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I bought some springy charm squares. I keep buying them for a particular quilt I have in mind. If I don't stop buying, the quilt will be a super king size.

stash report April 23, 2023

fabric added: 2 yards

I added some scraps from the guild table at our quilt show.  I haven't even taken them out of the sack. Most of  what I bought were 1.00 mystery bags filled with scrap pieces. The quilt show went well, with a smaller venue.

I entered sea swept,  rainbow pineapple blossom, and Boho heart.

stash report April 23, 2023

fabric added: 0 yards

I added a few Springy precuts to my stash. There is something about Spring that brings out the love for all things pretty.

charm squares in the middle are flannel - cute

 stash report April 16, 2023

fabric added: 5 yards

I found these lovilies in a scrap bucket I am trying to tame. I am not sure why a piece of yardage was in the bucket, unless there was a mass cleanup and everything went into a bucket. The rest of the scrap bucket had mostly really small pieces.

only 1 piece at least 10 inches.

After I cut the 10 inch piece I threw the left and right ...

 This is the first time I have had an amaryllis. It has been a lovely experience. And I still have Christmas cactus blooming.

stash report January 9, 2022

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fabric used 8 yards destashed

fabric used year to date 8 yards

8 yards used more than bought. I am starting the year ahead on fabric. 

I have so many scraps to get through, I really don't need to buy anything this year. This will be my next bin of scraps to cut. It is a 15 quart cheap plastic container. It weighs ...

 Last year I accumulated 173 yards of fabric - which had to weigh 519 pounds. No wonder my house is creaking. If each quilt averaged 20 yards that is 8 1/2 quilts. I used 233 1/2 yards in my quilt making. In my mind I pick up a little here and there, not almost 200 yards. If I say I won't buy any over 100 yards this year. what will I do if I buy all of that in January. That leaves 11 months of no fabric.

fabric I cut from gifted fabric

The last stash report of the year - I hope you all had a merry Christmas. Ours was quiet

I am facing a scrap dilema. I am sure I have officially more scraps than yardage, but I can't find room for them or all the scrap quilts I want to make. They are piling up higher and higher. And it seems that the more I cut, the more there is. They are lurking behind every corner, under every surface, hanging from the ceiling. There is some in the garage, attic, and basement. Somehow, I must make a stand. I am ...

I have a box that has arrived from Missourri star quilt, but, I haven't even opened yet. just in case hubby needs a gift for me haha

But I am playing with fabric. I am still sorting through the crumbs and strings into baggies by color. It makes a huge mess but will help with a rainbow project for next year.

stash report December 19, 2021

Fabric Used this week: 3 1/2 yards  

Fabric Used year to Date: 211 1/2 yards

Joann had jelly rolls 30 % off with an additional 20% and I like using their neutrals. Although, they are not accurately cut.

I have to remember that there are only 20 strips per roll

stash report December 12, 2021

Fabric Used this week: 0 yards  

Fabric Used year to Date: 208 yards

 I stitched at least 15 minutes 7 days this week. 

 Once the friendsheep exchange began in my rug hooking guild, we have ...

More charms - 12 yards worth

stash report December 5, 2021

Fabric Used this week: 0 yards  

Fabric Used year to Date: 208 yards

 I stitched at least 15 minutes 5 days this week. 

 Once the friendsheep exchange began in my rug hooking guild, we have been passing them around pretty quickly. I did the top green plaid sheep for Betty who has asked for Christmas colors. The last I saw my rug, it had ...

I have a thing for charm squares right now. If I am not careful I may be able to wallpaper every room in my house with them.

stash report November 28, 2021

Fabric Used this week: 0 yards  

Fabric Used year to Date: 208 yards

 I stitched at least 15 minutes 3 days this week. more cooking than sewing

I have really struggled to work on this rug hooking project. Once the friendsheep exchange ...

just a few charm packs to add to the stash. I think I feel like I have too much fabric, but, what harm could a cute little charm pack do....

I am counting this as 5 yards

stash report November 21, 2021

Fabric Used this week: 10 yards  I finished on the go quilt

Fabric Used year to Date: 208 yards

 I stitched at least 15 minutes 4 days this week. Now that it ...

I added 4 basics cream charm packs to my stash. They were a great price.

stash report November 14, 2021

Fabric Used this week: 12 yards   I finished lightening quilt

Fabric Used year to Date: 198 yards

 I stitched at least 15 minutes 3 days this week. 

We have started exchanging our friendship rugs at my guild meeting. Everyone is using the same pattern. We each hook one sheep on each of the participant's rug. When we are ...

I took the opportunity to buy a few precuts - I am getting lazy. I bought 3 honey buns, and 3 mini charm packs from missourri star. The mini charms have 84 squares in each pack. I know I will use this neutral color in just about everything.

adding to the basics

stash report November 7, 2021

Fabric Used this week: 14 yards    I finished almost amish quilt

Fabric Used year to Date: 186 yards

 I stitched at least 15 ...

I don't remember where now, but, these were on sale. and I added them to my 'collection' of precuts. I have a weakness for 1 1/2 honeybuns. They have all the benefits of jelly rolls, but are harder to cut accurately at home. I am getting lazy with cutting the scraps. And if we downsize, these are easier to keep. However, I don't know if I will ever be able to actually unroll them. haha

1 1/2 inch

stash report September 26, 2021

Fabric Used this week: 0 yards    

Fabric Used year to Date: 150 yards ...

I finished a class project for rug hooking. We started it last Spring after my hubby had back surgery. I didn't start it again until this year. It is a small rug that I will use as a wall hanging - Probably  only 16 x 16 inches. Part of the class was the pattern, wool, and, then, instruction from the teacher on shading. I think we had 9 different wools for shading. Lori Cravens was the teacher. I don't like the binding part of finishing, so, at least it was small, and, I could do it at the guild ...

I haven't been to rug hooking in a while. The pandemic, my hubby's retirement, and feeling behind has left me wanting to stay home. I had already decided, that, I didn't want to cart my big project (snowmen) out of the house any more. I picked a smaller, easier to carry project to take with me, when I go. I took a class last year for this project. And, I would like to see it move along..... I need to go to rug hooking.  And today is the day.

my work so far

the class sample

another ...

 I can't believe it is the end of September already. Besides having too much fabric, it's time to see what my stash report would be.

I was very fortunate to receive a gift of fabric from someone cleaning their closets. It was a magical bundle of fun.

Stash report  September 2020

Fabric Used this week: 32 yards -