when do you decide to destash fabrics?
10-18-2010, 07:23 AM
#62
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I have a weekly fat quarter giveaway on my blog. Otherwise, I keep even the tiniest of scraps. There are somethings that were special for a special quilt that will doubtfully fit in another quilt. Also some that came in packs that aren't to my taste. In my giveaway I try to find out generally what a person likes so that I can send them something they'll use. Occasionally I'll give away something that I don't think I'll ever use to a charity function. I wouldn't call this de-stashing. I just call it being practical and frugal with the small amount of storage space I have available.
10-18-2010, 07:43 AM
#63
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When I determine that a piece of fabric I bought is too ugly and I haven't been able to figure out why I bought it, I put it in a bag to give away. Well the truck has come and gone and I still have about 3 of those bags in my garage.!!!
10-18-2010, 07:48 AM
#64
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I haven't really gotten started with intensive quilting but I sure did sit at the computer half the day Sunday, buying material. I love the material but get overwhelmed with the selections available. I don't know if I could ever part with any of it. You never know
10-18-2010, 07:50 AM
#65
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Never destash. I am in a financial bind right now and will be for some months. Am happily quilting along doing scrappy quilts with my stash. When finances improve, I can restock, but with free patterns and my stash, I am set to go for a loooooog time.
10-18-2010, 08:58 AM
#66
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De-stash? Not me. I was trying to find a use for the neon green ripcord nylon I have had for about 10 years. I finally decided to make drawstring bags to send to soldiers to store stuff like bean bag toss games, frisbys, baseballs, etc. If it hangs around long enough, I can finally find a use for it.
10-18-2010, 11:22 AM
#70
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Originally Posted by Sewze
Originally Posted by MommaDorian
I wish I HAD a stash. lol I tend to buy when I need it for a specific quilt. When I get new ideas I'm stumped because I never have what I need.
