Pat G

I just read the article about somebody deliberately building stash. Love your new shelves by the way. (Didn't make note of her name--sorry) I always thought of a STASH as a coincidental accident resulting from making your first quilted project & just can't toss the scraps. I don't quite understand going out & deliberately buying fabric just to create a stash.

Yes, I do buy a little more yardage than a pattern calls for but, again, it isn't to deliberately add to stash. I try hard to work out of my stash but I rarely find things that work.

Ok, I do have a stash & buy fabrics I don't immed. have a plan for but not just to build up a stash. I hope this didn't sound contradictory. It does to me as I reread this but.............just thought I'd ask.

Pat

Tartan

I usually buy fabric with a project in mind. Occasionally I buy fabric that I love but don't have a project for and it goes into my stash. I don't have a large stash, just 4 shelves in a cupboard.

ArlaJo

I love fabric and when I want to quilt or see a pattern I want to try, I hate to wait until I can afford fabric to work with. So when I have a few extra dollars and I see something I like, I buy a couple yards of it. I tend to shy away from oranges and reds unless I have a project in mind because I tend not to use them much. That way most of what I have will work together. My stash is small compared to some. Just a filing cabinet full of fabric wrapped boards.

Dingle

I have a stash because when I started quilting the closest store to me is over an hour away. I just can't run to the store and buy what I need. My Sister also quilts and has a stash. When we go to town we hit all the stores and stock up, especially on tone on tone and blenders. We also share all our fabric with each other. If I don't have it she does and visa versa. Works for us.

patchsamkim

Most of my fabric for years was for my stash. I love scrappy quilts, and usually 1/2 yard pieces were plenty. I would buy fat quarters too, but often, those weren't enough.If buying for stash now, I purchase mostly yard pieces, and 3 yards if I think I would want it for a border. I still rarely buy fabric just for a quilt...try to use what I have in my stash, and if need, go shopping for a sashing or border fabric.

Nammie to 7

Last year I bought 85 yards of fabric for a stash - but it was all in the "muddy" tones and I only had brights. I really wanted to make quilts in that sort of color tone and figured that was the way to do it. It also helped that the fabric was all on sale between 60 and 90% off. I've had a lot of fun using these fabrics. When I look at the other fabric I have I wonder where and why I bought it! Good thing is it all works well in scrappy quilts.

Gramie bj

I buy for quilts, and always buy extra of each color. Sometimes I will see a fabric and think OH that would make a beautiful ( specific pattern) quilt and will buy it. If they have coordinating fabric I may buy a couple of yards of it too. Of course by the time I get around to actually using it I may have forgotten which pattern I had purchased it for! LOL Now I cheat and when I arrive home with the fabric I will put it and if not the pattern at least the name of the pattern in a project box and set it up on my bucket list shelf. I do have a stash and keep lots of solids, blenders, and holiday fabrics on hand but my stash is small compared to a lot of people.

Painiacs

I have a stash, one Im disabled and dont drive, 2. Only 2 LQS and they are small 3 on a fixed income so when i find it on sale i can afford it!!

Jim's Gem

I buy fabric that calls my name. there does tend to be a lot of fabrics that do call me. I love to be able to walk into my sewing room and pick up a pattern, throw open my cabinets, pull the fabrics and whip it up. I have been able to take advantage of some pretty awesome sales and have a substantial stash.

Katn

If its on sale and I gotta have it.... I buy it for my stash. For me it's a way to help keep the cost down and increase the profits.