Sunday Stash

These are some of the fabric that left without any projects allocated to them after my crazy 2 weeks of Fabric Rehab. I love them so much but I decided to sell some of them in my shop and to giveaway a few fat quarters next week. Next week GIVEAWAY will be "Paris" themed. Pop in next week to check it out!

More Sunday Stashers at 1/4 of an inch

Fabric Rehab – Stashing the fabric. Week 2

One week into my Fabric Rehab. I limited the size of my stash according to my project list and the quantity of the fabric that I can fit into two storage containers that I already have (as buying more is not an option).

I measure fabric and put it in the separate bags. On the bag’s exterior, I label the size of the fabric, its fibre content, where it was purchased, and the cost. I hope that now I will be able to see each fabric at a glance without digging which will save time and frustration.

I was so happy that I organised everything, but I stayed up late researching the fabric storage solutions and found a few people saying different things like (I quote):

"DON'T STORE FABRIC IN AIRTIGHT PLASTIC!!!! Fabric needs to breathe. Fold fabric to fit on a shelf and put a little wrapper of muslin around it, to keep dust off. To make a visual reference of what you have, cut a triangle off one corner, glue it to a 3x5 card, and note down how much you have. Also, note on the card cleaning/washing instructions, where you bought it, and ow much you paid"

"Regarding fabric storage using plastic storage containers, I suggest making small air holes all over them. This allows the fabric to breathe and saves synthetics from yellowing."

Don't Use Cardboard "Never store your stash on cardboard bolts as they are not made from acid-free cardboard. These boards will discolor your fabric if you let it 'age sufficiently on the bolts,' as my friend stated it. I hope this helps."

I also found a great website Fabric Organiser that illustrates the fabric storage option. Looks pretty good.

However, I am even more confused whether I am doing the right thing storing my fabric in plastic boxes! How do you store your treasures?

Fabric Rehab. Week 1

I am on my first week of Fabric rehab month. I already accepted that I have way too much fabric. It was a hard reality to face but I did it and this is a first big step to my recovery. What I am trying to reach is to have a better organised stash that I can actually make something with and not just multiple fat quarters. I also need to work out a strategy that will help me to use the fabric and my time more efficiently.

Every week I intend to write a post about uncluttering the fabric stash and links to other people who have already been there and done that and review my own efforts.

Why is it so hard to accept that we live in the world where there is an unlimited supply of fabric? Plants continue to produce gorgeous fabrics with new exiting patterns and there are fabric retailers willing to sell it you. There is also a great source recycling fabric that definitely worth considering.

I always have this feeling that if I will use this fabric now I am not going to find it anymore and it is better to keep it and wait for that more important project to use it in. I am acting like fabric is my baby and none of my projects are good enough for it.

I read somewhere that one clever lady buys fabric for specific projects. She does not buy fabric unless she knows the exact length, style, and type that she needs for those projects. She even carries a list of her fabric and supply needs in a notebook with her at all times.

That’s what I will try to do. First I will sort my fabric according to the projects. Buy fabric for the particular project NOT just because you like it and must have it. This means that I will not end up with fabric that does not match anything or too small for the project that I need it for.

Fabric or project? What comes first?