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07-23-2011, 06:20 AM

babyquiltlady

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In your world of quilting, how important is your stash?

07-23-2011, 06:25 AM

moonwork42029

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Couldn't sew without it :)

07-23-2011, 06:25 AM

LisaGibbs

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My dh told me the other day he wanted to make a quilt of his own design. So while he is "designing" in his head I asked him if he wanted to look at fabrics to get for his quilt. he said, "I just thought I would use some of that fabric you have." I stared at him in total disbelief and asked him if he had lost his ever living mind. I would prefer to share my toothbrush with him than have him touch my stash.

07-23-2011, 06:26 AM

valsma

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Pretty important. If I don't have any, when I can't afford to buy fabric I couldn't still make things.

07-23-2011, 06:26 AM

erstan947

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It saves a lot of gas. Most of my quilts come from my stash. Rarely do I have a quilt in mind when I purchase fabric. I would say my stash is moderate.

07-23-2011, 06:27 AM

sueisallaboutquilts

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I just cleaned out my entire sewing room. In the process I found a lot of fabric I won't ever use so I took it out. Now I have all the fabrics I love in there. Still a lot, but much more manageable and I don't have to worry about running out any time soon.
As long as I have my stash I'm happy!! :D

07-23-2011, 06:31 AM

auntpiggylpn

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My other half knows that they could easily be (and would be)traded for more fabric!! Fabric is the top of the hiarchy here at my house!!

07-23-2011, 06:39 AM

katesnanna

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It makes me happy but also make me feel guilty at times.Wish I could sew faster.
But being happy is important. DH, even though he comments at times about my stash, says if it makes you happy do it.

07-23-2011, 07:00 AM

cjomomma

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Location: Murray, Ky. Looking for a nice cushy pillow to rest my head on!

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Last time we had to leave our apt. because there was potential for severe storms (we were expecting to be hit like Joplin did) I said a prayer for God to protect my stash as we walked out the door.

07-23-2011, 07:04 AM

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MIJul

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It used to bother me that I had so much fabric and I felt guilty because I don't have as much time to quilt anymore. But now, with the price of gas going up, quilt shops closing, and the price of fabric getting out of my budget range, I am VERY thankful for my stash. I can make any size quilt and any pattern just using fabrics I already have on hand.