Congratulations Tiffany you did great in 2024 with actual projects and yards used. My husband makes comments every time a package enters the house and he frequently thinks it’s fabric and often it is not!! I quit buying clothing and only purchase shoes and socks. I only go to Joanne’s if I have something I need and have ordered through Joanne’s on line which has a wider variety. I agree with staying out of the stores and that is my strongest way to diminish buying. I bring my things I’m not go to use to ASG neighborhood meetings 😊. And purge my closet if I’m not wearing and pass to the Clothing bank at church. With a daughter you have so many things you can sew and hopefully she will be interested in sewing as well. My 2 daughters… not so but my Granddaughter has her own sewing machine and loves to sew. Good to see you are continuing with the stash challenge.
Hello, Judith! Thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment, it means so much to me! I loved hearing about your strategies! I especially need to go through my stash and pass along those things that don’t bring me as much joy anymore. I hope you’re having a great week, Judith! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
I need to go to Fabricaholics, I put myself on a buying band and purchased fabric the very next day, it was sweatshirt fleece and I loved it. I just don't do well saying you can't buy anything so going to try to just buy less or what I need.
Hello, Brenda! Thank you so much for watching and for sharing with me! It’s so important to figure out what works for us, it sounds like you’re making great progress with finding a stash system, that’s awesome and a big accomplishment in itself! Take it one day at a time, Brenda, and don’t be too hard on yourself! I’m always here for encouragement 🥰 Thanks for chatting with me, Brenda! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Tiffany, your progress is amazing! Congratulations! I don't have a big stash, but I'm trying to keep it small, and your tips are great. I like your organization techniques with your planner. Thank you for this helpful information.
Hello, Marcia! Thank you so much for watching and for such a sweet comment, it means so much to me! I hope you’re having a great week, Marcia! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Great result Tiffany! I managed to reduce my stash by 131 metres in 2024 even after allowing for a few fabric purchases. I’m determined to continue with reducing the fabric I have. It won’t be quick but I’m still determined. I’ve also chosen about 12 different fabrics that I really don’t think I’ll ever use and I plan to gift/sell them as a kick start. But I’m definitely making only mindful purchases now which feels good. Thank you for being my inspiration with this challenge. I see lots of people saying they will reduce their stash but you’re one of the few people who is really continuing working on this challenge. Good luck with all your sewing plans this year. 🤗
Hello, Jan! Thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment! Wow! Your progress is absolutely amazing and so inspiring! I’m in awe of you, Jan! You’re so right, it’s not exactly a quick process, but it’s great to be able to look back at our progress and see the process working! You should be so proud of that progress! Thank you so much for sharing with me, Jan, I hope you’re having a great week! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
You have motivated me to go through my stash! I know there are so many pieces in there that I no longer want or need. Thanks for the encouragement! I love your channel❤️
Hello, Kimmy! Thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment, it means so much to me! Aw, so glad you found some motivation through my video! You’re on the right track, I also have several of those kinds of fabrics, ones I’m just not in love with anymore! I hope to be brave like you and tackle destashing those! Thanks for sharing with me, Kimmy! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Congrats on your accomplishment this last year with your no buy months. I did not buy last year but received several donations from friends whose family member passed😔 and they wanted to see their sewing stuff used by someone they knew. There are literally tubs & more tubs for me to go through, so I’ve put it off, but I really need to destash it and keep only what I love. I’m doing no buy this year again with the exception of if I get a gift card or cash for my birthday, anniversary, or holiday ,then I can spend it on fabric or patterns or notions. 😊 Happy Sewing!
