marinewife

I think it's better to have a stash to some degree... my mom's got out of control there for a little bit. We're talking two, oversize rolling bins for EACH major color. I stopped buying fabric for quilts until I went to visit her and check out what she had :) It was usually better than the store! I have two bins currently -- one for cottons leftover from other quilts, and one for apparel fabrics that have some potential for doll clothes for my daughter. I don't like clutter, but I don't consider a stash clutter. It's great to have on hand...

playswithcolor

I think for some people, not having a stash to use expands their creativity.

They are free to plan a project and not have a stash holding them back, because they can purchase just what they want for the project.

I personally do not thrive on making lots of identical blocks for a quilt. I work in a more scrappy fashion and I'm pushing myself to trust my design sense and work more intuitively.

I took a quilting class from a national award winner who said she had given away her entire stash.

I think for some it means leaving the old and the past behind and giving yourself the permission to start fresh with nothing stiffeling or limiting, well maybe just your budget.

Robinmg

I don't have a large stash. I usually buy when I have something in mind. I do however keep the scraps and will eventually make something from them. I do buy fabrics that I just can't resist but I usually only buy a yard. I just don't have the room to keep them. My sewing room/office is rather small and it is also a guest room. My family doesn't appreciate the mess when they stay.

boohoofish

Do you realize I have made over 20 quilt tops for Linus Connection just using "scraps" and Ihave only been quilting about 3 1/2 yrs and that is not the only thing that I do. I'd love to have her scraps!!! (lol)

Dolphyngyrl

I don't, I just buy for projects, I have enough material for 3 quilts, 2 wall hangings ,and 2 bags, all fits in one tub, but no stash, can't afford it. I think its more common than one might think

gypsylady5

I don't have the stash I used to have. I simply don't have room for it, nor the desire to collect large amounts of fabrics just to sit on a shelf waiting for time and inspiration to make a great quilt. However, I am finding that I'm buying again and I must stop. I do have a large stash, but am trying to downsize. I say good for her and I'm sorry that she doesn't send the scraps our way!

EllijaysUFOqueen

I believe I would be more productive if I were more like this. I LOVE fabric so when it is on sale I cannot resist it, then I am never really sure what to do with it. I will be getting help in this area soon, tho. Wish me luck as I try to de-stash!!!

jlm5419

Personally, I wish I was as disciplined and tidy as this gal obviously is. My stash is growing, and threatening to take over my sewing room. :D

katzak

Er, I'm one of those quilters with virtually no stash. All I have fits into one dresser drawer. I just don't have the budget to buy fabric just cause I like it. I buy as I need.

CAS49OR

I have "scraps" and I have several "started, but didn't work out -- I'll do something else with it someday" stash, but I don't have the wonderful extra bolts of fabric I've seen some people do have.

I think some people really know their "stuff" and collect wonderful fabrics for future use.

I try to keep a neat sewing room, and my "projects" are all stuffed in totes and drawers, lol!