Fabric kits or stash fabric—which do you prefer when starting a new quilt? In this episode of Stitching Up Trouble, Mary and Heidi dig into the real-life reasons quilters choose one over the other.

We talk about ease vs. flexibility, time vs. creativity, budget considerations, and how each choice impacts whether a project actually gets finished. There’s no right or wrong answer here—just honest insight into how kits and stash sewing fit into different seasons of quilting life.

Whether you love the grab-and-go simplicity of a kit or the creative challenge of pulling from your stash, this episode will help you feel confident in choosing what works best for you.