Hello, Lori! Thank you so much for watching and for sharing with me! Way to go in sticking to your no buy for a whole year! Wow! You’re so inspiring, Lori! I understand about the donated items. It was sweet of them to think of you, but I understand the daunting task of going through it all! Best wishes in your stash challenge this year, Lori! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Hi Tiffany you have done so good to even track your progress and you have made a lot of progress!!! You have reason to be proud!!!! I love tracking! I track progress in several areas of my life. I don’t track for fabric because I don’t have a stash. I found early on in my sewing that it overwhelms me and I felt so pressured that iI wasn’t happy with having extra fabric on hand. I’m okay with buying for two projects at a time. When one is finished I will buy for one more project if I have something else I want to sew. That way I always have something to sew but it’s not overwhelming for me. I’m looking forward to you sharing your sewing with us in 2025. Thank you Tiffany ❤️
Hello, Cynthia! Thank you so much for watching and for the lovely comment! I so admire your strategy with your stash or “nonstash”, lol! I love that it works so well for you! Thank you so much for taking the time to chat and share with me, Cynthia! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Hi, Tiffany, just found your channel. I watched a few of the older videos too. Enjoyed seeing what you made and subscribed. I too, am trying to work through my stash. Thanks for the tips. I like how you're keeping track of new yardage and used yardage.
Hello, Jane! Thank you so much for watching and for subscribing! Welcome! I can’t wait to get to know you better! Thank you for the kind words. Working through the stash is not the easiest job but it’s very rewarding, for sure! Hope you have a wonderful week ahead, Jane! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Hi, Tiffany. I need to commit to cutting out at least 4 patterns/fabrics each month. I have a way to raise my cutting table to a height that doesn't strain my back. I can usually cut 2 patterns in 1 session. I am feeling much better and I think I can really make that commitment. You truly inspire me! Bless you Tiffany!!
Hello, Dillis! Thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment! And how wonderful to hear that you’re feeling better! Praise the Lord for His healing power! Your strategy to bulk cut out projects is great! That’ll give you projects on hand that are ready to be sewn up as you get time, perfect! Thanks for sharing with me, Dillis! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Thanks for the helpful hints! Actually it is very timely, as I’ve just rearranged my craft room. My next task is inventorying my fabric. I am ready to let go of some as well. I’ll be watching your organizational videos! Thanks, Tiffany!
Hello, Brooke! Thank you so much for watching and for the great comment! Inventorying fabric is such a big job, but it’s also so useful! I’m hoping to be brave like you and let go of those fabrics that I just don’t love anymore! Thanks for sharing with me, Brooke! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
You have many good hints for using stash and curb buying. I intentionally did not buy much last year except for use on charity projects. I honestly have no trouble not buying. I just avoid fabric stores.😊 Thank you for sharing, Tiffany. You are amazing with what you accomplish.
Hello, Carol! Thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment, you are always such an encouragement to me with your sweet comments, Carol, thank you so much for that! You’re so right, if we avoid the stores, we can easily avoid buying, haha! Love it! Hope you’re having a great week, Carol! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
So much wisdom in this video. I love your end of year video, to be happy for your progress and to encourage me as well. In 2024, I think I found the way that works for me. I only purchased fabric twice out of necessity. However, I do purchase the Beyond the Pink Door subscription box (in lieu of birthday and Christmas gifts). For the price, I receive excellent quality fabrics, useful notions and some extras. The fabrics are 2.5 meters and European fabrics almost always come in wider widths. It’s true that I don’t get to choose the fabric but I have a stash of beautiful fabrics that I have chosen. I enjoy the monthly box and I feel that plan of attack has worked well for me although I realize it isn’t for everyone. To each his own and I wish everyone success. I also ordered a few patterns but only on sale. I think my two words for the past year were content and patient 😉. Your first video about this gave me what I needed to start making a game plan and it has evolved to where it is now. Thank you so much.
