stash report: October 9, 2022

I bought muslin for my shirt quilts and a fun jelly roll of stripes in bright colors. I know I have muslin somewhere in my stash, but I can't find it. Where does it go.

Stash report October 9, 2022

fabric added: 8 yards

fabric added year to date: 113.5 yards 

fabric used: 0 yards  

fabric used year to date: 175 3/4 yards  

66.25 yards used more than bought. 

It is border time on my witchy rug: spellbound. I dyed a bit of wool in orangey/gold. I also set a binding strip around the edges so I can hook up right to it. Most of the hookers in my guild, like to roll the edges, and, wrap wool yarn around the roll. I find it tedious, so, I use a binding made of wool. It does get a bit unwieldy in the corners, but, I can then just hand sew it to the back and be done with it.

I sewed 1 day last week. Instead of Friday group, we went to a quilt show in Indy. I bought a bag of fabric there, that I haven't gone through, yet. We saw this one on the way to the restroom, so it was the first picture. We were on a mission.

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stash report October 2, 2022

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

fabric added: 3 yards

fabric added year to date: 105.5 yards 

fabric used: 5 yards  finished Epp Diamonds

fabric used year to date: 175 3/4 yards  

74.25 yards used more than bought. 

Most of the sky is done on my witchy rug: spellbound. It is time to start planning for the borders and finishing. I dyed some witchy colors for the borders. I may need to pick more of halloween colors to dye more wool. I am thinking orange?

10/2

I sewed 4 days last week and I went to Friday quilt group. I have been missing lately.

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Stash report August 7, 2022

 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

fabric added: 1 1/2 yards

fabric added year to date: 77 3/4 yards 

fabric used: 0 yards

fabric used year to date: 134 3/4 yards  

57 yards used more than bought. 

I sewed 4 days last week. 

I have a little more done on my witch rug which I started here in March. I dyed the wool for the  creepy moon background for my witch rug. I am excited to hook the moon next. 

We have had great success in our garden bed growing swiss chard. It has been a real treat. I like it better than spinach and it doesn't mind the sun or heat. It grows back if I cut it, and has been yummy. I have not been successful with spinach. And because it grows tall it is keeping weeds down and moisture levels up. - a great combination.

red vein and green vein varieties

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stash report July 17, 2022

 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. 

Stash report  July 17, 2022

fabric added: 3 1/2 yards

fabric added year to date: 64 1/4 yards  

fabric used: 0 yards 

fabric used year to date: 130 yards 

66 3/4 yards used more than bought. 

I sewed 6 days last week. I wanted to catch up with my rainbow scrap challenge projects

I have a finish to show of my friendsheep rug, that was part of a group exchange. I dawdled with the finishing. But I am thrilled with it and the memories it represents.

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try again one monthly goal

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: 6 yards - I finished tiger, tiger

fabric used year to date: 136 yards 

76 1/4 yards used more than bought. 

I sewed 5 days last week. And I had a sew day with the guild Saturday

I have some hand stitching to do on my friendsheep rug, but, I have to trim and press first. I haven't gotten to that yet, But, I did put another rug on the stand, that I can work on slowly in the mean time.

I started it here in March while I was waiting for my sheep rug to finish with the other swappers. I did the hat and face and I am working on the banner above her head. She is a fun little witch.

spellbound

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stash report June 12, 2022

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 frustrated. I call it cleaning and organizing.

I have some hand stitching to do on my friendsheep rug, but, I have to trim and press first. I haven't gotten to that yet, But, I did put another rug on the stand, that I can work on slowly in the mean time.

I started it here in March while I was waiting for my sheep rug to finish with the other swappers. I have been adding legs and feet and a barrel. She is a fun little witch.

barrel of fun

I have been dehydrating pansies and violas. The season is about finished. We had a yard full of violas this year. Probably because our lawn mower was in the hospital. violas are great in skin care, especially the face including acne. It has anti inflammatory properties and relieves pain. It is good for mental health and helps with respiratory health and the common cold.

leaves and flowers

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stash report June 5, 2022

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  June 5, 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 rug, but, I have to trim and press first. I haven't gotten to that yet, But, I did put another rug on the stand, that I can work on slowly in the mean time.

