mom-6

I'm not sure how meny of what size quilt tops I could make (quite a few!), but I don't even have batting for all my WIPs, as I do not purchase it until I'm ready to sandwich and my thread is pretty slim as well.

My tapestry, drapery, and upholstry fabric stash for bags or costuming is equal to or greater than my regular quilting stash.

Pamela Artman

I'm sure I have enough fabric to make about 280 quilts give or take 20. I figured it out this way... I have about 35 "bundles" of fabric that I put together for future quilts and they fill one big plastic bin. All my other fabric is in 7 other bins, so 35 x 8 = 280!! Oh, plus I have about 20 UFO quilt tops started that are in project cases, and 5 kits and 2 whole cloth quilts in a box. So, I could make about 327 quilts!! LOL Also, I bought over 300 spools of thread at a garage sale, but the thread may show on a few quilts because there's a lot of red and black thread. LOL

Happy Tails

My sister (non quilter) asked me last night if I was afraid my fabric would get "shop worn" if I had it too long, how long do you have fabric before that happens? I'm thinkin with all I'm hearing about everybody's stashes, it must be safe for years??? After all, my hero (Eleaner Burns) says he who dies with the most fabric, wins!! She didn't say the most shop worn fabric, LOL Same for thread, how long does this stuff last?

cgroark

I recently bought 200 of those fabric boards to organize fabric and I ran out. I had no idea my stash had gotten so large. Several pieces are parts of fabric lines purchased for specific quilts which I have not gotten to yet, but I seriously need to stop purchasing fabric. I don't think I could live long enough to sew this all up. Some of the fabric is so pretty that I hate the thought of cutting it, but that is what it was purchased for. I am not buying for a while until many of these are used up.

stitchinwitch

WOW Pam! You could actually open up your own shop!!!

stitchinwitch

I guess it depends! - Make sure it is kept out of the sun.

Longarm

I don't think I could ever use up my entire stash. However it will be there for my daughter and if grandchildren get interested they can help use it up. If not then I am sure someone will enjoy finding it at Goodwill or some other charity store.

I certainly want to do all I can afford to help the economy and local quilt shops. (Sometimes the online ones need my help too.LOL!)

Longarm

Tinabodina

I just bought 2-6' book shelves and they are full. I still have 8 more totes to fold and sort; therefore another 8 ft. book shelf may do it. I think I have enough to last a life time. As for accessories, only a rotary blade and I would use sizzors. I think I'm set. Now that I see it in writing, maybe I should stop buying........nooooo, can't do it. Love the feel of fabric! :thumbup:

ejudy

Fabric would never run out, however batting would. I remember Mother using thin blankets and such in quilts, so I guess that would help for a while.

I guess we realize that we have an addiction, however, I've never seen this one advertised on the show for help. So maybe there is no cure!

polly13

I have reached the age where each day is a gift and there are many more behind me than is possible to see in front so decided to use those packed away patterns and fabric in the stash, only buying what I absolutely need to go with the chosen ones. So far I haven't had to buy a thing. I have so much thread I am excited when I have to buy a spool. When I was young I got excited at the newly introduced Crayola crayons. As I got older I found the same thing happening with thread. Now I love the challenge of using what's on my shelf---yet wonder whatever possessed me to buy some of the fabrics that are there. Nevertheless, they must be used and it's been creatively fun. I have had an eye on buying a new machine, but won't consider it until I empty the shelf. It's an exciting goal.