Hello, Brenda! Thank you so much for watching and for such a wonderful comment! It’s wonderful to see your stash strategy evolution and the progress you’ve made in finding what works great for you! You’re inspiring, Brenda, keep up the great work! I love the subscription idea! It would be like Christmas every month 🥰 something to look forward and keep the sewing motivation going! Thanks so much for sharing with me, Brenda! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
I love this, Tiffany. I have years of stash even from my Mennonite days. I find it difficult to organize it because my sewing space is so small. I am considering moving my operations to our granny flat in the next year. It would be so wonderful to have the space to be organized. Currently, I have storage in 3 separate spaces. So much of my horded fabric is from my children's childhood clothing I made. I might need to look through that and decide how to better utilize it. Thanks for the great tips! ❤❤ You are inspiring, Tiffany. One of my goals for 2025 is to sew more of what I have on hand. 🎉
Hello, Lesley! Thank you so much for watching and for sharing with me! I know, it’s so daunting to deal with a large stash! How to best organize it, utilize it and even cull it, which is so scary🙈 I love your plans to move into a larger space, that will be so wonderful for you! Although, I do adore your sewing camper and its special memories and meaning! Excited to follow along with your journey, Lesley! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Great video! Congratulations on your stash stats. You did a fantastic job. I only used 52 yards this year. It was the first year I tracked how much I bought. That was a real eye opener. Going to be much more mindful this year. I usually use a journal to track things, but this year I'm using a planner.
Hello, Catherine! Thank you so much for watching and for the kind comment, it means so much! Wow! You did an awesome job in tracking your usage and buying totals! That’s a big job in itself! I hope your planner works great for you this year. I love a journal, as well, but it seems like I always have my planner at hand and it’s just convenient to track things that way. Thanks for sharing with me, Catherine! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Hello, Zelda! Thank you so much for watching! It sounds like we can be encouragement for each other through our No Buy January! It’s beneficial to have a reset month to focus on what we have! Hope you have a great new week ahead, Zelda! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Hello, Stephanie! Thank you so much for watching! Oh great strategy there, Stephanie! A monetary boundary can be really helpful! Love it! Thanks for sharing, hope you have a great week, Stephanie! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
I'm sewing a piece of Joann's luxe fleece from my stash for a jacket right now, but I would be afraid to add up all the fabric I have 😱! Just looking at it can feel overwhelming instead of inspiring, which is not good. I also need to let some things go and have set a goal of giving away one thing a day (not necessarily sewing items - we've been married a while and also have things from relatives who have passed). You are so right that the amounts we purchase add up, just like at the supermarket 😁 - and yes, I have patterns I liked so much I bought them twice...oops! You gave very, very good advice - absolutely, if you don't see it, you don't know you want it!
Hello, Mary! Thank you so much for watching and for sharing with me! I love your strategy for giving away something every day! That’s a great challenge! And you’re so right, sometimes looking at our stash can get overwhelming. I had to finally face mine and accept it for what it was before I started to feel motivated and encouraged to use it. Sometimes facing our fears is the hardest step of all! Hope you’re having a great week, Mary! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
I didn’t do a stash challenge last year, I don’t even want to think about trying to measure all of my stash! 😂 However this year I have challenged myself this year to stop buying so many patterns. I have an enormous stash of patterns that I have never sewn and I would like to kinda even that out. I’m not doing a 3 month ban, because I’m afraid I would crack 😂 so I’m easing myself in with like an every other month ban. But starting in January. So far so good! 😂
Hello, DeDe! Thank you so much for watching and for the great comment! I loved hearing about your stash strategies! These are great ways to help you reach your goals! You’re going to do great! I love the idea of one month on and the next off for buying. That will give you boundaries but yet not limit you too much. Thanks so much for sharing with me, DeDe! I hope you have a wonderful new week ahead! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Awesome! You’re doing great. All I can say to myself is I’m going to do better this year. I don’t plan on buying this year. I went on some trips last year and felt like I had to buy. So far I have not bought any in 2025! I’m afraid to track what I have right now. Next year I will do another inventory & start keeping track. I’m also afraid to let my fabric go. I feel like I’ll want them later.
