Questions about your stash
08-18-2012, 07:32 AM
#51
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Thank you Suzan. That quilt is the largest one I've made yet. I put the border on today. I was hoping to machine quilt it using Ken Lund's quilting frame but I need longer poles to do that. So I hung it up in my studio closet until I am ready to tackle it. I am more than pleased with how it looks too.
I was collecting fq's when they were a dollar or two each. That was years ago. I really don't buy fq's anymore. Now I prefer to buy fabric by the yard. Quilting has become a more expensive hobby then it was years ago when I started. But I figure I'd be spending my money on something so I really enjoy spending it on my Quilting projects.
I was collecting fq's when they were a dollar or two each. That was years ago. I really don't buy fq's anymore. Now I prefer to buy fabric by the yard. Quilting has become a more expensive hobby then it was years ago when I started. But I figure I'd be spending my money on something so I really enjoy spending it on my Quilting projects.
08-18-2012, 08:14 AM
#52
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all of the above, I see fabric I must have just because I like it no practical use in mind so I buy it. plus the home ec teacher at my school gladly gives me all the scraps (half yard fabrics with a shape cut out in the middle) discarded by the kids.
08-18-2012, 09:57 AM
#54
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Left overs from projects, small scraps for paper piecing, anything my friends are about to throw away - they let me see the items first-, second hand clothing etc.
I buy small amounts when I just cannot resist the color or the pattern of the fabric, with no pattern in mind usually- I am a color addict I quess.
I buy small amounts when I just cannot resist the color or the pattern of the fabric, with no pattern in mind usually- I am a color addict I quess.
08-18-2012, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Tippysmom
What does it consist of? Is it leftover fabric from a project, or an impulse buy? Do you see a bolt of fabric and buy X amount of yards with nothing in mind right now?
How do you know how much to buy?
How do you know how much to buy?
How much depends on the wallet and my mood and if I go shopping hungry. If it functions for a backing I buy 5-7 yards, If I think I may use it in a border 2-3 yards, otherwise 1 yard.
Be careful. Stash sort of happens and it can easily be overwhelming.
08-18-2012, 02:05 PM
#56
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Originally Posted by Trene
I inhierited my stash from my Mom; three years later I still haven't organized it all yet. I have added to it, however!
08-18-2012, 02:09 PM
#57
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
The easy answer is YES. Some of my stash is leftovers and some is fabric I bought for a specific project in mind (aka a UFO in the making) and other pieces just sort of spoke to me. Now I have so much that I ONLY buy when I need to add for a project in the works OR large backing pieces OR it's on sale and I just love it. (Yes, fabric can be addictive).
How much depends on the wallet and my mood and if I go shopping hungry. If it functions for a backing I buy 5-7 yards, If I think I may use it in a border 2-3 yards, otherwise 1 yard.
Be careful. Stash sort of happens and it can easily be overwhelming.
How much depends on the wallet and my mood and if I go shopping hungry. If it functions for a backing I buy 5-7 yards, If I think I may use it in a border 2-3 yards, otherwise 1 yard.
Be careful. Stash sort of happens and it can easily be overwhelming.
08-18-2012, 02:11 PM
#58
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Location: Washington State
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My favorite is to purchase fabric by collection. Sometimes I have a project in mind but often I just love the fabric. I will buy maybe 2 yards of the focus fabric and lessor amounts of coordinates. I'm definitely a fabricaholic - it is my hobby / passion / borderline obsession.
08-18-2012, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Tippysmom
I am curious about how you all collect and add to your stash.
What does it consist of? Is it leftover fabric from a project, or an impulse buy? Do you see a bolt of fabric and buy X amount of yards with nothing in mind right now?
How do you know how much to buy? I just started quilting and keep reading about everyone's stash, and I want one!
What does it consist of? Is it leftover fabric from a project, or an impulse buy? Do you see a bolt of fabric and buy X amount of yards with nothing in mind right now?
How do you know how much to buy? I just started quilting and keep reading about everyone's stash, and I want one!
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