what is a stash really good for?

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06-28-2014, 08:10 PM

#81

Twisted Quilter

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Originally Posted by bj riley

I have a closet full of stash, mostly given to me by my friends when I learned to quilt several years ago. No matter how I try I can never seem to find what I need to do a project. Is it me?

No, it's not you. I have the same problem. When I first started quilting I was told to check out yard sales for fabric. Well, I found a yard sale with quilting fabric in the large storage bins for $5.00 each. I bought all 4 bins. To this day, I think I may have only used a quarter of one bin. Nothing seems to go with whatever I'm making either.

06-29-2014, 09:04 AM

#82

dorismae904

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I look on extra stash as challenges. Cut them in strips and squares for scrappy quilts. Make walker bags and adult bibs for the nursing home. I think the saying goes, She who dies with the most stash didn't sew fast enough.

06-29-2014, 06:10 PM

#83

bj riley

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Originally Posted by JeanieG

Here is what you can do with your stash! Visit the website below. Bonnie Hunter has numerous free patterns on her site for scrappy quilts:

http://quiltville.blogspot.com/p/free-patterns.html

Have fun!

Great site. I am starting to look at my stash in a whole new light!!

06-29-2014, 06:11 PM

#84

bj riley

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Originally Posted by KwiltyKahy

My stash is also good for petting, fondling, folding,dreaming on. And it's cheaper than therapy.

Ha Ha! Good point!

06-29-2014, 06:52 PM

#85

purplefiend

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I use fabrics from my stash quite often, only buy a few new ones to go with what I've got.

06-30-2014, 03:36 AM

#86

katydidkg

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A stash is good for using what you have and not paying the rising prices for yards of cotton fabric. If I buy, it's for a yard or two to go with what I have. They're saying it's popping to $14 a yd this fall. So glad I have a large stash.

06-30-2014, 12:12 PM

#87

quilter2090

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I use my stash to make my quilts all the time, but, I do have a large stash. There is no quilt shop close to me, so over the years whenever I am in a city with fabric, I buy some fabric. It doesn't matter if I have a project in mind,if I like it I will buy some. Since my income has drastically been reduced since I lost my job do to disability. I am so darn glad I have my stash to pull my fabrics from. I can still quilt, I had even stocked up on batting, rulers,etc. So now I can still indulge in my hobby, which isn't cheap.

06-30-2014, 12:34 PM

#88

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i find a stash to be absolutely useless. all my fabric are in plastic cartons, labeled w/the color inside. great so far. however, they are stacked 5 high and 3 wide. inevitably, what i'm looking for is always in the bottom carton. they are so heavy at this point, i just hate looking thru the fabric. i'd rather go to the store and buy what i need when i need it than to rummage thru these crates.

07-01-2014, 07:21 AM

#89

Becky Crafts

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I love having a stash. I make a lot of controlled scrappy quilts. My friends have given me many beautiful pieces of fabric. They love seeing them used in my quilts & I love having their gorgeous scraps to make into more beautiful items. I don't need to buy a lot of fabric unless I need something special for a project. It really helps & gives me lots of options!