Making A Lather

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Sunday, April 6, 2025

stash report April 6, 2025

I pulled out an older ufo project box that had the project that is next for my 5 quilt project. It had a bunk mate that I didn't remember. I decided I was going to donate it to guild for donations. I think it might be time to go through my ufo closet and rediscover what is in there. I'm sure I could reduce unwanted projects.

stash report April 6, 2025

fabric added this week: 0 yards

fabric added year to date for 2025: 17 1/2 yards

fabric used: 1 yard

fabric used year to date for 2025: 61 1/2 yards

44 yards used more than bought in 2025

I sewed 5 days last week mostly at the longarm

With the new year, I am restarting an applique project - across the wide missourri-

so exciting to get this far on the block. There is still a section of berries that I will do next. A little at a time is still progress.

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Sunday, March 30, 2025

stash report March 30, 2025

I can't believe it is the end of March. I visited a garage sale for a member of our guild who had passed away last year. Mostly, her children, priced the fabric very high, and very few of us went home with much of anything. I tried, but, the only thing I bought was a ziplock of fat quarters that seemed to coordinate. There were 13 for 15.00

I found this wonderful vintage piece for 2.00 I asked my hubby why this reminded me of him, and he said that it looked like the wallpaper of his room when he was a boy. haha That was a longtime ago.

stash report March 30, 2025

fabric added this week: 3 1/2 yards

fabric added year to date for 2025: 17 1/2 yards

fabric used: 14 yards Tiny Tuesday is finished

60 x 63 = 14 yards

fabric used year to date for 2025:60 1/2 yards

43 yards used more than bought in 2025

I sewed 4 days last week.

With the new year, I am restarting an applique project - across the wide missourri- This is my third and final daisy for this block. I have a few more leaves to do and then, I am done with this part.

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Sunday, March 23, 2025

stash report March 23, 2025

I decided to donate an older ufo kit with all the pieces to the guild. I am still digging through piles. We have a guild quilt show in April and I want to unload some projects I will never get to making.

stash report March 23, 2025

fabric added this week: 0 yards

fabric added year to date for 2025: 14 yards

fabric used: 2 yards

fabric used year to date for 2025: 46 1/2 yards

32 1/2 yards used more than bought in 2025

I sewed 6 days last week. includes an open sew - Maybe I will get back in the groove

With the new year, I am restarting an applique project - across the wide missourri- This is the second daisy. I am working on the third. Note to self don't applique with wovens. They are thready and the stitches show more. The fabrics are part of the kit.

good thing it is supposed to look primitive

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Sunday, March 16, 2025

stash report March16, 2025

I restarted sorting through fabric. I donated 1 yard and found some great neutrals that were buried.

stash report March16, 2025

fabric added this week: 0 yards

fabric added year to date for 2025: 14 yards

fabric used: 16 yards- quilt finish

fabric used year to date for 2025: 44 1/2 yards

30 1/2 yards used more than bought in 2025

I sewed 4 days last week. includes a friday group sew

With the new year, I am restarting an applique project - across the wide missourri- I added another daisy and a leaf

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Sunday, March 9, 2025

stash report March 9, 2025

While I was away, a missourri star box was delivered. It was a delicious surprise in snowy Indiana. I love snowflake/ white on white and use it all year long. The thread was on sale, too.

3 yards

stash report March 9, 2025

fabric added this week: 3 yards

fabric added year to date for 2025: 14 yards

fabric used: 14 yards- squared away finish

fabric used year to date for 2025: 28 1/2 yards

14 1/2 yards used more than bought in 2025

I sewed 4 days last week. Trying to get back in my groove.

With the new year, I am restarting an applique project - across the wide missourri- I decided to start on the daisies. I hope I get better at this. My fingers are not as nimble as they used to be. Now that I am home, I hope to add something every day and just keep going. Every little bit helps and I might see the finish of this quilt that has spent a lot of time in the the ufo closet.

and a leaf

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Sunday, March 2, 2025

stash report March 2, 2025

I did stop at Joanns to see what was going on sale. It was mostly 20% off. In 60 years of sewing I have never paid 80% on anything at Joanns. That is why I loved it. Until the last couple of years when there wasn't any bargains or real coupons and incompetent employees. So, sadly, I didn't buy anything. I hear it is 40% now, maybe another look.

stash report March 2, 2025

fabric added this week: 0 yards

fabric added year to date for 2025: 11 yards

fabric used: 0 yards

fabric used year to date for 2025: 14 1/2 yards

3 1/2 yards used more than bought in 2025 still ahead but getting close- no real changes

I sewed 4 days last week. Trying to get back in my groove.

With the new year, I am restarting an applique project - across the wide missourri- I decided to start on the daisies. I hope I get better at this. My fingers are not as nimble as they used to be.

