Not sure about the Hoffman fabric. It is all packed in containers. I will check on this when I go through it. I know I have Hoffman but not sure about Celestial.

I understand about the work thing. We have been hit so hard in this area. I also know how hard it is to stay away from the fabric shopping. We went to Holmes county yesterday and even though I am not quilting now, I really wanted to stop at all the shops, especially Craft Cupboard in Berlin. I didn't dare suggest it to my husband though. Take care, Linda

I did look at the purses. Beautiful! I may still do those type of things. I am keeping most of my home dec. fabric because I have a drapery workroom set up in my home. It is mostly the fine work like quilting that bothers my thumbs. And I love hand quilting. Oh well, move on I guess.

I love hand quilting but perhaps you could do small projects with machine quilting or machine applique so that your hands do not take all of the stress. There are so many wonderful and creative projects out there from runners and aprons to totes and purses - maybe something will tweek your interest and creativity.

Thanks for posting this

Have you ever considered selling on E-Bay. Some of the members here even have shops on E-Bay. I have purchased lots of "deals" and been very satisfied.I have also sold; make sure to read all the rules. My biggest complaint, either way, is the cost of shipping. That's not E-Bay's fault though. Blame USPS.

I've not sold quilt fabric on eBay but I did sell a lot of vintage chenille and barkcloth last year. Most I cut in squares to sell. I love vintage fabrics. A lot of people use them for quilts and pillows. I agree about the shipping. It was quite expensive and some buyers didn't seem to understand that. I only charged the exact cost and tried to use recycled boxes whenever possible.

I used to be a member of quiltersfleamarket.com. I never sold anything but bought lots of books and fabrics, even a sewing machine one time. Finally, I decided that I had better get off there, or we would have to move out of the house.

You might try that.

I am addicted to this site also. I spend way too much time on here and not enough quilting.

Quilters Flea Market is a Yahoo Group.

groups.yahoo.com/group/QuiltersFleaMarket

show us some pictures and prices.

Sorry,
I'm a new user too and not permitted to post any items for sale yet.

You mentioned/asked "what prices should you ask for the fabrics?"

I think the answer to that depends on several things:

Are you trying to recover the cost of what you spent on the items?

Are you "trying to get rid of it"?

How attached are you to some of the pieces?

What do you think the people are willing to pay? Or more accurately, what would YOU be willing to pay?

(There are some people that think you should pay THEM to take the fabric - - I was at a garage sale yesterday, and the seller had most pieces marked at LESS than $0.50 per yard and she told me that someone had complained that her prices were too high)

My personal opinion - and mine only - is that I consider it "fair/reasonable" to ask for what it would cost to replace a piece with something similar.

Examples: Most VIPs - I think it's reasonable to ask $4 to $7 per yard for them.
Most Hoffmans, Kaufmans, Alexander Henrys - $8 to $11 per yard.

There are exceptions. Right now, Dr. Seuss fabric is frequently going for very high prices on e-bay.

I also think it's fair/reasonable/sensible to recover the out-of-pocket cost of shipping.

What you choose to ask is entirely up to you. When I read the classifieds, it varies from people giving things away (postage included) to asking $5.00 for a 10 x 10 inch square of VIP fabric.

If you can remember approximately what you paid for it, I think fair and reasonable would be 50% of that. Before I would sell good fabric at a garage sale, I would just give it to fabric lovers.

Someone on here had their deceased mother's fabric. They took it to the local quilt guild and sold it for $1.00 per yard. I'm sure those were some might happy quilters.

Hi,
I am new here too, but oddly enough, I am thinking
about selling off a good portion of my stash, as well
as 20 years of magazines, books, and patterns. I
am mainly posting so that I can become a 'regular'
so that I could post my things when I'm ready.
Marciacp

Oddly enough, I originally stumbled upon this site when I was looking for a place to sell my fabric. After being here for a couple days I find I really like it here and needed to be a part of kindred souls again. I've found some interesting ideas to continue some aspects of my sewing. I still plan on selling the largest portion of my collection when I am permitted to list it, but I will have plenty left to work with and plan to stay on this forum. You might too!

I have been lurking around for several weeks now.I love reading about what everyone is working on. I need to seriously think about downsizing my sewing stuff. I have been quilting for over 20 years now and have accumulated a great stash of fabrics (including feedsacks), books, magazines, patterns and notions. I am 48 years old and just have one son, I don't know what he would do with my life time collection of quilty stuff. I will try to post often so I can become a "regular" on the boards!

Selling your fabric at the garage sale you mentioned may, in my opinion, be the way to go. Since you mention storing your stash in plastic bins, even tho good quality, it may be damaged unless you've drilled many holes in the plastic for air to flow, and have re-folded from time to time. You may want to check for a local quilt guild and ask for their advice; quilters are very helpful, friendly people for the most part.
Good Luck

Actually I had thought of that. The fabrics were on shelves in my sewing room until just recently. That's why I am selling them; I can't see any point in storing them.

