Sewing Organizing Tips - How Much Is Too Much Fabric?

[@koalasez1200]

I was buried in fleece a year ago, so cut it into kennel-sized pieces, doubled it, sewed them together and donated them to the animal shelter. Fleece is perfect because it dries in a flash, it’s very warm and soft and kennel workers can easily fold it to fit a space or stack the pieces.

[@TheJaniebabe]

I got the same comment from my daughter when my granddaughter was born, neutrals, soft colours please. Now she is three, my granddaughter's favourite colours are pink and purple, the brighter the better, and unicorns. She also loves the clothes I make her with "Bluey" character fabric, so hang in there Jan, the bright colours will come back. And thank you for this, I do need to sort and card my fabric.

[@dixiebagsbydixie7809]

I learned a long time ago if you are sewing something for a newborn you are really sewing for the mama. If you want to make something for a child you have to wait until they are 3 or 4. Ask what they like turtles, rainbows, hearts etc. and of course what colors do they like. There is nothing better than watching a child really look at a quilt before they wrap up in it. I made a bug jar quilt for one of my grandnephews he was so excited and amazed that they looked like real jars with bugs in them he had tons of questions. After explaining that I had cut and sewn the pieces together he told his mama "she made this with her own two hands". That is priceless. Also by the time the child is 3 or 4 mama has learned it's more about pleasing the child instead of everything being matchy matchy.

[@gingerbloomer9291]

I sometimes think buying fabric and patterns is as much of a hobby as sewing itself😂!! I do try to declutter from time to time, though, because it can get overwhelming.

[@i.b.640]

It is, same with all craft supplies. In the nineties, movies conditioned us to think of shopping as a hobby, and we haven't ever shed that notion. I try to be better at that. This year, I resolved not to ponder what I want to make and then find fabric, but look at my fabric and ponder, what I could do with it.

[@JanHowell]

I totally understand, it is such a fun part of the process!

[@et1016]

I have more fabric than I can possibly use in my lifetime. It’s truly ridiculous. 🙄 Thank you for this video!!

[@effiejefferson5379]

😂❤

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@margaretcorrado8269]

Thank you for sharing your stash with us. I’m sure most of us are right there with you.

[@margaretbass773]

I am pretty sure I am addicted to fabric and sewing!!!!

[@judysharpe3283]

Wow. Jan. You could open your own fabric store.😁 What a great video to share. I hope your grand baby is a girl because your flannelette bin has some lovely bolts in it. Even if baby’s room is “neutral” you could make some lovely things to keep at grandmas house. 😊 Good luck with your sorting.👍😁

[@homebound_lovingit]

I'm addicted to fabric!! I've got a lot, but it took me a few years!!

[@JanHowell]

It's a thing "fabric addiction".

[@lalagamma4452]

Wonderful suggestions Jan. Quote: "Help others without any reason and give without expectation of receiving anything in return." -Roy T. Bennett. I'd like to extend my congratulations on the new grandchild! I've recently welcomed great-grandbabies into my family, and I must say that this video resonates with me. As someone with a vast collection of crafting supplies, I appreciate the relevance of this video. In fact, I've been considering downsizing my supplies, and this video has provided valuable insights. I'm excited to share it with fellow crafty friends who might also benefit from it. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us! Sending Prayers and Positive Vibes to your loved ones as always. Namaste 🐞🦋🐞

[@zmannranch5637]

Wonderful advice for thinking about fabric, and for storage ideas. I sorted through my fabric yesterday and found several pieces that I just don't want to keep. Very refreshing!

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@ChristineLusk]

Thanks Jan! I have accumulated so much fabric that I will not use (buying difficult fabric as a beginner) just because I liked the look or the feel of the fabric in the store. I am still at a beginner level and I feel completely exhausted and burnt out and overwhelmed by the amount of fabric that I will never use in my lifetime. Thank you for your video and this has inspired me to take an objective perspective into the stash that I have and make it workable for me this year.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome! You got this! Let me know how it goes.

[@smckee2632]

Perfect timing, Jan. I needed to hear this, TODAY. I appreciate your comments and am inspired to cull my stash. Thank you so very much.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@MarianBarker-p2f]

Such good advice! I have a very small room which contains my sewing machine, cutting table, serger and fabric storage. I must continually evaluate what needs to be kept and what I can let go. Fortunately I have a daughter who sews and many things have migrated to her home. My mantra is "someone can use this but it doesn't have to be me".

[@lorlor2831]

Great video, I was just in my room and got so overwhelmed that I ended up not doing anything. I’m decluttering tomorrow!

[@effiejefferson5379]

I've made cute blankets from old t-shirts and scraps add color. Fun!

[@karenfitzgibbons]

Thanks for this great video Jan! I paint and sew so I tend to buy fabric because I pretty much consider it my quilting & sewing "paint". Problem is I tend to love bright fabrics like Kaffe & Tula but our house is pretty much a soft spa-like palette. Our kids don't want that bright stuff either. I sew on a Philanthropy team so I guess I can always make some quilts out of my brighter fabrics to donate. Anyway I do enjoy having this fabric in my stash. Love all your content!

[@kellyjames516]

Thank you for your refreshing and revealing take on our once had to have fabric. I retired last month and look forward to sewing up some scrappy projects to work through my stash. It all fits in a bedroom closet so it feels manageable. My goal is to work with patterns and fabric I have accumulated before buying anymore. It’s great in theory 😁. Will see how I do in practice.

[@JanHowell]

Sounds like a great plan to me!

[@kyracl7318]

Jan your channel has been a god send! I’ve just started learning sewing and by far this is one of my favourite channels. You explain things so clearly and with such care. Thank you for your content!

[@HopefulStitches]

Always appreciate your videos-- its like having a good chat with a crafty friend. Thanks!

[@JanHowell]

Thanks, that's so nice of you to say!

[@Trudy54]

Ive doubles fleece and flannels and made into quick lap blankets and donated to nursing homes. Ive also taken Large pieces of lace put it over one piece of fabric then take a piece of flannel sew like a pillow case ,turn, close up the turned area and its a nice,"fancy" lap blanket.

[@dianec1712]

It’s nice to know I’m not alone lol. When get overwhelmed with my scraps I make zippered coin purses, jar openers mug rugs… then I go to bigger pieces do pouches, pencil cases anything to use some of them up. Then I say good job now go on to the next project…… Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day then Easter. Yikes I better get cutting. Thanks for all your great videos

[@Dranma51]

But what do you do with all those projects?

[@dianec1712]

@During the summer I sell them at a community sidewalk sale they have it once a month. I sew for fun, and I don’t charge a lot of money but I make a lot of people happy. I always have a gift on hand. Sometimes I will mail a little something to someone to say IM THINKING OF YOU.

[@JanHowell]

awesome!

[@JanHowell]

How wonderful. Thanks for sharing

[@NM-hz9co]

I have limited space but also love fabric. Few weeks ago I purged but really think I need to go through and purge more. I didn't even miss it when I let it go. It's been very satisfying. Now to have control and not buy when I really don't need. Eye opening video. Looking forward to your scrappy tutorials! 😊

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome! I am going to do another purges soon. Stay tuned, scrappy fabric tutorial on its way.

[@revivalmusic1924]

Thanks. I have a lot too cause I live close to a factory that used to sell bags for 2.50 and were big and full of surprise big scraps . Now I have so much but happy to work with them now that I retire. Cllaudia.

[@teresaterry5147]

Fabric is not my problem. YARN! Yarn is my problem. Good to see you, Jan. Hope you and your family are doing well. ❤

[@bettymarshall2702]

Same here. I get attached to a yarn and want every colour. Then I seem to outgrow that one, find another and want every colour in that one. I have a dozen projects on the go at once. Not enough time! 😀

[@JanHowell]

Hey Teresa! Well, I've got a small yarn stash as well. I can see how that could get out of hand real fast. ADHD!!!!!!

[@JanHowell]

Miss seeing you my friend.

[@teresaterry5147]

❤​@@JanHowell

[@teresaterry5147]

🥰

[@jfraz1021]

Making blankets for animal shelters too is a good way to use up those extras! Thanks Jan, good luck on your declutter journey, remember to take deep breaths 😅 I’ll be tackling my stash soon enough

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. Let me know how it goes

[@bestillandknow9127]

My husband noticed one day when accompanying me to the fabric store (rare but true) that I salivated when walking in the store. Come on now you know you do it too - lol!

[@effiejefferson5379]

😂❤ me too. It calls my name!

[@JanHowell]

That is so funny. Love it.

[@deborahsmith5357]

I want to thank you for sharing! I,too, have a huge flannel stash. I like your ideas for making baby things for donation.

[@baseballquilter]

I agree with you 100%. I do find myself anxious. Sometimes I just want to scream into a pillow🤪 and then I sit back and just shake make head. I have been decluttering a couple of times last year. And I will this year as well. I find that my taste in fabric has changed a bit. So, with that said, I set aside what I know I won't be using, and I part with it. I also use plastic bins to. Easier to see what you have and easy to move around. Thank you for this.🤩

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@melodious54]

Making napkins and placemats is one of my goals to use up fabric this year. I'm making all my Christmas presents for friends and family and taking the whole 2025 year to do it. :-D

[@melodious54]

I have upcycled wool sweaters and some beautiful 100% wool material that I purchased from a neighbor who was getting rid of it...cheap. I plan to make some "penny rugs" with it. Jan - have you ever made penny rugs?

[@effiejefferson5379]

Great idea❤

[@beckybunke808]

Thanks for the video, Jan. Good timing as we all start thinking about what projects we want to work on in the new year. I, also, have a new grandchild and saved flannel as we've been waiting for 5 years for this child. But there are only so many burp rags, bibs, breastfeeding pads and receiving blankets one child and parents can use. Now it's time to go through my flannel and make pieced backings for donation quilts.

[@judyblaise1639]

You could make gowns or dresses or overalls for next sizes up.

[@JanHowell]

I hear you, thanks for sharing.

[@peggieincolfaxca3818]

I thought I had a lot of fabric ... I'm feeling a lot better

[@JanHowell]

Glad I could help, LOL.

[@tamararichmond785]

Wonderful advice and so on target! I love ever piece I have, but will never use - giving away to charity is best for me. Thanks, Jan.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@maryl9601]

Thank you, just found you. I am trying to declutter now. I subscribed. Looking forward to watching more of your inspiration.

[@AromaticTherapyMG]

Very good! thank's...I Love fabrics

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@GloriaHasberry]

This video is giving me the courage to tackle my 'over the hall--both sides, up to the sky' stash! Thanks!!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@JanHowell]

You got this!

[@pameladempsey5943]

Thanks for the info and ideas!❤

[@Sue-ec6un]

It seems you may need to have a fabric sale! Wholly moly! Or maybe a fabric exchange for your sewing/quilting friends. And here I was thinking my 3 bins and half a closet was too much fabric! Well, see there, you made me feel great about the amount of fabric I have. :) Happy winter projects everyone!

[@JanHowell]

Oh my, It seems I'm making a lot of people feel better about their stash. LOL

[@lindaskinner5887]

I love fabric . Thank you for sharing.❤

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@brendabuckley7071]

Love your videos. Is that a button on your head 😂

[@cwinsa]

Whatever it is, it’s extremely distracting. It kept drawing my attention, making it difficult to keep focused on her video.

[@JanHowell]

It's a hair clip.

[@JanHowell]

Sorry about the distraction. Thanks for the feedback.

[@Gabi-lt4mx]

What about rag rug? - My husband builted a loom for me and I made about 20 rag rugs out of old shirt, blankets. I have made various projects for older people from leftover fabric. Dementia quilts, nesting blankets, small fabric balls for gripping exercises. Bags with smaller leftovers are great for selling or donating.

[@annablock8037]

What type of loom? I would love to do something like that.

[@Gabi-lt4mx]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGPGkHSdmdxjbJofeature=shared. channel DIY on the house. There you can learn how to build the loom and how to weave the rag rug.

