Does a fabric stash have an expiration date?
#24
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 77
I have fabric as far back as the 70's and all my mine is fine- I have fabric scraps from fabric I ordered from Sears catalog -does anyone else? I have heard different" do's and don'ts" over the years as far as storing your fabric and mine has been changed so many times - don't know what is best. I used to refold all mine bez I believe if left folded the same way too long you'll get a fade line. That's my story on having to touch all my fabric and I'm sticking to it.
#25
Originally Posted by Bevanger
If anyone is thinning out their stash, PLEASE send my way. Dang embarrassing to ask. I hate this asking. PLEASE don't think bad of me. I just wanna keep sewing :oops: :oops: :oops:
#26
http://aliaslaceygreen.wordpress.com...9/fabric-401k/
I blogged about this a few months back.... :-D
Off to see if you all agree!!
I blogged about this a few months back.... :-D
Off to see if you all agree!!
#27
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Virginia
Posts: 183
I have used fabric that my Mom has had for over 20 years...all great. I have a 3 yrd piece of fabric I used in a quilt for my daughter and she is 35..The piece is in perfect condition..ready to use for her 5th child..my grandson Duncan Campbell!!
#29
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: North Carolina - But otherwise, NOTW
Posts: 7,940
Heck no!!! I am occasionally using some fabric that is at least 20-30 years old from my DH's aunt's stash that we inherited when she passed away 3 years ago. I wash it to rehydrate it, and it works great!
Ha-HA!! See post above from my DH...he says over 40 years, but ..... I think closer to 20-30.
Ha-HA!! See post above from my DH...he says over 40 years, but ..... I think closer to 20-30.
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