Mimi01

Just got back a week or so ago from the 10th annual (for me anyway)salvation army fabric sale. Bought about
about 60 yards of fabric give or take. A friend in work uncovered her mothers stash and brought me about
50 yards of fabric. Now lets not forget that I already have an enviable stash. SO I am feeling a little Overwhelmed and am wondering is it ever "to much"

ManiacQuilter2

I certainly would be overwhelm if someone came by my small apt with 50 yards of fabric. I have recently joined a group of sewers that are affiliated with a church organization that does lots of charity works. We are currently making snap bags. I am letting go of some of my stash that I know I will never have any use for.

I would sort through the stash received and pass on any fabric you know you will never use. There are so many charity groups that would be delighted to have your donation. Don't get yourself in a corner being overwhelmed with what you have.

Tartan

Put it all on mini bolts and then start organizing into colour families. Once you have your families done, you can see which don't play nice with others. Those unfriendlies you can offer to someone on QB or your friends.

Terri D.

I wouldn't say "too much," rather, "enough." I think it's possible to get to a point where you no longer need to stash build, but if your stash lacks something you need, it's okay to fill that one need.

Enjoy your new fabric windfall!

Prism99

My stash is "too much" at this point. It takes up a lot of space and, even though I have divided it up into plastic bins, takes too long to find combinations I want to use. Have no idea how many yards I have. The idea of measuring every piece is overwhelming!

toverly

Wow, that's an enviable stash for sure. I'd say, organize it, donate what you will never use and then happy sewing. But only you know what you will use for sure. Enjoy.

quilter2theend

Holy cow! I feel overwhelmed by the fabric I have, I think I would stop sewing all together if I had so much to choose from.

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

I don't have a stash because "too much" happens fast for me. It makes me nervous to have a bunch of fabric around that I'm not using or have a purpose in mind.

I guess every stash is "too much" when in brings the owner more anxiety than pleasure. For me, that is less than a small Rubbermaid tote. For others, it might be a warehouse. You've got to figure out what works for you.

GrammaNan

I just donated three 55 gallon trash bags of fabric, including large scraps and fleece to the Goodwill. All of that fabric was causing me too much stress! From now on I am going to purchase the fabric I need for a project and donate what is left immediately. It was an impulsive act and I know I am crazy but I just couldn't deal with it any more. I pray that people that need it will find it and make good use of it.

Jennie and Me

Instead of giving fabric away, cut it up into strips and make lovely scrap quilts. Donate said lovely scrap quilts to your favorite charity. There are so many homeless people that need warmth and comfort. And you get the pleasure of handling all that lovely fabric. It's a win, win situation.