Building up a stash from nothing
#83
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lebanon Missouri
Posts: 2,668
WOW I never realized there was a method to our madness. :P I shop sales use coupons -also church rummage sales 2nd hand stores and watch the newspaper for estate/yd sales,and before you know it your in competition with JoAnns.My DH use to say I did not need any more fabric or shoes but he always made sure I had cash in my pocket in case I was attacked by either of my fetishes. ;-)
#84
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Saint Helens, Oregon
Posts: 135
I have a friend tell me once that if I should find a material I absolutely love, to buy at least 3 yards even if I don't know what I'll do with it right away.
I've been getting a lot of materials on clearance at Walmart. Not everything is marked down. Have fun building up your stash!!
I've been getting a lot of materials on clearance at Walmart. Not everything is marked down. Have fun building up your stash!!
#86
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: jamestown, new york
Posts: 1,690
If you see some that you like and can afford to, buy several yards of it at a time. Usually that will be enough for using it in any project. If you really love it 3-4 yards are better. Enjoy shopping. :)
#87
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Manitoba
Posts: 281
When I started I was told to buy fat quarters to build my stash. 900 fat quarters later, I now find I need way more for borders, sashing, backing, etc. (Note I am learning to piece backs, etc)
I now buy
- 3 yards if I think it is good for borders or sashing
- 1 yard if it is too good of a deal to pass up but I have no idea what I might use it for
I now buy
- 3 yards if I think it is good for borders or sashing
- 1 yard if it is too good of a deal to pass up but I have no idea what I might use it for
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