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by stork 29 Jun 2012 ( edited Jun 30'12 07:25 )
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After reading (& laughing) at ramona's post a question occurred to me.....how many yards of fabric to you have? Do you separate the different fabrics....quilting, crafts, clothing, etc?

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by asterixsew 29 Jun 2012
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No idea but I am trying to have a sort out at the monent so I might just know later
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by stork 29 Jun 2012
I went through and cleaned my sewing room and moved the rest of my son's stuff out. I'm still not sure how much, but I did reorganize and go through the motions!
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by michemb 29 Jun 2012
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Oh my god, I don't dare count, it will probably scare me to death. Just in the last month I have purchased around
60 meters, fabrics of all sorts.
Insane I know, I just can't hel myself.
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by stork 29 Jun 2012
Totally understand!
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by stork 29 Jun 2012
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Well, to answer my own post....I'm not sure how many hundreds of yards (yes) I have. I do separate them into different groups (or areas). I have about 12 very large tubs, excuse me, 13 very large tubs with clothing fabrics (this does not include what is shoved into a closet or dressers), I have shelves and drawers full of quilting fabrics for which I love to add to. If only my husband knew (not) just how much!!!! I have way too much but I have a love for fabrics, especially batiks and I also LOVE sales. Yeah! There I confessed....I feel ssoooooo much better. :O)
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by ramona 29 Jun 2012
I have several bins as well but didn't get them in the picture. I don't really sew clothing these days. Just quilts and embroidery. I, too, love the batiks they have now days. They are beautiful. The ones they came out with in the beginning I didn't care for. Oh SALES!!!!! Yes, SALES!!! Love them too
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by april22 29 Jun 2012
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Yes, I sort the materials in different cabinets or drawers. That's more pleasant to work with, (you can not make mistake's!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by ramona 29 Jun 2012
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Too many to count. I do have the quilt fabric separated from the clothing. The craft fabric is just blended in with everything else. Gotta share a picture. This does not included what is in bins/boxes. It's a mess right now as I have several projects going.
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by april22 29 Jun 2012
hey ramona, it looks so cozy, I'll drink a cup of coffee with you okay!!
by asterixsew 29 Jun 2012
Well I dont have that much, must show this picture to my husband, he now has no reason to complain. Ramona you have a most impressive fabric hord.
by anabela 29 Jun 2012
That´s a good idea asterixsew, my housband asks every time when I by a new fabric the same: What for?
by pcteddyb 29 Jun 2012
Okay - seems like a small fabric store to me.... I am impressed - and I will show my DH too - he thinks I have a LOT (not)!
by janetedna 29 Jun 2012
That's what I thought! there's no way I could buy bolts of fabric at our UK prices but would love to give it a try. Jan
by ramona 29 Jun 2012
My stash started when I knew we were going to retire in the country and the nearest shops are an 1 to 1 1/2 hrs away. I've just built on that retirement stash. Not a small store just my stash.
by ramona 29 Jun 2012
April22, Come on in anytime and sit and visit....bring your machine too!
by cfidl 29 Jun 2012
Fantastic Stash! Happy Stitchin!
by drro 30 Jun 2012
Wow! I am impressed! Thanks for sharing:>)
by greysewist 30 Jun 2012
I sure would love to swap sewing rooms with you! Your collection looks fabulous and so tidy!
by toogie 30 Jun 2012
I HAVE to show my husband and my oldest grandson.My g-son thinks I opened a fabric shop and my husband HATES me to go near fabric when he is with me.This is impressive-Toogie
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by jmweller 29 Jun 2012
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To be honest, I'm afraid to count. I currently have 7 large shelves overflowing and much more stacked on boxes. My sister came over one day and saw all of it and her comment was: "Okay, you win."
(I didn't know we were competing!)
Maureen
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by bonnetgirl 29 Jun 2012
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Well your stash beat mine...I only have 2 large bins and 1 extra large bin with mostly cotton fabric and large full of polar fleese.
Hugs Joann
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by bonnetgirl 29 Jun 2012
forgot they are all folded neatly the same so I can turn the bin up and lay on top of each other according to color.
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by anabela 29 Jun 2012
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Hello , I have many yards of cotton fabric and yes I do separate them by colores
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by pennyhal 29 Jun 2012
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Don't ask. Don't tell.
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by hightechgrammy 30 Jun 2012
LOL!
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by bevintex 29 Jun 2012
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I don't have half as much a some of you but I always have room for more.
Bev
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by sewdoctor 29 Jun 2012
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Well I don't feel so bad about mine now....looks like I have "sisters" in crime...I have about 10,000 yd of fabric (+or - a few thousand) and yes I do have it kinda seperated..flannel,,,cottons, fleece, suitings, wool, upholstery, drapery,, and KNITS!
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by janetedna 29 Jun 2012
Blinking Heck! Jan
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by stork 29 Jun 2012
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Hey Ramona, I think you have a store!!!! I believe the many of us will agree. I would love to come to your place to "shop". It is amazing how much we can "collect" over the years, months, weeks and yes, even days. Just think, we are keeping wonderful and exciting rainbows in our homes. :o)
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by cfidl 29 Jun 2012
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My categories are Quilt/ME, Fleece/fakefur, Felt, Poly, canvas/corduroy, specialities(velvet, satin, organza, lamae), silk, wool and HomeDec. Between me and my D! She can everything except the quilt/ME --- OK I am willing to share... she has more expensive fabrics more cotton knits. Now they have stretch Lamae! Here is a link!
1 links:
[1] http://stretchlamae.com/
stretchlamae.com
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by kitty2011 30 Jun 2012
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OMG... Romona !!!! How delightful.

You have more fabric (& it's so much better laid out) than our closest fabric shop.

I love how it's mostly colour coded.
hugs kitty.
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by greysewist 30 Jun 2012
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How on earth would I know, LOL. I do have lots in plastic tubs in at least a couple of rooms and also out in my caravan, but it's not all fabric. I also 'collect' towels, facewashers, tea towels etc on which to embroider. It's probably a good thing I don't have a huge house!
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by hightechgrammy 30 Jun 2012
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This is incredible! I thought I had a lot of fabric. I only have 1-2 yards at the most of any fabric. I always buy at least half a yard, with some fat quarters thrown in there too. Ramona - that is unbelievable! It makes me drool just looking at your stash!
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by hightechgrammy 30 Jun 2012
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I really think there is something about the pharamones! My fabric makes me feel good! I love to spend time in my sewing room and re-sort my stash. I have way too many plans for projects - but I do gather for a few months before actually cutting any fabric. It's all the quilt fabrics that pull me right in - and I love novelty fabrics too. I have a whole stack of upholstery samples that make great pillows. I took photos at the quilt store today and it was packed with other ladies just as hooked on fabric as I am. Why is fabric so exciting??? This is the flannel section, with some minky fabrics too.
1 links:
[1] The website
cabinquiltsandstitches.com
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by stork 30 Jun 2012
These are just the flannels at the shop? Wow how exciting. What selection of quilting cottons do they have? Where is this heavenly place? Drool.....
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by blueeyedblonde 30 Jun 2012
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I have quite a stash, but Ramona beats me! Wish mine was as organized. Would be nice to have more room ro at least get it sorted and then put it away properly.