I am horrified!!
08-11-2013, 06:09 PM
#122
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Sonoma County, CA
Posts: 4,299
I was reading a fantasy book earlier today and a treasure-hoarding dragon came up and I couldn't help but think of this thread and picture myself as that dragon, only instead of gold & jewels, I'm presiding over a mountain of fabric, scissors and rulers! And I doubt that dragon ever made anything of his treasure and gave it to someone, so I figure I'm ahead of the game, LOL.
08-11-2013, 06:37 PM
#123
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: S. W. Indiana
Posts: 7,484
Originally Posted by EvieD44
I didn't know that you should wash all your batiks before using them..........why? Do they run? I love reading what's on this board almost every morning but I don't post. Don't know how things work on it. I know.....I know ....I should read how to do things. But that's like Facebook....I'm on that but don't usually post things either. Just love to look at the pics of my kids and grandchildren and friends of mine. I've been quilting for about 10 years, been retired for 5 years. I don't quilt regularly, only when I'm working on a project. I also have some UFO's. Now concerning my stash....I have it in two large book cases, and some draws and on some shelves.....I seem to be more of a collector than a sewer!!! But when I go in my sewing room I love to just stand there and look at all the beautiful colors!! I love my "stash" I don't know how much I have either.....but I know it's not enough! It will never be enough. And yes I do pick from it and I have made quilts from it without hardly buying any for that project. Nice talking to everyone! I just love, love this site......such wonderful people on it. I sit here every morning with my coffee and enjoy all of you!
Batiks do run!
08-11-2013, 06:50 PM
#124
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 5,500
Originally Posted by huntersgrammie
Oh oh i am in trouble then. Been quilting for a year and just out of curiosity, since you brought it up, i went and did a check and i stopped at 350 pieces of one yard or larger pieces with plenty left to count.lol oh well i am having fun.
Dina
08-11-2013, 09:45 PM
#126
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: AR
Posts: 3,604
Originally Posted by Helliewellie
My motto is " You don't have to have a project in mind to buy fabric, you buy it cause you like it and it will fit nicely in your stash"....
08-12-2013, 04:14 PM
#129
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Posts: 8,107
I have more than 211 pieces of fabric, and I plan to shop tomorrow for more! I have been using my stash more and more, though, and I know have more fabric than I will use in my lifetime, but so what? My grands shop from it, I shop from it and just love having it.
The only question I ever ask myself is 'Can I afford to buy this?' Lucky for me, I can. Even so, I shop sales...
The only question I ever ask myself is 'Can I afford to buy this?' Lucky for me, I can. Even so, I shop sales...
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bearisgray
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
135
05-14-2022 04:47 PM