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Sunday, February 23, 2025

stash report February 23, 2025

I made a second trip to the quilt store that was closing, and added more fabric to my stash. I also took a picture of the templates I bought.

stash report February 23, 2025

fabric added this week: 5 yards

fabric added year to date for 2025: 11 yards

fabric used: o yards

fabric used year to date for 2025: 14 1/2 yards

3 1/2 yards used more than bought in 2025 still ahead but getting close- I need to finish something

I sewed 1 days last week. Mostly traveling last week

With the new year, I am restarting an applique project - across the wide missourri- Ok bias stems are quite fun. I have all the daisy stems finished- next the daisies

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Sunday, February 16, 2025

stash report February 16, 2025

I have only visited one fabric store in Florida, until I needed to look for a sashing for my peppermint candy quilt. I accidently found a quilt shop that was closing. serendipity= Everything was 50 % off. I didn't find my sashing fabric, though

but found some great treasures. The shop owner was 94 and had the shop for 32 years. what a quilter

I bought 2 templates that are no longer available = Easy 6 and easy 8. I know I have one of them but since I don't remember which one, I bought them both. LOL I may have to go back again just to look.

6 yards

stash report February 16, 2025

fabric added this week: 6 yards

fabric added year to date for 2025: 6 yards

fabric used: o yards

fabric used year to date for 2025: 14 1/2 yards

8 1/2 yards used more than bought in 2025 still ahead

I sewed 5 days last week.

With the new year, I am restarting an applique project - across the wide missourri- Ok bias stems are quite fun.

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15 min to stitch at life in pieces

Sunday, February 9, 2025

stash report February 9, 2025

No fabric in or out this week. We were close to Dade city Florida and I am a big fan of Becky of quilted twins, so we made the drive. It was a busy shop and, I didn't buy anything. I couldn't believe it myself. Hubby encouraged me to purchase, but, I did not have a plan in the future that I would need fabric. Bummer- I didn't even see Becky.

stash report February 9, 2025

fabric added this week: 0 yards

fabric added year to date for 2025: 0 yards

fabric used: o yards

fabric used year to date for 2025: 14 1/2 yards

14 1/2 yards used more than bought in 2025 still ahead

I sewed 5 days last week.

With the new year, I am restarting an applique project - across the wide missourri- It's time to prep for a new block in the quilt I am working to make. It will have flowers and leaves. There are a lot of small pieces to trace and iron.The kit comes with fabric but I have scraps from the previous blocks that will be good for the small pieces.

bias for vines

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Sunday, February 2, 2025

stash report February 2, 2025

No fabric in or out this week. I haven't bought any fabric for the month of January.

stash report February 2, 2025

fabric added this week: 0 yards

fabric added year to date for 2025: 0 yards

fabric used: o yards

fabric used year to date for 2025: 14 1/2 yards

14 1/2 yards used more than bought in 2025 still ahead

I sewed 2 days last week.

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Sunday, January 26, 2025

stash report January 26 , 2025

I haven't bought any new fabric so far this year. There are no changes to my stash report. I did visit a Joann store and was completely surprised by the changes. I didn't buy any fabric, but, I bought a noodle cutter and a new pastry cutter. I never thought I would buy kitchen items in a Joann fabric store.

stash report January 26 , 2025

fabric added this week: 0 yards

fabric added year to date for 2025: 0 yards

fabric used: o yards

fabric used year to date for 2025: 14 1/2 yards

14 1/2 yards used more than bought in 2025 still ahead

I sewed 1 day last week.

With the new year, I am restarting an applique project - across the wide missourri- I made some stems and leaves. there will be embroidery connecting the flower top to the stems.

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Sunday, January 19, 2025

stash report January 19 , 2025

More sorted fabric to give away to the guild store I just need to let it go to someone who might use it. Maybe I will see the floor again.

5 yards

stash report January 19 , 2025

fabric added this week: 0 yards

fabric added year to date for 2025: 0 yards

fabric used: 5 yards donated

fabric used year to date for 2025: 14 1/2 yards

14 1/2 yards used more than bought in 2025 still ahead

I sewed 4 days last week.

With the new year, I am restarting an applique project - across the wide missourri- I did add the red beehive. I didn't know there were red ones. I will need to embroider later.

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Sunday, January 12, 2025

stash report January 12 , 2025

I am still digging through hidden bags and boxes. I have a small pile of giveaway fabrics that I will put in a box for donation to guild. No matter how hard I try, I will not be able to use all my fabric in my lifetime.

1 1/2 yards

stash report January 12 , 2025

fabric added this week: 0 yards

fabric added year to date for 2025: 0 yards

fabric used: 1 1/2 yards donated

fabric used year to date for 2025: 9 1/2 yards

9 1/2 yards used more than bought in 2025 It's good to stay ahead

I sewed 2 days last week.

With the new year, I am restarting an applique project - across the wide missourri- I made this applique piece while traveling in the car. I have basted the other pieces. There will be embroidery, eventually. Right now, I just want to get the pieces attached.

luckily, it is supposed to look primitive

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Sunday, January 5, 2025

stash report January 5 , 2025

I am digging through buried boxes of fabric. I am sorting, and folding, and shelving, or donating, as I go through them. I hope I find hidden corners of my fabric room again. I hope I will be doing this throughout 2025. I have decided to give these to our guild store at our quilt show this year. I like the children's quilts but don't want to spend the time, if someone would actually make them.

stash report January 5 , 2025

fabric added this week: 0 yards

fabric added year to date for 2025: 0 yards

fabric used: 8 yards donated

fabric used year to date for 2025: 8 yards

8 yards used more than bought in 2025

I sewed 5 days last week.

