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 I finally decided that I am finished with the embroidery on my Crimson Tweed. Here is the final layout, before quilting.

Would you believe that I didn't have ANY of the thread colors that I needed to seed quilt this with!? I was a bit shocked, but I gravitate toward the brighter colors and I need neutrals for this.

The tin shown in the photo above contains the 5 colors of thread, size 8 Eleganza solid colors, that I will use for the seed stitch quilting. This style of quilting takes quite a while to do, but I'm ...

I found some interesting neutrals to add to my stash. I think these will be fun when I go scrappy with neutrals.

3 yards

Stash report October 2, 2022

 I added a couple more charm packs and a new mister to my stash. I really like the misting bottles for the starch. They don't clog and give a more even spray.

Stash report  September 25, 2022

I love neutrals in a variety and this was a perfect choice. I need a variety in my scrappy quilts.

3 yards layer cake

Stash report  September 18, 2022

fabric used year to date: 170 3/4 yards  

75.25 yards used more than bought. 

I am using a dark blue almost navy for the sky around the moon in my witchy rug called spellbound.

I sewed 7 days last week, including an open sew day. 

I am ...

 We have more rain, expecting to last all day. I am sure the garden is very happy. I went to a rug hooking event yesterday, and, was inspired with the colors, and textures, and rugs.

I bought dye in case I need more for the background of my village rug.

Since, I had a project this year that needed civil war reproduction fabrics, I realize I have a lot of holes in my colors, and, that, I truly like the look of them. I hope I will use more in my quilting future. I added a tan piece this week ...

I have been cutting a bag of scraps in an effort to not buy any new fabric. The idea is that if I see how much I have of just the little stuff, then, I will see I don't need any new fabric to be happy. I can't say it has worked.

1 1/2 inch strips

It seems I have used a lot of 1 1/2 inch strips lately. And, it is my least favorite home cut. So, I bought a few honey buns at a really good sale price. Sashings will be simpler with these ...

I have added a few more charm packs.... just because

Stash report  August 14, 2022

fabric used year to date: 170 3/4 yards  

90 yards used more than bought. 

I sewed 3 days last week. 

I have a little more done on my witch rug which I started here in March. I have started on the moon of my witch rug - spooky

scaredy cat

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 Missourri star had batik 10 squares that I liked the colors. But what I really needed were the sewing machine needles. 

Stash report  August 7, 2022

I loved this halloween bundle called Old Made and I finally found a sale price I could live with the price. I am so excited to include it in my plans. I always need neutrals. It is amazing how fast they are used up to the smallest scrap.

old made halloween bundle

Stash report  July 31, 2022

 I have added a few more charm packs that were a great sale price. I think 2 were mystery packs and they will be fun.

Stash report  July 24, 2022

fabric used year to date: 130 yards 

62 3/4 yards used more than bought. 

I sewed 6 days last week. I missed my Friday group so I didn't get as much done.

I have a little more done on my witch rug which I started here in March.

I am linking ...

 I added fabric this week. Just a little bit with charm packs. I have a weakness for charm packs. They are small but, mighty with a great assortment. Just like scraps. 

We are going to try this again for my one monthly goal at Elm street quilts. I have filled in the blank spots and squared the EPP for this little handsewn quilt. I want to iron all the edges out ( they are still wrapped around the paper templates), and starch it before I trim it. Then, I will add a border, and quilt it. I used this as my goal for May but, didn't finish it.

goal for July

Stash report  July 3, 2022

fabric added: 0 yards 

fabric added year to date: 60 3/4 yards  

fabric used ...

I didn't add any fabric this week. But, we did sort through wool for the perfect red. And, after the mess, Hubby organized it a bit. Now, it is ready for a new container.

Stash report  June 12, 2022

fabric added: 0 yards 

fabric added year to date: 60 3/4 yards  

fabric used: 0 yards 

fabric used year to date: 130 yards 

70 1/4 yards used more than bought. 

I sewed 3 days last week. Just busy moving stuff from the floor to a flat surface, then, moving it back to the floor - repeated until I am ...

 The Spargoettes Group (Sue Spargo design fans) meet several times a month at my shop. Janet D. has been working on this bunny during her recent visits.

The pattern is not a Sue Spargo pattern. I can't remember who designed the pattern, but Janet only used the pattern as an inspiration and for the main applique elements. She is doing a lot of hand embroidery on this in the style of Sue Spargo. She thinks she is almost done now.

Barb R. has started Squash Squad, a Sue Spargo pattern. She has all 9 blocks appliqued but has only ...

I found this in a box on my desk, and, I don't know if I have counted it in yet. I don't think so.

There is orange and purple batiks and a white jelly roll and lots of surprises.

 Stash report  May 29, 2022

fabric added: 5 yards 

fabric added year to date: 60 3/4 yards  

fabric used: 0 yards 

fabric used year to date: 130 yards 

70 1/4 yards used more than bought. 

I sewed 4 days last week. And I made a little progress

I have some hand stitching to do on my friendsheep ...

This is the little batch of scraps that someone handed me at quilt guild last week. I love that Other quilters think of me as a safe home for their scraps.

 Stash report  May 29, 2022

fabric added: 0 yards the scraps were too small to count

fabric added year to date: 55 3/4 yards  

fabric used: 2 yards  - gone

fabric used year to date: 130 yards 

75 1/4 yards used more than bought. 

I sewed 5 days last week. And I made a little progress

I have the border finished on my sheep rug. I have it ...

I bought this fabric at goodwill this week. It was 6 3/4 yards for 6 dollars. It is a pretty forest green that could be a backing.

Stash report  May 22, 2022

fabric added: 6 3/4yards 

fabric added year to date: 55 3/4 yards  

fabric used: 0 yards  

fabric used year to date: 128 yards 

73 1/4 yards used more than bought. 

I sewed 4 days last week. 

I am working my way around my friendsheep rug border with little bits of time in the evening.

I made another batch of strawberry jam. you can never ...