It is okay if you don't have a stash...
#41
Two weeks I started the long process of cleaning and re organizing my sewing room...I had reached a point awhile back were certain things in my life did not matter. I have taken control again and have decided to " clean my home, my health and clean my life". And I am excited.
I did not start out to collect a stash, it happened over years of sewing. But it became overwhelming, and brought on depression. I had so many projects I wanted to do, but the mess just got in the way. I have not bought any "stash" fabric for almost 3 years. I only buy fabrics if I need something for a specific project AND 2/3 of the project fabrics HAVE to come from the stash.
I have spent the last week, cleaning, honest de cluttering. I took bins and bags and marked them as keep, donate, trash. Yesterday I donated two 55 gallon trash bags of no-longer-loved fabrics to a local charity. It was scary but so satisfying. I know someone will love them again. They are scheduled for another pick up in two weeks, I plan on donating at least 2 to 3 more bags, if not more.
As I am sorting, I am folding and organizing by color and style. This may change, but it is a start. Today I have wire shelving being set up and I will start putting my stash out. I want to see what I have...no more stuffed into boxes...that should be a constant reminder. Hubby has been so helpful and understanding. He did not understand how I was feeling, but joined me last evening by moving boxes for me. He said nothing about the amount, only that he hoped that what I give away become a joy of giving, and my new room should be inspiring.
He took some measurements too, saying he had a surprise for me. Something to do with thread because he asked for an extra spool of embroidery thread and asked how many I had and how many more I needed to have the entire color line. !?!?!
I did not start out to collect a stash, it happened over years of sewing. But it became overwhelming, and brought on depression. I had so many projects I wanted to do, but the mess just got in the way. I have not bought any "stash" fabric for almost 3 years. I only buy fabrics if I need something for a specific project AND 2/3 of the project fabrics HAVE to come from the stash.
I have spent the last week, cleaning, honest de cluttering. I took bins and bags and marked them as keep, donate, trash. Yesterday I donated two 55 gallon trash bags of no-longer-loved fabrics to a local charity. It was scary but so satisfying. I know someone will love them again. They are scheduled for another pick up in two weeks, I plan on donating at least 2 to 3 more bags, if not more.
As I am sorting, I am folding and organizing by color and style. This may change, but it is a start. Today I have wire shelving being set up and I will start putting my stash out. I want to see what I have...no more stuffed into boxes...that should be a constant reminder. Hubby has been so helpful and understanding. He did not understand how I was feeling, but joined me last evening by moving boxes for me. He said nothing about the amount, only that he hoped that what I give away become a joy of giving, and my new room should be inspiring.
He took some measurements too, saying he had a surprise for me. Something to do with thread because he asked for an extra spool of embroidery thread and asked how many I had and how many more I needed to have the entire color line. !?!?!
#42
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Topeka, KS
Posts: 3,813
I definitely have a stash. I am planning to shop from my stash until most of it is gone. I see really wonderful fabrics, etc., but I have decided not to buy unless I am working on a specific quilt and absolutely cannot find anything in my stash that will work. I am with some of the rest of you here, space is sometimes better than stash, for me, anyway.
#43
What a difference a day makes! My room is half done. I worked last night until almost 11pm and I am exhausted. But it is really starting to look like a real sewing studio. I have a large cutting island being put in today. I did wire shelving last night. I started to fill the shelves, just to get some of the stuff moved. I drew up as sort of blue print of what goes where. I had to work in sections, because this was so overwhelming. I walked in this morning and just smiled. I feel accomplished, and it's not even finished!
#45
I have a stash and I love it! I fell in love with quilting because of all the beautiful fabrics and I love bringing them home! I am one of those that when I pick a project I love being able to go to my stash and pull out as many of the fabrics as I can. The thing I find is when you look at a fabric individually you might think you wouldn't have a use for it, but when you have a project picked out, all of a sudden you look at those fabrics in a whole new light!
And I also haven't been working for the last 8 months and having a stash to pull from has been a godsend financially! I just wish I lived close enough to shop at the thrift stores that some of you gals are sending your fabrics too Lol!
And I also haven't been working for the last 8 months and having a stash to pull from has been a godsend financially! I just wish I lived close enough to shop at the thrift stores that some of you gals are sending your fabrics too Lol!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ruby2shoes
Main
25
09-20-2015 04:01 PM
justflyingin
Main
108
08-27-2011 07:29 AM
Fab-ra-holic
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
42
06-22-2011 09:23 AM