Sew Mama Sew is asking questions about our stash. So I've answered her questions
What do you usually sew?
Clothes for my grandchildren and pursesDo you buy on impulse or do you go out looking for something you need? usually looking for something in particular, but I always look at renmants
Are you a pre-washer? yes, because I'm scared it will shrink after I've made the outfit.
If you are, do you wash your fabric before you need it, or only when you’re ready to use it? when I need it
Do you iron it? yes
How do you sort it? color and kind of fabric
How do you store your fabric? scraps smaller than 1/4 yard in bins by color. Stack the rest on shelves, by kind of fabric
What tips do you have for building up a well-rounded stash? I usually go to renmants first, then check out sales that week, buy at least a yard, look for sheets at thrift store.
When do you say enough is enough? When I can't get any more on my shelves
What are some of your favorite stash-busting projects?
making purses
Cindy Lou had this idea on her blog to wrap ribbons on clothespins. I found these at Hobby Lobby last week they were on sale for $2.35 for 24. I have a lot of ric rack, so I just dropped them all in one jar. I found the jars at Goodwill. The big one was $1.99 and the small one $.99. Now I can see what I have.
Just can't help myself. I just have to have order in my sewing area and want to be able to see everything. I bought the button keepers at Joann's (40% off-$4.00 each). Already had the baskets and the shelf. I made the wall hanging button keeper with some fabric I had and a sheet of plastic from Joann's. Love it.
