Fabric Stash Swap

how much meter is 1.5 yard?

1.5 yards = 1.35 metres

Thanks Tassy for answering the measurement question!

I originally was going to make this a cotton only swap, but I didn't know if that limitation would turn folks off. I'm happy to revise it to 100% cotton if preferred.

I like quilting cotton, apparel cotton with no stretch, and decorator weight cotton. Thanks!

I'm a quilter with a large stash. I love any reason to go through it, picking out stuff to send will be fun -- getting new stuff will be fun-er. I prefer cotton and poly cotton, love fabrics with a bit of gold or silver in the design. Interesting stripes are good too. All colors are just fine.

I like polka dots, stripes and cute / kawaii or kitsch prints - i don't mind - cotton or blends are fine!

I am not in quilting but would be very interested in receiving cotton canvas for my bag making. As for the prints - repeated patterns or patterns you think boys could also use.

I've just "finished" organizing my stash (or most of it) including some fabrics that have been packed away for ... um ... a lot of years ... that I used to make quilts for the first round of my friends who got married. There are a lot of cotton prints of many types ... calico, batik, asian inspired etc. I also have some pincord, flannel,chenille (from vintage bedspreads) and 100% wool which I've felted. I have pieces as small as 4" x 4" and as large as 3 yards. It would be good if people specify their preferences not only for fabric content but colors and size of pieces and variety. This will make it easier for everyone who makes the effort, to send their partner something they will be happy to receive.

For myself, I would like to receive quality fabrics unlike those I already have. I do not need any more that are mostly green. I do not want any blends, cartoon characters, sculls, or logos. I prefer no more batiks I love repro depot type fabrics ... as well as those from super buzzy (just as an example). Vintage and retro are cool ... I prefer brights and primaryish colors to pastels. I would also welcome some brightly colored oil cloth if my partner happens to have some in his?/her stash... or some vintage linens ... teatowels, hankies, tablecloths

sorry about going on for so long ... can't wait to swap :-)

My only request is that if at all possible, I would love some Halloween print fabric. If not, then maybe black, orange or purple. I am working on a Halloween quilt. Cottons are fine, nothing stretchy. But most definitly, something that I could work into a Halloween quilt would be great. Fat quarters are fine also.

I would love to have fat quarters. I make fabric postcards too. I love anything except childrens prints, cartoons, logos. Laces I love as well as some solid colors.

are we sending one 1.5 yd of fabric or a few pieces.

Hi Courtney, I don't see a no smaller than size? Is there a size limit? When some craft some can craft with some small pieces. I'd love to join but I need a little direction on what the smallest piece size can be. I'm not good at explaining what I am trying to say sometimes so. I hope you understands. HeatherS

Hi wanderer. You could send a single 1.5 yard cut of fabric if you wanted. I know that I intend to send a variety of fabrics from my stash which would equal 1.5 yards of fabric.

HeatherS, last time this did not come up which is why it was not included. I would think I that nothing smaller than 5 x 5 inches or 6 x 6 inches. Do others have an opinion on this?

The sign up deadline for this swap is tomorrow and I'll check those signed up, make modifications as necessary, and assign partners on Saturday morning.

I've gone ahead and made the smallest fabric size 6 x 6 inches.

Thank You, I had forgotten all about this swap. I just came across it by chance again. lol Well I'm in. I will also be checking out my partner's profile too. Have a nice weekend.

Dislike's-I don't have a clue what to do with wool, and it's itchy to me. Sorry

There arent many fabrics i dont use. Plain old 70's polyester is one. I would love if anyone had pieces of velvet or damask at least 4inches square.(I make pincushions) I can use wool and cotton. So i guess thats most everything. But please no childrens print fabric. Oooh i like flannel pieces too. Thanks

Good morning everyone! I just revised the participant list and assigned partners as promised. Happy swapping!

