cashs_mom

Good for him!!

Onebyone

I use this one for quick bags. It's sturdy and no exposed seams. It can be made in any size, tall or short.

https://www.lazygirldesigns.com/make...day-gift-bags/

I sew the handles around the bag, bottom to top to make it extra strong.

Pat1969

Thank you OnebyOne!
I downloaded the pattern. It might be good for Christmas gifts this year.
Pat

SusieQOH

You know what they say about opinions.................... LOL
I can't imagine saying that to anyone about anything! Good for your hubby. People need to get a life.

Onebyone

It was his relative. LOL Most of his side thinks we have foolish ways and seem perturbed we keep right on doing just fine.

Stitchnripper

I watched some Swedish death cleaning videos. Very depressing. I can see not being a hoarder and getting rid of things one doesn't love, but, mostly get rid of things your kids or family or anyone won't want to wade through. What if those things still bring comfort and joy? I told my family when I am gone to call the quilting people to get that stuff and then call 1-800 got Junk. I think the Junk people try and find homes for useable things. Maybe I am making myself feel better!

LGJARN52

Hello, my name is Linda and my addiction is buying fabric. I've been making Kennel Quilts for cats and doing the pillow case challenge. All are for charity. After making over 80 quilts, many for Project Linus in the last 9 years I'm burned out on quilts for a while. Other charities need items and I'll use what I can for those.

Quiltah Mama

I think a stash is too much only if it becomes burdensome to the person who owns it. But in that case, there are lots of options for sharing the stash with others.[/QUOTE]

I happen to 100% agree with this statement. 👏👏👏 I have read on other threads on here how to much "stuff" in one's creative space ruins their MOJO and their creative juices are depleted. Some people thrive and a full creative space energizes them to use it. Our sewing space and how much fabric is in it is OUR choice, friends, neighbors, and family have no business sticking their noses in.🥸

copycat

This is a great stash buster...thank you. I have a lot of one yard cuts. Our guild makes tote bags for a women's shelter.
Onebyone thanks for sharing the pattern. I am stumped on one step under Finish the bag step. Can you please explain how you tuck the lining into the outer bag fabric. It seems to me that there is no hole left since you sewed it close in the previous step. Thanks in advance for your help.

WesternWilson

You are right, she is not a quilter! I do explain to folks who are surprised at the size of quilter's stashes that unlike painters, we cannot mix our colours to order. We have to have it in a fabric.

I like to just jump into projects without spending much if any time shopping for fabric, so my large stash really works for that kind of quilting. I also love improv...again a big stash is a big help in that enterprise.