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12-23-2013, 06:28 AM

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Mousie

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Originally Posted by dunster

Well, yes, some of us probably are hoarders, but not everyone with a large stash is a hoarder. If the stash interferes with the rest of your life, rather than enhancing it, then it's a problem. If the stash takes up space that is needed for other basic things, such as eating, cooking, bathing, sleeping, then it's a problem. If we spend money for fabric when it's needed for things like rent, food, or health care, then it's a problem. But if we just have more fabric than we can possibly use in our lifetime... well, it's not as bad as Imelda's shoe collection, is it?

many times I read a question then read responses and identify with one. bingo!
I think we only have to ask ourselves one question:
Is the amount of fabric, notions, etc. that I have distressing me?
(provided you are not "blocking out" or ignoring your discomfort/guilt/depression over it.)
I have a LARGE stash and used to be distressed until I became more organized.
I do think some of us are very sentimental and very optimistic...overly optimistic, sometimes.
We want to quilt for the world, lol.
I had to realize I have limits and they have been reached.
Sewing for me, cures those "do I have too much", doubts.
One more thing: I discovered, when I covered (made "curtains") for my stash to protect it,
that there was a double effect.
Sunlight, dust etc. couldn't get to it, but I felt much calmer and not overwhelmed
by all the stimulation of so many projects waiting. Works for me

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