MadQuilter

Ricky Tims actually starts his seminars by saying that very thing (about stamp collectors and such). He says that as soon as you refer to your stash as a collection, it is a non-issue (unless you get to that unhealthy "hoarding" stage). I need to go to the LQS for some fusible interfacing. I hope nothing else jumps in my basket.

Emma S

Some of us, who shall remain nameless, tread a very narrow line between collecting and hoarding. As you point out, sometimes that fabric just jumps into the cart, what's a collector to do?

Barbm

I haven't been on the board in over a year and came back to see this. I placed myself on a moratorium to get myself to use what I have. The only purchases are to finish a quilt with backing or something I may not have. I do a fair amount of charity quilts for raffles and my only purchases have been just that- some yardage for borders in April and some blenders- why do we always need blenders- where does it go? This Christmas I am making quilts for all my grandchildren, so I bought 3 Frozen panels and some fabric to make my own borders. The other 5 will come from my stash, thank goodness. Need to get some backings I'm sure but hoping I can piece some from the leftovers, although I don't think I will have enough. 18 tubs of fabric and I need to tame the beast that is my sewing room. Just finished a raffle quilt for our car club (totally from stash!) and now I have the itch once again. Forced myself to get some canning done this morning so I can sew tonight. Feels good to be back at it, but the carpel tunnel in my right hand is rearing it's ugly head. Sigh....

Carry on my fellow destashers- maybe we should make an ongoing list of yardages used.

calla

This category is quiet, stashes are being reduced...........

oksewglad

That is a good thing, calla. Is there a there a thread for stash reduction quilts?

PaperPrincess

I know there was one in 2013, but it looks like there's not one for the current year. Someone could host one next year! I'm happily working on my quilt that I started in the Bonnie Hunter workshop (see how I drop this name whenever possible ). I belong to a club that meets monthly at my local LQS. We got a free FQ today. I suppose I could have turned it down, but I didn't.
Speaking of BH, after listening to everyone at the workshop, and seeing previous year's mystery quilts, I decided to participate this time round. I was pretty geeked. Today she released her color selection. I have hardly any of these colors in my stash. I mean pink? I have like 1 piece! I guess I'll just collect the clues & then decide if I want to make it in the future with a different color way.

Emma S

Princess: I have done two previous BH mysteries, pulled all the fabric from my stash. Figured I used up 36 yards when you calculate front and back. This year its going to be a bit of a problem. I joined another mystery where just by chance I opted for almost the same colors so the variety is really depleted. Going to take a trip to the local hardware store to actually get the color samples. Maybe when I have the colors in hand some of my options will appear to go together better than they seem to right now. Wish you would join us, you know nothing ventured nothing gained. Usually there is a group here on the board that shares their progress, its a lot of fun.

Veronica

It may be the end of the year, but I'm joining the moratorium today.
I just reorganizing my quilt room and it's time to stop buying and start using.

Emma S

Welcome, Veronica. We've already discussed starting another thread for 2015. The new thread will be sited here so be sure and stay tuned. The paint chips really helped to find the fabrics in my stash. Not a yard will be purchased for the BH mystery and approx. 18 yards will be used from my stash. I call that a win.

MadQuilter

Veronica, this is too much fun not to continue AND it is NEVER too late to get on the wagon. I have never "belonged" to a group where following the goal was as rewarding and falling off the wagon was as entertaining. Noticed the other day that I actually have a few gaps in my cupboard and pulling out stash is no longer a wrestling match. You gals are good for me. Thank you!

Good plan, Emma. I bet it will feel very rewarding. I am going to a quilt retreat in Pismo Beach the second weekend in November and I will take projects from my stash. HOWEVER, the group generally visits local quilt shops and I foresee angst and anguish. lol