Stash Raid
 

My sister came over this morning to bring me a new bath robe she made for me from some of the penny a yard fleece that I bought last fall. She then was asking me about some smaller print fabrics that she could get from me to make gowns and clothes for NICU babies. So I said sure and I let her raid 1/2 yd pieces that are in one of my cupboards. She had a ball!
This reminded me of other stash raids that friends or other charity quilters have been into my stash for quilting projects. To one group I gave over 200 yards of fabric for charity quilts. Now I know I have a very large stash and for one reason or another, since I rarely buy fabric, it continues to grow.
How many of us allow stash raids from time to time?

yes and need to do a clean out again soon

No one could raid my stash. I am trying to use it up myself.

I go through my stash at least once a year and donate.
I got rid of a ton of fleece that I bought and had no idea why. It was quite awhile ago.
I don't use fleece but I must have had an idea at one time haha

Very rarely do I get rid of quilting fabric, but I was running out of room in the fabric drawers and out of space on where to keep the run overs, so I did a major de-stashing just about a week ago, also did the same with my quilting books, all went to our local Humane Society Thrift Store.

I've been trying to hit my stash more often and always go through and pull stuff I likely won't use I give to my guild's annual "garage sale". I have a friend who is trying to really downsize her stash so that she and Hubs can build a new house on property they have--the Hubs won't talk starting until she clears out some of it! LOL

I hope one day to have a stash large enough to get raided! and a quilt room large enough to hold it!

My stash is “raidable” to good friends always. I also donate fabric to a church group. Last year I donated about 50 yards and 19 quilt tops made from Strips I cut from left over fabrics I didn’t think I would use again. I made my own “jelly rolls” which I color coordinated. They were really pretty tops and the church group will add backs, binding and batting and donate them to a women’s shelter.

I quilt with a group and every once in a while go through my stash (not often enough) and pull things to Putin our share table.

I'm currently about to start down sizing my quilting "stuff" . Books will be first, and then fabric and templates, what doesn't sell will be donated to DAV. I plan to keep only what I can get done in a years time and then if still quilting will purchase fabric in smaller amounts to do a few more quilts.

I am the odd ball with no real stash to speak of. I do have three bins of scraps that I use and some pieces - probably leftovers. And some fat quarters I have won. But if anybody wanted some of it they could have it. If I am not making a scrap quilt I will buy what I need for the project and keep the leftovers. I am also odd in that I finish everything. I know - I need help!!!!

I would love to have someone "raid my stash"! I am working diligently to use it up so it is not left for my children to disperse when my time comes. Goal for the year is to reduce The stash by one big bin. I have sorted and donated what I know I won't use including books. Now, I just continue on to quilt, share, and do my best to graciously turn away fabric that I don't really want to use.

I encourage all who are feeling emotionally overwhelmed with fabric to reduce their stash in whatever amount and manner that fits. It is refreshing and a freeing process.

I donate a fair amount of new yardage to our guild's veteran quilt program. Nothing over $5/yd - a lot of it was less than that.

I think it's good to let your friends/relatives "Shop Your Stash". In my case I have been given some large quantities of brand new fabric, One was 8 Home Depot packing boxes of fabric. Had a friend help me sort into colors, we each took some we liked and STILL had 7.5 boxes. I'm down to four. yes, Shop Jackie.

At this point in my life I am doing my best to downsize. I only buy what I absolutely need (except the penny fabrics from last fall). I am doing my best to finish each project I am starting. I only have 2 UFO's left and they are on the must finish list for this year. I would much rather be your kind of odd ball.

I will allow one particular friend to raid my stash if there is a particular fabric she needs/wants and I might have it, she reciprocates.... other than that I haven't had anyone want or ask to raid my stash so I guess time will tell!

There was a time when I would cringe at the idea of anyone thinking about raiding my fabric stash. I was very possessive. It was only after I realized I had a stash that could outlive me 3x over did I start letting some of it go. There are some however that are considered untouchable. My reproduction fabrics fall into that category. Since I am doing my best to quilt from my stash I no longer have to watch that a newer piece that was for something specific is close to going out with a raid.