Hello, Pat! Thank you so much for watching and for sharing with me! I completely understand your fears, I had (and still have) all of those, as well! Just remember there’s no “good” or “bad”. The size of our stash doesn’t affect the person we are. Whether you have 5 or 500 yards, it’s just a number, you’re still an amazing creator! I’ll be here for you, Pat! Keep up the great work!🥰 Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Hello, Cynthia! Thanks so much for watching! Oh that’s a great strategy for your pattern buying! The feature Friday is such a great deal, as well! It’s a great way to build your collection! Thanks for sharing with me, Cynthia! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Hello, Peggy! Thank you so much for watching! Great question about scraps! If a piece of fabric is big enough to utilize for something, like patch pockets, zipper pouches, undies for Addy, etc. I’ll fold them and store them. I’m working on a basket system for those, categorizing them by fabric type. I’m actually planning on talking about it in Fridays video so your question is really timely! Scraps from cutting items out that are too small to do anything with go into a bin. Ideally, I would use it for stuffing but what most likely happens is that Addy helps herself to them for her “projects”, haha! Thanks for the great question, Peggy! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
I buy too much cheap fabric because it is a good deal. I’m trying to be more selective. I don’t buy patterns, except the Big 4, when they are on sale unless I am going to start on that item that same week. Otherwise, the next new thing comes along, and I never even try the pattern.
Hello, Lori! Thank you so much for watching! Great strategy with the patterns, Lori, I can see how that would be very beneficial! I completely sympathize with the cheap fabric 🙈 those clearance fabrics and Walmart bundles are what built my stash into what it is, haha! It’s been a big battle to avoid those “great price traps” but it does get easier, thankfully! Thanks for sharing with me, Lori! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Congratulations Tiffany you did great in 2024 with actual projects and yards used. My husband makes comments every time a package enters the house and he frequently thinks it’s fabric and often it is not!! I quit buying clothing and only purchase shoes and socks. I only go to Joanne’s if I have something I need and have ordered through Joanne’s on line which has a wider variety. I agree with staying out of the stores and that is my strongest way to diminish buying. I bring my things I’m not go to use to ASG neighborhood meetings 😊. And purge my closet if I’m not wearing and pass to the Clothing bank at church. With a daughter you have so many things you can sew and hopefully she will be interested in sewing as well. My 2 daughters… not so but my Granddaughter has her own sewing machine and loves to sew. Good to see you are continuing with the stash challenge.
Hello, Judith! Thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment, it means so much to me! I loved hearing about your strategies! I especially need to go through my stash and pass along those things that don’t bring me as much joy anymore. I hope you’re having a great week, Judith! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
I need to go to Fabricaholics, I put myself on a buying band and purchased fabric the very next day, it was sweatshirt fleece and I loved it. I just don't do well saying you can't buy anything so going to try to just buy less or what I need.
😂 same here. Hello I am a Fabricaholic. It started about 2 years ago.
@pjacksreads536 haha my addiction started 40 or more years ago.
Hello, Brenda! Thank you so much for watching and for sharing with me! It’s so important to figure out what works for us, it sounds like you’re making great progress with finding a stash system, that’s awesome and a big accomplishment in itself! Take it one day at a time, Brenda, and don’t be too hard on yourself! I’m always here for encouragement 🥰 Thanks for chatting with me, Brenda! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Tiffany, your progress is amazing! Congratulations! I don't have a big stash, but I'm trying to keep it small, and your tips are great. I like your organization techniques with your planner. Thank you for this helpful information.
