The frustrating search for the remaining yarn for my sweater has made it crystal clear - I have TOO MUCH STUFF! My fabric stash is not only in my sewing room, but also in our storage unit and on shelving in the garage. It's more than I need, and more than I can probably ever use. As a scrap quilter, I rarely reach for yardage when it is time to make a quilt (reaching instead for pre-cut squares and strips), and as one who never wants to piece a backing (reaching instead for a wide backing), my yardage just sits and sits, appreciated, but not utilized.
It's time to let more of it go. I started with the floral drawer, and pulled out 10 one-to-three yard cuts to put in
my ETSY shop. Within hours, it started selling. Bye-bye, beloved fabric...
On a happier note, I found a few moments to sew during my whirlwind weekend. I'm up to 20 completed On Ringo Lake blocks, I'm up to date with my Temperature Quilt blocks, and I love the way the Flutterby quilt is coming along.
Here's hoping I find even more time this busy work week for both de-stashing AND sewing.
I'm linking up with
Oh, Scrap and
Monday Making.
4 comments:
Don’t we all have too much stuff? I am constantly trying to reduce the amount of stuff I have, good for you for letting go!
I have an abundance, too - but that is because everyone clears out their 'stuff' and brings it to me. I think I need to hold a few improv classes and I supply the scraps.
Wow! You are courageous! I'm so glad you are able to clear out some of your fabric! Not only is my local quilt shop having a great sale, but my local yarn shop is closing...sadly...but yes, I'm purchasing a lot of fiber this year! :o
I have an abundance too, but I still need just one more fabric every time I make a quilt. I do have some I don't care for and should do like you and just sell it.
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