Making A Lather

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Sunday, June 13, 2021

stash report June 13, 2021

I attended a sleep in your own bed retreat this weekend and there was a free table. I haven't had a chance to count what came home. ( I was really really tired). Unfortunately, the table was on the way to the restroom, and, right next to the food. I remember, I found purple, and florals which I was looking to add to my stash. My table buddy was a good girl for her stash, but, kept bringing me fabric she thought I needed. haha

I can always use neutrals

and blues

Stash report June 13, 2021

Fabric Used this week: 14 yards zucherwatte finish

Fabric Used year to Date: 87 1/2 yards

Fabric Added this week: 5.5 yards

Fabric Added Year to Date: 76 yards

net fabric: 11 1/2 yards used more than bought

I stitched at least 15 minutes every day this week. I logged a lot of sewing time at the retreat

someone was taking pictures

I am working on the finishing parts on MR. scarecrow rug.

I have 2 corn stalks to get to the bottom of the rug

almost there

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Sunday, June 6, 2021

stash report June 6, 2021

I just had to have a few charm packs for....a project I have planned for 2040. for....inflation proofing my stash. for.... insulation. for ....I have been such a good girl. yep that's it.

Stash report May 23, 2021

Fabric Used this week: 0 yards

Fabric Used year to Date: 73 1/2 yards

Fabric Added this week: 2.75 yards

Fabric Added Year to Date: 70 1/2 yards

net fabric: 3 yards used more than bought I am still on the positive side of usage.

I stitched at least 15 minutes every day this week.

I finished the last pumpkin on MR. scarecrow rug. And I finished the shirt on Mr Scarecrow. I tried to make it look like it was ripped from being outside guarding the garden. I have some finishing places to work on and the hooking will be done.

his shirt

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Sunday, May 23, 2021

stash report May 23, 2021

I indulged in 2 moda scrap bags. I know they are not really economical, or practical, but, I love the mystery. Some bags are a disappointment, but, these were great. The strips were mostly 3 inches wide, and, many were coordinating.

Stash report May 23, 2021

Fabric Used this week: 0 yards

Fabric Used year to Date: 73 1/2 yards

Fabric Added this week: 3 yards

Fabric Added Year to Date: 67 3/4 yards

net fabric: 5 3/4 yards used more than bought I am still on the positive side of usage, but, I better start finishing again to stay that way.

I stitched at least 15 minutes every day this week. 3 days it was close. I have been busy with food and garden,

I have started the last pumpkin on MR. scarecrow rug.

But, I have a ways to go today.

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Sunday, May 2, 2021

stash report May 2, 2021

Rather than add fabric this week, I cut fabric strips. I weighed them at 3 lbs 6 oz all from scraps. This is equal to 9 1/2 yards of fabric or 100.00 dollars - or 3 jelly rolls = 120.00 dollars - or 3 layer cakes = 120.00 - or 6 honey buns = 150.00 dollars - or 14 charm packs = 140.00 dollars. Well worth the time to make use of these fabric scraps.

Stash report May 2, 2021

Fabric Used this week: 0 yards

Fabric Used year to Date: 59 1/2 yards

Fabric Added this week: 0 yards

Fabric Added Year to Date: 58 1/3 yards

net fabric: 1 1/4 yards used more than bought

I stitched at least 15 minutes every day this week. I am trying to make 2 easy breezy blocks every morning. And I did.

I have hooked the crow for my Mr. Scarecrow rug hooking project. It seems I am moving along since rejoining my rug hooking group. If it isn't in my head, I just keep procrastinating. I am surprised how motivational being around other rug hookers has been. Too bad, there isn't a group for cleaning I could join.

my scarecrow

Here is a project that Jan is working to complete. He looks so cute.

jan's bunny

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Sunday, April 25, 2021

stash report April 25, 2021

I found two pieces of fabric at Goodwill this week. And, they look good together. I am always wondering what goes on in the mind of the person sending their fabric to goodwill. Do they not like it, was it leftover from a project, are they moving, quitting, or just downsizing? I try to keep my expected cost of goodwill fabric to 1.00 per yard. Their fabric prices are getting ridiculous for second hand fabric. I can only buy on Senior discount day. These 2 pieces were closer to 1.50 per yard, but, I liked them enough to make the exception.

3 yards

I had a finish last week here, and, can actually count fabric that is used and gone from my stash. yipee.

Stash report April 25, 2021

Fabric Used this week: 6 1/2 yards floating stars

Fabric Used year to Date: 59 1/2 yards

Fabric Added this week: 3 yards

Fabric Added Year to Date: 58 1/3 yards

net fabric: 1 1/4 yards used more than bought

I stitched at least 15 minutes every day this week. One day was mostly cutting and straightening. I am trying to make 2 easy breezy blocks every morning.

Last year at this time I did a review of my stash report I am curious every April, apparently. I am a little behind this year.

I had used 98 yards of fabric in 2020 by April 26

I had used 100 yards of fabric by April 2019

I had used 100 yards of fabric by April 2018

I am done with one of the pumpkins of my Mr. Scarecrow rug hooking project. I have one more pumpkin to do, then, I will start at the top again and work my way to the bottom.

