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Grandma58 06-23-2011 05:31 PM

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I know not many of you will have empathy for the amount of fabric I have but I need to have a garage sale to be able to organize for my garage sale - it is really pathetic.

this I want to keep for now but for crying out loud why?
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this is really just tooooooo much
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Sadiemae 06-23-2011 05:34 PM

Need some more zippers? lol

great aunt jacqui 06-23-2011 05:34 PM

Did you work in a zipper factory? you are the first person who has a zipper stash. good luck lol

Grandma58 06-23-2011 05:36 PM

it is sick isn't it ?

Originally Posted by great aunt jacqui
Did you work in a zipper factory? you are the first person who has a zipper stash. good luck lol


Airwick156 06-23-2011 05:36 PM

We know where to go if we ever need zippers that is for sure. :) Never saw so many in one place in my life. LOL

Sadiemae 06-23-2011 05:36 PM


Originally Posted by Grandma58
it is sick isn't it ?

Originally Posted by great aunt jacqui
Did you work in a zipper factory? you are the first person who has a zipper stash. good luck lol


Not if you use them...

jillnjo 06-23-2011 05:39 PM

Hey-it looks like we could all come to your yard sale!! A lot of work ahead, but think of the end result-lots of money for more stuff (you really need Hehe).

Grandma58 06-23-2011 05:41 PM

there are too many for me to use there must be a million of them


Originally Posted by Sadiemae

Originally Posted by Grandma58
it is sick isn't it ?

Originally Posted by great aunt jacqui
Did you work in a zipper factory? you are the first person who has a zipper stash. good luck lol


Not if you use them...


Sadiemae 06-23-2011 05:44 PM


Originally Posted by Grandma58
there are too many for me to use there must be a million of them


Originally Posted by Sadiemae

Originally Posted by Grandma58
it is sick isn't it ?

Originally Posted by great aunt jacqui
Did you work in a zipper factory? you are the first person who has a zipper stash. good luck lol


Not if you use them...


I was just teasing you. lol

Grandma58 06-23-2011 05:44 PM

You could all come to my yard sale and even if I make a lot of money I need no more stuff. I should be pricing stuff right now but ....


Originally Posted by jillnjo
Hey-it looks like we could all come to your yard sale!! A lot of work ahead, but think of the end result-lots of money for more stuff (you really need Hehe).


luvTooQuilt 06-23-2011 05:44 PM

Does anyone know where I can find black zippers?!?!?!

LOL.. Yea We feel for ya.. Sorry you have to let things go.. But boy do I wish O was alot closer...

Painiacs 06-23-2011 05:50 PM

Wow! Good luck! Reminder to keep up with our stash!

mltquilt 06-23-2011 05:50 PM

Regarding the zippers, I just saw a flower made from zippers. My Bernina store is going to have a class in September.

Grandma58 06-23-2011 06:04 PM

I have black zippers, short ones, long ones, gold, zips, silver zips, skinny ones, fat ones and everything in between.


Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt
Does anyone know where I can find black zippers?!?!?!

LOL.. Yea We feel for ya.. Sorry you have to let things go.. But boy do I wish O was alot closer...


Grandma58 06-23-2011 06:06 PM

I saw those too. By the way I got to do my ride outs with the Lewisville Fire dept.

Originally Posted by mltquilt
Regarding the zippers, I just saw a flower made from zippers. My Bernina store is going to have a class in September.


mzmama 06-23-2011 06:13 PM

I have made zipper flowers...I love the way they look on my texture magic purse...could you send a few my way.?

sueisallaboutquilts 06-23-2011 06:14 PM

Darn, the pic I wanted to comment on says "No comment" LOL :D:D

Jim's Gem 06-23-2011 06:28 PM

They have patterns to make jewelry and fun pins using zippers. You need to find a those patterns!!

quiltpd 06-23-2011 06:33 PM

Can I come shop at your house ? LOL

Grandma58 06-23-2011 06:37 PM

I thought you were teasing and I was laughing.


Originally Posted by Sadiemae

Originally Posted by Grandma58
there are too many for me to use there must be a million of them


Originally Posted by Sadiemae

Originally Posted by Grandma58
it is sick isn't it ?

Originally Posted by great aunt jacqui
Did you work in a zipper factory? you are the first person who has a zipper stash. good luck lol


Not if you use them...


I was just teasing you. lol


Grandma58 06-23-2011 06:39 PM

please do

Originally Posted by quiltpd
Can I come shop at your house ? LOL


MisDixie 06-23-2011 06:42 PM

I wish I was closer too! I am forever trying to find zippers, long, short, fat, skiny, and all others!


