Jo Anne B.

I've learned I really do have a creative gene.
I've learned tons from QB!! Thank you all!!
I have learned not to quilt when I am not in the mood.
To quit when I am tired.
To walk away when I am stumped, no matter what... if it's for a few minutes or a few days. It will come...
To use quality thread.

JanieH

I am also overwhelmed by the amount of fabric and other quilting stuff I have. I was planning on moving and packed up my sewing room and now have postponed the move. While I am leaving a lot of things packed, I am unpacking my sewing stuff and going to do a major purge - just too much. A friend of mine does not have a stash at all. She buys fabric as she decides on the quilt she is going to make.

So, what have I learned? While a stash is good, I need a much smaller one so I can buy fabric specific for a quilt and not try to find something in my stash. In the long run it will be cheaper as I won't keep having to purge fabric I no longer want or like.

Onebyone

I am in the process of moving and I know for a fact a huge stash will eventually become a burden. From now on I'm going to let the fabric and quilt shops store it for me.

M cubed

Yes, trolleystation! Murphy's Law says if anything can go wrong, it will. The corollary: When that one thing does go wrong, it will be the one to do the most damage

Great Thread, Thank you.

Little Lulu

This has been one of the most enjoyable threads that I have read. Thank you all!

Shelbie

Since starting to seriously quilt in 2000, I have learned:
- you really do need some blenders and background fabric to go with all of those “Wow” prints you bought.
- why have just one red print in a quilt when you could use dozens?
- just get it done. Many UFO’s do not age gracefully and colours sometimes look dated.
- change your blade and needle more often. Neither work well when dull.
- it’s ok to gift, re-purpose or destruct partially finished projects that you don’t love anymore.
- buying a longarm with your best quilting buddy is a really good idea!
- sharing and gifting fabric, books and patterns with other Quilters or quilting groups is good for everyone!