I'm still working on my latest "from stash" quilt - planning on mitering my borders and I'm taking my time to make sure I don't mess up my cutting as I have a very limited supply of one of the border fabrics and it's taken me ages to finally commit to my final plan. Of course, that sort of quilting task is stressful so this morning I took a bit of a break and went stash shopping and have found a little pile of fabrics that seem like they want to play together. Haven't done much with them yet - they're just getting acquainted - but I'm hoping there will be enough there to build into another stash-only quilt. :-D
Glad to see the thread so busy, too!
Originally Posted by
Buckeye quilter
I've been following this thread for a while, thinking I'll get motivated to stop buying.....hasn't worked yet.
but I had to weigh in about the state shop hops. Our Ohio shop hop starts tomorrow and I will be participating for the 3rd year in a row, I found out that I need to have a plan or else I'll be grabbing stuff off the shelves like a 3 year old on a sugar high! I have learned to shop for fabric to complete planned projects or for a specific pattern I want to make. No more grabbing stuff all willy-nilly!
Buckeye quilter - breaking a long time habit of buying when you "feel like it" is a tough go, but having a plan for your shopping is a good start. Having a good "shop" through your stash before you head out on your hop is even better, and who knows? You may end up not feeling the need to buy as much if you have a good idea of what you already have. Good luck! :-)
Originally Posted by
Snooze2978
I was just given a bolt of a blue dress fabric plus 3 smaller pieces in black and white enough to make a top out of each plus a heavy blue fabric with pinstripes enough to maybe make a jacket. Didn't buy it but they were given to me plus they're not for quilts so does this count since it's dress fabrics and surely can't be used for quilts?
Snooze2978 - unexpected windfalls still take up storage space, last I checked! ;-) If these are fabrics you are likely and able to use, then enjoy the gift and deck yourself out in some new clothes - and don't forget to share some pictures on the thread. While most of us are dealing with quilt fabric stashes, we are very happy to celebrate any sort of "clearing out" here! And if you're not going to use them, maybe there is a home ec class or 4H/Girl Scout group who would enjoy working with them as they hone their sewing skills? There have been a lot of good suggestions on the thread lately of other places that might appreciate fabric donations, too. :-)
Originally Posted by
AUQuilter
I haven't purchased any fabric this year so far! I have been completing quilts that need to be bound. Learned how to machine bind and so far I have finished up two quilts for charity. Clearing out scraps and most anything less than a half yard and sharing with two quilty friends who love variety.
AUQuilter - what a great success story! I've also turned to machine binding when time is tight or I just want to get a project out the door although it's still not my favourite binding method. It's so nice you have friends who are willing to help you clear out your stash, too. :-) Way to go!