My Friday finish is a wool runner from 2013. I decided not to quilt it. I finished the floss work and attached the backing. I gave it a good press with a wet towel, and, it is lovely, even if, the grass is not. The wool in the kit was hand dyed in beautiful vibrant colors.
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| 13 x 48 inches |
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The next Ufo on my 5 quilt list to do, is a table runner. I bought the kit at a quilt show in Ohio a hundred years ago.
I bought the kit from wooly lady in 2013. Most of the applique was done when I opened the box. There is still a little floss work to be done. The colors are gorgeous, the pattern was really nice. I spent a small fortune on the kit, I don't know why I didn't finish it.
I bought another neutral piece for my boho heart quilt. I am using these colors as the background.
Stash report November 27, 2022
fabric used year to date: 224 yards
90.50 yards used more than bought.
I sewed 6 days last week.
As I was cleaning a pile of stuff, I found a bit of fluff, and thought it had been a while, since, I had spun anything. I always enjoy the process. I find it soothing and relaxing. I need to make some time for this again. I could pack it all away, if, I don't actually spin anything. Once, I do, I am hooked again. I dyed this wool, and carded it a few years ago.
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| so pretty |
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| tada - yarn |
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15 min to stitch at life in pieces
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.
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| 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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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.
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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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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I have new fabric from Missourri star. Yes, I hang my head. The one on the right is a 3 yard 108 wide piece. The charm squares were a gift.
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Stash report April 10, 2022
fabric added: 5.75 yards
fabric added year to date: 32 1/2 yards
fabric used: 0 yards
fabric used year to date: 116 yards
83 1/2 yards used more than bought.
I sewed 6 days last week. I have rainbow scrap challenge projects inspiring me.
I started the background for my friendsheep rug. I thought I needed a couple of clouds and a sky. I have been dyeing the blue sky background, but, I have had 2 misses. The first one had a slight green tint but, I thought I would use it anyway. I hooked a little and it was thinner than I thought, and I didn't like the color. I dyed another batch and it was too light blue, mostly still cream. Third time will be the charm.
I had a Friday group sew, and, I didn't have a project ready, so, I grabbed a scrap bag and my stripology ruler, and, I started cutting. I always have questions from others about my scrappy cutting and using. It seems a mystery to them. How do I store? how do I use? how do I make all those different colors go together? etc. One of my best quilting buddies saves scraps, too, but, in squares, not strips. I would prefer strips, and, I would be happy to cut them into squares when I need them. Otherwise, I am the happy recipient of scraps from those who don't want to figure all that out. Most of my guild is new fabric and matchy matchy quilters. I am too frugal - thanks to my Dad.
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| always fun to open a new bag of treasures |
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| 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 2 1/2 sq - 3 1/2 sq and a pile of strings/crumbs I also cut 2 x 3 1/2 and 2 1/2 x 4 1/2 |
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| 5 - 1 1/2- 2 - 2 1/2- and a pile of triangular pieces |
Stash report April 3, 2022
fabric added: 0 yards
fabric added year to date: 26.75 yards
fabric used: 0 yards
fabric used year to date: 116 yards
89.25 yards used more than bought.
I sewed 4 days last week.
I started the background for my friendsheep rug. I drew some clouds and I decided on green grass under the sheep. I had a small piece of this Spring green wool that I could use. I dyed some wool for the blue sky and did not like it, so I will have to try again.
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I have been dyeing wool for an upcoming rug hooking project. Otherwise, nothing happening with the fabric stash.
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| background, grass, border |
stash report February 13, 2022
fabric added -0 yards still haven't added any! I have been a good girl. There was a free basket at sewing group and 3 fat quarters at goodwill that I did not bring home. I need to celebrate the win.
fabric added year to date -0 yards
fabric used 7 yards -gray flannel finish
fabric used year to date 58 yards
58 yards used more than bought. I am starting the year ahead on using fabric.
I sewed 5 days last week.
I have filled a small box of soap sacks for the rescue mission in town. I spent one evening attaching the labels and adding the soap. I have 26, but, my daughter had 250. I have a few more odd skeins of cotton yarn, I might make some more. Luckily someone sent me a link for the homeless initiative https://www.soapsacks.com/
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| 26 bags |
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