You think YOU'VE got fabric? Yeah. I thought I did, too. It's all a matter of perspective.
I'm down in the (HOT) Central Valley of California helping out with some family stuff. I'll be here at least a week so I thought I'd unpack my suitcase. I first took a handful of underwear and socks to the drawer I used to use. Found this:
Tried the next drawer down (kinda already knowing what the answer would be) and found this
Didn't try the third drawer. Went back in to the room I'm sleeping in and thought I could at least hang the clothes. Found this in the closet (yes, it's like this on both sides).
Not long ago she bought this library file cabinet and yes, every drawer is full of fat quarters. Hey--at least she's organized!
I've shown you this great four sided tower in her sewing room before
That plus the shelves she had built into the closet in there sufficed for quite a while in holding all her fabric
(yes, of course it's like that on both sides).
The third and final closet I thought to try bore this result (do I need to tell you about the other side?)
So at least she's using her fabric!
The punch line to all of this is pretty darned funny. When I asked, "Can I photograph and show off your stash for my blog?" she replied, "Yes, but don't show under the beds!" (you guess it; more fabric!).
That is absolutely incredible! As a fellow central California native (and resident) I can tell you there are more yard sales with fabric - I think sometimes we are just buying and selling and passing it around amongst the same women!! I can honestly say, though, THAT collection is astounding :o)
Posted by: Jana | June 30, 2010 at 01:05 AM
Wow...treasure!!! When I was younger, I sewed and worked part time in a fabric store...my little apartment looked a lot like that! To me, that is inspiration.
♥, Susan
Posted by: Black Eyed Susans Kitchen | June 24, 2010 at 07:28 AM
Love that 4 sided tower! It is fabric utopia! I am curious about those white soap dish, foot like things on top of the dresser. What ARE those?
Posted by: Teacher Teacher | June 22, 2010 at 11:07 AM
heh heh, that looks just heavenly :)
Posted by: Sue McGettigan | June 20, 2010 at 11:21 PM
Well, this is funny! I am also in Ceres (central valley CA) and have a serious fabric addiction as well. Do you think it could be something in the water??
Posted by: Leona B | June 20, 2010 at 07:18 PM
Okay, I need to go fabric shopping! I didn't know a stash could get THAT big! Mine is totally puny by comparison. I love how organized everything is!
Posted by: Jen in NY | June 18, 2010 at 07:21 PM
Hilarious!
Posted by: diane | June 18, 2010 at 09:29 AM
I love it!!! I always tell my husband that there are tons of women out there with WAY more fabric than me & he never believes it! HaHa
You said you're in the hot central valley right now. You probably don't want to say publicly but, I'm in Ceres, near Modesto, are you anywhere near??
Posted by: Debi Abshier | June 18, 2010 at 12:53 AM
Yes! we want to know her and LOVE her!!
Posted by: beth | June 17, 2010 at 01:26 PM
oh my gosh, that's hilarious!!!
who IS this fabulous person??
Posted by: Des | June 17, 2010 at 08:17 AM
LOL!!! Too funny!!
Posted by: Barbara | June 17, 2010 at 05:58 AM
That is terrific! Please tell her to get those beautiful finished quilts out of the closet, though. They need to be displayed in a pretty cabinet or maybe even give some of them away.
Posted by: Maureen | June 17, 2010 at 05:56 AM
LOL That's a serious quilting addiction! It's so impressive how neat and organized it all is, though. I bow to her.
Posted by: Wanda @ Just Vintage | June 16, 2010 at 07:39 PM
So cute! I love it! A gal can really never have enough fabric!
Posted by: Michele | June 16, 2010 at 07:12 PM
I absulutely LOVE IT !!!!! My Kind Of House.
Posted by: Joyce Greer | June 16, 2010 at 05:21 PM