Neutrals, batiks, purples and red/orange/yellows. I have waaay too many blues and greens though.
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I found I was missing are whites, all light solids, colored solids, and small tone on tones of all colors. I have plenty of prints and wild fabrics but nothing goes together without the solids. Unfortunately, I have to wait until 2012 before buying anything new. Sure am putting these on my list to buy first.
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Solids
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I have a serious problem. We spend our winters down south, got home but cannot locate my stash bin. I have searched all over, even had my hubby look but found nothing. I think I may have forgotten to get it out of the closet. Sigh
What would you all do? Wait until we get back down there this fall or purchase what I need now? If I were to purchase now (the thought is staggering) I'm wondering how to go about that. I'm participating in a group challenge, The Quilting Diva which would be a lot of small pieces. So it's not like I need a lot of yardage. Again, I have nothing here at home, absolutely nothing. |
Originally Posted by Carolijn80
(Post 8648278)
I have a serious problem. We spend our winters down south, got home but cannot locate my stash bin. I have searched all over, even had my hubby look but found nothing. I think I may have forgotten to get it out of the closet. Sigh
What would you all do? Wait until we get back down there this fall or purchase what I need now? If I were to purchase now (the thought is staggering) I'm wondering how to go about that. I'm participating in a group challenge, The Quilting Diva which would be a lot of small pieces. So it's not like I need a lot of yardage. Again, I have nothing here at home, absolutely nothing. |
Consider going to other sources than a shop. Goodwill, local senior center, friends who quilt and ask if you can shop their scraps. Bring cookies or coffee or both and pick up what you need to make a perhaps a planned scrappy quilt. A little here and a little there. Just an idea.
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Like you, the ones that read as solids are always being used, andcl seldom go fabric shopping as we're getting older and may soon need to downsize & move into town. My solution is to look at the back of small prints to see how they can be used...it's surprising how that often works! Also, l'm making morecscrappies as l tend to accept those without guilt from other quilters, lol...a lot of " solid" and neutrals come my way in small sizes. I just use them all 🙂
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Originally Posted by Carolijn80
(Post 8648278)
I have a serious problem. We spend our winters down south, got home but cannot locate my stash bin. I have searched all over, even had my hubby look but found nothing. I think I may have forgotten to get it out of the closet. Sigh
What would you all do? Wait until we get back down there this fall or purchase what I need now? If I were to purchase now (the thought is staggering) I'm wondering how to go about that. I'm participating in a group challenge, The Quilting Diva which would be a lot of small pieces. So it's not like I need a lot of yardage. Again, I have nothing here at home, absolutely nothing. |
Originally Posted by Gemm
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Someone else mentioned checking out thrift stores (as I do), but it might also be worth reaching out to whatever quilt guilds are down south where you are. Someone may be just waiting for a desperate plea for help like yours to help them deal with a stash surplus. :-)
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This sounds like a good way to go til I get back to Texas this fall
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Also check things like Craig's List or Nextdoor. Searching on "fabric" brings up everything from couches to motorhomes. Quilting narrows down a bit but you might get hits for slabs of wood or motorcycle seats.
Before we moved I replied to a "wanted" ad for fabric, she was looking for scraps to make baby quilts. After I chatted with her via a few emails and found she was a textile student she got a small pickup truck load of stuff! (She had the space.) I still moved more fabric than I want and am watching for additional wanted notices. I'd be happy to let someone like you shop my stash for a project or two... PS/Edit: Posting a Wanted ad is probably better than just checking the craft or free sections. I've responded to many more wanted ads than I've put up my available ads. |
Icequeen is right that online want ads are probably the best option, but I think Facebook Marketplace gets more action than Craig's List these days. There's also Goodwill's online store which sells a lot of fabric bundles, or Destashify a marketplace specifically for individuals to sell fabric and sewing supplies.
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I have a small amount of solid fabrics. As for the color brown, I have a fat quarter. I lean towards using tone on tones vs. solids.
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