What?
I don't buy clothes. I still own clothes from High School. What are you talking about?
So, after he stared me down to oblivion he glanced back at my mountain of fabric in the dining room.
And I knew he was right. And I felt sheepish. Baaa.
SO! Friends, it is time again for a "Slim that Stash!" diet. I know that April is stash-busting month, but I didn't think I had a stash to bust. HA HA HA!
He hasn't seen some people's fabric collections. Mine is pathetically tame compared to others. But in a less-than-1000-square-feet-apartment-with-4-people... it is HUGE. Let's gear up for some sewing projects! My rules are that I can't buy new fabric unless I absolutely need it to finish a project, and then I can only buy what I need. When my stash is pretty slimmed down, then I can go back to regular buying habits, which after last year's experiment, I found to be very difficult. Will you support me in my efforts? Offer ideas? I'd appreciate it.
My husband put me on the same "diet" so I am all for it sister! The only thing is my stash is tiny, he just thinks if I own any fabric it needs to be gone before I can buy more...drives me crazy how he thinks sometimes. Can't wait for some good projects!
ReplyDeleteIf it helps, I could take a picture and send it to Mike! Spencer is so good to me and bites his tongue a lot :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a sickness. I can't seem to help myself...but it's sooo pretty, I neeeeed it - that's what the little voice in my head says. I'll be paying attention to this, as I need some ideas as well.
ReplyDeleteI passed a Sunshine Award on to you to day: http://meanwhileranchmt.blogspot.com/2010/04/i-won.html
Have a good day!
I have been desperately trying to hold to my rule of "no buying new fabric"... But I always walk out of Saver's with one or more new vintage sheets...However, I have my sewing to do list and force myself to check off 3 items on that ever-growing list before I allow myself to start a new project/buy more fabric. It's hard, but so ridiculously gratifying (when I actually stick to the rule...). That being said, I can't wait to see what you come up with in the next few weeks. perhaps more quilts?
ReplyDeleteSend Mike over to MY house. Once he gets a glance at my "crapft" room/former living-dining room, he will thank his lucky stars all he has to deal with is your measly pile of fabric. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a little ironic that I spent my day going through sewing
ReplyDelete"materials" :) Mostly thrifting finds or "giftings" for that purpose. (Like sheets, AND a lot of reclaimed clothing. cause I KNOW I can make SOMETHING with it:) At least now it's organized so all the tee's etc.are all together in the same place. There IS one extremely large garbage bag(of stuff) moving to a new home. You can do this!! :)