There is a yahoo group called SewItsForSale - go to yahoo groups and put that title in where to look. A great site to sell quilt goodies. Where in Ohio are you? I'm near Cincinnati
good luck

It's very addictive. If you come here once, you figure out how much you can learn and you keep coming back. But it's a good addiction. :-)

DonnaJean Look at your picture and your name you say you are a regular. Go to the classified read the directions and go by the rules

Sally

you go girl i want your material lol good luck

Not to take away from our Classified section but if push would come to shove, there is always " www.quiltersauction.com".
I have gotten some very nice fabrics in larger sizing for a very good price. It's pretty decent to get like 3.75 yards and it works out to like $4.00 a yard. This is all new fabric and being able to have enough for a pretty backing, even if it is only 44" is a pretty good deal IMHO... Just a thought in hopes of helping only.

Blue

I've read only about half of the other answers you received about selling your fabric, so someone else may have already given this suggestion. EBay is a great place to sell fabric. I know this because I can't even guess how many fabric purchases I've made on eBay. Measure each piece and offer it as an auction or a buy-it-now for a set price. Most of what I've bought has cost the same as or close to the price at JoAnn's or any other online fabric sellers. If it's any certain brand, such as Moda, that helps to sell it. Go to eBay and do a search for "fabric" to get an idea of how other sellers are listing theirs. Good luck!

LOL!! It is amazing how much quilty stuff that can be accummulated!!! I am such a fabriholic! My tastes have also changed quite a bit over the years and fabric trends do change too. I should really downsize but don't know where I would start :)

If you do decide to sell you stash at your yard sale, I would like to suggest that you put an ad on Craigslist (if you have one for your area), specifically for fabric - who knows what that might draw in.

Of course, as others have suggested you can list it here as well. I see know that you have more than 20 posts but "new user" is still showing under you name. You've hung on to it this long, what's another month or so and you know everybody here would appreciate your stash!

Where are you in Ohio? I am in Columbus.

Am looking for small red and white Christmas prints.

I'm new here also, so I can't advise about the rules other than for you to read them. I do buy fabric on eBay quite often and have never had any problems. Just bought 1 yd of Nancy Crow fabric a couple of days ago for $5.00 + $1.51 for shipping. Just a thought for you. Depends on how fast you want to get rid of your stash.

Sorry I don't know all the rules but sister and brother quilters do sell things on this forum. Check out the rules to be fair to yourself and us.

What is a Grace Quilting Frame?

When trying to sell on eBay one must always consider the cost of shipping, either by knowing what it will cost and adding it as a shipping cost, or including it in the beginning asking price. As for blaming the USPS for high cost - how short-sighted! You & I are using the internet as are millions of others. The USPS has fixed expenses too numerous to mention, including a workfoce from whom we demand much and retiree benefits that don't quit. Give them a break....mention other businesses like FedEx and UPS along with them, to name a few.

I am uncertain how to tell if I am a regular-please explain a bit about finding the picture and name--or is it just what is seen when one puts in a post? Thanx

I think USPS is wonderful for service and the price! Our system in Canada does not have the service level the US has and is 2 - 3x the cost for any type of shipping. The other private shipping companies are much more expensive - you really pay for their services.

Something to consider: Critics of the USPS don't consider the differences in the services the USPS provides compared to FedEx and UPS. USPS picks up and delivers cards and letters for less than 50 cents each. Junk mail, delivered for even less, is a service to American businesses and in various ways generates jobs for American workers. Cards, letters, and junk mail are dropped into a box on the East Coast and delivered within days to a destination on the West Coast for less than 50 cents! A soda pop, a candy bar, a pack of gum, or a bag of chips costs at least two or three times as much. (Cost of cigarettes? Cost of a can of beer? I don't know, but more than 50 cents.) USPS provides pick-up and delivery service to the front doors (or close to) of all residents of the USA, no matter where they live, no matter what the weather. FedEx and UPS deliver only the "cream" off the top--packages, which are easier to sort and handle and more profitable than any other type of mail.

You are right about almost everything. USPS does not deliver or pick up at the front door of small communities. We have about 2000 people in our town and we must go to the P.O. to pick up our mail or to mail anything. Since most towns in Montana are comparable to mine, only about 1/2 the population of MT has home delivery. But I would agree with everything else you said.

I live in rural Missouri and have Parkinson's Disease. I have to order almost everything I buy. My mail carrier leaves my mail in a chair on the front porch if I have a package or if the weather is terrible. She's a special lady. If you're in bad health, you can apply to the USPS for to-the-door delivery.

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Well, I just wish you luck if you're determined to downsize. As for me, my stash is large, but it will probably be just as large when I'm gone. I don't sew near as much as I used to, but I still get the urge to "create" something. I love those little urges. I just hope down the road you don't regret getting rid of your stash. I know I would.

Very good advice.

I'm just know what's in my heart and I'd probably cry for weeks if I got rid of any of my stash. I tried it once when we moved to LA (lower Alabama) from Birmingham and I west inside for every piece I sold. I always have something in mind for every piece I buy.