MadQuilter

I went through "a phase" where I went gaga over fabric. I even started buying pattern I really (in hindsight) don't like. Then the room was full to overflowing and I became paralyzed in my mess - ahem, I mean stash. I sorted it and put it away neatly just to see what I have. The obsession sort of worked itself out and I only occasionally go on a bender. All I can say is good luck, be strong, and don't get yourself in financial trouble over a hobby.

orangeroom

As someone who only has a 6' cabinet of accumulated stash, try to avoid starting a stash. Those fabrics are pretty, I'm sure. However, years down the road, you may say "What on earth was I thinking?" when you look at a particular fabric.

I've made three quilts from my stash within the last few months. Hasn't even made a dent. Scrappy quilts are awesome!

lovequilts722

Thanks for the support everyone! Good to know I'm not alone in my addiction!

Candace

lfstamper

We can't stop ourselves, much less you. I cantell you that your taste will change and you won't like your stash asmuch but the main way to treat this is to not GO...lol. Good luck.

pacquilter

Look at it this way.... Imagine if all the fabric you bought was $10.00 a yard, and how much money you have actually saved by getting these good deals! Just so you know, there's no going back....

Annaquilts

Hmmm I can't say anything as I spend more then $70 this week.

Threadbanger

I feel your pain! I'm a newby too and love Love LOVE fabric! I've had to tell myself thatt I can't go into a fabric store until I have a project finished. Once it finished, I can go back to fabric hunting. If I have a fabric craving before that time, I go into my stash, get out all my lovely fabrics, fold them and pet them. That satisfies the craving and reaquaints me with what I have (so I know what I might need to add next)!

garysgal

Well, I look at it this way: I don't drink or smoke or buy expensive jewelry or go on cruises, so the money I save I can use for quilting/sewing. My husband encourages me to quilt, and he never gets mad when I come home with more fabric. Of course, he does wood working and those tools are expensive!!

GiddyUpGo

"Can someone tell me how to overcome this!? "

Yes, have someone else drive you around town and make sure they never give into the desperate pleading that will occur each time you come within four or five miles of a fabric store.

If you can't find someone willing to be your personal chauffeur/voice of reason, then I'm afraid you're out of luck.

momto5

Your addiction won't even begin to ease up until three-quarters of your house has been taken over by the stash...sorry!