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05-13-2011, 08:09 AM

#71

BobbiG

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It's called being a fabric collector. After all stamp collectors don't send mail with their collected stamps.

05-13-2011, 08:18 AM

#72

MrsM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tartan

I used to have that problem but then my best friend died. Yep, she won the prize for "the most fabric when she dies". I wised up real quick. It's my fabric and if I want to fussy cut a piece out of middle of yardage, I do it. My fabric stash is not going to be someone else's goldmine. I want the joy and pleasure of using it NOW!

Well said!

05-13-2011, 08:19 AM

#73

mammab

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CloverPatch

I get into the throught process of not wanting to "waste" the fabric. If I cut into it, I won't be able to fully use it, It won't look as good as it would in another project. Or I won't have enought left over to do a good project, so it is better not to waste it at all and leave it be. Eventually I will find a project that is just right for it.

I agree completely.

05-13-2011, 08:20 AM

#74

penski

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put me in that group !!!!

05-13-2011, 08:53 AM

#75

lindy-2

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wow i thought i was the only one with this problem but sounds like there are alot of people like me who just love fabric to much.

05-13-2011, 09:16 AM

#76

raksmum

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JEM65

I am totally serious about this next statement. I am having trouble cutting up fabric from my stash. I just redid my sewing room and wrapped close to 300 yards of fabric onto comic boards. They are all lined up on a tall white bookcase - looking like a beautiful fabric rainbow. So now I am trying to start a new project and I find my self unwilling to cut up my pretty fabric! I am very willing to go buy more but I really don't want to cut up my stash fabric. Does anyone else out there have this propblem. I am slightly mystified by this as I didn't have this problem until recently. What is going on?.................

OMG! You and I must be clones! I have the same problem. Have fabric on 93 bolts and have five bins to do yet and don't want to use it. I think we need to just bite the bullet and use it or sell it.

05-13-2011, 09:17 AM

#77

raksmum

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tartan

That would be a wake up call wouldn't it. I think I should adopt your attitude. There will always be more fabric in the store if we run out.

05-13-2011, 09:33 AM

#78

TJDesigns

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I was like that too. But now I always get a little more fabric and cut about a 6" strip and place it in my scrap bag.

05-13-2011, 09:39 AM

#79

watson's mom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tartan

I am going to print this and put it on my stash cupboards. I hate using my stash but your idea make the most sense. Thanks so much !!!

05-13-2011, 09:51 AM

#80

BrendaK

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Quote:

Originally Posted by I4MOM

I totally understand this as i posted on mothers day when is enough too much i always find a reason to want more when i know there is more than enough here here is the link to my post on Sunday it has pics of the stash should i get more or should i cut some up?
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tpr?p=3208319&t=121578

:thumbup: :thumbup: Love your avatar. What is the pattern. I read your other post and love your stash. I would love to come live in your stash but.....my husband said I have to stay here until my stash is used up. Guess I'll be here quite a while. I use to laugh at my sister when I saw all her fabric now I understand. Mine is in tubs and I also just like to look at it. I am trying to harden my self and cut into some of it but it is hard. I guess I have some kind of problem thinking that I will not find anything as pretty, but of course I do. Sorry about the loss of any friend. It is true that we should use the time we have enjoying what we have and making use of it, guess this is my cutting day. Love BrendaK