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Hello my name is Amy and I am a Fabriholic! The 12-step Fabric Fast program is outlined over at Making Rebecca Lynn so go check it out (or Jess's link at the top of this post)!! Here is a picture of my stash:
GOALS:
- To use the stash I already have (to make quilts and other things)
- Aim to finish UFOs and PHDs BEFORE starting something new
- Stop buying the latest and greatest fabric and save money!!
- Only buy what I need in order to complete specific projects/commissions
- De-stash the fabrics that I realise I am never going to use
- Make a list of all projects that have been started and work through them!
- Make a list of all projects that have been started and work through them!
FABRIC FAST RULES:
1) No fabric purchases for 6 months beginning January 1, 2014 [exceptions listed below]
2) At the 6-month mark [July 1, 2014], re-evaluate status and decide whether to keep going for full year
3) Create a UFO/PHD list and really try hard to complete them
4) Exceptions and allowances:
~ I can buy solids to assist in completing a project
~ I can buy wadding and fusible fleece
~ I can buy wadding and fusible fleece
~ I can buy yardage to make a quilt back/bag linings
~ I can use my remaining fabric gift certificates to buy fabric
~ I can still receive my stash club fabrics (currently in two stash clubs) which I have already paid for
~ I can still receive the magazine subscription I have already paid for
~ I can purchase necessary notions (thread, zippers, needles etc.) as and when needed
~ I can participate in swaps and bees
I think that covers it!! Fairly reasonable right?!! I have wanted to 'control' my fabric hoarding for a while now but haven't had the willpower. Hopefully by joining in with other people doing the same thing will keep me focused! The money I save can go towards the something I hope to reward myself with that I am saving for!
Happy hoarding stash busting!!
What a brilliant resolution and beautiful fabrics! Marry Christmas!!!
ReplyDeleteQuite a commitment but you have nice clear goals and plenty of fabric stashed to keep you going! Happy intervening!
ReplyDeleteOne thing I've learnt is not to think of fabric as "saving it for something special ". Every project is special!
ReplyDeletegood luck! I should probably join you :-/
ReplyDeletelove your commitment. if i could afford it, i would be with you in the fabricaholics i receive less than four hundred dollars monthly for disability. i have quilted for over forty years and hand piece and hand quilt and donate them all. if you have any tops, scraps, ufos that you can part with i would be honored to finish them and donate them. i think you are doing a wonderful thing. you could always have a giveaway with fabric you dont want. merry christmas barbara babscorbitt@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI will be keeping my beady eye on you.....!
ReplyDeleteDi x
I signed up, too!
ReplyDeleteYes, We Can Do IT!
Oh, Good luck with that one...
ReplyDeleteI am going to have to go no-buy on fabric, books and magazines! Your stash is probably 1/20th of mine and I have been quilting for only 6 years! Time to STOP the madness and use what I have, period! I also have 6-8 rolls of batting - should not need to buy more for the foreseeable future!!
ReplyDeleteYou are brave! I considered this fast for about...five minutes, before deciding that it would be setting myself up for failure :)
ReplyDeleteOh man! That feels harsh! I should focus more on my stash too, good luck!
ReplyDeleteWell done, I'm just forcing myself to write my blog post about it, it was rudely interrupted by the post man delivering a parcel from FQS!!
ReplyDeleteI am going to join, but will not until tomorrow, as my Sunday post is my Sunday Stash. The more accountability, the better, right Amy? We can do this!
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