True definition of a Stash
06-25-2019, 11:09 PM
#21
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Location: NE England
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Surely however large your stash, you find that you need that one extra fabric for your project!!! I am trying to cut larger pieces for my Linus quits so as to make them up faster though.
I'm off to Doughty's Roadshow on Sat and then the Festival of Quilts at Birmingham in five weeks .... lot of fabric to look at, and some may find it's way home with me
I'm off to Doughty's Roadshow on Sat and then the Festival of Quilts at Birmingham in five weeks .... lot of fabric to look at, and some may find it's way home with me
06-26-2019, 04:02 AM
#23
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Location: Central Ohio
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Originally Posted by Battle Axe
SusieQOH, your 200 years scares me. Based on how long my parents lived, I figure I have 17 years left. So do I start selling some of my bolts?
06-26-2019, 06:02 AM
#24
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Location: Central Texas
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I'm with all of you too; more fabric than I'll Ever use up; don't you wish they'd quit making such gorgeous pieces that beg, "take me home"?
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 06-26-2019 at 06:14 AM. Reason: shouting/all caps
06-26-2019, 09:52 AM
#25
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Texas
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Originally Posted by AlvaStitcher
I thought I had a stash but according to this definition I do not. I still have to go to the store to pick up more thread or that fabric to add the extra spark to a quilt. LOL
06-26-2019, 02:27 PM
#27
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Location: Upstate NY, north of Syracuse Area
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Originally Posted by dunster
My stash has everything I need so I don't have to buy anything. That doesn't mean it has exactly what I want when I want it.
My definition of stash is much less restrictive. It's whatever you have on hand, no matter the size, quality, or age. It can fit into a drawer or overflow several rooms.
My definition of stash is much less restrictive. It's whatever you have on hand, no matter the size, quality, or age. It can fit into a drawer or overflow several rooms.
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 06-26-2019 at 05:42 PM. Reason: shouting/all caps
06-26-2019, 03:38 PM
#28
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Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 9,523
Originally Posted by joe'smom
I think that's too restrictive a definition, because then what do I call the mass of fabric I have in my house, which has never been sufficient that I don't need to buy for a quilt? But I envy those of you with a real stash.
06-26-2019, 03:54 PM
#29
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Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Maine
Posts: 1,249
I am happy with my stash. I have a dozen storage containers, sweater storage size (I think that is what they are called) for my fabric that are full, then two of the three drawer plastic units and a few miscellaneous shoe box size storage containers for precuts. I have the thread,batting, tools, and accessories to make lots of quilts right from my stash. It just seems that my stash never gets reduced. I'm amazed, I can whip out 15 quilts, and my storage containers and plastic drawers are just as full. I just don't get it........only thing I can think of is the fabric fairy God mother visits my studio while I'm sleeping keeping it well stocked, now if she would just clean too...
06-27-2019, 03:19 AM
#30
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Location: Central FL
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I needed some pieces to finish a quilt in certain colors that I couldn't believe I didn't have in my stash. I cheated and bought the fabric at a rummage sale. I paid $1 for a plastic grocery bag of fabric and I got just what I needed. I still haven't bought anything new and my credit card appreciates it.
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 06-27-2019 at 04:34 AM. Reason: shouting/all caps
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