I'm thinking about de-stashing totally
03-28-2011, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by gaigai
Nope! Stash is like toilet paper. If there are less than ten mega rolls in the house, it's time to go shopping. The object of stash isn't to use it up, it's just to have enough of it.
I am making a concerted effort to shop my stash. I am having great fun right now with all my batiks making additional blocks to go with the ones I got in the batik block swap I participated in last year. Sometimes things you think don't go together suddenly do once you get it pieced and laid out.
I also have yardage in my stash dedicated to future projects. That stuff is seperated out. Often I will stash build and come home with my new acquistions and immediately go to my stash and see what I have that may compliment or coordinate with the new purchase. If I do, I set those items aside for a to be determined future WIP. However, once I clear space in my stash dresser it is like giving myself permission to go shopping again, just like my freezer!
03-28-2011, 05:44 AM
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Id be very happy to help u destash!!! sometimes u have decide to use up the stash if possible. There are plenty of ppl who could use a donation of fabric to a worthy cause. It is fun to go shopping for more fabric too!
03-28-2011, 05:52 AM
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If any of you are looking to de-stash I really need UGLIES.. and I mean uglies.. Poopie greens, mustard yellows, fierce fushia, pitiful paisleys, gawdy stripes, not so hot dots and spots and any other 'interesting' fabs for my 2in, 9patch scrappy ugly quilt...[/quote]
Too bad you did not post this a couple months ago--used them up for charity tops in scrappies so they would NOT be ugly!
Too bad you did not post this a couple months ago--used them up for charity tops in scrappies so they would NOT be ugly!
03-28-2011, 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by okiepastor
If any of you are looking to de-stash I really need UGLIES.. and I mean uglies.. Poopie greens, mustard yellows, fierce fushia, pitiful paisleys, gawdy stripes, not so hot dots and spots and any other 'interesting' fabs for my 2in, 9patch scrappy ugly quilt...
bummer..!
I like the idea of having an 'ugly' quilt that I can just say "hey toss over the ugly quilt, Im cold.. '
03-28-2011, 07:50 AM
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I've decided not to buy fabric this year and see what kind of dent I can make in my stash. If all else fails, I'll just make donation tops. There is a senior group here who manages to get batting for finishing them.
03-28-2011, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by donnajean
I have sold a good bit of my stash, but with the prices going up & quality going down, I will probably hold on to what I still have even though I probably will not get around to using it.
I'm in agreement with DonnaJean. I don't have a huge stash, but I plan on keeping what I have and using it as I like to make more scrappy quilts.
With the prices of cotton going up and up I would re-think any plans of de-stashing and selling off what I had. This is especially true for those with the older cottons which are supposedly much better than the newer cottons.
If you are moving or need the room then I do understand the need to de-stash. IMHO I would really rethink my reason and purpose especially if you're using fabrics for quilts all the time.
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03-28-2011, 08:24 AM
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well I am guilty of doing the same thing...I have alot of material, but mostly scraps from yard sales and antique stores but none the less there is alot and I am addicted to fabric, I can't stop...LOL...I too thought about selling some of my material but i don't know if I could part with it...so does that make me a hoarder as well...LOL...so for know I will admire what I have...who knows I may not be able to afford new fabric and I will have my stash to play with...☺
03-28-2011, 09:04 AM
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I actually do use my stash. I have three quilts in progress that were totally from stash and another one that was mostly from stash. About the only thing I need to buy most of the time is backing.
03-28-2011, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
I actually do use my stash. I have three quilts in progress that were totally from stash and another one that was mostly from stash. About the only thing I need to buy most of the time is backing.
Didn't someone here just mention she wanted ugly fabrics....lol.
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