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[Jess03]

TBear, I find myself already saying it as my wish list is growing all the more bigger No doubt my xmas list will be trailing on the floor

And thanks for the link Charmagne, Ive just been reading it/viewing the gallery and you guys have some lovely stash HQs heh (Ellie looks very cute Alyson )

I think I'll start like what you mentioned Alyson, start buying the thread and bobbins and storage for projects as I go, I'll do the same for fabrics, but I already have plenty of charts on my "to do" pile

But some day I'd love a cupboard for my stitching stash But that won't be happening for a while seeing as I'll be moving out soon to find my own place.. *nervous*

[Angel]

I buy as I go, but halfway through a project I may suddenly find that I NEED to shop in which case I'll just buy whichever colour looks attractive

[lacemaker2004]

Oh I never said I wasn't continuously drawn to shops to buy the "next" project. Of course I have enough "next" projects to last four stitchers lifetimes!

[crazycat]

Stay on this forum long enough and the 'note to self' will be 'Must try to restrain self from buying more'!!!!

its only been a week and i find myself spending more time shopping online than anything else i no i don't need it but i really want it .so far this week i have bought stitch bows hopefully a huge wad of fabric.101 anchor threads. but i need more.see this is what happens when i come on here i see all your lovlely things then look at my little lot and think this is no good.my to do pile consits of one chart and one kit. its all so pewny.

[sammy_v]

Oh but thats the joy of shopping is to build up ur stash..... we all start somewhere and i dont have no where near as much as some people do.

I no that feelin, dont need it but want it and have to have it lol.

[crazycat]

just bought 14 pieces of aida plus some other bits for 21 pounds i is very happy

[Jess03]

I feel that we all should feel less guilty when buying stash for crafty things, be it cross stitching, beading, knitting etc because the items you create last forever

I feel more guilty when buying things that don't last that long like hair products, perfume, etc
But never chocolate or cookies, thats another thing that we shouldn't be guilty about buying.

And congrats crazycat :D

[crazycat]

thankyou im really pleased as she is adding 50 threads as well so that will be (scratches head) 156 threads in two weeks(this is all of them apart from my kits) anyone recommend some sort of storage before they get all messy. i admit defeat and say i will be using bobbins not to keen on stitch bows as they just unravel.

[Jess03]

From having a look around Id say the best storage for threads would be bobbins and to keep them in those plastic storage boxes. Ive had trouble with the stitch bows myself aswell and it looks so much nicer and neater to see threads on bobbins in a plastic box Can't wait to get my own

[lacemaker2004]

Once I got the full set I found an antique two drawer thread cabinet that is just perfect for my thread on bobbins. It also looks nicer than the plastic boxes though it took me a long while to find the cabinet.

[Angel]

Angel feels guilty about the ammount of junk food she buys, never about her stash. Angel plans on going to a second hand shop next month and trying to find a large cabinet where I can store everything properly. My shelves are getting too crowded.

[crazycat]

ok some one stop me please just bought a book of ebay fantasy designs.then i bought a storage box and some bobbinsi need help

[~threadbear~]

i need help

You want me to hold your stash for you while you're choosing the next lot?

[crazycat]

nice try hun i needed a giggle

[Angel]

or need help figuring out what to buy next? *picks up bunny kits* try these.

[crazycat]

tempting but i prefer kitties

[sammy_v]

Oh but bunnies are cute to. Im sure we can help find kitties also.

[crazycat]

im currently doing the dimensions try to relax kitty on its going well atm trying to find something for my next project as im not to keen on the other kitty one i got at the same time

[Angel]

Angel can help you find kitties too!

[crazycat]

nooo dont say that i need to get this under control i have to save money for the knit and stitch in november in harrogate