Making A Lather

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Sunday, October 22, 2023

stash report October 22, 2023

These 2 pieces of fabric were on the free table as part of someone's Christmas fabric destash. I just saw them as neutrals that could be in any scrappy quilt, and added them to my stash.

stash report October 22, 2023

fabric added: 4.75 yards

fabric added year to date: 138 1/4 yards

fabric used: 0 yards

fabric used year to date: 418 yards

276.75 yards used more than bought

I sewed 4 days last week.

I pulled my Christmas rug out, again, and, began working on the background around the reindeer. I am

adding the background a little at a time.

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Sunday, October 15, 2023

stash report october 15, 2023

A friend gifted me some 1 1/2 inch squares, after I saw quilting buddy Lucy was making a postage stamp block. This jar was jam packed and nearly spilled over when I opened it. But, I just had to try Lucy's block. I was inspired.

stash report October 15, 2023

fabric added: 0 yards

fabric added year to date: 136 1/2 yards

fabric used: 1 +12yards -uneven nine patch is finished

66 x80

fabric used year to date: 418 yards

281 1/2 yards used more than bought

I sewed 4 days last week.

I pulled my Christmas rug out, again, and, began working on the background around the reindeer.

3/ 24

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Sunday, October 8, 2023

stash report October 8, 2023

I brought home this little bundle from the free table last week. I loved the colors.

stash report October 8, 2023

fabric added: 6 yards

fabric added year to date: 136 1/2 yards

fabric used: 0 yards

fabric used year to date: 405 yards

268 1/2 yards used more than bought

I sewed 4 days last week.

I took a break from rug hooking and made a new hexie piece for my hexie quilt. Both projects are at the large stage and a bit cumbersome. Last week, I showed the green hexie flower, bottom left, and, this week, it has been added to the mother ship. I am trying to "even out" the bottom.

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Sunday, October 1, 2023

stash report October 1, 2023

Another quilt show, another bag of scraps rescue - fun

mostly batiks

stash report October 1, 2023

fabric added: 0 yards I am not counting itty bitty scraps

fabric added year to date: 130 1/2 yards

fabric used: 15 yards wensleydale finished

fabric used year to date: 405 yards

274 1/2 yards used more than bought

I sewed 4 days last week.

I took a break from rug hooking and made a new hexie piece for my hexie quilt. Both projects are at the large stage and a bit cumbersome.

I lost my domain name for the blog, and everything has to be changed on my blog. ugh It's probably a good thing. I have had it since 2013 and every year, the price increases. I am now:

http:// makingalather.blogspot.com

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Sunday, September 24, 2023

stash report September 24, 2023

I am really. really trying to keep more fabric out of the house.... really

But, I attended a quilt show last week, and there was this very big bag of scraps for only two dollars, and my hubby, said " you need this" what could I do? It was like he had showed me the cutest little puppy or kitty, and, I just had to rescue it. I had to do it. I promise, I will feed it, and, take it out for a walk, and, be very responsible. I will

stash report September 24, 2023

fabric added: 0 yards I am not counting itty bitty scraps

fabric added year to date: 130 1/2 yards

fabric used: 0 yards

fabric used year to date: 390 yards

259 1/2 yards used more than bought

I sewed 5 days last week.

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.

I have many shades of dark blue to use for the background.

It was fun to see an overall view while I had it off the frame.

8 tiny reindeer

I lost my domain name for the blog, and everything has to be changed on my blog. ugh It's probably a good thing. I have had it since 2013 and every year, the price increases. I am now: makingalather.blogspot.com

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Sunday, September 17, 2023

stash report September 17, 2023

I attended a quilt show in Lafayette last week and bought some flannel for donation quilts at 2.00 per yard. I was thinking of the trip around the world quilt I made earlier this year. I didn't take any quilt pictures. oh well

stash report September 17, 2023

fabric added: 7 1/2 yards

fabric added year to date: 130 1/2 yards

fabric used: 24 yards -irish chain is finished

fabric used year to date: 390 yards

259 1/2 yards used more than bought

I sewed 5 days last week.

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.

I have many shades of dark blue to use for the background.

The reindeer are finished. I started the background in the center of the rug. Once I hook around each reindeer, I can clean up the tails of wool. My finger is much better, but still, doesn't like being bumped.

oops I missed a reindeer tail

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Sunday, September 10, 2023

stash report September 10, 2023

We traveled to Pendleton Indiana for a lovely quilt show. It was held in the county historical museum. Behind the beautiful quilts, was all the historical museum pieces which was an interesting bonus. I did add a few fabric pieces to my stash from their fabric sales. haha

stash report September 10, 2023

fabric added: 0 yards

fabric added year to date: 123 yards

fabric used: 27 yards -rectangle wrangle is finished

fabric used year to date: 373 1/2 yards

245 1/2 yards used more than bought

I sewed 3 days last week.

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.

I am using scrappy pieces of wool for them.

The reindeer are finished, and, I started on Santa. I did injure my finger, and, haven't felt like hooking.

