Peter Walsh fabric stash organization tips
02-07-2011, 08:24 AM
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I bought fabric as I found it. We're retired and the only way I felt comfortable quilting was mostly buying fabric from thrift stores or at huge discounts. I could no more replace that fabric today without a huge outlay of money we don't have/don't want to spend on fabric. Sure, it's not neat, but I am taking a class for which I have not had to buy 1 inch of fabric! And I'll have a cute baby quilt at the end of it. Plus, my stash will be down by at least 6 to 8 yards of fabric, including a Dr Seuess panel for the back, it's a win-win for me.
That said, I am considering getting some of those plastic boards to wrap fabric, but lots of mine is pretty big yardages. Another factor is energy. Let's see, I can quilt or I can organize my fabric...hummmm.
That said, I am considering getting some of those plastic boards to wrap fabric, but lots of mine is pretty big yardages. Another factor is energy. Let's see, I can quilt or I can organize my fabric...hummmm.
02-07-2011, 08:58 AM
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Hi! My name is Kim and I wrote the article that you all are talking about. Thanks for the link -- you all are powerful -- my traffic nearly doubled the day the topic was posted!
I just wanted to clarify a few points. These are NOT Peter Walsh's tips or steps, they are mine, inspired by his methods.
I was actually surprised at how many of you had a negative reaction! I would only suggest decluttering your stash if you have a decluttering *problem*. (Leading up to the destash article, I wrote a post called "Three Signs of a Cluttered Fabric Stash" here: http://www.trueup.net/stashes/three-...-fabric-stash/) If you can access your fabrics and move around your sewing space easily, then you don't maybe you have a problem and don't need to declutter!
Personally, I have limited space for my stash, and it gets cluttered so quickly that it often gets to the point where I can't even use the space for sewing. In fact, I am overdue for a round of decluttering now ...
Anyway, thanks again! I appreciate your feedback!
Kim
I just wanted to clarify a few points. These are NOT Peter Walsh's tips or steps, they are mine, inspired by his methods.
I was actually surprised at how many of you had a negative reaction! I would only suggest decluttering your stash if you have a decluttering *problem*. (Leading up to the destash article, I wrote a post called "Three Signs of a Cluttered Fabric Stash" here: http://www.trueup.net/stashes/three-...-fabric-stash/) If you can access your fabrics and move around your sewing space easily, then you don't maybe you have a problem and don't need to declutter!
Personally, I have limited space for my stash, and it gets cluttered so quickly that it often gets to the point where I can't even use the space for sewing. In fact, I am overdue for a round of decluttering now ...
Anyway, thanks again! I appreciate your feedback!
Kim
02-07-2011, 09:31 AM
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On Feb 21 he is doing a quilters home. She is a greater charity quilter who became overwhelmed.
Remember these people have invited the declutter people into their house. No one forces them to do it. Even if the daughter calls---the Mom can easily say NO to the producer. But that being said--I did not see that particular show. But I had a MIL with a filthy house and would only go once a year Christmas Eve and hold the youngest child who put things into their mouth. I was really afraid to eat the food as stuff was growing mold in the refrigerator.
MY DH ex is a total hoarder and their 2 girls will have to deal with all that stuff eventually. It is sad and a dangerous way to live. I was stunned when I saw the house and would never do that to my children. I think every cool whip container on the east coast resides there.
Everything in moderation and have a plan for it when you pass away. Families have no idea of what to do with quilty stuff many times. Make sure you have a plan so it does not end up in a dumpster.
Remember these people have invited the declutter people into their house. No one forces them to do it. Even if the daughter calls---the Mom can easily say NO to the producer. But that being said--I did not see that particular show. But I had a MIL with a filthy house and would only go once a year Christmas Eve and hold the youngest child who put things into their mouth. I was really afraid to eat the food as stuff was growing mold in the refrigerator.
MY DH ex is a total hoarder and their 2 girls will have to deal with all that stuff eventually. It is sad and a dangerous way to live. I was stunned when I saw the house and would never do that to my children. I think every cool whip container on the east coast resides there.
Everything in moderation and have a plan for it when you pass away. Families have no idea of what to do with quilty stuff many times. Make sure you have a plan so it does not end up in a dumpster.
02-07-2011, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by luvstoquilt301
On Feb 21 he is doing a quilters home. She is a greater charity quilter who became overwhelmed.
Remember these people have invited the declutter people into their house. No one forces them to do it. Even if the daughter calls---the Mom can easily say NO to the producer. But that being said--I did not see that particular show. But I had a MIL with a filthy house and would only go once a year Christmas Eve and hold the youngest child who put things into their mouth. I was really afraid to eat the food as stuff was growing mold in the refrigerator.
MY DH ex is a total hoarder and their 2 girls will have to deal with all that stuff eventually. It is sad and a dangerous way to live. I was stunned when I saw the house and would never do that to my children. I think every cool whip container on the east coast resides there.
Everything in moderation and have a plan for it when you pass away. Families have no idea of what to do with quilty stuff many times. Make sure you have a plan so it does not end up in a dumpster.
Remember these people have invited the declutter people into their house. No one forces them to do it. Even if the daughter calls---the Mom can easily say NO to the producer. But that being said--I did not see that particular show. But I had a MIL with a filthy house and would only go once a year Christmas Eve and hold the youngest child who put things into their mouth. I was really afraid to eat the food as stuff was growing mold in the refrigerator.
MY DH ex is a total hoarder and their 2 girls will have to deal with all that stuff eventually. It is sad and a dangerous way to live. I was stunned when I saw the house and would never do that to my children. I think every cool whip container on the east coast resides there.
Everything in moderation and have a plan for it when you pass away. Families have no idea of what to do with quilty stuff many times. Make sure you have a plan so it does not end up in a dumpster.
It would not have been easy for the mother to say "No" to producers when she was threatened with never seeing the grandchild.
02-07-2011, 12:59 PM
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When it comes to my fabric stash I don't think I could do it. Weeding out some of the other misc. crafting stuff would not bother me. There are a few fabrics I could possibly give up, but most of my fabric I really like.
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