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But I don't WANT to build a stash...is that "going against the grain?"

But I don't WANT to build a stash...is that "going against the grain?"

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Old 01-16-2013, 11:35 AM
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I am in the process of sorting/trimming my scraps and I dated the boxes/bags. If I haven't used them in 1 year they will offered for free somewhere. I am not fond of an overfilled sewing area.
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Old 01-16-2013, 11:43 AM
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Perhaps you can use all the yardage for backing or practice sandwiches for testing out stitches in fmq. That's what I'd do anyway.
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Old 01-16-2013, 11:52 AM
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remember that your excess stash is someone else's essential fabrics - find a place to donate where you know they'll use it and feel better about "de-materializing".
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Old 01-16-2013, 11:56 AM
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Yippie- LOL, sorry 'bout that...wink. I know I'm doomed (hence the 'click me' post)...
Fireworkslover- Practice...that's my plan...(again, noting the sarcasm in the OP about this being too much for practice...right? LOL). I'm sure I'll make use of the fabric...most of it is what I would term "1970's floral bedsheets" patterns.
Of course, then there's that BOM/BOW thread over on the other board...that'll be good practice.
Sarcasm is my middle name...just putting it out there.
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Old 01-16-2013, 12:36 PM
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A picture is worth a thousand words. This why I stash (not his year's photo, but easily could be).

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Old 01-16-2013, 12:45 PM
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when you want to get rid of your stash let me know. maybe interested .. if the price is right .
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Old 01-16-2013, 01:35 PM
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I agree - never argue with the "fabric fairy".
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Old 01-16-2013, 01:46 PM
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LOL...yall just crack me up...
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Old 01-16-2013, 01:47 PM
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I am definitely in the "need a stash" group. I love that I can whip up some potholders (for anyone moving into a new house) in less time than it would take to go out and buy the supplies. Also, those boxes and boxes of fabrics are fabrics that I liked enough to buy without a plan for them. That means, my stash is full of fabrics that I like; the quilt shops carry more fabrics that I do not like than I do like. Even if I never use half of it, it has been money well spent because I enjoy just looking at it all organized too! I like scrappy two-toned quilts and I am sure I couldn't hit any store and find 30 or so red prints that I want to put together in one red and white quilt. I can do that from my stash. I made a scrappy purple and white quilt for my cousin a few months ago. I've made scrappy white and blue quilts. Now, I'm making a scrappy quilt in all browns/tans. Just thinking about my beautiful stash makes me smile :-)
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Old 01-16-2013, 01:51 PM
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I always thought that stash just happens. Even when I don't pursue my hoard, it still tends to grow.
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