I went to a fabric "yard" sale today. There were 8 tables, each stacked with fabric by color at least 12" high. The seller had worked in fabric stores for over 25 years and looking at the amount of fabric, she must have simply turned over her paycheck each week. She said her last fabric sale was 20 years ago and at that time she sold 12,000 yards of material. I purchased 85 yards and my friend bought 29 yards......we barely put a dent in the total. She said that she still needs to empty the "sewing room" which is so packed that she can't work in it. The price per yard.......$2

Just unbelievable - good for you and I hope you use all of it. Doesn't fabic get old and faded over time? I have alot myself and tell God not to take me too soon, I have too much sewing to do.

Good grief - you have BOLTS. You win!

I am wrangling my stash right now because I have to empty my sewing room so we can set it up better. DH is all excited, My little wood-elf loves to use his power tools and he gets to cut my cabinets down to a more manageable size.

very nice, I am getting more and more organized each day that I pick at my new room ~ love it!

I have a large stash but yours is bigger and I have 30 kits...I have you way beat in machines...3 treadles, and a long arm w/frame, and 10 other sewing machines..accuquilt w/dies about 10 dies...I love fabric and thought I was pushing it but you definately are more of an addict than me!

did you add onto your house for all those machines?

So jealous, can not top that now but maybe someday LOL!

Wow!! you have an amazing stash and so organized. I would like to come play with your stash.

I've been told this several times too[ on Simply Quilts]
That is why I buy shelving and hang material over the front of it so material can breathe....

Fabric has a long life if it is stored properly. The trick is to keep it out of the light, cover it with a dust sheet and be sure to talk/pet it on a regular basis so it doesn't feel unloved. :lol: