tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post1518892641544610555..comments2024-03-09T08:18:15.598+00:00Comments on narcoleptic in a cupboard: A is for...Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11401124377008075764noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-91255509166200793032015-03-22T01:01:53.840+00:002015-03-22T01:01:53.840+00:00This is brilliant Sarah! Bravo to you for saying ...This is brilliant Sarah! Bravo to you for saying it with such irony and humor! <br />PS - I had to look up what a shell suit was... LOLLara B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15135992633781076268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-41646581280571267852014-12-02T18:10:39.913+00:002014-12-02T18:10:39.913+00:00I was in a local store recently and a bus had drop...I was in a local store recently and a bus had dropped off some quilters to shop for fabric. As one lady (probably in her 60's) was checking out, she told her companion that her sister-in-law didn't understand her "stash." The lady hesitated a moment and said that this same sister-in-law didn't hesitate to put a quarter in every slot machine she passed in Las Vegas and at least she had something to show for her fabric purchases. Exactly your point. We all have our "it" categories = where we spend time and money on something that isn't really necessary but it's a form of therapy for us. My husband and son are proud of my 3 years of quilting and don't hesitate to ask (in advance) for baby quilts for friends or some other type of quilty gift. As long as the bills are paid and the family is fed - go for it! Lisa Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12502089801927429325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-29021793162629517482014-11-19T21:43:27.045+00:002014-11-19T21:43:27.045+00:00What a gorgeous stash and so well organised! Yes, ...What a gorgeous stash and so well organised! Yes, that is what I am jaleous of: people having their fabrics nicely sorted in a box while I have a huge pile unfolded (but just used) fabrics. So keep shopping and make something nice or just adore it :)cheeky monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02708335049553959639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-26633686614097562142014-11-18T13:39:16.312+00:002014-11-18T13:39:16.312+00:00I loved reading this. Anyone would think buying f...I loved reading this. Anyone would think buying fabric was equivalent to snorting Columbian Marching Powder up your nose! And I can't wait for the next episode of Breaking Bad - " Walter White and Jesse learnt to Log Cabin". Good for you and happy stashing everyone.Emily's Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16519697461800157555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-58688176486398435062014-10-16T15:07:24.076+01:002014-10-16T15:07:24.076+01:00Here here!Here here!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16902931991446033427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-85915118166616874102014-10-15T12:44:38.951+01:002014-10-15T12:44:38.951+01:00I love my stash, even if it groans a little, I lov...I love my stash, even if it groans a little, I love being able to see something and make it now! And my stash is a 25 year study in fabric aficianado, so I use it, share it and enjoy it. Not starved yet, never not paid the bills. Trudihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06105739423187659152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-11836619732620494062014-10-07T16:51:17.249+01:002014-10-07T16:51:17.249+01:00I love my stash too, I actually recently went from...I love my stash too, I actually recently went from failing the fabric diet and feeling bad about spending to thinking that actually, it's not that big and I could totally do with more. I even bought whilst I was on holiday, specifically scheduling in quilt shop visits. Honestly though I need to start paying off some debt faster (oh and apparently I need all new tyres despite only recently paying out for them because my wheels are all bent a fraction, arrgghh) instead of using all of my disposable income so I do have to be reasonably careful so I look out for the offers too. Your stash is so pretty and well organised :)pennydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425898433355516938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-82362404455918300492014-09-30T19:09:47.969+01:002014-09-30T19:09:47.969+01:00Brilliant post - I agree entirely. This year I'...Brilliant post - I agree entirely. This year I've worked a lot from my stash - maternity pay doesn't seem to cut it. But that means that once I get back to work, I can start to rebuild my stash! I can't wait! Nothing beats pretty fabric and pretty fabric shopping!Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17483861583825023558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-26317032887903363482014-09-30T08:27:51.252+01:002014-09-30T08:27:51.252+01:00hear! hear! I'm off to do some shoppinghear! hear! I'm off to do some shopping helenjean@midgetgemquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005403786619091105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-45822921336235105042014-09-29T20:18:18.682+01:002014-09-29T20:18:18.682+01:00This post made me laugh. Amen sister!This post made me laugh. Amen sister!Annabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806122680540977875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-21953943840663314632014-09-29T18:10:29.413+01:002014-09-29T18:10:29.413+01:00Go for it! What else are you going to spend your &...Go for it! What else are you going to spend your 'treat' money on? Better that someone I know who feels compelled to buy virtually every Apple product which comes on the market!Alison in Germanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06749752400295380372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-70244550851589263242014-09-29T10:47:09.473+01:002014-09-29T10:47:09.473+01:00LOL, very funny Sarah! And of course as a facilita...LOL, very funny Sarah! And of course as a facilitator, I mean *ahem* fabric shop owner, I completely agree with you!! myBearpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513624290881481351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-16422893749124585082014-09-29T03:37:57.441+01:002014-09-29T03:37:57.441+01:00This was so profound to me that I quoted you on MY...This was so profound to me that I quoted you on MY blog! Thank you for being an enabler in the MOST positive way!!!!!Sherri https://www.blogger.com/profile/04928191196045775058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-33817804162207806072014-09-28T20:16:00.635+01:002014-09-28T20:16:00.635+01:00I agree, it's not like you're hiding an ad...I agree, it's not like you're hiding an addictive substance use. Sewing is your hobby and I don't see how buying fabric is any different from a fisherman buying rods, reels and flies, an artist buying paper, paint and brushes, or a woodturner buying wood and tools. It's not like you've taken up gambling as a hobby *hopes you haven't* You have the stash that suits you and how you sew and if buying gorgeous fabric (that you love) helps you feel better when life is rubbish then I don't see anything wrong with that, as long as you feel okay about it.Archie The Wonder Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348256617269963755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-11213975056176226712014-09-28T19:56:27.739+01:002014-09-28T19:56:27.739+01:00Your stash looks lovely! What I especially like a...Your stash looks lovely! What I especially like about it is how organized you have it. I dream of that for my pretties.<br /><br />I have a snippet from a shop newsletter from years ago hanging up in my sewing room. I wish I could quote it exactly... It talks about "Inadequate Quilter vs Fabric Collector". How nobody bats an eye when somebody displays their collection of xxx object, but people can be judgemental over the size of people's stashes. Instead of calling it a stash, call it a collection!! =)Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03159714366116490300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-40048375272878143192014-09-28T16:34:31.186+01:002014-09-28T16:34:31.186+01:00haha, great post. I think you need to have a good ...haha, great post. I think you need to have a good size stash in order to be able to make what you want to when you want to. My stash has decreased a bit in size in the last few years, mainly because of financial reasons but I would only love to be able to shop a bit more than I do.Sarah @ FairyFace Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17181786172902664738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-4031460178987729832014-09-28T15:35:21.046+01:002014-09-28T15:35:21.046+01:00Quite right. Putting together a beautiful stash i...Quite right. Putting together a beautiful stash is doing nothing other than making you happy. That's a good thing not something to feel bad about. Mine is pretty weeny in comparison but I don't ever feel guilty about it..........except for the clutter! JuliexJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05974388807761344551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-24855904196826445252014-09-28T13:10:15.309+01:002014-09-28T13:10:15.309+01:00Great post! The pleasure I get from sewing and loo...Great post! The pleasure I get from sewing and looking at my stash I think saves my sanity and I'm a great believer of saving so that when I see a line of fabric I really want or sale offer I have a little fabric fund that I can dip into and enjoy it! <br />Although I do agree with Lucy, I very jealous of how well you organise your fabric! I start with the best intentions then have a massive fabric pull and then can't get it looking neat again!!! Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793086405768109295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-73979262459676612052014-09-28T11:21:58.721+01:002014-09-28T11:21:58.721+01:00You know I'm with you on this one! I don't...You know I'm with you on this one! I don't drink alcohol, I don't smoke, I rarely go out, fabric is the one thing I love to indulge in and there's absolutely no harm in it....unless of course someone tries to remove fabric from my stash then there's definitely harm ;)Reene@Nellie's Nicetieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07612916379456955078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-62465602480574132032014-09-28T08:39:48.230+01:002014-09-28T08:39:48.230+01:00Brilliant argument Sarah, well done!!!! Only olde...Brilliant argument Sarah, well done!!!! Only oldest daughter thinks I may have too much, but that because she now has to give me a days warning if she's coming home so I can clear a path to her bed!Benta AtSLIKstitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02941463498655836647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-62869007607088125192014-09-27T16:29:18.830+01:002014-09-27T16:29:18.830+01:00Yay! Thank you for speaking for the rest of us who...Yay! Thank you for speaking for the rest of us who are unabashedly in love with our stash! I have a huge stash and I know exactly what I have and there is nothing more fun or rewarding that wanting to start a new project and being able to shop from my stash and have everything I need at hand. I love "stalking" my favorite designers and can easily identify collections and styles of many, many of them...I am tired of being made fun of for having that knowledge! Even in quilt stores, clerks look at me as if I am weird because I know the names of collections or can identify who the designer is of a fabric without looking at the end of the bolt. So yes, to all you have said. I thiink I will need to blog about my stash soon!!!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332796775305098552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-9287353410526622162014-09-27T15:03:54.749+01:002014-09-27T15:03:54.749+01:00I love my stash. And for the record, I have approx...I love my stash. And for the record, I have approximately twenty large bins of fabric. I love to buy it and use it. I never toss my scraps until they are too small to use. I do not consider myself a fabric hoarder, close but the difference to me is if someone needs a fabric and I have it, I will give it to them. I use a lot of fabric in my classes that I teach. Also about half of what I sew I give away. I just love to collect fabric and sew. I don't do drugs, I don't smoke...this is what I do.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06987985815743645069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-81661186401221202272014-09-27T12:36:20.165+01:002014-09-27T12:36:20.165+01:00So brilliant!! I'm totally with you, if I don&...So brilliant!! I'm totally with you, if I don't have the money I just don't buy anything but fabric is how I treat myself and I don't have a problem with it either!! I am jealous of how beautifully organised your stash is! :)Lucy | Charm About Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802874219199570853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-2716338369982000952014-09-27T11:10:57.755+01:002014-09-27T11:10:57.755+01:00Well said....coupons be damned!! unless you have o...Well said....coupons be damned!! unless you have one😉Rhonda the Ramblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04381491345256616685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942022114351470.post-41825750884236290432014-09-27T10:43:38.913+01:002014-09-27T10:43:38.913+01:00So well said! Like you I also mostly shop the sale...So well said! Like you I also mostly shop the sales, discounts etc. And you know what, I rarely go out, hardly drink at all, don't smoke or gamble and am not excessive in clothes or shoe buying, so I think there could be worse indulgences. It's also really nice to decide to make something and to be able to do it now - not a week or two later when I've been able to go fabric shopping!Two Wednesdayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03449253668356026962noreply@blogger.com