Thrifty Christmas crafting

“Thrifty” is the hot topic in the crafting world – actually, I think it’s a hot topic anywhere these days!   I’m really putting an emphasis on thrifty Christmas crafting and sewing this year – it just makes sense to be a little more frugal.

One of the biggest things I’m doing to be a thrifty Christmas crafter is “shopping my stash”.   That means that I’m tailoring my gift projects to use up fabric I already have.

Four years of working in a fabric store and a lifetime of being a fabric-aholic has left me with a pretty extensive stash.  So far, I haven’t needed to buy any extra fabric to make sewn gifts for anyone on my Christmas gifts list.  That’s including several garments, bags and smaller projects!

It’s worthwhile to take a look at your stash and see what can be sewn and shared with your friends and family.  And don’t forget – if you’ve been holding onto that “perfect” piece of fabric for five years without sewing it, maybe it’s time to actually use it?

If you’re coming up blank with ideas for using your own stash, try having a stash busting party with your other sewing friends.   Everyone goes through their stash, brings the fabric they want to share and exchange it.  It’s a fun, no-cost solution and can be a great way to get some new ideas and fabric!

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