Originally Posted by
bearisgray
So this will be another of those survey type of questions-
i just acquired another 50 ( or so) yards of fabric because i got a rand good deal on them. ( i actually do have good intentions for a lot of this batch!)
anyway, do you buy only for a particular project - exact amounts - and use it before starting the next project?
what do you do with your scraps- if any?
i know there are a lot of " stashers" on this board - some with buyer's remorse - some still happy with their accumulations.
this question is not about how much to buy - it' s more of a "do you buy only for the immediate need?" or are you sort of a " i think i will get this now because ...."? even if there is no immediate/definite need/ purpose for it?
i am very selective about buying any fabric that is more than $ 8.00 per yard - but almost give-away prices on nice fabric - i am willing to look at - even though i know dh will give me the evil eye when i bring it in the door.
I'm a scrap quilter so I use anything 100% cotton if at all possible. I have a large stash but - - In 2018 I was given 8 shipping boxes of fabric. I did a quick scan of what I would actually use and took it out. A friend came and we sorted for QOV, then sorted the rest in to colors. I sent out an email to a specific group of friends and said SHOP ME FIRST.
that way I spread the wealth around. They have been happy to do so.