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A group dedicated to the fabric stash - how to keep it organized, the size of your stash, ways to use remnants and other small pieces of fabric, your favorite piece of fabric, anything but how to break the addiction (what's wrong with it?)!

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Latest Activity: Nov 4, 2011

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Braided Table Runner Tutorial

The perfect gift from we "stashers" (Or, if not a gift, perfect for our holiday…Continue

Tags: runner, gifts, table, quilting, sewing

Started by Kimberly F Nov 4, 2011.

Reliable sources for high-quality heavy-weight warm wool fabric? 7 Replies

Hi, I would like to sew the vintage winter coat below from scratch. I saw it at a store in NYC and really liked it. I don't really have any experience with serious sewing but I am hoping to learn on…Continue

Tags: heavy-weight, coat, wool, fabric

Started by TinyPliny. Last reply by TinyPliny Oct 23, 2011.

Fabric Wanted 2 Replies

I fell in love with a MAKOWER fabric called BYZANTIUM and I cannot find it for sale anywhere!!! Can anyone advise me where I can get some please? Thankyou so much fellow addicts xx

Started by Judith Mercer. Last reply by Judith Mercer Sep 13, 2011.

How to Organize Your Quilting Fabrics - Video 1 Reply

Are you struggling to organize several hundred yards of fabric in a way that allows you to see and appreciate all the colors and textures you have available? If not, check out this short video on…Continue

Tags: quilting, sewing, video, room, fabric

Started by Susan. Last reply by Kitty Jensen Aug 18, 2011.

Perfect Quilt for Destashification... 1 Reply

..the New York Beauty Quilt! It is paper/foundation pieced for precision and ease, and includes pieces as small as 1/2", so all those special tiny pieces of fabric in the stash can find a home.…Continue

Started by Kimberly F. Last reply by Kimberly F Aug 15, 2011.

The Stashasaurus 3 Replies

I am new to this group......and admit freely to having a fabric/yarn/lace/notions/all things needle-artist related addiction.However, when I purchased each and every item in the stash – it was…Continue

Tags: notions, fabric, stash, Destash

Started by Kimberly F. Last reply by Derenda Jul 27, 2011.

Can someone help me solve this mystery? 6 Replies

I'm not quite sure what I'm looking for, and I was hoping you all could help me figure it out. (And I do hope I'm posting in the right group! I wasn't sure!)I've been trying to find some nice sturdy…Continue

Tags: repeat, design, large, pattern, fabric

Started by Shelly. Last reply by Jen O Mar 20, 2011.

What is your favorite fabric to sew with? 14 Replies

Do you love sturdy crisp cottons? Winter fleece? Twill? Bamboo? Canvas? Knits? Rayon? Linen? Pique? Satin? Silk? Microfiber? Oilcloth? Minky? Lycra? Spandex? Organza? Polycotton?…Continue

Tags: Oilcloth, Microfiber, Silk, Minky, Lycra

Started by Susan. Last reply by Jen O Mar 20, 2011.

Where to get good deals on fabric 1 Reply

I just found this online and thought I would share it with the rest of the addicts I know. It's a club you join to get deals on fabric sent to you via email. They find the deals and then pass them…Continue

Tags: sales, club, discounts, deals, fabric

Started by Susan. Last reply by Fabric Deals Club Dec 28, 2010.

Cashmere fabric project ideas?

DW Montgomery wrote in and asked:"I have two yards of cashmere fabric that I've had for five years. I'd like to make a garment with it, but…Continue

Tags: garment, ideas, project, fabric, cashmere

Started by Susan Nov 19, 2010.

What is your favourite type of fabric to sew with? 4 Replies

I like knits - yes, I'm crazy. and.... I did recently get into quite a big fight with some really beautiful performance wear. Probably ruined it. I had to send it off to Mom so she could salvage…Continue

Tags: wool, cottons, performance_wear, polar, fabric

Started by Susan. Last reply by Susan Nov 10, 2010.

addicted tp fabric 29 Replies

Iam addicted to fabric - anything from curtain fabric - sheeting - dress fabrics - fancy fabricsI have been collecting for years - convincing myself it will come in useful and if it's a bargain price…Continue

Tags: stash, sheeting, fabric

Started by gabriele. Last reply by Connie Blankley Nov 7, 2010.

Fabric Buying Confessions 32 Replies

Since this group is for addicts.... and we all should probably banned from the fabric stores... our debit and credit cards taken away LOL! I thought it would be fun to read all of our confessions…Continue

Tags: polar, deal, fleece, confession, notions

Started by Susan. Last reply by Ma'amster Nov 2, 2010.

cost of fabric... tell me! 8 Replies

What do you consider a good deal on fabric to be?

Started by POPCULTUREPRINCESS. Last reply by July Oct 22, 2010.

