Girlfriend

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.

cwessel47

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.

sewplease

Looks like you have the stash thing down perfectly, lol! It looks great! :-)

justflyingin

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.

MadQuilter

That's a nice stash and a nice topper.

quiltsRfun

You have quite a stash there. And it's so organized.

DOTTYMO

If you buy much more you will need another bookcase .you stash is sooooo organised.

QuiltnLady1

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).

landers1

Beautiful topper, great stash

mawluv

You now have STASH!!! there's no turning back and there's no cure!! Don't you love it?