Judith1005

I only keep a certain amount of scraps. When I get like items and sizes, I put them in labeled ziplock bags and donate them to the thrift store. Now, I always keep a little here and there for scrappy's. I am learning to trim those scraps and put them away after each project is done. I can't work in chaos. (I'm way too OCD.) I know, I paid for those scraps. But, my sanity is worth a few less scraps.

I have plastic bins of 1.5 strips, 2.5 squares and strips, Kaleidoscope pieces cut with my die cut machine, and tiny 1.5" half square triangles. So far they are not full. But, if they do get too full, I will either have to use them or donate some. The size of these boxes is considered a sweater box at Walmart. Probably about 6" (depth), by 9 by13. So, not too big.

You know, there is something to be said for buying fabric when you are ready to actually do the project.

(eye roll, lol) Hello, my name is Judith and I'm a fabric collector/hoarder. That's why I love this thread. It's been really good for me in helping to keep my obsessive compulsive disorder somewhat in check. It's a goal, I'm working on keeping in check. I think I have a better plan in place for myself next year. To try to really stay within the guidelines of the moratorium. I do have my notebook ready with projects that I would like to make.(Way more then I can complete in a year.) And, I probably have the fabric at home already for most of them! I also like the idea of keeping a visible log of every purchase I make. It will help me stay more accountable for my actions.

Thank you to all of you for the support you offer here. I love knowing that I'm not in this struggle alone. I always feel terrible/guilty when I "fall off the wagon". Your support helps to keep me from going off the deep end and completely blowing all control. I'm way better then I was. But, I still need to work on it.