Yes, I am still trying to fight back my growing stash! I read a lot of different opinions about how a stash need to be organized, kept clean and protected from the sun (fading)....
Why am I concerned? It seams sometimes that it's all waisted time trying to get it under control.
I read that there are three signs that you have too much fabric and it's taking over your house: - you are defensive about your stash
-you are not using your craft space for crafting and move to free spaces away from the mess
-stash doesn't fit into space you have
I said YES to all of them! My personal opinion is that when you start making to sell and buy fabric to keep in stock for orders, it's normal to have a few fabrics that will never be used. It's all comes with time and working out your collections and style, then you will start buying smarter. I accept that 10% of my stash might not be used but what if you don't use half of it?!
True up website has plenty of posts with advice on how to de-clutter etc. I just thought I'd write a little summary of what I read and add what works for me: *organize by color or by size - yet to be explored by me.
*write index cards - cut little square, staple to the index card with the amount bought and designer, take it with you shopping to avoid buying the same fabric twice. I so far manage to remember all my fabrics. Maybe, it means my stash is not big enough;)?!
* organise by the type - Japanese, vintage, Christmas
* keep fabric in the zip-bag with labels. It didn't really work for me, I prefer see-trough containers as plastic bags tend to slide and fall of the shelves.
*buy in bundles - I found that if I buy 3-4 fabrics from the same range, I am more likely to use them.
*buy scraps, packs, kits, charm squares and rolls if you don't want to have fabric left over after the project
Here are a few more links that I hope you'll find helpful:
Happy Sunday and I wish you a well-behaved stash!
