Stash
07-02-2013, 07:22 PM
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Stash
OK, I think I get it. I've been collecting "stash" over the last year, for the first time in over 30 years of sewing. Everyone on the QB talks about their "stash". So, I went to Target, bought their $32.00 bookcase, came home, assembled it myself, and started collecting.
I found as I sat and sewed (right next to my "stash"), the fabrics were speaking to me. I was daydreaming about how this fabric would look with that, and imagining patterns in my head.
It was wonderful, when last weekend, I found this Flag Table Topper in Jenny's Quickly Quilting Magazine, and all I had to do was go to my "stash" and pick out the fabrics. I didn't have to go to the store - and I loved it.
In times past, I would pick out a pattern and then shop for the fabric. I could never figure out why quilters wanted a "stash" because the amounts one would buy would never be the required amounts by pattern.
I have to say, it was such a great feeling making this project without shopping
I'm still not sure how much to buy of each fabric I like, I've just been buying a yard of each. (How much do you buy?)
Here's my project - and my stash. Thanks for helping me decide I NEED STASH. LOL
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PS: I'm accused of "taking over the Master Bedroom". It's the only place I have to sew.
I found as I sat and sewed (right next to my "stash"), the fabrics were speaking to me. I was daydreaming about how this fabric would look with that, and imagining patterns in my head.
It was wonderful, when last weekend, I found this Flag Table Topper in Jenny's Quickly Quilting Magazine, and all I had to do was go to my "stash" and pick out the fabrics. I didn't have to go to the store - and I loved it.
In times past, I would pick out a pattern and then shop for the fabric. I could never figure out why quilters wanted a "stash" because the amounts one would buy would never be the required amounts by pattern.
I have to say, it was such a great feeling making this project without shopping
I'm still not sure how much to buy of each fabric I like, I've just been buying a yard of each. (How much do you buy?)
Here's my project - and my stash. Thanks for helping me decide I NEED STASH. LOL
[ATTACH=CONFIG]422295[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]422296[/ATTACH]
PS: I'm accused of "taking over the Master Bedroom". It's the only place I have to sew.
Last edited by Girlfriend; 07-02-2013 at 07:28 PM.
07-02-2013, 07:28 PM
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Yup, that's how to do it - and that's why we do. That bookcase gave you the perfect inspiration in your sewing room. How much to buy really depends on you and your budget. I'm a very scrappy girl. Rarely buy more than half a yard at a time - unless it's a remnant or I need borders or focus fabric. Looks like you are into scrappy from your project. Have fun! with this crazy obsession.
07-02-2013, 08:51 PM
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What a cute project and beautiful fabrics! Yes, it is very liberating to just decide on a project and be able to begin it right away. Keeping the stash under control is just as important as having one, however. 
07-02-2013, 10:08 PM
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Nice stash -- and a great project. I usually buy way too much, but if I think the fabric will be borders or binding for a full size quilt, I get at least 2 - 2.5 yards since I hate to piece borders that are all one fabric (now a piano key border is a whole other story ). The rest depends on if I like it or love it (I have been known to buy 6 yards of love it).
). The rest depends on if I like it or love it (I have been known to buy 6 yards of love it).
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