I started it here in March while I was waiting for my sheep rug to finish with the other swappers. I have been adding legs and feet and a barrel. She is a fun little witch.

maybe by halloween?

I bought a yellow peony 2 years ago and this is the first bloom. I was afraid she was not happy here. She was ready a little after Memorial day, The pink peony was a little late too. 

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stash report May 29th, 2022

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 pressed and flat. I need to zig zag the edge of the extra linen and trim. I will take the black "binding"  and turn it under and hand stitch it to the back.

Our oldest Grandchild graduated high school this weekend. We are so proud of him and his family. His Dad ( my oldest) is  on the far right.

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Stash report May 22, 2022

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 have too much strawberry jam. These are not homegrown berries. But, there was a good price at the store. I used a low sugar sure jell.

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Stash report May 15, 2022

 No changes in or out on my stash report. We have been busy in the garden. We have added worms to the garden, counting on the little wrigglers to make compost out of garbage.

We have buried 5 buckets in different spots in the garden and we will see if we can get a better soil. The price  of most garden supplies has jumped at least 20 percent, especially fertilizer.

Stash report  May 15, 2022

fabric added: 0 yards 

fabric added year to date: 49 yards  

fabric used: 0 yards  

fabric used year to date: 128 yards 

79 yards used more than bought. 

I sewed 1 days last week. Again,  I didn't even go to friday group sew. 

I have started the border on the friendsheep rug. I have added a black wool "binding" all around so that I can hook to the very edge. I am using recycled white and black wool on the border.

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Stash report May 8, 2022

happy Mother's Day. I will see One of my children today with my great daughter in law, and 7 of my Grandchildren. Happy day for me. I will spend primary hour at church with 7 and 8 year olds and mother them all I can. They are such a cute age.

The big piece of fabric is 108 wide. And the fabric rolls were 1 1/2 inch strips that I need for 2 different projects.

Stash report  May 8, 2022

fabric added: 4 1/2 yards 

fabric added year to date: 49 yards  I am doing better  in 2021 it was 63 yards, in 2020 it was 70 yards, in 2019 it was 105 yards

fabric used: 0 yards  

fabric used year to date: 128 yards 

79 yards used more than bought. 

I sewed 1 days last week. I didn't even go to friday group sew. 

I have hooked the sky all the way to the right. I am almost done with the sky. Next I will have to hook the border, which I have finally decided. I plan on a black and white border.

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stash report May 1, 2022

There has been no real change in the stash numbers. I have been busy nesting for Spring. We are starting seeds for the garden, making some meals ahead for the busy days ahead, working outside to get the garden ready for planting. And, this year, that takes most of our energy. I haven't been in my sewing room all week. I did go to an open sew yesterday and worked on three projects - fair and square, maple leaves, and boho heart.

I have started harvesting our weeds and started the dehydrator. Dandelion flowers and violets are great for skin health. I use them in skin creams and soaps. Dandelion leaves are good for digestion, and blood sugar, cholesterol. They are a bitter for salads. The root can make a healthy drink.

This is a new weed to me this year - great name- purple dead nettle. Who doesn't want to eat that? It is good for the kidneys, is an anti- inflammatory. Information says it is sweet tasting. I haven't tried it. 

 Stash report  May 1, 2022

fabric added: 0 yards 

fabric added year to date: 44 1/2 yards

fabric used: 0 yards  

fabric used year to date: 128 yards 

83 1/2 yards used more than bought. 

I sewed 0 days last week. 

I made it a little farther across the sky with my friendsheep rug hooking project.

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stash report April 24, 2022

I added some fat quarters to my stash and 2 charm square packs. The fat quarters were floral, but have very "blendy" colors. The charm packs are light neutrals that are always needed.

Stash report  April 24, 2022

fabric added: 12 yards 

fabric added year to date: 44 1/2 yards

fabric used: 12 yards  bricks in the barnyard finished

fabric used year to date: 128 yards 

83 1/2 yards used more than bought. 

I sewed 4 days last week. 

I started the background for my friendsheep rug. I was happy with my third try at a blue sky, and started the hooking. It is a little darker than the picture shows. So glad to work on this rug again. Although, I haven't decided on the border, yet.

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