Processing Stash

I'm really sorry you are having this crisis, Mickie.
I have never seen the point of 5" squares, but they sell a lot, so some
people must like them. If I were looking to buy (rather than to sell),
I would prefer to buy something like 12" squares, when there would be
much more flexibility in how to use them (it would be less cutting too!)
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In message , Mickie Swall
writes
I'm planning on disolving my stash, have more than I'll ever use in this
lifetime and seriously am burned out on quilting. I would like to cut it up
and package it into 250 to 500-square charm packs, and getting rid of it on
either etsy or eBay. Don't really want to make any money on it, just want
it out of my cupboards. If you were to take most of your stash and cut it
up into small pieces for future charm square projects, what size would you
cut the squares?
Mickie (who's thinking maybe I should just donate it to a charity group and
be done with it?)



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Best Regards
Pat on the Green

Oh yes! They are the ones who hand out the kits aren't they?
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In message , mary
writes
I'm sure Quilts for Kids http://www.quiltsforkids.org/ would appreciate
the fabric and give a receipt.


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Best Regards
Pat on the Green

On Apr 11, 12:54*pm, "Mickie Swall" wrote:
I'm planning on disolving my stash, have more than I'll ever use in this
lifetime and seriously am burned out on quilting. *I would like to cut it up
and package it into 250 to 500-square charm packs, and getting rid of it on
either etsy or eBay. *Don't really want to make any money on it, just want
it out of my cupboards. *If you were to take most of your stash and cut it
up into small pieces for future charm square projects, what size would you
cut the squares?
Mickie (who's thinking maybe I should just donate it to a charity group and
be done with it?)

Mickie:

When I downsized during my divorce, I donated bags and bags of fabric
to Project Linus. I kept only two 18-gallon Rubbermaid tubs of my
very favorites (and my BB-swap squares, of course) and gave them much
of the rest. I also donated a lot to the Salvation Army ladies'
auxiliary for Fabric Fair. Both of these are here in the Pittsburgh
area.

Someone else mentioned taking the tax deduction, but I'm not sure the
IRS would allow it unless you had all the receipts from purchasing it
in the first place.

Frances

Alas, I also understand divorce and understand being burned out on quilting.
I have invested so much money (and space in my home!) I keep hoping the
burn-out will only be temporary.

Trixie

"Polly Esther" wrote in message
...
Your question breaks my heart. I understand divorce. Heck, I even
understand the need for an axe murder now and then but your not quilting
is a tragedy! A quilt magazine came in yesterday and with every page
turn, I looked for something special from you.
I guess it's time for you to aim your magnificent talent in a different
direction but couldn't you consider competing or teaching or making quilts
to wrap babies in Haiti. Something? Have you prayed about this? Never
mind. *I* will. I'll pray that your direction and joy of quilting is
returned. Sooo distressed. Polly

On Apr 11, 11:54*am, "Mickie Swall" wrote:
I'm planning on disolving my stash, have more than I'll ever use in this
lifetime and seriously am burned out on quilting. *I would like to cut it up
and package it into 250 to 500-square charm packs, and getting rid of it on
either etsy or eBay. *Don't really want to make any money on it, just want
it out of my cupboards. *If you were to take most of your stash and cut it
up into small pieces for future charm square projects, what size would you
cut the squares?
Mickie (who's thinking maybe I should just donate it to a charity group and
be done with it?)

Hi Mickey--the thought that I had was, it's an awful lot of work for
you to do all
that cutting, especially if you've already got a case of burnout.
I really think you could briefly describe your situation on the
auction site, leave
the fabric intact and just divide it into lots (of coordinating
fabrics, maybe?) and
you'll still get response. Other folks had some great ideas, too.

Sherry

Like you, Trixie, I'm hoping this burn-out finds its way out. Been there with
the divorce, moving, selling buying, working.

One thing I have learned is to never make a big major decision in my life
when I was under duress. I don't think there's to many of us who can
make the best choices when we're just not feeling well.

Donna
in WA

Alas, I also understand divorce and understand being burned out on quilting. I
have invested so much money (and space in my home!) I keep hoping the burn-out
will only be temporary.

Trixie

"Polly Esther" wrote in message
...
Your question breaks my heart. I understand divorce. Heck, I even
understand the need for an axe murder now and then but your not quilting is a
tragedy! A quilt magazine came in yesterday and with every page turn, I
looked for something special from you.
I guess it's time for you to aim your magnificent talent in a different
direction but couldn't you consider competing or teaching or making quilts to
wrap babies in Haiti. Something? Have you prayed about this? Never mind. *I*
will. I'll pray that your direction and joy of quilting is returned. Sooo
distressed. Polly

It's 6.5" for me, makes up into disappearing 9 patch, and I spy quilts
real fast. Or, even simple squares, light/dark or color/plain or
white. Smaller than 6.5 drives me crazy, my charity group had a bunch
of squares donated, 2.5" or 2.75" I re cut and sewed them together,
what a pain.
Bonnie, in Middletown, VA


On Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:54:18 -0400, "Mickie Swall"
wrote:

I'm planning on disolving my stash, have more than I'll ever use in this
lifetime and seriously am burned out on quilting. I would like to cut it up
and package it into 250 to 500-square charm packs, and getting rid of it on
either etsy or eBay. Don't really want to make any money on it, just want
it out of my cupboards. If you were to take most of your stash and cut it
up into small pieces for future charm square projects, what size would you
cut the squares?
Mickie (who's thinking maybe I should just donate it to a charity group and
be done with it?)

Oh Mickie, this just makes me feel sad!
As for charm squares, I'd rather buy uncut fabric.
Roberta in D

On Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:54:18 -0400, "Mickie Swall"
wrote:

I'm planning on disolving my stash, have more than I'll ever use in this
lifetime and seriously am burned out on quilting. I would like to cut it up
and package it into 250 to 500-square charm packs, and getting rid of it on
either etsy or eBay. Don't really want to make any money on it, just want
it out of my cupboards. If you were to take most of your stash and cut it
up into small pieces for future charm square projects, what size would you
cut the squares?
Mickie (who's thinking maybe I should just donate it to a charity group and
be done with it?)

So sorry to hear of your decision.
After my last divorce, I packed up all my stash and
tools, placed the boxes/bins in my attic and stepped back
for a while. The "while" ended up being almost 2 years. I did go back
to quilting, however, I don't do ANY consignment or pre-orders.
I only do what I want, when I want, and for who I want.

I did the same thing when the wedding gown orders got to be too much.
I never went back to garment making (so far).

I hope you can "step away" for a few months atleast, so you can get
your
bearings and get rejuvenated.

amy in CNY

My favorite size is 6". I like that for charm swaps and I like the 6" by
half WOF that my group swaps.
If you donate stuff to charity, I'd like to point you towards the Quilts of
Valor Foundation web site that will probably be able to point you to
quilters who are making QOV in your area.
I hope this doesn't mean you will quit quilting totally!! I know you work
hard at the business of quilting. Maybe you will just take a break and come
back as a hobby quilter. That's fun and not stressful. Take care.
Pat in Virginia

"Mickie Swall" wrote in message
...
I'm planning on disolving my stash, have more than I'll ever use in this
lifetime and seriously am burned out on quilting. I would like to cut it
up and package it into 250 to 500-square charm packs, and getting rid of
it on either etsy or eBay. Don't really want to make any money on it,
just want it out of my cupboards. If you were to take most of your stash
and cut it up into small pieces for future charm square projects, what
size would you cut the squares?
Mickie (who's thinking maybe I should just donate it to a charity group
and be done with it?)