Spring is for sorting and organizing. Or so it should be. I’ve cleared out a bunch from my closet, now it is time to dig into my fabric/sewing items/notions. I love “Busting a Move on my Stash”!! I talk about this with my patterns and tools at my Learning Center demo/talks. I focus on using a variety of fabrics from all kinds of fabric companies. More is always better! HOWEVER, my fabric needs going through. I have a lot of my stash in wire baskets.. . .see photo below. These baskets are from IKEA.

I have recently moved some of my fabric that was on open shelves in my basement to clear plastic bins. It is not ideal, but a good way to keep it clean and visible. Here are some of my bins… I’m not a fan of the gray bin in the photo. I can’t see into it. Use the CLEAR.

I’ve learned over the years to keep the bins smaller. Don’t get huge bins that you can’t lift when loaded with fabric!! I use the “shoe box” size for specific projects (if they fit). (This is an old photo. <grin>)

It is the letting go that is the problem. So, how small of scraps do you save? I used to save it all. Now, if it is smaller than a couple inches, it goes bye-bye.

Tip #1 – When clearing out and using up your stash, it is not a sad day. It is a good day because you can buy more fabric. Not that you need an excuse or permission, but I just gave it to you!

Tip #2 – Buy see through bins or wire baskets. Easy to see into!!

Now, I need to take my own advice and start digging through those bins and baskets and organize. New fabric is calling my name! <wink>

in quilting,

Debbie