[@annablock8037]

@Gabi-lt4mx thank you. Do you weave like twining? Or do you just do like a potholder. I would like to do like potholder style but much bigger than a potholder. Do you think that would work?

[@JanHowell]

Yes, I have a little loom as well, and I love making rugs from it from fabric strips. They turn out so cute. Another one of the UFO projects and something I'd like to get back to.

[@annablock8037]

@ would love a tutorial on loom rugs like the potholders we used to make as kids, but larger in rugs. Maybe 24x36 ish. Wouldn’t that be awesome?

[@dbdesignsandsewingaustrali5668]

You have a lot of great cupboards Jan, I do give away pieces of fabric I think I will never use, someone will use it. I agree about the younger mothers only wanting neutral colours when I love bright colours, I have also hand,to go and buy more fabric and not use what I had collected, once your grandchildren are bigger they choose for themselves and they often choose bright colours, Deb

[@JanHowell]

Thanks for sharing

[@susanwillison7841]

WOW! I feel much better about the amount of fabric I have, thank you. Now, I just need to organize it better.

[@JanHowell]

Glad I made you feel better, LOL

[@MariaSantos-dz9lh]

Oh my! You have a lot of fabric. Enjoy your videos.

[@JanHowell]

Yes I (yikes). Thanks

[@debbiehall4155]

I love fabric too. I look at older clothing, sheets, blankets,in a different way now…fabric! I like to use pieces of extra flannel as a backing to placemats, mug rugs, coasters, it’s nice and soft. Or as the middle fabric in the projects instead of batting. I love the possibilities. I must admit my fabric isn’t very well organized. I need to work on that. These are great suggestions. Thank you

[@JanHowell]

I have all those same thoughts. It can be very dangerous. LOL

[@carlatoppass7055]

I am a middle-aged beginning quilter. I am trying to build my stash, if you will, so that when I retire in a few years, if I'm not able to always afford to buy fabric, I will have some built up to be able to make quilts or projects. I don't have it sorted in any way yet, but will work on that in the upcoming years so I know what I have.

[@JanHowell]

Here is a great way to upcycle shirts into useable sewing fabric. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHTFe6Oeirisqdksi=_K1xFXst4CV_cC0X

[@karenneiman856]

I have met lots of quilters who have bins and drawers full of fabric but who rarely shop their stash. They end up buying yards of fabric that they LOVE, but have no plan for how they will use it or don't have anything to coordinate with it. I would encourage you to consider buying only what you need for a particular project, like creating your own kit. Then when you have time you can tackle one of your projects and you will have everything that you need to make it without having spent money on fabric that you may never use.

[@SandraThompson-h2d]

Oh Jan, I think we're twins!! I just cleaned out my sewing room a few months ago and I love it! It's still crowded but it's my happy place. And yes, I still have way too much! Miss you friend.

[@JanHowell]

Hey Sandra! So glad to hear from you. I would love so much to see you. If we ever get up your way again, I'll look you up. If you ever come to Utah, be sure to let me know.

[@annb567]

Great ideas! Thank you!

[@JanHowell]

Glad you like them!

[@iriss.515]

Wunderbares Video ❤ Mein Problem ist leider, daß ich schneller Stoff kaufen kann als vernähen. Wenn die Sammlung überhand nimmt verschenke ich Stoffe.

[@JanHowell]

Ich verstehe

[@melodious54]

I'm giggling but I feel inspired to at least sort through my stash and getting rid of the fabric I don't like. :-D

[@gsparks8444]

Great video! You mentioned upcycled denim. I would love to see a video on ideas to use old jeans!

[@mariahr673]

Bonjour de France ! Sur KZbin et Pinterest vous trouverez mille trésors et astuces pour utiliser le jean. De quoi se faire plaisir. J’ai fait plein de sacs tous très différents les uns des autres et magnifiques. Bon courage et bonnes cousettes 🥰

[@JanHowell]

There is one on the way. Stay tuned.

[@mariahr673]

@@JanHowelloh ! Super 👍merci 🙏

[@gsparks8444]

@@JanHowell Looking forward to it!!!

