tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post993456677862823537..comments2023-08-29T09:43:22.341-04:00Comments on Hyacinth Quilt Designs: How and Why I'm Reducing My Fabric StashCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16783597353119297726noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-86449527760516362592017-08-08T21:52:38.811-04:002017-08-08T21:52:38.811-04:00Beautiful quilts! I'm trying to sew from my ...Beautiful quilts! I'm trying to sew from my stash, too. I have a ways to go. Your quilts are so fresh and fun!Sandy Panagoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371332247863196830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-27110330986407339142017-08-02T16:40:24.221-04:002017-08-02T16:40:24.221-04:00Have seen the documentary recently, too. Loved it....Have seen the documentary recently, too. Loved it. Any books you read you could recommend? Love all your "destashing" quilts. The all look very beautiful.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09648673968340281829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-84543408260360666802017-07-30T18:19:43.536-04:002017-07-30T18:19:43.536-04:00Count me in.Count me in.Kareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13064785750925559451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-50524196599901191602017-07-30T10:13:54.785-04:002017-07-30T10:13:54.785-04:00I jut bought the book Cut the Scraps and am lookin...I jut bought the book Cut the Scraps and am looking forward to purging my bins! Love your quilts!<br />Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12916288612959999551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-9333753427923624202017-07-27T00:05:45.326-04:002017-07-27T00:05:45.326-04:00I'm slowly working on my, but need to get seri...I'm slowly working on my, but need to get serious! Enjoyed reading about your process!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165119758309263620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-43797389783457814562017-07-26T14:27:18.647-04:002017-07-26T14:27:18.647-04:00I have been working to decrease my stash for the l...I have been working to decrease my stash for the last 2 years and it's almost to a place that makes me feel peaceful and not cramped. I have been making scrap bins and charity / baby quilts each month of different colors to become better at limiting the intake and usually use a piece of something I'm not in love with for the quilt backings because I know that the recipients will be happy with them and the fun eclectic nature they are taking. this is a great practice and i hope you find it as much a releif as i have Katie https://www.blogger.com/profile/00038688621670404023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-11033559528254834062017-07-24T14:50:46.790-04:002017-07-24T14:50:46.790-04:00Yikes! I use small pieces for stuffing for bedding...Yikes! I use small pieces for stuffing for bedding for my local animal shelters! Nothing goes to waste.grapenutquilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16674616312397642316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-12353486886080115892017-07-20T23:37:32.526-04:002017-07-20T23:37:32.526-04:00I just moved and got rid of every last thing I did...I just moved and got rid of every last thing I didn't want. Except...my fabric. I realized how much I have is ridiculous. I need to do a destash and start being more cautious what I buy. Then I think I will just make charity quilts, but will they ever all get done? It's a challenge with so many fabulous lines always coming out! Christine Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16243353421237619009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-5605086902249276402017-07-20T11:14:54.997-04:002017-07-20T11:14:54.997-04:00I did this last year. I said goodbye to some fabr...I did this last year. I said goodbye to some fabrics that were stressing me out more than bringing me joy. Continuing to look at them made me feel guilty for not creating something with them. That's not what my fabric was for. Most was destashed to new homes and I'm contemplating another destash. I tackled a scrap tub last week and tried to organize it. Some stuff was just purged, blocks went to guild, and some I'm just scratching my head on. The blocks to guild have already been put to use in a new quilt. Great! That's what I wanted. tisha @ quiltytherapyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591639448606412168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-80261436869908208222017-07-20T09:26:35.354-04:002017-07-20T09:26:35.354-04:00I have ended up buying a LOT of fat quarters, and ...I have ended up buying a LOT of fat quarters, and so when I find a good pattern, I then realize I don't have enough fabric (by using my stash). Hmmm...so scrappy quilts are the perfect solution. Just need more time.Barb Neiwerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05489488237974557963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-3431141924299850802017-07-19T19:49:59.310-04:002017-07-19T19:49:59.310-04:00Yes, I'll share the dimensions soon! Probably ...Yes, I'll share the dimensions soon! Probably in a week or two when I post the finished quilt. I'm on to quilting it!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17313580400281160627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-73166573627299287672017-07-19T19:48:50.651-04:002017-07-19T19:48:50.651-04:00Sounds like you're on a roll, Sarah!Sounds like you're on a roll, Sarah!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17313580400281160627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-51893936339684321452017-07-19T19:47:33.533-04:002017-07-19T19:47:33.533-04:00Me too on the Kona binge!Me too on the Kona binge!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17313580400281160627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-90785435407849665712017-07-19T19:21:41.351-04:002017-07-19T19:21:41.351-04:00I find my stash overwhelming. It is depressing wh...I find my stash overwhelming. It is depressing when you can't find pieces of fabric that you know you have. I then spend hours searching (missing out on valuable sewing time) or I give up and purchase what I need. Maybe it is time to de-clutter my sewing space... thank you for the inspiration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-44461981169428377502017-07-18T16:03:05.744-04:002017-07-18T16:03:05.744-04:00Those large prints might be good to try a "On...Those large prints might be good to try a "One Block Wonder" hexagons quilt--they make up surprisingly beautiful!Gammy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10765109853553868336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-21410320916597861242017-07-18T15:47:21.623-04:002017-07-18T15:47:21.623-04:00So there is an upside to a small house. I simply ...So there is an upside to a small house. I simply don't have room for lots of extras! I emptied my closets a few years ago and have been diligent on weeding it 2x/year. (small closet). I do have a large stash but I also love to binge cut up random fabrics al la the Bonnie K. Hunter scrap user system.Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14331123816123252972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-90688288086207179872017-07-18T14:21:45.287-04:002017-07-18T14:21:45.287-04:00I think it's important to take a look at what ...I think it's important to take a look at what you have and determine if it still brings you joy. There are definitely areas of my house that I need to look at. As far as my fabric stash goes, I can say without a doubt that it brings me joy. I consider it a comfortable size. If I had to label it, I'd call it moderate-large. But I'm still inspired by it when I spend time in my quilting room.Mercedeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894234777403275621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-79866110875681095182017-07-18T12:06:24.127-04:002017-07-18T12:06:24.127-04:00Cindy, Your efforts at destashing your life seems ...Cindy, Your efforts at destashing your life seems practical and inspiring. I have lots of places that need this exercise too. Will say that I am making progress in tiny steps. ☺ I like your controlled scrap quilts. Any way that you do scrappy is ok by me. That's where I started out over 30 yrs ago and I never tire of them--controlled or chaotic is fine. Really like yours.Darhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05960683751935834250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-72494427100578363982017-07-18T11:04:09.461-04:002017-07-18T11:04:09.461-04:00Reading about your methods to 'minimalize'...Reading about your methods to 'minimalize' brought back memories of January this year. I had clothes in our closet (and putting away clean clothes was a challenge because of how full it was!), and into the quilt room closet. Finally took a few hours and went through each closet, containers under beds, etc. As I had a pile, I put it into the back of my Highlander. By the time my husband did his side, we had a VERY full Highlander (seats down in the back), which I took to Goodwill. Lots of very wearable items, but I hadn't worn in years. Must admit, I really LIKE my closet now as it only houses what I actually wear. Not there yet with the quilt stash! Been a quilter for 40 years, and you can imagine.... Deb E / OregonDeb Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10378407890740558509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-16823454587810589132017-07-18T10:51:28.581-04:002017-07-18T10:51:28.581-04:00I felt like maybe this was something like fabric h...I felt like maybe this was something like fabric hoarders anonymous, and confession day hahahaRosemary B❤️https://www.blogger.com/profile/17792395820711368533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-62155679177243978812017-07-18T10:25:50.693-04:002017-07-18T10:25:50.693-04:00I too need to pair down the fabrics that are nice ...I too need to pair down the fabrics that are nice but I don't really see myself using. Your quarter log cabin quilt looks awesome, you put that top together so quickly!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15612686505076697159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-11162181092497143432017-07-18T09:36:55.065-04:002017-07-18T09:36:55.065-04:00Do you have the directions for your quarter log ca...Do you have the directions for your quarter log cabin quilt? It looks like a great way to use up some scraps!Kimberleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05111615110164450913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-79277029799100949362017-07-18T08:54:12.884-04:002017-07-18T08:54:12.884-04:00Well, I am also a little overwhelmed with three or...Well, I am also a little overwhelmed with three or four tubs of assorted sized of scraps, and then I have my stacks. I have a lot of fabric. I give away a large box twice a year to my friend that has a sewing school about 5 miles away. The past 5 years I have been over loaded with caring for my parents, so my fabrics got out of control all on their own.<br />Now I am putting in a few hours a week cleaning up.<br />Cynthia, your projects are very very inspiring. I need to finish up a few projects and then I hope to start using up fabrics too. My younger daughter and hubbs just bought a town home 30 mins from my house, and I hope to bring over a desk, Featherweight and sewing box to work on stuff.... thinking I might have 10 minutes during baby nap time hahaha<br />Thank you for sharing your projects, you are so inspiring. This is encouragingRosemary B❤️https://www.blogger.com/profile/17792395820711368533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-37331857418586919922017-07-18T08:04:22.214-04:002017-07-18T08:04:22.214-04:00I have a large, overwhelming stash. But seeing as ...I have a large, overwhelming stash. But seeing as it's all tucked away in random, meaningless piles, I'm hoping that organizing it all will make it less overwhelming. Which is a bit of the "darkest before the dawn" philosophy because organizing it is overwhelming at points too. I needed my ruthlessly objective husband to set up a system for me, of just sorting, no analyzing, no petting the fabric, no daydreaming about quilts. Sort, sort, organize, sort. :D Love seeing all these scrappy projects!!! Sarah Fredettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01237639103024860254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219691809988138892.post-41814230151637470142017-07-18T04:56:45.787-04:002017-07-18T04:56:45.787-04:00I don't have a huge stash,, but it's big e...I don't have a huge stash,, but it's big enough and so mish mash enough that even trying to sort through it gets discouraging. But, like you, I'm trying to use it up in as many creative ways that I can. Enjoyed seeing all of your WIPs. Drawstring bags are a good idea!KaHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528677007819875856noreply@blogger.com