Sunday, August 20, 2023

stash report August 20, 2023

 I am working on an older ufo called spoolin around. I found the pink I wanted for the setting triangles in my stash, but, I couldn't find a green I like with it for the border. I went through everything on the shelves. anything, I liked I did not have a large enough piece. I have a million yards of fabric, how could I not have what I needed? I checked my back up storage, ahem, yes it is a real thing. Still nothing. I even tried to change colors. So, I repeated the process with blues. I had the same problem. I don't have a local quilt store and I didn't want to travel, so, I went to Joann just to look. I knew it when I saw it. The sun came out and I heard angels singing. I only bought what I needed for the quilt. I didn't even look around for anything else. 

ta da

I was gifted some scraps of batiks. I am surprised what some quilters think are scraps. But, I will take them.

I think there is about 2 yards

I think the fabrics are lovely. I want to make a Lemoyne star with them. It has been on my bucket list for awhile, now. I can't right now, but, I will put them away for a rainy day. oh, with a note or I will wonder....

stash report August 20, 2023

fabric added: 3 1/2 yards 

fabric added year to date: 119 1/2 yards 

fabric used: 0 yards 
fabric used year to date: 307 1/2 yards - no change

184 yards used more than bought

I sewed 2 days last week. 


The first loops have been hooked on my new rug hooking project. Not much, but, a start. It's best to start in the middle and work out from there. The rug pattern is called Christmas in new England by Old tattered flag. It is meant to be a tree skirt, but I am changing it to just a circular rug. SO, on dasher and dancer.



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9 comments:

  1. AngelaAugust 20, 2023 at 9:04 AM

    That was a generous gift! That does not look like scraps!

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  2. Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting August 20, 2023 at 11:13 AM

    How wonderful to find the fabric that made your heart sing. And such lovely batiks that you were gifted. Great start on your hooking as well. Have a lovely day.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 20, 2023 at 12:49 PM

    Perfect border fabric. Good for you for staying focussed and just buying what you need for this project. Gail at the Cozy Quilter

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  4. LIttle Penguin QuiltsAugust 20, 2023 at 1:11 PM

    I lovecthat green dot fabric - so pretty! Yes, you do "know it when you see it!"

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  5. KateAugust 21, 2023 at 7:09 AM

    Sometimes you just don't have the exact right shade. So I think the green falls under the need to add to use. Love those batiks. Sounds like you've got lots of fun stitching to do this week.

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  6. Quilter KathyAugust 21, 2023 at 8:14 AM

    A fun start! I know exactly what you mean when you can't find the "right" fabric and then it appears and the angels sing!

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  7. Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork AppliquéAugust 21, 2023 at 11:24 AM

    You were very brave to not buy anything else ;)) Pretty pink and green fabrics, yes, I can ear those angels too :D Lovely batiks too! And your rug is starting nicely. Have fun!
    Thank you for sharing, and linking up!

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  8. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterAugust 23, 2023 at 3:05 PM

    Oh boy! I just love your rug projects. This one has me so curious. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.

    https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2023/08/23/wednesday-wait-loss-342

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  9. DonnaAugust 27, 2023 at 7:32 AM

    Love the batiks! Glad I'm not the only one stitching Christmas year round. :)

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