2/28

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Sunday, September 3, 2023

stash report September 3, 2023

At our open sew last week, there was some fabric brought in from other quilters for the free table. I snagged these pieces.

top 2 are flannel

stash report September 3, 2023

fabric added: 3 1/2 yards

fabric added year to date: 123 yards

fabric used: 3 yards

fabric used year to date: 346 1/2 yards

219 1/2 yards used more than bought

I sewed 3 days last week.

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.

These little guys are fiddley, but, fun. I am using scrappy pieces of wool for them. There is a LOT of background on this rug, so, I am digging through my wool stash for any dark blue, and, starting to cut. I don't think I will have to dye any blue, but, I might 'marry' some together to get some variation.

I have most of the reindeer finished. I did injure my finger, and, haven't felt like hooking.

george and fred

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Sunday, August 27, 2023

stash report August 27, 2023

I had a finish this week which makes me happy, and, helps with the yearly stash numbers.

At open sew, yesterday, someone, surprised me with a quilt top that she had made with fabric that I had donated last month. First of all, the turnaround time was impressive, and, the fact, that she knew it was my fabric donation. It makes it much easier to let go of my precious fabric knowing someone will enjoy it. She has plans to add a border, too, from some of it.

wow

stash report August 20, 2023

fabric added: 0 yards

fabric added year to date: 119 1/2 yards

fabric used: 36 yards -15 yards donated to guild - hand me down finish

fabric used year to date: 343 1/2 yards

21 yards

220 yards used more than bought

I sewed 5 days last week. including a Saturday open sew.

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.

and prancer and vixen

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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.

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Sunday, August 13, 2023

stash report August 13, 2023

I didn't buy any new fabric this week. I did find a pile of leftover fabric from my Kristal quilt, and thought I should decide what to do with it, since, I didn't want to put it away. haha

I think I want to make the cover quilt in the bright colors. It is a stack and whack and should be fun. Now I can put the fabric away in a nice box with a book to read until I can get to them.

stash report August 13, 2023

fabric added: 0 yards 37 days without acquiring any scraps or fabric

fabric added year to date: 116 yards - no change

fabric used: 0 yards

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

187 1/ 2 yards used more than bought - no change

I sewed 3 days last week.

My new rug hooking project is in the color planning/gathering stage.

I showed making the center hexie in July here. I have had a chance to add it to the mother ship and even the sides.

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Sunday, July 30, 2023

stash report July 30, 2023

I added more neutrals to my stash. I had cut background for a quilt, and, I feel better if I replace it right away.

stash report July 30, 2023

fabric added: 3 yards

fabric added year to date: 116 yards

fabric used: 6 yards donated to guild

fabric used year to date: 300 1/2 yards

180 1/ 2 yards used more than bought

I sewed 6 days last week. including an open sew

I have finished the hooking on my village rug. This has been a long project including a happy story here. I am thrilled. I still need to finish the edge and steam press. Hopefully, I can have that to show next week. I am happily thinking about the next rug hooking project.

4 x 6

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Sunday, July 23, 2023

stash report July 23, 2023

I added a bright yellow and clear blue to the stash. I don't really need 2 yards of each, but, missourri star is selling 2 yard or 3 yard cuts, and I like the colors and the price, so, I have more than I need, but, there are worse problems.

4 yards

stash report July 23, 2023

fabric added: 4 yards

fabric added year to date: 113 yards

fabric used: 23 yards I finished saturday soire

fabric used year to date: 294 1/2 yards

177 1/ 2 yards used more than bought

I sewed 2 days last week. But I did a little longarming

I think I will have a rug hooking finish next week, but, for now, I am still working on hexies. I have added the last 2 weeks of hexies and I have a little filled in between them.

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Sunday, July 16, 2023

stash report July 16, 2023

Other than cutting, no movement in or out with my stash.

stash report July 16, 2023

fabric added: 0 yards

fabric added year to date: 109 yards

fabric used: 0 yards

fabric used year to date: 271 1/2 yards

158 1/ 2 yards used more than bought

I sewed 4 days last week.

I made another hexie to add to my hexie quilt. I am finishing one side and I am trying to add the big pieces. I try to alternate hexies and rug hooking, but, it seems I focus on one or the other for long periods. not much happening with this or my other projects. I finished another hexie and will see if I can fill in around it in the quilt.

1 inch sides

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Sunday, July 9, 2023

stash report July 9, 2023

I added more neutrals to my stash by way of fed ex. I like fabric with words on it.

stash report July 9, 2023

fabric added: 2 yards

fabric added year to date: 109 yards

fabric used: 18 yards I finished checkered past last week

fabric used year to date: 271 1/2 yards

158 1/ 2 yards used more than bought

I sewed 6 days last week.

I made another hexie to add to my hexie quilt. I am finishing one side and I am trying to add the big pieces. I try to alternate hexies and rug hooking, but, it seems I focus on one or the other for long periods. It had been so long since I worked on my hexies that I had to do a search and find for my papers and some of the pieces.

1 inch sides

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