I've gone to my rug hooking meeting 2 weeks in a row. It is really hard to restart a group setting after a year at home for the pandemic. But, it has motivated me again to hook.

middle pumpkin

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Sunday, April 18, 2021

stash report April 18, 2021

I went to rug hooking meeting last week for the first time this year. And, I finished the flower part of this project. I was pleased until I saw the picture. I want to rework the tips a bit. I have a great lime green wool for the background. This is my portable project that i can take with me to the meeting. Mr. Scarecrow is big and heavy, so, I am saving him for home.

No change in my stash report this week. I have several quilting projects ready to complete. So, one night I will go to bed, and the next day, I will have a few finishes. haha

Stash report April 18, 2021

Fabric Used this week:1 1/2 yards

Fabric Used year to Date: 53 yards

Fabric Added this week: 2 1/3 yards

Fabric Added Year to Date: 55 1/3 yards

net fabric: 2 1/3 yards bought more than used

I stitched at least 15 minutes every day this week. I had an guild open sew on Saturday.

I am done with one of the pumpkins of my Mr. Scarecrow rug hooking project.

It is time to start the next smaller pumpkin.

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Sunday, April 11, 2021

stash report April 11, 2021

I found these treasures at goodwill. The red is 1 1/3 yards. The cream is at least 1/2 yard wof, and, another yard just half wof. The birds are 1/2 yard.

Stash report April 11, 2021

Fabric Used this week:1 1/2 yards

Fabric Used year to Date: 53 yards

Fabric Added this week: 2 1/3 yards

Fabric Added Year to Date: 55 1/3 yards

net fabric: 2 1/3 yards bought more than used

I stitched at least 15 minutes every day this week. I cut at least 15 minutes a day.

I have done a little rug hooking with one of the pumpkins of my Mr. Scarecrow rug hooking project. I started hooking top down, and then, I was worried I would not have enough of the same wool for the whole pumpkin. The best place, in my opinion, to add a different wool would be in the bottom middle, so, I hooked around the edges, until, I had a better idea of how much wool I needed. I am pretty sure I will have enough to finish this pumpkin.

just a little bit to go

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Sunday, March 28, 2021

stash report March 28, 2021

I have added this cute little mix of fat quarters to my stash.

not like any I have

this is my favorite

Stash report March 28, 2021

Fabric Used this week: 5 yards -I sent fabric to goodwill

Fabric Used year to Date: 51 1/2 yards

Fabric Added this week: 2 1/2 yards

Fabric Added Year to Date: 53 yards

net fabric: 1 1/2 yards bought more than used -getting close to even.

I stitched at least 15 minutes every day this week. I had a sew day with friends as well.

I have done a little rug hooking with one of the pumpkins of my Mr. Scarecrow rug hooking project.

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Sunday, March 14, 2021

stash report March 14, 2021

I haven't added any new fabric this week. I have been reminding myself, successfully, that I have scraps in a scrap bucket that need to be tended. And, if I cut them, there has to be room to put them.

Stash report March 14, 2021

Fabric Used this week: 0 yards - no finishes

Fabric Used year to Date: 46 1/2 yards

Fabric Added this week: 0 yards

Fabric Added Year to Date: 50 1/2 yards

net fabric: 4 yards bought more than used

I stitched at least 15 minutes every day this week.

I had some questions about rug hooking. SO, I thought I would share a bit.

My favorite tools that I use all the time. are slanted scissors, a bent hook primitive( larger) and wool, and linen. With Mr Scarecrow, I do not have a previous finished picture to go by with colors or shading. It was a new pattern to the designer, and, I liked it well enough to buy it.

The pattern is just the basic shapes. I am working on a tall pumpkin with only the outside drawn in. I wanted to add a few light shaping rows.

Rug hooking is very forgiving. If I don't like what I do, I can quickly pull it out and do something else.

It is not like quilting and a seam ripper.

black lines are the pattern

For this project, I am using an 8 cut of wool, which is 1/4 inch. Wool cuts so nicely, and, I have a cutter with several sizes. I will hold the wool strip in my left hand over my index finger. And that hand will go under the piece on the frame. I can't see it, so, I go by feel.

With my right hand, I will use the hook to go through a hole in the linen, touch my finger to find the wool, and pull a loop of wool to the top. The loop should be as high as the wool is wide. But, I like mine shorter.

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Sunday, March 7, 2021

stash report March 7, 2021

I found 2 fat quarters at goodwill this week. I liked them, so, I brought them home with me. nice kitty, warm kitty...

fat quarters

Stash report March 7, 2021

Fabric Used this week: 0 yards - I did a lot of piecing, but, no finishes

Fabric Used year to Date: 46 1/2 yards

Fabric Added this week: 1/2 yards

Fabric Added Year to Date: 50 1/2 yards

net fabric: 4 yards bought more than used

I stitched at least 15 minutes every day this week. green blocks - quilt borders - string blocks

I thought I would go back up to the top of my Mr. Scarecrow rug hooking project. I have been working on parts all over the rug, which involves moving the rug on the frame more than I would like. I think it is time to start at the top and finish everything moving downward. well.... until I decide something else. The head was fun - I like his quirky attitude.

I had a few questions about rug hooking - I will try to take a few pictures and make a better explanation next week.

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