Hello, Marcia! Thank you so much for watching and for such a sweet comment, it means so much to me! I hope you’re having a great week, Marcia! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Great result Tiffany! I managed to reduce my stash by 131 metres in 2024 even after allowing for a few fabric purchases. I’m determined to continue with reducing the fabric I have. It won’t be quick but I’m still determined. I’ve also chosen about 12 different fabrics that I really don’t think I’ll ever use and I plan to gift/sell them as a kick start. But I’m definitely making only mindful purchases now which feels good. Thank you for being my inspiration with this challenge. I see lots of people saying they will reduce their stash but you’re one of the few people who is really continuing working on this challenge. Good luck with all your sewing plans this year. 🤗
Hello, Jan! Thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment! Wow! Your progress is absolutely amazing and so inspiring! I’m in awe of you, Jan! You’re so right, it’s not exactly a quick process, but it’s great to be able to look back at our progress and see the process working! You should be so proud of that progress! Thank you so much for sharing with me, Jan, I hope you’re having a great week! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
You have motivated me to go through my stash! I know there are so many pieces in there that I no longer want or need. Thanks for the encouragement! I love your channel❤️
Hello, Kimmy! Thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment, it means so much to me! Aw, so glad you found some motivation through my video! You’re on the right track, I also have several of those kinds of fabrics, ones I’m just not in love with anymore! I hope to be brave like you and tackle destashing those! Thanks for sharing with me, Kimmy! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Congrats on your accomplishment this last year with your no buy months. I did not buy last year but received several donations from friends whose family member passed😔 and they wanted to see their sewing stuff used by someone they knew. There are literally tubs & more tubs for me to go through, so I’ve put it off, but I really need to destash it and keep only what I love. I’m doing no buy this year again with the exception of if I get a gift card or cash for my birthday, anniversary, or holiday ,then I can spend it on fabric or patterns or notions. 😊 Happy Sewing!
Hello, Lori! Thank you so much for watching and for sharing with me! Way to go in sticking to your no buy for a whole year! Wow! You’re so inspiring, Lori! I understand about the donated items. It was sweet of them to think of you, but I understand the daunting task of going through it all! Best wishes in your stash challenge this year, Lori! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Hi Tiffany you have done so good to even track your progress and you have made a lot of progress!!! You have reason to be proud!!!! I love tracking! I track progress in several areas of my life. I don’t track for fabric because I don’t have a stash. I found early on in my sewing that it overwhelms me and I felt so pressured that iI wasn’t happy with having extra fabric on hand. I’m okay with buying for two projects at a time. When one is finished I will buy for one more project if I have something else I want to sew. That way I always have something to sew but it’s not overwhelming for me.
I’m looking forward to you sharing your sewing with us in 2025. Thank you Tiffany ❤️
Hello, Cynthia! Thank you so much for watching and for the lovely comment! I so admire your strategy with your stash or “nonstash”, lol! I love that it works so well for you! Thank you so much for taking the time to chat and share with me, Cynthia! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Hi, Tiffany, just found your channel. I watched a few of the older videos too. Enjoyed seeing what you made and subscribed.
I too, am trying to work through my stash. Thanks for the tips. I like how you're keeping track of new yardage and used yardage.
Hello, Jane! Thank you so much for watching and for subscribing! Welcome! I can’t wait to get to know you better! Thank you for the kind words. Working through the stash is not the easiest job but it’s very rewarding, for sure! Hope you have a wonderful week ahead, Jane! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Hi, Tiffany. I need to commit to cutting out at least 4 patterns/fabrics each month. I have a way to raise my cutting table to a height that doesn't strain my back. I can usually cut 2 patterns in 1 session. I am feeling much better and I think I can really make that commitment. You truly inspire me! Bless you Tiffany!!
Hello, Dillis! Thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment! And how wonderful to hear that you’re feeling better! Praise the Lord for His healing power! Your strategy to bulk cut out projects is great! That’ll give you projects on hand that are ready to be sewn up as you get time, perfect! Thanks for sharing with me, Dillis! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Thanks for the helpful hints! Actually it is very timely, as I’ve just rearranged my craft room. My next task is inventorying my fabric. I am ready to let go of some as well. I’ll be watching your organizational videos! Thanks, Tiffany!
Hello, Brooke! Thank you so much for watching and for the great comment! Inventorying fabric is such a big job, but it’s also so useful! I’m hoping to be brave like you and let go of those fabrics that I just don’t love anymore! Thanks for sharing with me, Brooke! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
You have many good hints for using stash and curb buying. I intentionally did not buy much last year except for use on charity projects. I honestly have no trouble not buying. I just avoid fabric stores.😊 Thank you for sharing, Tiffany. You are amazing with what you accomplish.