Organizing your fabric stash 40 Replies

How do you keep your fabric organized? I have rubbermaid tubs, bags, shelves, piles. Once I started a database of all my fabric (amount, type, colour, possible useds) but quickly gave up.I'm looking…Continue

Started by Carolyn de Leeuw. Last reply by kim wendt Jun 9, 2010.

"The Sewing Room" Video 3 Replies

Wow, all I can say is...WOW. I don't know whether to laugh or cry.Continue

Tags: fabric, room, sewing

Started by Susan. Last reply by Suze Mar 13, 2010.

How To Create Your Own Fabric Designs (without using Photoshop or Illustrator) 1 Reply

Create your own fabric without the use of complicated design programs like Photoshop and Illustrator. This is a fun project that shows step-by-step how to create a textile design using a scanner…Continue

Tags: crafts, diy, sewing, quilting, spoonflower

Started by Susan. Last reply by Wren Nov 17, 2009.

ISO Knitting-inspired fabric

ISO Knitting-inspired fabricI am seeking some knitting inspired fabric to make gift bags for my hand knitted Christmas gifts. Can anybody point me in the right direction?Thanks!Continue

Started by Karin Rex Nov 15, 2009.

Crushed Fabric? 1 Reply

This query was sent in by Ellen Graham:"This year there is a real trend for frocks for sale in shops to be made out of…Continue

Tags: chiffons, Crushed

Started by Susan. Last reply by Susan Oct 5, 2009.

Canadian Online Fabric Shopping

Does anyone know a good online retailer for Fabric, notions etc. in Canada? I have been scouring the net and have really only found American one. I am looking for something that is a one stop, has…Continue

Started by P Shimmel Sep 17, 2009.

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Comment by Patricia McClain Osborne on April 27, 2010 at 5:07pm: I am known as fabricrazed in other social media. My standard rule of practice is to buy 3 yards for any fabric that has not intended purpose at the time. But has spoken to me so loudly that I could not leave it in the store. The vision for the fabric seems to come to me at a later date.

Comment by pansyface on March 12, 2010 at 9:53pm: i am finally back on!! i have been off the site for many months. things have been busy here! i am considering trying a quilt top or baby blanket. does anyone have any scraps they want to get rid of? i would take pieces as long as they are big enough to cut 2 inch squares or 2 inch strips. i love cheery pastels if anyone has any to get rid of! if it might be a possiblility, give me a reply. thanks.

Comment by Lisa Bordenave on December 15, 2009 at 6:50pm: Hi, I'm new to this group. I'm not necessarily a fabric addict, but did just come home from a fabric store where I spent over an hour just looking at, touching, and imagining what I could make with the fabrics. I want to make satin or silk pillowcases for myself and for my mother for the haircare advantages of reduced breakage, moisture retention, etc. I used to own a satin pillowcase, and I must say my hair was in much better condition. My mother insists that they must be made of silk charmeuse. After doing some research on the net I found that either silk or satin works. So I will make silk for her and satin for myself. My question is, does anyone know which type of satin is better for making pillowcases?? Light, medium, or heavy weight?? 100% polyester? or a blend? I also posted this question in the Home Decorating group, but I think it may be better answered here.

Comment by Alexia on September 13, 2009 at 5:38pm: Check out the Keepsake Quilting website for Pez candy fabric. I just got a new catalog with an order and there are several Pez prints in it.

Comment by HeyJudee on September 9, 2009 at 6:20pm: @ Diana, I started a discussion on Scrap Quilt Patterns over in the Hand and Machine Quilting Group. I posted some links there. Maybe others will too. Here's the like to that thread.
Free Scrap Quilt Patterns

Comment by Marsha on September 9, 2009 at 12:41pm: Hi, My name is Marsha and I am looking guidance on how to care for vintage organdy. I have a hand-painted piece that is starting to show deterioration. Can anyone recommend a website or book ?

Comment by Diana Fink on September 9, 2009 at 11:30am: Hi, my name is Diana and I am new to this forum. Can you direct me to any free patterns that use up small scraps in a scrap quilt size. I do a lot of charity quilting and I have a lot of stash but am not normally a scrap quilter. I would like to be, just do not have that imagination side of my brain working.

Comment by Patty Rice on July 30, 2009 at 8:15am: Hi, my name is Patty and I am a fabric addict. There, it's out. I like buying it, touching it and there are some very vintage pieces I have that I don't want to cut into so I think I'll use the tip to frame a portion of it and make something special for myself with the rest of it. Well, it is nice to have joined yet another wonderful group.

Comment by Jill Dewar on July 20, 2009 at 11:19pm: I agree, it just makes my day to come to this site & see that I am not alone, lots of other people are crazy about fabric too. I enjoy reading the comments & the group posts! Thanks so much.