She looked like she'd give up anything if only they'd leave her alone. I don't like that show.
#36
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 477
It took me over a year to cobble a decent stash, the price of fabric keeps going up and he wants me to get rid of it....well I say NO NO NO NO!!!!! As my husband would say when he pries it from my dead cold rotting hand...and thats how I feel about that. hehehehe
#39
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 1,281
I too agree that Peter is much nicer then some of the other shows about the clutter that takes over our lives. I try really hard to go thru my stuff about twice a year and what I do is give my unwanted and no longer my style fabric to quilters at my daughter's church. They are happy to get it and I know it will be used and made into something verses sitting in my sewing room. My mother was a bit of a hoarder and I have to watch myself to not get to that place.
#40
The way she had her fabrics folded in the plastic boxes looked neat from the top, but you would still have to dig to find what's underneath. That hasn't been working for me. I am planning to purchase some little boards to wrap my fabrics around like mini 'bolts'. (Like in the Clotilde ads running on this site!) I hope that helps me see my fabrics better.
I only get rid of stuff I don't like or have a use for anymore. With what fabric costs, it's got to be a well thought out decision.
I only get rid of stuff I don't like or have a use for anymore. With what fabric costs, it's got to be a well thought out decision.
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