There are some great ideas here. But some important questions are...How long has the fabric been on the shelves with that fluorescent light shining on it? Are you a smoker? Are there pets? Is the fabric faded at the folds? These are things I would want to know. I have quite a large stash too, but mine is behind closed doors or in metal file drawers.

You can get about 5-6 yards of fabric in a $5.00 one rate envelope. This is a reasonable way to mail fabric. If people here pm you and agree to pay in advance a fair price per yard plus shipping fee I think that would be a way to solve your problem and also to help others who would like to increase their stash.

Just a thought, not written in stone.

Longarm

And I thought I had a decent stash. You put me to shame. Why not contact local quilt quilds and ask to put an adversment in their newsletter.

If you decide to have people pay you for the shipping, don't use Paypal. They are now holding any money that you get through paypal for 21 days before you can get it.

Wow! I don't have more than one shelf units worth and I think mine is bad.
You need to do more quilting.
I agree with the person who said to bundle it and sell it on here. If you deal with paypal it is easy and you can use the post office envelopes and boxes.

I have been noticing more and more fabric and fat qtrs for sale at consignment and antique stores. I have bought some in the past..even bought some applique blocks. I would do that before craigs list. I for one do not want strangers coming to my house and have no desire to sit in a parking lot somewhere waiting for someone to show up. The prices for fat qtrs are the same as the LQS but...fabrics that you can no longer buy. Love it...good luck.

Contact your local 4-H clubs. The kids are certainly trustworthy people to come look at your stash, and their parents would welcome good prices on fabric. the quilt work 4-H do inspires me. I love seeing people carrying on old traditions.

wow! it would take a LOT of pictures to even show it here on the board to show each pc, it's number and price. so I have to agree the bulk would sell faster if you go thru a guild and maybe some to the board and maybe a consignment shop and friends. I have 4 rubbermaid tubs now and was feeling guilty! haha good luck to you.

OH My!!! And I thought I had a lot. I would ask your guild to have a sell.This is where everyone sits up tables and sell their wares. Mine has one every July. Don't do a yard sale. I did this didn't get out even half of what I paid for fabric.

I have had great success selling on Craig's List. I used to be a cop, and I am all about safety, but I find my buyers through my quilt guild and others in the area. Generally speaking they are "safe" - or have your husband home and have people come in the evening. Set all the fabric up in a front room, closest to the door. Have the fabric pre-measured and pinned on. Buyers are going to want to know how much fabric is in a "piece."

If you have a "sale" - you could have it when it is warmer and have in your Garage. People are going to want to closely look at the fabric before buying. If you send out some e-mails to the local quilt guild newsletter people or guild president's (do a Google search on the guild name - easy to find info). I ran mine this way on 2 Saturdays in early May. Sold. $3,000.00 worth of stuff. Plus, you can promote your longarm business (If that is what I see in the photo) Good luck