US is the most wealthy country and we buy whatever we want at the time. I think that's called greedy. Then as we become more realistic we spend time and money getting rid of it. Many times I've read-give it to charity. I think this is placating our guilt. I'll admit it. When I had plenty of money I bought way more than I needed-I was greedy. That has been pruned out of my life by grace and regeneration. Now I'm free to be the person I can be and I've started using my creative abilities. What freedom!
What to do with the excess? I've started teaching and use some of it in my classes. Maybe I'll give fat quarters to students 1)who need the most encouragement, 2)improved the most, 3)enjoyed the class the most, 4)the newest to quilting. I let friends shop in my stash. Recently a friend needed some batiks to complete value/color runs 2 1/2" strips. She's got 1 1/4 yds of my fabrics and we're both happier. And had a good time doing it together, traded fabric for experiences with friends.
Foot Note: I saw only US locations admitting to having too large a stash. How about UK, Canada, Aus, NZ, S America, C America..... or other?
Last edited by petthefabric; 06-03-2013 at 01:58 PM.