Originally Posted by Grandma58
I have black zippers, short ones, long ones, gold, zips, silver zips, skinny ones, fat ones and everything in between.


Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt
Does anyone know where I can find black zippers?!?!?!

LOL.. Yea We feel for ya.. Sorry you have to let things go.. But boy do I wish O was alot closer...



bluteddi 06-23-2011 07:22 PM

I always have a terrible time finding Zipper when I need one.. now I know why.. u have been hoarding all of them..

Start taking pics and posting.. The ppl here LOVE a good sale......
I so wish I was closer...... I actually went to the grayhound bus site... then it downed on me...Where would I put it!!!!shucks... I'd find a place.. now that I'm back to quilting ( after broken arm, family death, and hand surg) wow the walker bags and wheelchair quilts I could make for the Veterans!!!!!! I'd LIVE in that basement!!!

I know it is so hard to let go, expecially when ur overwhelmed by it all....

Lori S 06-23-2011 07:28 PM

I think you should sell some here !! I use lots of zippers.... and fabric.

BETTY62 06-23-2011 08:15 PM

I will look forward to your reduction of stasch sell on here.

RkayD 06-23-2011 08:19 PM

when I was learning zippers I bought a lot off of ebay. Wish I had different colors....other than that it was worth every penny.

pab58 06-23-2011 08:28 PM

WOW!!!! :shock: :shock: You need to get busy and make some flowers out of those zippers!!! I've seen so many things made out of zippers lately! They really are a very hot item!

Gladys 06-23-2011 08:36 PM

Open up a garage fabric shop. You already have stocked your inventory..LOL

Looks exactly like my basement.

wanda lou 06-23-2011 11:08 PM

Zippers....

SueDor 06-24-2011 02:14 AM

You wouldn't have this problem if we all lived closer to you!

MaggieLou 06-24-2011 05:41 AM


Originally Posted by great aunt jacqui
Did you work in a zipper factory? you are the first person who has a zipper stash. good luck lol

No, I have one too. It's a collection from my grandmother, mother and me. My DH thinks I have a lot of fabric but he hasn't seen the ones posted here. LOL

MarieM 06-24-2011 05:55 AM

Grandma 58, I'm planning on coming tomorrow morning. I'll make sure I introduce myself. I went to an auction in Livingston a few weeks ago and they had almost that many zippers (did you buy them there?) or are having a boat load of zippers just a Montana thing? See you tomorrow.

Marie

Prairie Quilter 06-24-2011 08:20 AM

Wish I was there to help you....... just take it one box at a time. Don't let it overwhelm you, simply take a box, then the next etc..... it WILL get done & you'll feel sooo much better. Hope you have a very successful sale..... wish I was coming to it !!! :-)

Grandma58 06-24-2011 10:28 AM

I look forward to meeting you! - and I hope you are bringing friends!


Originally Posted by MarieM
Grandma 58, I'm planning on coming tomorrow morning. I'll make sure I introduce myself. I went to an auction in Livingston a few weeks ago and they had almost that many zippers (did you buy them there?) or are having a boat load of zippers just a Montana thing? See you tomorrow.

Marie


Grandma58 06-24-2011 10:36 AM

I have listed the zippers here and I just updated the info so if you really do want some ?????????
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-128862-1.htm#3429628

IBQUILTIN 06-24-2011 11:48 AM

If you haven't seen it or used it in the last 6 months - Get rid of it. You won't be able to find it if you do need it. Clear it out and start with fresh beautiful new stuff. And maybe a few less zippers

Sandra in Minnesota 06-24-2011 01:38 PM

Does anybody know where I could borrow a zipper???

Glenda m 06-24-2011 05:34 PM

You can go here and find out how to make those zipper flowers. Hope this comes through.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WMz7...eature=related

TonnieLoree 06-24-2011 05:40 PM

That's a mighty huge collection to get rid of even before you can have a garage sale. Yikes! That's all I can say. :-)

Grandma58 06-24-2011 09:01 PM

I have been working on sorting this stuff for 4 years, little by little and I do have a love hate relationship with it. I love washing the fabric and hanging it on the line to dry when it is warm. I love folding it and snatching a piece I am going to use right now, packing the rest in containers to use later. Some of it I have to sit with for awhile before I figure out what to do with it. For me this is an interesting process - much of this fabric and the zippers are not things I would have ever thought to buy. Yet there are so many different things to do with it all.


Originally Posted by IBQUILTIN
If you haven't seen it or used it in the last 6 months - Get rid of it. You won't be able to find it if you do need it. Clear it out and start with fresh beautiful new stuff. And maybe a few less zippers



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