With the new year, I am restarting an applique project - across the wide missourri- an older ufo quilt, for slow Sunday stitching. Applique is really not my thing. Hubby bought this for me for Christmas, a few years ago. I think I have 4 blocks done and have started 3 or 4 times. I tried starting it again in 2024 as part of the rainbow scrap challenge at so scrappy. It didn't work well with rsc. I am hoping to use this as a travel project, and maybe see more progress.

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Sunday, December 29, 2024

stash report December 29, 2024

I am still sorting through a buried box in my fabric room. The box contained hunks and chunks that had not been folded and sorted by size. This batch was the 1/4 yard or less size and I added these to my scrap bins by color.

stash report December 29, 2024

fabric added this week: 0 yards

fabric added year to date for 2024: 102 yards

fabric used: 25 yards midnight flight finish

84 x 84 = 25 yards

fabric used year to date for 2024: 698 yards -I can't believe I have used that much

596 yards used more than bought in 2024

I sewed 6 days last week.

I have tried to add a few strips of wool every day, to my Christmas rug, hoping that it will eventually help finish this wonderful rug. I am chugging along with the background.

last time

this time

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Sunday, December 22, 2024

stash report December 22, 2024

I found yet another box of buried random fabrics that needed measured and folded. I am guessing because they were under a yard. Everything, under a yard and bigger than 1/2 yard, I fold the same so that I can tell how much fabric it is.

1/2 yards

stash report December 22, 2024

fabric added this week: 0 yards

fabric added year to date for 2024: 102 yards 2023- 166 1/4 yards

fabric used: 0 yards

fabric used year to date for 2024: 673 yards - 2023 - 576 yards

571 yards used more than bought in 2024 - 2023 380.75

I sewed 6 days last week.

I have tried to add a few strips of wool every day, hoping that it will eventually help finish this wonderful rug. The Christmas tree is a fun diversion.

Not much progress this time. Last year at this time, I was still working on the center background around the reindeer. I looks like another Christmas has passed without this finished. That will make the finish even sweeter.

last time

this time

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Sunday, December 15, 2024

stash report December 15, 2024

I was tidying a little bit... ok, I was looking for something, and was 'forced' to tidy a little bit. I found a large box of fabric that had not been folded or measured, and completely forgotten and buried. These pieces are less than a yard but at least 1/2 yard. I added the neutrals to my stash and I did locate what I was trying to find.

it is an eclectic mix

stash report December 15, 2024

fabric added this week: 0 yards

fabric added year to date for 2024: 102 yards

fabric used: 0 yards

fabric used year to date for 2024: 673 yards

571 yards used more than bought in 2024

I sewed 2 days last week. I made and added a side border to my midnight flight ufo. It wasn't hand stitching but definitely slow for Slow Sunday Stitching. I need a new hand stitching project.

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Sunday, December 8, 2024

stash report December 8, 2024

Another jelly roll has found it's way here. I use a lot of neutrals each year, and I might as well stock up for the new year. We have had bitter cold weather here.

stash report December 8, 2024

fabric added this week: 3 yards

fabric added year to date for 2024: 102 yards

fabric used: 0 -I didn't have any finishes this week, my quilting closet is empty. I tried an open sew yesterday, but I just didn't focus on my ufos in progress very well.

fabric used year to date for 2024: 673 yards

571 yards used more than bought in 2024

I sewed 2 days last week. I went to an open sew for a little while. It was good to see everyone.

I have tried to add a few strips of wool every day, hoping that it will eventually help finish this wonderful rug. The Christmas tree is a fun diversion.

last time

this time

I have chosen simple ways to participate in light the world with love for this Christmas season. I have many reasons to be grateful this year. I have shared my love with friends, donated canned goods to a food bank, chatted with a friendly stranger at radiation therapy, played games with my family. Hope you can find ways to share your heart with others. And thank you all for your wonderful comments and thoughts this year. Quilters are the best.

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Sunday, December 1, 2024

stash report December 1, 2024

I am having fun with holiday sales.

3 yards

stash report December 1, 2024

fabric added this week: 3 yards

fabric added year to date for 2024: 99 yards

fabric used: 8 yards baby 30s finish

54 x54

fabric used year to date for 2024: 673 yards

574 yards used more than bought in 2024

I sewed 0 days last week. I didn't feel well last week

I have tried to add a few strips of wool every day, hoping that it will eventually help finish this wonderful rug. The Christmas tree is a fun diversion.

last time

this time

In December, I enjoy following along with light the world There is a daily list of 50 ways to light the world and it is easy and fun to participate. 1. give your favorite book to someone you love. The amazon strike has delayed shipping of my favorite book - magnificent obsession - that I will give to my Grand daughter.

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