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Some good thoughts here.
A year or so ago, I decided to STOP buying new material unless I absolutely had to have something to complete the design of a quilt. My stash had gotten out of hand.

Thus far, I haven't had to buy any new fabric. And my DD and a friend of hers have both given me fabric to make quilts for them. So my goal of poking a dent in my stash hasn't really gotten very far!

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Originally Posted by np3

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Originally Posted by debbieumphress

I loved reading all the posts. A stash is a stash is a stash......no matter the size. ROFL

Or condition of the room? :roll: :roll:

Ok well, that's why I de-stashed. ROFL.
I love my room now and you know it. Thank you so much. Everything has a place...jellyrolls, fq's fabrics, books, etc. Even my Peggy Sue doll. ♥♥

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Originally Posted by JoanneS

Murphy's Law!

OK, I confess. I'm going with a couple of friends to a discount store in Somerset, KY on Saturday. It's a pretty good road trip, so I intend to get all I can while I'm there. The last time I was there, they had 2 tables that were about 25 feet long that were piled at least a yard high on both sides with folded top quality fabric that was on clearance for $2.25 a yard! I have every intention of getting as much as possible. I need a 12-step program..... *hanging head in shame*

(Anonymous)

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Originally Posted by DonnaFreak

Get it now, fabric is only going to get more expensive!

moving to a smaller home so have to destash. found some beautiful fabrics i didn't remember i had. no more shopping for a while.

i have a reasonable stash, but nothing that is out of control. My thought is my LQS is my stash, they keep it neat and pretty, new and fresh and I dont have to pay to clean it, store it, organize it, fold it, etc.

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Originally Posted by gypsyquilter

What a wonderful idea. Using an LQS as a stash. Love it.

I was looking here last night and I think I even have a stash of quilting magazines and books. Those are part of my stash. The only time I pay regular price for a quilt book is if it is being sold at a quilt show and I want it signed by Eleanor or Mark or Kaffe or Ricky TImm's. LOL. Otherwise, sales are it.

I downsized 3 or 4 years ago and am very pleased with a "smaller" stash, still have enough that I could make about a dozen quilts without batting and it's more manageable

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Originally Posted by debbieumphress

You had four walls and a room full of fabrics and you have sold or gave it away and are down to less than 200 yards?
In the last year I have been selling just about everything I won't use because of "too much". I used to want the most fabric and now I am hpapy with a more organized room. Besides, anyone who came to visit left with a good box of fabric.
Now I am content using what I have but I feel so "empty".

My thought is I can now buy more of the newer fabrics coming out but in moderation this time, I don't buy just to use to give to someone else, I don't buy because it is on sale and pretty, etc.

I know there are stash builders out there, just wandering if anyone else is happy having a smaller, more manageable stash.

She who dies with the most fabric wins...really? Then what good was it to me? ROFL.

And last but not least, I know those buying from me are enjoying the fabrics and all. Makes me smile. :thumbup:

I am thinking of selling some of my older fabric that I know I will not use at the coming quilt show that my group put on every two years. Like Debbie I want to get newer fabric that I know I will use instead of storing it up.