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Anyone feel overwhelmed by their stash?

Old 01-13-2011, 12:09 PM
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I'm beginning to think I'm a fabric collector more than a quilter. And I *still* have the urge to buy *more* fabric!
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Old 01-13-2011, 12:10 PM
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Sometimes. I then just shake it off and head off to my favorite LQS'S
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Old 01-13-2011, 12:10 PM
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Sometimes. I then just shake it off and head off to my favorite LQS'S
Me too! I get rid of what I don't think I am going to use, then buy more to fill in the holes!!!
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Old 01-13-2011, 12:12 PM
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I had not bought any fabric for over a month. At last I was able to get out and find fabrics for a couple of projects that are next on my list. It was touch and go there for a few days:)
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Old 01-13-2011, 12:16 PM
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I am never over-whelmed by my stash-I LOVE my stash-I am PROUD of my stash-but I do get really envious when I see pics of other's incredible stashes that make mine look really insignificant!! THAT makes me want to buy more!!! LOL
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Old 01-13-2011, 12:24 PM
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You do realize by getting more stash your helping to insulate your home from the cold or heat. :)
Thats my story and I am sticking to it....going to go and buy more insulation on Sat.50% off sale :)
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Old 01-13-2011, 12:25 PM
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I am overwhelmed too. I buy fabric from the same collection mostly, then can not find a pattern to use with the fabric. I feel like I am doing this backwards, but can not help myself when I find beautiful fabric.

I know this has been addressed before (fabric or pattern first), I need help in this area.
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Old 01-13-2011, 12:26 PM
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Yes, Prism, I was totally overwhelmed in the Fall. I have had fabric that was as old as 20 years!!
I gave away a lot of fabric, cleaned out my sewing room, actually it still isn't finished but the holidays got in the way.
I feel so much better. I really had too much (for me) and it turns into something counter-productive.
I still have a lot of nice fabric but my room is calmer for me to work in and I don't miss one piece I gave away.
It went to people who could use it and that made me extra happy :D:D
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Originally Posted by Sassylass
You do realize by getting more stash your helping to insulate your home from the cold or heat. :)
Thats my story and I am sticking to it....going to go and buy more insulation on Sat.50% off sale :)
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It does great until it gets wet!!
I had a water leak yesterday that got at least 60 yards wet. Could have been much much worse.
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Old 01-13-2011, 12:30 PM
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It does great until it gets wet!!

Oh no Gayle, did you get it all dried out? Hope it didn't run...
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