I would love cotton fabric, nothing orange red or yellow, I'm not that keen on purple but anything else would be fine Thanks,

I've been assigned a partner who has not commented or provided any indication of what she likes/dislikes ... part of what is fun in a swap is trying to put together a package specifically intended to tickle the recipient's fancy ... not just a random assortment of stuff I don't want. SO ... I'd like to encourage everyone to post a little something specific to this swap and the kinds of fabric they'd like to get. AND, I'd like to ask if the moderator could make this request by email to everyone signed up since folks may not be checking this board. Thanks

I guess it is time to specify fabric prefernces! I love cottons, quilting or decorator. I really like merimekko (for a style cue). I use a lot of vintage fabrics (and cut up old clothes), too.
I also use wool a lot, so I would be the happy recipient of wool you want to move on. Colors: I love all colors, I really do. I don't seem to have enough yellow fabric, or red. That is not to say I only like the warm tones. I love it all! What I don't really like too much are the kind of really loud cotton prints. Rainbow toned butterlies on turqoise, finding nemo, garish stuff like that. thanks!

Sure Sharon, I can do that. Hopefully as everyone receieves the "It's time to start swapping" notification they'll chime in. I also encourage you to send your partner a message or email to ask what she might like.

hi all

I make lots of bags and pin cunshions and dolls and use natural fibers mostly. Cotton, wool, silk and the like. I love the vintage prints and asian inspired fabrics. I too, love the repro depot and supper buzzy but man who wants to pay that much for fabric. Yikes!!! I would like to stay away from the kiddy stuff ( like most everyone else on this swap!)

I love fabric swaps!!!!! one mans cast offs my treasure!

If you haven't already sent mine, besides not liking wool, you can check out my profile, I love vintage, country, and victorian.
I also want to thank Courtney for this swap. THANK YOU and what a wonderfully beautiful name lol, one of my twins is Courtney.

Ok... i haven't written anything yet about my preferences, but have contacted my partner asking her what she would like!

I love anything vintage, small flowers, love orange, pink blue... green... I don't quilt, but have many projects, so, don't worry:)

happy swapping! i am loving this swap, it seems so much fun!

I sent my fabric out this morning to Diane Yates. I had not read all the posts and I hope I sent something Diane likes however if not I will do my best to make it up to you and sent an alternate stash.

Thanks Heather, I'm so happy to have everyone participating.

I sent my package to SewFun this afternoon.

Courtney, your fabrics are on their way!

Deborah Gray do you have any wants or dislikes?

Received from Deborah Gray today, thank you.

Gwen&Cats/Derya -- I'm your partner again -- the package just went into the mail. I guess you'll get it late next week.

Ladydy5...thanks for the great assortment. yes, I know I was naughty for not posting preferences but I love it all!

Thanks Marlene

knittygurl: your package is on the way. CalenderGirl: What a nice suprise. I'm happy to having a such a gorgeous partner again. ;)

Your package arrived today fivegallonbucket. Thank you!

you're welcoome! I hope the selection suits you okay!

Courtney, I got your package today. I'm not sure exactly when It arrived, but we've been out of town until today. Lovely fabrics, thanks so much!

Laura

I'm glad your package arrived safely and you like the fabrics!

CalenderGirl: the package has arrived. These are absolutely gorgeous. Thankies (again)

Mushroom & Gadgets-Hi It is on it's way. But with as heavy as it was I couldn't send it air. So I'm sorry but your going to have to wait they said 4 to 6 weeks. Possibly 8weeks. But it is allllll taped up and secure and there is a label on it as a gift. Please let me know when it arrives. HeatherS (craftlover10101)

Sharon in Medford, Mass. loved your package of fabrice -- I didn't write that blue is my favorite color 'cause I have lots of blue but it IS my fave and I can NEVER have too much. A fun selection of stuff I'm sure I'll use. Thanks.

tiddlywinks- what a cute name. I got your heavy,heavy envelope today. I really like all the fabrics. They are 1 to 1 1/2 yard pieces. I can make lots of things out of them Thankyou so much.

I got the fabrics, igobylorib. I already have ideas for some of them, thanks!

Everyone has marked sent which makes me very happy. I know some swaps are still in transit. Thanks to everyone for participating in this swap.

I received my package from robotshop today. Thank you