bunniequilter

I have to admit I tend to buy fabric whenever I can. I used to buy it anywhere anytime. I changed my own personal rules and it helped, for a while. Now I only buy whats on sale at my local fabric outlet, which helps until they have a buy one get two free sale, does me in every time. I have placed online orders sparingly. Im getting better but still admit Im a fabric junkie.

qwkslver

You are overwhelmed. I'm sorry. I get that way too. I have "too much" fabric too and not enough time to sew (I work full time and then some). Just try to organize it in small bursts so you don't get MORE overwhelmed and think Spring. You will feel better before you know it. And don't give it away, you will regret it. You'll be okay. Hang in there.

ksdot417

When my fabric (and every other aspect of my quilting room) got overwhelming I invited some of my friends over for coffee, cookies and some good old fashion folding and organizing. We had a ball and it got done a lot faster. I highly recommend it.

quilterpurpledog

A couple of months ago I was looking at a magazine article (quilt magazine, of course) when I saw that the person demonstrating a technique was using a fabric that was twenty years old. I know because I have some that I purchased a long time ago. So you see, her stash was important to her quiltmaking. I am making quilts for my grandsons who are graduating from HS this year. I purchased some new fabric but added several pieces from my stash. I keep most of mine in plastic bins. I really think adding older fabric to new purchases adds a lot of interest to quilts. The fabric industry is always hard at work changing color styles and patterns just to get us to buy more fabric. And, we as consumers buy into their game. It is refreshing until we have to deal with the reality. I am really trying to reduce my stash. I have never seen a hearsh pulling a U-haul.

Pieces2

Maybe you need to go through your fabric and make three piles of fabric.
1. Fabric to keep
2. Fabric to sell
3. Fabric to take to the resale shop
After this organization maybe you won't feel so overwhelmed
Then make some quilts with the fabric you kept

gabeway

Never happen!

bunbytes

As I posted before, the first week in April is mega marathon redo the room and organize time. I have two friends who are dedicating their week to this project. I will start this week to wrap my fabric around the 300 comic boards I recently bought. The room is sooooo bad that we are dragging everything out into the living room because I can't do a thing with all the fabric and stuff piled up. Wish me luck!

Fabaddict

I have a wall hanging that says "there is no such thing as too much fabrid" ------------ and I believe it. LOL

Fabaddict

ok, so I can't spell this morning.

Ashjoy

Sometimes you just need to purge! I can't craft in an un organized space. And really touching and organizing can be very gratifying. I find the same thing with my stamp and paper hobbies. I try to buy more selectively now.