I'm thinking about de-stashing totally
03-29-2011, 04:16 PM
#172
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I have been thinking about this a lot lately. I would love to use it up. I am in the process of organizing and throwing somethings out. I am also going to be cutting strips so that I can sew charity quilts this summer when I am off.
I made a list this morning of things I want to get accomplished. It is longer that I want but it is starting to get me motivated.
I also want to say that this website has really motivated me. I have to start each day looking at pictures and I can't wait to do something every day.
I made a list this morning of things I want to get accomplished. It is longer that I want but it is starting to get me motivated.
I also want to say that this website has really motivated me. I have to start each day looking at pictures and I can't wait to do something every day.
03-29-2011, 04:22 PM
#173
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I think about this a good bit. I have 1 yard and 1/2 yard cuts they don't go together, so what am I ever going to do with them? I dont' like FQ's I just don't like left overs, so most of my stash is to small to work with. Yes a yard is to small to work with.
03-29-2011, 04:46 PM
#174
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Originally Posted by gaigai
Originally Posted by AlwaysQuilting
How many of you reeeeeallllyyyy will use all the stash you have?
I have several shelves filled with piles of fabric (some still on bolts), yet I always need to buy more for each quilt I make. My stash just "isn't right" even though I don't have strange colors or prints.
Oh I might find one to use but most of the fabrics in my quilts are newly bought fabrics.
So I'm really toying with the idea of just selling it off.
Do you think you'll ever use up your stash?
I have several shelves filled with piles of fabric (some still on bolts), yet I always need to buy more for each quilt I make. My stash just "isn't right" even though I don't have strange colors or prints.
Oh I might find one to use but most of the fabrics in my quilts are newly bought fabrics.
So I'm really toying with the idea of just selling it off.
Do you think you'll ever use up your stash?
03-29-2011, 05:11 PM
#175
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Go for it. I am thinking of doing the same thing. I am going to make pillow cases for a charity project and hope to use up a bunch that way. Or if you have receits donate to a local quilt guild for charity quilts and deduct from taxes.
03-29-2011, 05:18 PM
#176
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Originally Posted by zipit
I've decided to use my stash. If I can't figure out anything better to do with some of it I'm going to just make HST's and see what I can come up with from there.
I also do bags and aprons so I'm going to just start cutting and see what happens. Yards and yards of bias is going to get made and then I'll figure out what to put it on.
We plan on a long distance move in the near future and with all of my machines and my Gammill, box after box of fabric is more than I want to worry about. Guess it would make nice packing material though.
I also do bags and aprons so I'm going to just start cutting and see what happens. Yards and yards of bias is going to get made and then I'll figure out what to put it on.
We plan on a long distance move in the near future and with all of my machines and my Gammill, box after box of fabric is more than I want to worry about. Guess it would make nice packing material though.
03-29-2011, 05:35 PM
#179
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Yes, I'm determined to use up my stash, I have a moderate stash compared to some and it's still 'too much'. I'm on a 'no buying fabric' pledge and use up what I've got already. If you really hate the fabric you bought, and don't plan on scrappy quilts, then sell it! You might make a profit as fabric prices have climbed recently!
Blessings,
MaryAnna
Blessings,
MaryAnna
03-29-2011, 05:35 PM
#180
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Yes, I'm determined to use up my stash, I have a moderate stash compared to some and it's still 'too much'. I'm on a 'no buying fabric' pledge and use up what I've got already. If you really hate the fabric you bought, and don't plan on scrappy quilts, then sell it! You might make a profit as fabric prices have climbed recently!
Blessings,
MaryAnna
Blessings,
MaryAnna
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