Hello, Carol! Thank you so much for watching and for such a kind comment, you are always such an encouragement to me with your sweet comments, Carol, thank you so much for that! You’re so right, if we avoid the stores, we can easily avoid buying, haha! Love it! Hope you’re having a great week, Carol! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
So much wisdom in this video. I love your end of year video, to be happy for your progress and to encourage me as well. In 2024, I think I found the way that works for me. I only purchased fabric twice out of necessity. However, I do purchase the Beyond the Pink Door subscription box (in lieu of birthday and Christmas gifts). For the price, I receive excellent quality fabrics, useful notions and some extras. The fabrics are 2.5 meters and European fabrics almost always come in wider widths. It’s true that I don’t get to choose the fabric but I have a stash of beautiful fabrics that I have chosen. I enjoy the monthly box and I feel that plan of attack has worked well for me although I realize it isn’t for everyone. To each his own and I wish everyone success. I also ordered a few patterns but only on sale. I think my two words for the past year were content and patient 😉. Your first video about this gave me what I needed to start making a game plan and it has evolved to where it is now. Thank you so much.
Hello, Brenda! Thank you so much for watching and for such a wonderful comment! It’s wonderful to see your stash strategy evolution and the progress you’ve made in finding what works great for you! You’re inspiring, Brenda, keep up the great work! I love the subscription idea! It would be like Christmas every month 🥰 something to look forward and keep the sewing motivation going! Thanks so much for sharing with me, Brenda! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
I love this, Tiffany. I have years of stash even from my Mennonite days. I find it difficult to organize it because my sewing space is so small. I am considering moving my operations to our granny flat in the next year. It would be so wonderful to have the space to be organized. Currently, I have storage in 3 separate spaces. So much of my horded fabric is from my children's childhood clothing I made. I might need to look through that and decide how to better utilize it. Thanks for the great tips! ❤❤ You are inspiring, Tiffany.
One of my goals for 2025 is to sew more of what I have on hand. 🎉
Hello, Lesley! Thank you so much for watching and for sharing with me! I know, it’s so daunting to deal with a large stash! How to best organize it, utilize it and even cull it, which is so scary🙈 I love your plans to move into a larger space, that will be so wonderful for you! Although, I do adore your sewing camper and its special memories and meaning! Excited to follow along with your journey, Lesley! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Great video! Congratulations on your stash stats. You did a fantastic job. I only used 52 yards this year. It was the first year I tracked how much I bought. That was a real eye opener. Going to be much more mindful this year. I usually use a journal to track things, but this year I'm using a planner.
Hello, Catherine! Thank you so much for watching and for the kind comment, it means so much! Wow! You did an awesome job in tracking your usage and buying totals! That’s a big job in itself! I hope your planner works great for you this year. I love a journal, as well, but it seems like I always have my planner at hand and it’s just convenient to track things that way. Thanks for sharing with me, Catherine! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
I am now using a makes journal. Thank you for the great ideas!!
That’s awesome, Dillis! A journal is such a handy tool for reviewing our finished makes! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Hi Tiffany! You're doing great 😃. I am on a no buy January also. I'm pulling from my own stash. It's not a lot. Just a small amount so far!
Hello, Zelda! Thank you so much for watching! It sounds like we can be encouragement for each other through our No Buy January! It’s beneficial to have a reset month to focus on what we have! Hope you have a great new week ahead, Zelda! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
A lot of great tips. My mental note to self is monetary. I have given myself an allowance for so much $ I can spend each month. It’s helping me a lot.
