1.11.2011

My Name is Mandy...

...and I'm addicted to fabric. There, I said it. At the beginning of the year, I unofficially resolved to join in on Cut to Pieces' 2011 "Fabric Diet."

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The reason for my need to take such a pledge? Well, I'd accumulated quite the little stash, but I had it tucked away quite tidily--but not necessarily entirely accessibly--in the top of our closet...

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However, one Internet sale after another slowly led to my stash spilling out into the open...

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The situation became untenable, particularly to Michael. Thus, the pledge to abstain from further fabric accumulation. I thought I was doing a pretty decent job. In fact, I've been deleting the various fabric shop emails that I receive before even opening them. I must confess, however, that I picked up a few yards of fabric on my latest trip to Ikea. Oops. But I would argue that I deserved an exception in this case as I very rarely make it out to Ikea. Plus, it's super adorable...

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The ironic part is that I went to Ikea to pick up some storage boxes to get my stash under control. I appreciate flat pack, but after about the 10th box, I admittedly tired of the self-assembly.

Self-assembly in action...
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But now, my stash is well under control with a few empty boxes to spare, but don't worry, I won't be using that as an excuse to stock up any further...for now...

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5 comments:

  1. Much easier to control than most addictions! Storage looks great!

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  2. Congrats to you on dieting! My RL sewing group is doing a 3 month diet, and already on day 12 it's getting a little easier everyday. The key is deleting all those fabric sale emails before ever opening them!!

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  3. i am also organizing my stash... in the middle of color coordinating my scraps at the moment (:

    i made a decision this year to be proactive about using my stash and only by fabrics if i have an immediate need for them in a project... as opposed to "ooh, that's pretty" purchases!

    good luck with your "diet"... your organization looks great!!!

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  4. Hello, Mandy.
    I am addicted to yarn. Luckily my lack of funds has made it easier to keep it under control. Good luck!

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  5. What a great idea to use the Ikea boxes! I have my scraps in bins, somewhat organized by color families but it's completely overflowing!

    And I'm on a fabric diet as well... or I was until fabric.com sent the email today advertising Kaffe Fasset on sale...!

    Great blog,
    Laura
    http://www.Currykaydesigns.etsy.com

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