[@nancygraham2087]

I feel better now, I don’t have as much fabric as you do 😅. I have like 4 - 5 bins of fabric total.

[@rrmother3748]

Great tips here, Jan. Thank you! In the last several years, I've developed a very painful neuropathy and had to stop almost all sewing and quilting. However, my brain tends to convince me that I *can* still sew and that I need to buy this or that new fabric for a project that I KNOW will never get made. I partly blame my massive stash on my situation, but I also blame the quilt fabric industry. Doesn't it seem like each designer has double the fabric lines each year, as opposed to several years ago?? And with social media, the emotional pressure I feel to BUY that next line - and the next - and the next, is real. It's all SO OVERWHELMING. And unfortunately, I don't have the pain reserves necessary to declutter/destash, so I sit in a mess of craft supplies all day every day (not exaggerating - my sewing room is my bedroom!). It's depressing. And since getting sick, I've lost all my friends, so no one to come help me. ARGH! Thanks for listening to me gripe, y'all!!

[@JanHowell]

No problem. Thanks for sharing. YOU GOT THIS. Take a little at a time. Maybe take one pile a week, if that is where you need to start. I'm sure it's draining your energy and affecting your health. One idea is to gather it all up and get it out of your bedroom, maybe in boxes in another room if you can. Then it won't be in your face and a reminder every time you go in your room. I wish I could come over and help you. If you want to chat more, email me at [e-mail]. You're not alone my friend.

[@rrmother3748]

@ Thanks Jan. That means a lot. And moving it all out is an excellent idea. I think it’d be easier to tackle that way. Thanks for the pep talk. ♥️

[@Dranma51]

I donated a lot of my fabric to our Union Gospel Mission. They have a thrift store and said fabric goes really fast. The proceeds are used to help homeless people. I’m also going to use some for dog blankets for our local shelter.

[@JanHowell]

Thanks for sharing. I just donated a bunch of fleece and fabric for all the animals being transferred to Utah from the California fires. I think shelters can always use blankets for the animals.

[@dianeschwalm3855]

Well there you go, I just told my friend that I should be ashamed of myself at how big my fabric stash was. Now I feel so much better. You win

[@JanHowell]

You know they say..... the one who dies with the most fabric wins. LOL I'm working on it.

[@denisealbright5880]

Thank you, I appreciate this video,❤

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@susanmarling2079]

Thanks, Jan! Good luck with your destashing. Also, watch Karen Brown's Destashing challenge.

[@JanHowell]

Thank you for the tip. I'll check it out!

[@margaretbass773]

My son built me a shed for all my fabrics (plus some other things too), and am thinking I could actually need another!! Part of our problem is that we have limited space in our house!

[@SimplyBrandy23]

Your own personal Joann's. I would love to shop your stash 😢❤

[@JanHowell]

lol

[@joansergey977]

Great video Jan. Thank you. Be brave I hear. I liked seeing your full shot. You are tiny. 🥰 I have way too much. My guild has given away fabric and when I first started, Quilting, I would take it now they’re hidden in another room actually they’re in view, but they’re not the things that I like now I keep telling myself be brave. Put it in a bag and take it back to the guild another one of my struggles is, I’m not sure what to do after I make a project and I still have a lot of the fabric do I cut it all up into 2 inch 5“ and 10 inch squares. Do I leave it in the box to make a product with the same fabric? I’m struggling I don’t know. thank you for your tips ❤

[@JanHowell]

I hear you. You'll know what to do.

[@jackthefatcat330]

There is an an acronym that you can frame and hang over your fabric collections -" STABLE " = Stash That Accumulates Beyond Life Expectancy! It will serve as a reminder that you have enough and also someone in your family may have to take the time to sort, sell, donate all of this.

[@JanHowell]

I LOVE THIS, and I'm going to do that!!!!!!! I know what it is like to go through someone elses stuff when they pass. That is one of my motivations to get rid of things. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@kristine2916]

I have really big stash (though bit smaller then yours) and I love to have it. I live in Europe and fabric is very expensive here so normally I shop on sales, especially when sale is for off-cuts, bolt ends, etc. I know what fabric I like to use (mainly knitwear) and what I most often sew so having decent stash helps me to avoid stress and saves time and money. I do not buy something just because it is on sale. It has to be "sale + my favorite fabric & color" combo.

