How can you build up stash when life gets in the way
12-30-2010, 10:31 AM
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Recently I lost my husband of 34 years. We have three children and have 3 granddaughters. I have my youngest daugther and youngest granddaughter living with me. I live in a small 3 bedroom mobile home. I want to start quilting. so far the only thing I have done is the breast cancer awareness quilt for my sister and the cross stitch quilt for my middle granddaughter. I have a few scraps from these. I want to start quilting but don't have the money or the stash. How do I start to build up so I can quilt?
12-30-2010, 10:35 AM
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My sincere condolences on the loss of your husband. I can only imagine your pain.
To build up your stash, you can buy 1/4 or 1/2 yards of fabric when it is on sale. I also bought the fat quarters when they were on sale. Sometimes, when I find fabric I want to use for a specific quilt, I buy an extra yard to add to my stash. Before I knew it, I had a humongous stash.... good luck!
To build up your stash, you can buy 1/4 or 1/2 yards of fabric when it is on sale. I also bought the fat quarters when they were on sale. Sometimes, when I find fabric I want to use for a specific quilt, I buy an extra yard to add to my stash. Before I knew it, I had a humongous stash.... good luck!
12-30-2010, 10:36 AM
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You can check out Thrift shops , there is alot of clothing that makes good quilting fabric. Some also have fabric for sale. Check at a LQS to see if they know of anyone that wants to get rid of some fabric. OR maybe someone on here would like to gift you some of their stash that they don't want .
12-30-2010, 10:42 AM
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SALES SALES SALES!!!
That's how I started when I started quilting. If you love it and the price is right! buy 3 yards.
Until then only buy what you're going to make. If I had to do it again that's what I'd try to do.
That's how I started when I started quilting. If you love it and the price is right! buy 3 yards.
Until then only buy what you're going to make. If I had to do it again that's what I'd try to do.
12-30-2010, 10:42 AM
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Location: La Pine Oregon, USA
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{{{HUGS}}} I know how hard this can be. I've found not only fabric, but kits, at thrift stores in our area. and, as Ann says, word of mouth. When I first started I always bought 1/4 yard more than needed....it helps build your stash. Making wall hangings or mini-quilts are fun, too!!!
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