"Hurry up and take the durn photo - - I'm gettin' the heck out of here."
So far - I've taken one box of fabric over to my mom's (who's having a yard sale tomorrow...if you're local, it's on 10 Weldon Ave) so she can get rid of it, and took a tote bag full of fabric over to my sister-in-law. (Sandra - if you don't want it, throw it out! It's not coming back here!!!) I just had Itty Bitty put another box full in the car.
But I'm taking a bit of a break right now now. I still have 2 washtubs, 2 rubbermaid totes, 2 grocery bags, and 2 stacks of fabric to go through. The decision making process is getting more difficult now, because some stuff is harder to part with now that I've thinned it out a bit. Furthermore, I don't know how I'm going to store what I keep to increase my chances of actually USING it.
I have made up some kits in the past - a big ziplock bag containing the pattern and all of the pre-cut pieces. I wonder if I should cut up some fabric into useable form and make more kits (I sure have a lot of patterns that I want to try!) -- but I'm worried about the time it would take, and if that would inspire me to actually SEW, because I haven't yet. But then, maybe I could offer the kits to other guild members to make quilts that we donate to the local chemo unit? What to do......
I feel terrible that I've horded all of this STUFF, overburdened and a little nauseated. Someone else could be enjoying it, and I'm sure there are many, many better ways I could have spent my money. I feel like I've gone to a very dark guilty-quilty place!!!
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I'm planning to take some fabric from my stash to church. There are a couple of gals who are gathering sewing machines, fabric, patterns and other supplies to send to our mission group. They are teaching the women to sew and are in need of supplies, so I'm going to send it where it is needed since I'm quite sure I won't ever get around to using it up.
ReplyDeleteI have been gifted with so much fabric(both yardage and scraps)lately. After putting as much into my Bonnie Hunter strip and brick shoeboxes and yardage on my shelves, I started taking the remainder and making up kits! The hardest part of that is not to start sewing any of them right away once they are cut out! LOL!! But the stash IS being tamed and I'm happy!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I know it's not an easy thing to go through our stash. I've been doing the same myself and I keep thinking "why did I not realize that there will always always be more fabric and more quilt ideas to fall in love with". I am determined to use up the few kits I have, utilize my stash where possible and it is so possible with all the scrap quilt and applique ideas available. My biggest purchase and regret is buying a machine quilting frame. I just don't need it. Sigh. Hopefully we can both pare down our sewing supply/fabric burden and move on. Hang in there. :-D
ReplyDeleteI luv your blog, am an avid (male)quilter, and would be happy to take any fabric you dont want off your hands, you can send it C.O.D. if you'd like- email is jt3119@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteGuilt, the gift that keeps on giving!!! I'm sure (if you are like me) that the purchase of those fabrics was the best therapy possible during tough times, and now they'll bless both you and many, many other people! Sending big e-hugs just in case you are still feeling a bit frazzled. :-)
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ReplyDeleteI was over at your Mom's yard sale, not knowing it was your fabric and checking it out and she came over and chatted, telling me all about her daughter who loves to sew LOL! I did check it out really thoroughly, but resisted temptation to bring it to my house LOL...figured someone else will need it more than I. Just too funny that I happen to know that lady's daughter!!!!
Don't feel bad...it's a crafty thing. Everyone does it. Just buy smaller amounts. They don't pile up as quickly!
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy, I just happened upon your blog from the list of Process Pledge members and saw this post. I have a very dear friend who lives in Clearwater, FL who has made a pledge of her own to donate 52 quilts (one for each week of the year) to All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg. She has been asking for donations of either finished quilts, fabric, batting or JoAnn gift cards so she can purchase the supplies and is trying to make all these quilts herself! She has been a busy little bee and has made quite a few already but her budget is tight. Perhaps if you can't find a better place to send some of this fabric you might consider sending some to her for a good cause? My name is Julie and my contact email is juliepanulie@gmail.com if you are interested. Her name is Bree and our co-owned blog is distantpickles.blogspot.com if you'd like to check us out. Thanks for the consideration!
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