Originally Posted by
Lori S
I had a stash before I ever started quilting. Back when I sewed only to make clothing.. if it was on sale at a very good price and I loved it.. I bought it. For me its no different than keeping a pantry of food item purchased on sale for future use. The concept is so parallel , flour and sugar are the muslin and tone on tone etc in my sewing pantry.
This is how I see it, too. How do I get a meal on the table without ingredients on hand? I try to buy food and fabric when on sale, things I know I'll use, so that when I need to be, I'm ready to cook or sew. I love being able to find backing in the closet that I have bought from the sale bin that is just right for my project. I just try to shop stash FIRST, THEN head to the store if I need to. Jmho.