Hello, Stephanie! Thank you so much for watching! Oh great strategy there, Stephanie! A monetary boundary can be really helpful! Love it! Thanks for sharing, hope you have a great week, Stephanie! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
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I'm sewing a piece of Joann's luxe fleece from my stash for a jacket right now, but I would be afraid to add up all the fabric I have 😱! Just looking at it can feel overwhelming instead of inspiring, which is not good. I also need to let some things go and have set a goal of giving away one thing a day (not necessarily sewing items - we've been married a while and also have things from relatives who have passed). You are so right that the amounts we purchase add up, just like at the supermarket 😁 - and yes, I have patterns I liked so much I bought them twice...oops! You gave very, very good advice - absolutely, if you don't see it, you don't know you want it!
Hello, Mary! Thank you so much for watching and for sharing with me! I love your strategy for giving away something every day! That’s a great challenge! And you’re so right, sometimes looking at our stash can get overwhelming. I had to finally face mine and accept it for what it was before I started to feel motivated and encouraged to use it. Sometimes facing our fears is the hardest step of all! Hope you’re having a great week, Mary! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
I didn’t do a stash challenge last year, I don’t even want to think about trying to measure all of my stash! 😂 However this year I have challenged myself this year to stop buying so many patterns. I have an enormous stash of patterns that I have never sewn and I would like to kinda even that out. I’m not doing a 3 month ban, because I’m afraid I would crack 😂 so I’m easing myself in with like an every other month ban. But starting in January. So far so good! 😂
Hello, DeDe! Thank you so much for watching and for the great comment! I loved hearing about your stash strategies! These are great ways to help you reach your goals! You’re going to do great! I love the idea of one month on and the next off for buying. That will give you boundaries but yet not limit you too much. Thanks so much for sharing with me, DeDe! I hope you have a wonderful new week ahead! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Awesome! You’re doing great. All I can say to myself is I’m going to do better this year. I don’t plan on buying this year. I went on some trips last year and felt like I had to buy. So far I have not bought any in 2025! I’m afraid to track what I have right now. Next year I will do another inventory & start keeping track. I’m also afraid to let my fabric go. I feel like I’ll want them later.
Hello, Pat! Thank you so much for watching and for sharing with me! I completely understand your fears, I had (and still have) all of those, as well! Just remember there’s no “good” or “bad”. The size of our stash doesn’t affect the person we are. Whether you have 5 or 500 yards, it’s just a number, you’re still an amazing creator! I’ll be here for you, Pat! Keep up the great work!🥰 Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Well done Tiffany.
Thank you, Agata! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
Mindful buying of patterns for me is only buying the Love Notions Feature Fridays LOL
Hello, Cynthia! Thanks so much for watching! Oh that’s a great strategy for your pattern buying! The feature Friday is such a great deal, as well! It’s a great way to build your collection! Thanks for sharing with me, Cynthia! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
What planner do you use?
Hello Tiffany!! What do you do with your scraps??
Hello, Peggy! Thank you so much for watching! Great question about scraps! If a piece of fabric is big enough to utilize for something, like patch pockets, zipper pouches, undies for Addy, etc. I’ll fold them and store them. I’m working on a basket system for those, categorizing them by fabric type. I’m actually planning on talking about it in Fridays video so your question is really timely! Scraps from cutting items out that are too small to do anything with go into a bin. Ideally, I would use it for stuffing but what most likely happens is that Addy helps herself to them for her “projects”, haha! Thanks for the great question, Peggy! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
I buy too much cheap fabric because it is a good deal. I’m trying to be more selective. I don’t buy patterns, except the Big 4, when they are on sale unless I am going to start on that item that same week. Otherwise, the next new thing comes along, and I never even try the pattern.
Hello, Lori! Thank you so much for watching! Great strategy with the patterns, Lori, I can see how that would be very beneficial! I completely sympathize with the cheap fabric 🙈 those clearance fabrics and Walmart bundles are what built my stash into what it is, haha! It’s been a big battle to avoid those “great price traps” but it does get easier, thankfully! Thanks for sharing with me, Lori! Happy Sewing ❤️~Tiffany
My problem is fabricmart mystery boxes. I love getting the mystery boxes