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07-29-2011, 06:22 PM

#111

mcwillia

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Join Date: May 2011

Location: Pacific Northwest

Posts: 128

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

07-29-2011, 06:25 PM

#112

Irish Jan

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Join Date: Dec 2009

Location: North Olmsted, Ohio

Posts: 128

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.

07-29-2011, 06:26 PM

#113

MadQuilter

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Join Date: Mar 2009

Posts: 15,639

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.

07-29-2011, 06:30 PM

#114

fabric whisperer

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Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: Ohio... wanna build a cabin in the woods and live off the land... and quilt all day!

Posts: 990

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

07-29-2011, 06:55 PM

#115

daisey

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Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: colorado

Posts: 1,617

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!

07-30-2011, 06:01 AM

#116

Bueniebabe

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Join Date: Jul 2011

Location: Iowa

Posts: 1,798

did you add onto your house for all those machines?

07-30-2011, 08:34 AM

#117

milikaa1

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Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: Running Springs, Ca

Posts: 1,568

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

07-30-2011, 08:39 AM

#118

lslaton

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Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: small town, Texas

Posts: 49

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

07-30-2011, 11:58 AM

#119

luv-e

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Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: Southeast Ohio

Posts: 2,584

Quote:

Originally Posted by ladyshuffler

My understanding is.not a good idea to store fabric in plastic bags....sealed :roll:

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....

07-30-2011, 12:33 PM

#120

mcwillia

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Join Date: May 2011

Location: Pacific Northwest

Posts: 128

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irish Jan

Doesn't fabic get old and faded over time?

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: