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Building My Stash Bigger Than Ever... Why?

Old 03-11-2011, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by sushi
I hear you, Grugirl, but I'm increasingly convinced that the fabric manufacturers and retailers of the world make most of their money on the fabrics we buy for our stashes.

Once I figured that out, I resolved never to buy fabric unless I needed it for a specific project. Of course, I do have a small stash of leftover fabric, but nothing those who buy fabric without a specific plan.

In the long run, I'm convinced I spend less, even when prices are rising.
you just might be right!!!!
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Old 03-11-2011, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by emerald46
I got rid of lots of most FQs and less than yard cuts several weeks ago...like about 3 banker boxes full when it was all over and I mean packed full. I have been in my LQS at least twice a week since. Now buying 3+ yards of things I love and collections. Lots of backing. Then I get Jinny Beyer Studio email yesterday with collection called Shaded Spring and this pink crocus floral...I just need to delete it but keep looking at it...lol
Oh, yes! Jinny's emails will erode my resolve to be frugal every time! I am thinking that it might be a good idea to shop for backing material before prices gets too high. I have plenty of jelly rolls, fat quarters and squares, but no stash of multiple yardage. I like color on the back of my quilts, so think I will get organized and go shop!! It is always good to have a valid ?? excuse to shop, right?? :thumbup:
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Old 03-11-2011, 02:59 PM
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I don't think I buy as much fabric as I once did. I am really trying to use up some of my stash. I didn't think I liked Kaffe Fassett (and the like) but after about a year of looking at them, I am now in LOVE with the bright and bold colors. So, I have tons of CW and 30s repro fabrics, which I still love, but am adding pieces of Kaffe's too.
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Old 03-11-2011, 03:00 PM
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I am doing the same thing. I have added about 25 yards this week using Joann coupons at two different stores. When I run out of room in my 12 room, built in 1860 house, I might quit buying more fabric :-)
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Old 03-11-2011, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Kitsapquilter
I haven't been to a local quilt shop lately. So not real sure what the prices are in the shops here now. I usually go to JoAnn's for the fleece I buy to make baby blankets for sale. Don't buy much in the quilting fabrics dept. at JoAnn's. I have a pretty big stash anyway, since I worked for a fabric store and also a quilt shop back a few years ago. But when I do want a nice quality piece of quilting cotton I go to the internet. I have gotten some really nice name-brand fabrics from company's like Fabrics.com, Thousands of Bolts, Fabric Shack(?). Fabrics.com has free shipping on orders over $35.00 (I think that is right) and the Fabric Shack (seems like that is not the right name) has half price shipping all the time now! And I have found that the fabric I get looks pretty much just like what they show on the internet.
I live about 20 min from Fabric Shack (you were right with your spelling) and they also have some sale fabrics in the store. Fabric Shack is a great store with wide selections, I would recommend to anyone who comes through Ohio. We had another local quilt shop close recently (owner was relocating out of state) which had a great selection of Jo Morton fabrics.
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Old 03-11-2011, 05:46 PM
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I am just getting "into" quilting. So have been buying material. From members on the board is how I got started getting some stash. Then I found ebay material, so far I have been pleased with what I have purchased from there. I really need to go on a fabric diet from there!!!

But it's weird. I have some patterns/blocks that I want to do and when I get the material I think wow I can use it for such and such pattern/block.
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Old 03-11-2011, 06:32 PM
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I have enough stash I could make a lot of quilts with just adding a little fabric. I'm going to Amarillo next week and will check out the shops there. Wish we had a real quilt shop in El Paso

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Old 03-11-2011, 07:27 PM
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When i start a new project I try to use just one fabric from my stash.

There are some colors that I can not make work. It seems greens really change. for example, a green I purchased in the 80's will not match what I am doing now. Someday!

Fabrics at quilt shops have gone over $11 a yard this season. If i really like it, I find it online at a better price even after I pay shipping.

I know I should support the quilt shops but I do in other ways. I need to make my dollar go farther. Its like groceries, yikes~ do not get me started.
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Old 03-11-2011, 07:41 PM
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I don't want to sound cheap but I won't pay more that $2.99 a yard. I go to a discount fabric store every other week and find odds and ends. They also have batiks for $2.99. And just recently they had 8 fat quarters for $5.99 pre packaged.
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Old 03-11-2011, 07:46 PM
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My dh is also encouraging me to buy some extra before the cotton prices raise 150% as they are suposed to do. I bought a bolt of Kona in white at JA the other day and used my 50% off coupon, making the cost about $25. Not bad for 8 yards. I will be buy more whites and neutrals soon.
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