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Grandma Pat - I can really relate to your comments! When I buy fabric I always have a project in mind that I would like to do - whether I get to it is another story. I get bursts of creativity when looking at fabric at quilt stores but later, many times my energy and inspiration runs out at home. Life gets busy and the fabric gets stored in a box with other pieces. I, too, would be sad if I got rid of it though - I always feel that even though I have more fabric than I will ever use that I will get to it someday! :)
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I know what you mean. "I'll get to that some day" is my motto. I do get some things done, but lots have been put on the back burner for a "rainy day." I used to go into my fabric room on a given morning to select my outfit to wear to work from the closet in that room, but had to quit doing that and move the clothes to another closet, because once I went into the fabric room, I didn't want to come out and I would then run late for work.
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I love buying pre-cut fabric from ebay, send me a pm if you post yours there.
I like layer cakes, jelly rolls and 6" squares with a lot of variety. for 6" squares I like to buy lots of 100+, I don't bother with smaller quantities. But I also buy yardage and fat quarters if it is offered as a 'lot' with a bunch of different fabrics, especially if they coordinate. |
see you now have 30 posts! whoohooo :)
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Can't wait for you to post your fabrics!
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Originally Posted by raynhamquilter
Can't wait for you to post your fabrics!
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To bad I live in CA or I would be at your door right now.
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I would be interested depending on where in ohio you are.
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Originally Posted by DONK
I would be interested depending on where in ohio you are.
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Originally Posted by katied772
Originally Posted by raynhamquilter
Can't wait for you to post your fabrics!
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That's news to me I never looked at that. I better read my own stuff.
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Does anyone know why "a regular here" appears after some names but not after others?
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Originally Posted by Bobby's Girl
Does anyone know why "a regular here" appears after some names but not after others?
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Thanks, Kaye. I'll have to put my 2 cents worth in more often. ;)
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I think Kaye is right about the 2 wk period and 20 postings. You have to regularly post or you will lose the 'regular' status (that's my interpretation of what I read - can someone confirm?)
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I will glad to see regualar here too.
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Originally Posted by katied772
Originally Posted by raynhamquilter
Can't wait for you to post your fabrics!
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Definitely. Have family coming from out of town this coming week and been getting ready for that. Also trying to get things together for a garage sale the following week, so it will probably be the week after before I get to the fabric. There is so much fabric to go through. The thought of it is overwhelming. Not quite sure where to start. I have probably 20 or so fabrics that are multi yardages still on the bolts. Maybe I'll start with those.
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Originally Posted by costumegirl
I think Kaye is right about the 2 wk period and 20 postings. You have to regularly post or you will lose the 'regular' status (that's my interpretation of what I read - can someone confirm?)
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Where are you located in Ohio? Maybe I could help you clear your stash....... :) I'm in the Cleveland area.
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Originally Posted by katied772
Definitely. Have family coming from out of town this coming week and been getting ready for that. Also trying to get things together for a garage sale the following week, so it will probably be the week after before I get to the fabric. There is so much fabric to go through. The thought of it is overwhelming. Not quite sure where to start. I have probably 20 or so fabrics that are multi yardages still on the bolts. Maybe I'll start with those.
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Originally Posted by eeraemore
Where are you located in Ohio? Maybe I could help you clear your stash....... :) I'm in the Cleveland area.
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Originally Posted by ClairVoyantQuilter
Originally Posted by costumegirl
I think Kaye is right about the 2 wk period and 20 postings. You have to regularly post or you will lose the 'regular' status (that's my interpretation of what I read - can someone confirm?)
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be sure to read the forum rules
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-651-1.htm User Titles User titles associated with accounts have the following structure: "new user" -- first two weeks after the registration. "a regular here" -- at least 20 posts during two weeks up to date (assigned/removed automatically). "community benefactor" -- outlined here. "top poster" -- a user with the highest number of posts. "moderator" -- users who help moderate the board. User accounts registered over two weeks ago (on any given day) but with less than 20 posts in the previous two weeks don't have any title associated with them. |
I look forward to seeing your fabrics posted on this site soon. Everyone is very encouraging and I think you will get closer to what your fabric is worth than if you sell at a yard sale. We appreciate a deal, but also know how much quality fabric costs! If possible, when you post it, include the information on the selvage so we know who made it, etc. Good luck to you.
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Originally Posted by katied772
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Hi,
I am new here and have some questions. I was an avid quilter for 20+ years. Over the years, like many quilters, I became a fabric addict. In recent years I accumulated a huge stash and was involved with machine quilting. Now, I have not quilted for several years and have come to the realizaton that I probably won't begin quilting again. So, with encouragement (hounding) from my husband, I have decided to sell my stash. I have many rubbermaid tubs full of quilt shop quality fabric, all new. Not sure how to sell it. I'm having a garage sale next week and thought I would just put it in the sale but most people probably won't appreciate it. Is advertising on this site a good idea? And how is it best to do that (by the piece, etc)? I am in Ohio. Don't know if this is a national site or not. I know there used to be an Ohio quilt forum but can't find it now. I also have a large Grace quilting frame, never used. Got it just as I went into machine quilting. I really need to clean out the room I have this stuff in. Any ideas? I had even thought about cutting it into squares and selling on ebay. I did that with vintage chenille pieces last year and it sold well. Thanks for any tips. Linda |
Try this fb group.
Fabric Destashing for people who aren't Cray Cray.
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HI, I am located in Arizona. I grew up in Navarre Ohio, Just south of Massillon about 5 miles. I know where the Amish Country is and It is so good to hear from someone from that part of the country. Please send me a Private message on here and tell me more about where you live.
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we do have a thrift shop section here.
these are the rules: https://www.quiltingboard.com/items-...a-t165381.html |
Look into sewitsforsale on groups.io. You have to join, but it's free. It will take some work to get top dollar for your fabric, but that group seems to sell a lot of sewing stuff. If you are looking for a bulk buyer, it might or might not be a good place to post it. It's worth looking into.
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I am looking for the time, when you are vested, to see what you you have for sale and how it goes. I have been thinking for a long time about selling much of my stash but have baen lazy about doing it. I did put some out at a garage sale last summer and sold $300 worth of fabric at $4 a yard. I suppose if I pierced it for less it would have sold faster and more. I just couldn't do that.
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Please note...this thread was started in 2010.
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For sure, read the rules for selling and then start posting replies to other posts and you will get that 20 + really quick. But as all have said read the rules. I have purchased fabric and sold fabric on the site and have good responses and everyone who purchased was very happy. Go for it and make the members all happy to see your stash.
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I would put up a flyer and have info about the fabrics when you have your garage sale see if you get a bite
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I sell my fabric on Facebook. There are many "for sale" groups and once you join you can buy and sell. Check out the groups, Sew Its For Sale, Fabric Destashing, Quilters Market. I have sold a lot of fabric there. Yardage in the $3-5.00 range sells the quickest, unless you have something special that people are looking for.
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