[@JanHowell]

Thanks for sharing.

[@sandycampbell6087]

Love all the great tips/ideas you’ve given-very helpful & plan to use them! On a side note, is that a microphone-added item in your hair :)?

[@sherryfaires7931]

I wish you had told me this 10 years ago …before all this happened! Thanks, Jan!

[@effiejefferson5379]

😂😂

[@JanHowell]

I know right! I wish someone had told me too.

[@MelanieReed-oz3wz]

I love fabric also and have quite a stash. Years of it. The last 4 years have been dedicated to winding it down. I have made some progress but then I buy more. Fleece went to animal blankets for shelters. Lots of charity work including making thousands of masks.

[@JanHowell]

Thanks for sharing!

[@effiejefferson5379]

Your suggestions are great. I'm weaning off buying gadgets too. I love gadgets. Does fabric deteriorate when kept to long?

[@saundraweed9738]

There are “fabric collections “ and “ fabric stash’s“. Both serve a different purpose. One brings joy to look at, one is utilitarian and used for sewing. Buy fabric for specific projects. Donate leftover fabric, make book bags for the library book sale. Or bags for the food banks..

[@msmonet]

Love the little charm in your hair. Did you make it? If so, please show us. Betty in Texas

[@brendagriffin6437]

I just reorganized my fabric and measured everything and added a tag. Then I took all my fat quarters. Instead of being in the square you buy, I took a piece of comic board and sized it to the "shoeboxes" I keep them in color(s). Ironed and refolded. I was able to fit everything in them instead of stuffing and overflowing. My next project was all my scraps! I had so many! I pressed them all and made 10", 5", 2.5 and then 2.5 strips. I know someone will cringe, but I chucked the rest...and there's no turning back because I sent the bags of crumbs and anything less than 2.5 to the dump. My goal this year is to make baby boxes with quilts, burp cloths, etc. for my 10 grandkids. They are 23 yrs down to 7, but even if I'm gone from this earth, they'll have baby stuff made by Nana. And, make scrap quilts.

[@Olivia-ko6mi]

Great video!! My problem is - I really enjoy looking for and purchasing fabric and patterns. It is like a hobby into itself. I need to remind myself how long it would take to complete these projects I am thinking of!! Just a note regarding flannel - there are different qualities of flannel.- some I have washed just a couple of times and they have really pilled and did not last. Your fabric looks very neat and organized, but to be honest, I felt a little overwhelmed, thinking about my stash now!

[@JanHowell]

I agree about the flannel. Sometimes it is so disappointing when it piles. When you have some energy, just start a little at a time. You got this.

[@bestillandknow9127]

I’ve noticed the trend for baby burps & blankets have shifted from flannel to double gauze...but never fear, what goes around comes around. Remember the 70’s clothing? Those were the days!

[@JanHowell]

Yep

[@CoalNovah1285]

What is on the top of your head?

[@Reginaropi]

I was bugged with that thing the whole time too. 😂Very curious to know. Hope she answers.

[@JanHowell]

It's a hair clip. I'm so sorry for the distraction. I appreciate the feedback.

[@eviedenell9179]

Curious what are you planning with your sweater collection..sew many possibilities?

[@JanHowell]

Oh boy, I don't know where to start. Here is a video showing some of my projects and how to work with upcycled sweaters. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH-6i4B8acZ9nNUsi=yHhBg9DTiIk0I62h

[@ilenemartin5330]

Jan, my grandchildren would call you a "fabric hoarder". 😂 After they called me that I donated a ton of fabric to Savers and I gave some precuts to friends of mine because I hadn't used them in the 5 years that I had them.

[@JanHowell]

Ok, that does it!!!! Just kidding. No, that term makes my skin crawl and I don't want to be known as a "hoarder". So, you've motivated me to make a more aggressive approach. Thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@cw107]

My stash of fabric is stored in clear boxes and split into Spots, Stripes, Floral, Stars, etc 😊but I don’t have bolts of fabric. I think I may have a touch of OCD as my sewing threads are colour coded into small zip-lock bags with matching filled bobbin - sad, or what?!!

[@moirae.anderson7079]

I’m of a similar disposition and it saves a ton of time since everything is organised and ready to go! Whether or not it’s OCD, it works for me and obviously works for you too 😊😂

[@JanHowell]

Great ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[@conniefincher5488]

This video pretty much slapped me in the face! LOL Years and years ago I decided I wanted to learn to quilt. I bought a new sewing machine, several rulers, patterns, and totes of fabric. However, I never made even a quilt top or many squares, lost interest and sold all my totes of fabric in a yard sale. Later when I retired, I had that same desire to learn to quilt again, and the process of buying fabric started over. I guess you could call me a fabric "hoarder" as I have totes of fabric everywhere again and have made 2 quilt tops and completely finished 1 quilt completely for a friend at Christmas a couple of years ago. My daughter does Not sew and has no interest to do so. I really need to downsize my fabric stash and need to regain some money in the process but have no clue in the pricing that would move it but not "give it away". Would you have any advice on this? Thanks in advance.

[@revivalmusic1924]

Now in process of using a big scrap of starry night chinoiserie to cover an ottoman that ripped the leather on top due to feet there while watching tv. My daughter gave to me now to repurpose.

[@renatearneson7520]

How do you felt your wool sweaters? My friend gave me her mom’s wool poncho to sew a bag for her. I’m afraid I will ruin it…

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

Am no longer a fan of fleece, especially when you wash items made with it. Paid like $40.00 years ago for a fleece dog bed - never again. Did the fleece no sew blanket once - never again. Made stuff for my local animal shelter with all my fleece that I had left. Like the baby blankets at Dollar Tree for snuffle mats for the local animal shelter too. Now I use the soft blankets for 5.00 or less for my dog obedience classes. Old towels for the one side and even a part of the mat I cut up clean old socks for a snuffle portion of the mat. Helps new dog owners see just how effective snuffle mats can be. Hope that helps. TY for this video. Most of my fabric is 1/2 or 1 yard pieces as I make washable and reversible tote bags in bulk. A minimum of 20 at a time. (No birthing of the bags, lining is tacked down, handles double stitched between the bags). Sometimes my friend will grab some fabric at thrift stores too. Finally completed my first burrito pillowcase and hope to do a few more of those, along with READ pillows for our local READ Therapy Dog program.

[@cassieoz1702]

Cluttered space = cluttered brain. So 'liberating' to clear the decks

[@JanHowell]

I totaly agree!

[@karonwostenholme6533]

❤️❤️❤️

[@anat9522]

Maybe you could make little bundles of fabric you want to donate and have a give away for some of your subscribers 😊 Just a thought 😉

[@JanHowell]

Not a bad idea. Thanks

[@marilynwebster240]

I swear to God woman y'all just saved my life😅. Or more accurately saved me from Eldest Son from purging my stash. May you be abundantly blessed ❤

[@nancygraham2087]

It’s so hard though, my fabric is super cute! I just can’t get rid of my fabric.

[@patbuegeler7770]

❤❤

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@hippodinoreserve6090]

How about taking a picture of the fabric in the store, with your phone, but not buying it?

[@janemariebennett3973]

SABLE . . . Stash accumulated beyond life expectancy

[@anniebattungbakal]

Can i your neighbor, so when you decide to part your stash of fabrics, i will be one of the recipients.😂

[@bestillandknow9127]

I’m a material girl, wanna see my fabric stash

[@JanHowell]

Oh, I'd love to!!!!! We're material girls!

[@cynthiamerriott2073]

My name is Cynthia, and I have too much fabric 😔

[@dale3404]

Anxious, not anxios.

[@41murphy2]

❤😢

[@JanHowell]

❤️

[@gloriawoods9848]

What is in your hair? That's all I can look at😺.

[@lydiahiott6164]

Too much talk. Demonstrations appreciated.

[@anntimmons8940]

Rude comment, scroll away

[@JanHowell]

Thanks for the feedback.